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Grande Prairie… A Grande Prairie man wanted on warrants has been arrested by ALERT. The suspect is now facing numerous drug-related charges after cocaine and fentanyl were seized.
ALERT Grande Prairie’s organized crime team arrested Dextar Mikenas on August 30, 2023 with the assistance of Grande Prairie RCMP. The 33-year-old man was wanted on outstanding warrants for sexual assault and sexual interference.
Mikenas was also suspected of being involved in drug trafficking. In a search of his Grande Prairie motel room, the following was seized as evidence:
“By seizing any amount of drugs and making sure they never reach onto our streets, is a win for our team and the community. We see the impacts this sort of criminal activity has in our neighbourhoods and we are committed to both preventing it and keeping residents safe,” said Staff Sgt. Tim Fralick, ALERT Grande Prairie.
Mikenas is facing several drug trafficking charges, as well as flight from a police officer. He remains in custody and will appear for his next scheduled court appearance on September 20, 2023.
Members of the public who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous.
ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime.
The work we do is about our communities, and that’s why we recognize that residents can be instrumental in tackling serious crime. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a crime, or you suspect criminal activity, please reach out. Your information will remain strictly confidential.
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