Lloydminster RCMP brought the vehicle of a Medicine Hat man to a stop on Aug. 18 when he attempted to flee officers. (Image Credit: Lloydminster RCMP)

By Jesse Gill

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Medicine Hat man faces four charges after Lloydminster police pursuit

Aug 20, 2026 | 10:04 AM

A Medicine Hat man is facing four charges after Lloydminster RCMP said he fled from police during an early-morning incident Aug. 18.

Police said officers received a report of a suspected impaired driver at about 1 a.m. and attempted to stop the vehicle on Highway 16 on the east side of Lloydminster.

The driver allegedly failed to stop and fled, prompting a police investigation that lasted about two hours.

RCMP said officers deployed a tire deflation device while trying to stop the vehicle, but the driver continued to flee. Police subsequently used a tactical vehicle contact to bring the vehicle to a stop.

One police vehicle was rammed by the suspect vehicle, according to RCMP. No members of the public or police were injured.

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Taylor Burke, 25, of Medicine Hat, was arrested and charged with dangerous operation of a conveyance, flight from a peace officer, refusal of a lawful demand and assaulting a police officer with a weapon.

Burke was brought before a justice of the peace and remanded in custody. He is scheduled to appear in Saskatchewan Provincial Court in Lloydminster on Aug. 24.

“The RCMP recognizes that police pursuits and attempts to stop fleeing vehicles can present significant risks to the public,” Sgt. Christopher Byford of the Lloydminster RCMP said.

“Officers continually assess the circumstances and utilize available tactics and resources with the safety of the public, police officers, and the suspect as a priority.”

by Jesse Gill

Medicine Hat man faces four charges after Lloydminster police pursuit

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