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On Aug. 11, 2025, just after 8 p.m., Grande Prairie RCMP received a call concerning a man, claiming to have a firearm on him, walking in the area of 104 avenue and 110 street, in Grande Prairie. Grande Prairie RCMP, assisted by Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services, responded, located and subsequently arrested the suspect. A search of the suspect incidental to arrest revealed an imitation firearm.
As a result of the investigation, Kyle Benjamin Goertzen (20), a resident of Longview, Alta., was charged with Possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose and obstruct enjoyment of property.
Goertzen was brought before a justice of the peace and released. He is to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Grande Prairie on September 3, 2025.
Members of the public who witness suspicious activity in their community are encouraged to contact their local RCMP detachment. If you have information about this incident or any other illegal activity, please call the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5700 or call your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
Information provided by the Grande Prairie RCMP