Edmonton… While changes were afoot, including a new CEO, Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams still managed to achieve one of its most successful years ever in 2019. Over the calendar year, ALERT teams across the province laid 1,402 criminal charges against 241 suspects; took 92 out of the hands of gang members and drug dealers;… Read more »
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Posted: January 09, 2020
Posted: January 02, 2020
ALERT's Top Headlines of 2019
The last 12 months have just flown by, and ALERT has seen some big successes during that time. Let’s take a moment to reflect on some of our biggest headlines from 2019 … FENTANYL LAB DISMANTLED IN CALGARY JANUARY 2019: A suspected fentanyl lab operating out of a detached garage in the Calgary residential neighbourhood… Read more »
Posted: October 07, 2019
Grande Prairie Woman Arrested for Firearms Straw Purchasing
Grande Prairie… An ALERT investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Grande Prairie woman for straw purchasing. ALERT’s Grande Prairie alleges that Misty Kohuch lawfully acquired multiple handguns, which were then sold on the criminal market. The 37-year-old woman was arrested on October 1, 2019, with the help of Grande Prairie RCMP. Kohuch purchased… Read more »
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Posted: September 04, 2019
ALERT Welcomes New Officer in Charge
Edmonton… Acting Superintendent Dwayne Lakusta of the Edmonton Police Service has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of ALERT. Lakusta will be the officer in charge of the provincially funded integrated unit, overseeing approximately 300 police officers and civilian staff. ALERT is mandated to address organized and serious crime across Alberta, with regional offices located in… Read more »
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Posted: June 07, 2019
Drugs, Guns, Body Armour Seized in Northern Alberta
Grande Prairie… An investigation between ALERT and Peace River RCMP has resulted in the seizure of 12 firearms, body armour, and roughly $200,000 worth of drugs, including fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine. ALERT Grande Prairie’s organized crime and gang team wrapped up the investigation on May 31, 2019 after a search warrant was executed at a… Read more »
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Posted: May 21, 2019
ALERT Makes Gun and Drug Bust in Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie… A suspected transaction between a firearms trafficker and a drug dealer was intercepted by ALERT teams in Grande Prairie. On May 13, 2019, three suspects were arrested in the parking lot of a Grande Prairie shopping centre, where an alleged exchange of firearms was taking place. Investigators with ALERT’s Grande Prairie organized crime… Read more »
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Posted: March 21, 2019
Drugs and Guns Seized After Grande Prairie Homes Searched
Grande Prairie… Two Grande Prairie homes were searched and an assortment of illicit drugs, firearms, and cash proceeds of crime were seized by ALERT. ALERT Grande Prairie’s organized crime and gang team made the seizure on March 15, 2019, to conclude a short-term investigation. Grande Prairie RCMP provided assistance. The seizure included drugs with an… Read more »
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Posted: March 08, 2019
UPDATE: Child Porn Charges Laid After ICE Receives Tip from Australia
Red Deer… Following an extensive ALERT investigation, numerous new charges relating to have now been laid against Christopher Juneau. The total number of charges now stands at 73. ICE’s continued investigation into Juneau has uncovered a series of new offences, and has identified at least eight child victims. A news release concerning the 34-year-old Eckville… Read more »
Posted: February 15, 2019
Children’s Relief Caregiver Charged with Child Pornography Offences
Edmonton… A child relief care provider in northwest Alberta has been arrested by ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit for child pornography offences. Royal “Mac” Olsen was arrested on February 8, 2019 with the help of McLennan RCMP. The 52-year-old man provided children’s relief care in his home in Donnelly, Alta. At this point in… Read more »