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Jeremiah Amero and Chad Richard Lentz

‘Armed and dangerous’: Arrest warrants for two after high-risk incident

Nov 12, 2021 | 4:27 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Arrest warrants have been issued for two people police say should be considered armed and dangerous following a high-risk incident early on Thursday morning.

Warrants are out for Jeremiah Amero, 31, and Chad Richard Lentz, 42 on aggravated assault. Amero is also wanted for numerous weapons offences.

Police are also looking for a 2014 black Mercedes GLK with Alberta licence CJF5736 believed to be involved. Police are asking for any public assistance to locate the two men or the vehicle. The men should not be approached and 911 should be called immediately, say police.

The incident happened in the 300 block of Seventh Street S.W. at about 2 a.m. on Nov. 11.

Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to contact the MHPS at 403-529-8481 or submit a tip via the MHPS website or mobile app, which is free to download and available for both Apple and Android devices.