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File photo taken outside the LPS station, May 23, 2022. The LPS has charged a Lethbridge County man after a search warrant was executed at a west Lethbridge home on October 12, 2022. (Photo: LNN)

Police charge man following high-risk search warrant in west Lethbridge

Oct 17, 2022 | 6:52 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Charges have been laid following a search warrant in Lethbridge last week.

On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, members of the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) Property Crimes Unit and Crime Suppression Team searched a home along the 100 block of Laval Boulevard West. Members of the Critical Incident Team, K9 Unit and Patrol assisted at the scene.

READ MORE: High-risk search warrant in west Lethbridge leads to one arrest

Police searched the home and nearby vehicles, and say they found a large amount of what was believed to be stolen property, a small amount of cocaine and various pills.

One man was taken into custody without incident and has since been charged.

Justin Edward Barlow, 34, of Lethbridge County, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, and failure to comply with a release order.

The investigation is ongoing, and charges remain pending in relation to the stolen property, which police say appears to be merchandise from break-ins at retail businesses.

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