Last Wednesday, Detectives with the Bellevue Police Department assigned to the Special Enforcement Team, arrested a 53-year-old Bellevue Resident for allegedly selling a wide variety of narcotics. The suspect was arrested during an operation this past Wednesday. The arrest follows a thorough investigation spanning several months.
The suspect, Karl J. Drexinger, faces several charges of Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act (VUCSA)-Delivery of a Controlled Substance and VUCSA-Possession with Intent to Deliver.
The investigation, initiated in response to multiple complaints about suspicious activities around Drexinger’s motorhome, revealed consistent short-stay foot traffic indicative of illicit drug transactions. A Bellevue Detective with experience in narcotics-related investigations conducted a thorough investigation over the past several months. Through the investigation, Detectives were able to confirm that Drexinger was indeed dealing a wide variety of drugs out of his recreational vehicle and at other locations in Bellevue, including alleged fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine. What is even more concerning is that Drexinger allegedly conducted many of these drug deals within 1,000 feet of Highland Middle School.
Drexinger was subsequently arrested last Wednesday, and a search warrant executed on his motorhome uncovered a substantial amount of suspected narcotics, including fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, alongside drug paraphernalia. The street value of the narcotics recovered was estimated to be approximately $20,000.
Bellevue Police Chief Wendell Shirley emphasized the impact of Drexinger’s arrest on community safety, stating, “This arrest is a significant step in our ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes that negatively affect our community. We remain committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of Bellevue residents.”
Drexinger is currently in custody.
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