David Albert Dragland charged with first degree murder in connection with the death of his wife Shelley Dragland in Lethbridge

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Lethbridge police responded to a report of a disturbance at a home along the 2500 block of 13 Avenue North on December 27th just after 11 p.m.

On arrival police located Shelley Dragland, 59, Suffering from stab wounds. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police said their investigation determined the couple had been seated together in the home when the male selected a knife from the kitchen and proceeded to stab the victim multiple times.

David Albert Dragland, 59, of Lethbridge, has been remanded in custody and has been charged with one count of first degree murder.