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Police arrest man following alleged vandalism at Medicine Hat Lodge

Nov 9, 2018 | 8:00 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB — Medicine Hat police say they have made an arrest following alleged vandalism at the Medicine Hat Lodge.

According to a post on Twitter, officers say they have located and arrested the man who allegedly damaged four Christmas trees in the Lodge. The trees were being used for a Santa Claus Fund fundraiser at the lodge, and two of the trees needed to be completely replaced due to the damage.

Police say tips from the public helped lead to the man’s arrest and charges are pending. A name has not been released.