The Lethbridge Police Service, alongside the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services Dive Team, are searching Henderson Lake, June 2, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

By Sarah Jones / with files from David Opinko

Charges pending following search at Henderson Lake

Jun 2, 2023 | 9:40 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – UPDATE (June 2 at 4:00 p.m.): The Lethbridge Police Service says a pellet gun was recovered from the water. The investigation into the assault is ongoing and charges against a suspect are pending.

Original Story:

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) and the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services Dive Team are searching Henderson Lake for items supposedly dumped in the water.

On the morning of June 2, 2023, officers responded to reports of an alleged assault outside a business along the 600 block of Mayor Magrath Drive South.

According to police, the male suspect fled the scene and subsequently ran into Henderson Lake.

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The subject then allegedly proceeded to dispose of undisclosed items in his possession into the water.

The LPS has since taken the suspect into custody and members of the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services Dive Team have been called out to assist in locating the supposed items in the lake.

First responders indicate that there is no risk to the public.

The Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services Dive Team assisting the LPS with an investigation at Henderson Lake, June 2, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

Access to the lake is only restricted in the immediate area of the investigation, June 2, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

Police said no further information will be released at this time.

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