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Red Deer RCMP locate man wanted in homicide investigation

Dustin Mitchell (Coats) arrested Wednesday
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Police have located and arrested Dustin Mitchell (Coats) who was wanted in relation to a homicide investigation. (Photo courtesy of Red Deer RCMP)

Red Deer RCMP and major crimes unit located a suspect and arrested him in a second degree murder case Wednesday.

Police have been on the lookout for Dustin Mitchell (Coats) since Nov. 28.

The 25-year-old man was believed to be in the Red Deer area and police were asking the public not to approach him.

RCMP confirmed Wednesday he has been arrested for second degree murder in the homicide of 34-year-old James Rufiange.



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Byron Hackett

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Byron has been the sports reporter at the advocate since December of 2016. He likes to spend his time in cold hockey arenas accompanied by luke warm, watered down coffee.
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