Crime & Courts

University of Lethbridge approves changes to Sexual Violence Policy

LETHBRIDGE, AB - After extensive review and community consultations, the University of Lethbridge has set out its revised procedures for complaints and investigations involving sexual violence on camp...

Jun 27, 2019 University of Lethbridge (Lethbridge News NOW)

UPDATED: "There were no good options" - Lethbridge Police Officer will not be charged after running over deer on Scenic Drive

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge Police Officer, caught on cell phone video running over a deer on Scenic Drive multiple times in a 15 minute time span, will not face any criminal or wildlife related cha...

Jun 26, 2019 ASIRT Legal Advisor Greg Gudelot

"I didn't see any health concerns warranting me going to see a doctor sooner," testifies Collet Stephan

LETHBRIDGE, AB - As the fourth week of testimony in the Stephan re-trial continued Tuesday, June 25, the Crown's cross-examination of David Stephan wrapped up, while his wife Collet's defense testimon...

Jun 25, 2019 David and Collet Stephan (Lethbridge News NOW)

Father accused in son's death says boy wasn't sick enough to make parents worry

LETHBRIDGE -- A father accused in his son's death took the stand in a Lethbridge courtroom on Monday (June 24) where the man and his wife are accused of failing to get medical attention for the toddle...

Jun 24, 2019 David and Collet Stephan outside Lethbridge courthouse

Trial for southern Alberta senior citizen facing sex assault charges to continue in the fall

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 75-year-old man facing charges including sexual assault, sexual exploitation, obtaining sexual services, and death threats - will be back in court in October.The accused in the case...

Jun 24, 2019 Court of Queen's Bench Courtroom (Lethbridge News NOW)

Bail denied man facing charges in relation to Cardston B & E last December

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 26-year-old man charged with numrerous offences including break and enter, assault, and theft, has been denied bail after a bail review hearing in Court of Queen's Bench Monday, Jun...

Jun 24, 2019 RCMP Sign (Lethbridge News NOW)

New sentencing date to be set in August for Addison Wakefield

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new sentencing date for a man formerly convicted of second-degree murder in the death of 58-year-old George Span of Lethbridge, will be set in late August. In early May, The Supreme...

Jun 24, 2019 Lethbridge Courthouse (Lethbridge News NOW)

Hundreds line streets for 11th annual Lethbridge Pride Parade

LETHBRIDGE, AB - If there was an unofficial theme at this year's Lethbridge Pride Parade and festivities, it was "hugs." There were mom hugs and dad hugs advertised, hetero hugs, bear hugs, friend hug...

Jun 22, 2019 Lethbridge Pride Parade (Lethbridge News NOW)

Lethbridge woman charged in connection with alleged assault on senior pleads not guilty

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 34-year-old woman charged in connection with an alleged attack on a senior citizen on the city's west side, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.Amber Yvonne Herdman has been charg...

Jun 21, 2019 Lethbridge Courthouse (Lethbridge News Now)

Judge rules against defense application to dismiss case against David and Collet Stephan

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Justice Terry Clackson has dismissed a defense application to have the case against David and Collet Stephan dismissed. Defense lawyer Jason Demers argued in Court of Queen's Bench Th...

Justin Goulet Jun 20, 2019 David and Collet Stephan (Lethbridge News Now)