The Lethbridge Police Service has laid charges against one of its own Community Peace Officers. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Lethbridge peace officer charged in connection to alleged family violence

Dec 4, 2024 | 3:16 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has laid charges against one of its own Community Peace Officers (CPO).

The officer is charged with assault and assault causing bodily harm, stemming from historic family violence that is alleged to have taken place between 2006 and 2014. This was first reported to LPS in October 2024.

The police department says it will not be releasing the name of the accused officer.

“It is LPS policy to withhold the name of the accused if disclosure could identify the victim of a family violence incident. This policy applies equally to any member of the public in order to protect the privacy of impacted victims,” reads a media release from LPS.

The employee worked as a CPO for just over one-and-a-half years and is currently suspended with pay.

Nighttime construction on Hwy 3 in Lethbridge starts April 17

Apr 17, 2025

SASHA launches #BuyABed fundraiser to support vulnerable Lethbridge residents

Apr 04, 2025

$20K grants available: TELUS STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Edition opens applications April 1

Mar 18, 2025

The charged officer and their family have been offered supports by LPS during the court process.

LPS says it will not be releasing any further details on this case.

READ MORE: Lethbridge News Now

—

If you have a news tip, question or concern, please email Lethbridge.newsroom@Pattisonmedia.com.

For local news delivered daily to your email inbox, subscribe for free to the Lethbridge News Now newsletter here. You can also download the Lethbridge News Now mobile app in the Google Play and the Apple App Stores.