Police are advising the public that members of a new Hells Angels chapter in Lethbridge, their support clubs and others, are holding a grand opening party and are anticipated to ride during various events over the weekend. (Photo: LNN)

By Christian Oldale

Medicine Hat police backing up Lethbridge counterparts as Hells Angels arrive

Jul 10, 2024 | 4:12 PM

The Lethbridge Police Service will be joined by officers from law enforcement agencies across the country, including the Medicine Hat police, as members of the Hells Angels come to the city Wednesday.

It is expected that a large number of Hells Angels and their supporters will arrive in the city on July 12. The public is asked to be aware of the significant increase in motorcycle traffic and share the road safely.

Police are advising the public that members of a new Hells Angels chapter in Lethbridge, their support clubs and others, are holding a grand opening party and are anticipated to ride during various events over the weekend.

LPS Acting Inspector Pete Christos said as many as 200-300 members are expected to take part in this weekend’s events, but most are from out of town and will likely leave afterward.

LPS will be joined by the RCMP, ALERT Integrated Gang Enforcement Team, Calgary Police Service, Edmonton Police Service, Medicine Hat Police Service, Taber Police Service, Camrose Police Service and other Canadian police agencies for the day.

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“It has been well documented that many outlaw motorcycle gang members, their friends and associates, are involved in criminal activity, we will be working with our policing partners to monitor their presence, deter illegal activity and maintain public safety through an overt police presence,” Christos said.

He is telling the public to enjoy their weekend as normal, but if you encounter a member of the Hells Angels, do not engage with them.

LPS is providing the public information on the True Colours campaign aimed at ending gang presence. Those interested can visit the End Gang Life website.

LPS Acting Inspector Pete Christos speaks about an upcoming Hells Angels event in Lethbridge. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)