â–º Listen Live
â–º Listen Live

Taxi driver reports robbery at knife point, Lethbridge man charged

Lethbridge Police have charged a local man after a taxi driver reported he was robbed at knife-point Tuesday.

The driver was dropping off three passengers at a home in the 3500 block of 20th avenue south when one of them put a knife to his throat and demanded he hand over all his money.

When the driver replied he had no money, the suspect walked away.

The passengers had already paid their fare with a bank card.

Police cordoned off the area and all three passengers exited the home without incident.

35 year old Joe Zwart has been charged with robbery and released to appear in court in mid-November.

Tina Karst
Tina Karst
A Lethbridge College alumnus, Tina moved back to the community two years after convocation, in September 2007, to become a member of the CJOC News Team. She started as a weekend reporter/anchor and now serves as Associate News Director. When Tina's not tracking down local news, she's either busy at home with Jordan and their two kids or creating custom macrame pieces for a growing list of clients.
- Advertisement -

cjoc Now playing play

ckbd Now playing play

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Bike tune-up event to shine light on safety and maintenance for local kids

BikeLane in Lethbridge is teaming up with the local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters for a bicycle tune-up event.

Another confirmed measles case in Taber

Alberta Health Services has been notified of people with confirmed measles in the South Zone, who have been in public settings while infectious.  

Hurricanes make nine selections during 2025 WHL Prospects Draft 

The Lethbridge Hurricanes selected nine players in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft.

ASIRT investigation into 2022 RCMP Pincher Creek incident concluded, officer cleared

An RCMP officer involved in an incident where he used his stun gun in June 2022, is said to have done so legally.

Oki Sign to celebrate Blackfoot culture and welcome residents, visitors

A new vibrant public art installation has been unveiled by the Downtown Lethbridge BRZ. 
- Advertisement -