A 29-year-old man is facing multiple charges following a series of random assaults in Lethbridge on May 8, 2026. According to the Lethbridge Police Service, Lucas Allan Stadnick has been charged with three counts of assault after attacking three strangers in the city’s north side.
The sequence of events began around 8 p.m., when police responded to a 911 call from a woman who had been assaulted at a home in the 1200 block of 8 Avenue North. Investigations determined that the suspect later entered a nearby backyard, where he became aggressive after being told to leave by the occupants. He struck a 16-year-old male and a 38-year-old female during the confrontation.
The suspect also approached a third person parked in the area, acting aggressively with his fists raised. That victim managed to close their vehicle window and drive away after the man made a threatening gesture. While the suspect fled the area before officers arrived, he was located a short distance away and surrendered to a police K-9 team without further incident.
Stadnick was initially released from custody but was later re-arrested for breaching conditions related to an unrelated matter. He is now facing an additional charge for breaching a release order. Following a hearing, he was remanded in custody and appeared in court on May 11, 2026.
