Dolars Aleksanders Charged with Causing Death of Keaton Slater

Extradition and Charges Filed in Latvia and the UK

International law enforcement cooperation brought Dolars Aleksanders back to British soil more than two years after the fatal collision that shook Coventry. Upon arrival, officers transported him directly to a custody block in the West Midlands before formally charging him with causing death by dangerous driving.

Twelve-year-old Keaton Slater was struck and killed by a black BMW on Radford Road while walking home from school. Police quickly identified Aleksanders as a person of interest in the immediate aftermath of the crash, initiating cross-border extradition efforts as investigators determined he had fled to Latvia.

Coordinated Multi-Agency International Operation

Bringing the suspect back to face trial required an extensive collaborative effort across multiple international bodies, domestic police forces, and prosecutorial agencies. Officials detailed a complex operational web involving British and European partners working in tandem to secure the extradition.

• West Midlands Police: Led the domestic investigation and coordinated the transport of the suspect from Gatwick Airport to regional custody.
• Crown Prosecution Service (CPS): Authorized the single count of causing death by dangerous driving after prosecutors established sufficient evidence to pursue criminal proceedings.
• National Crime Agency (NCA): Partnered alongside the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to facilitate the operational logistics of the return.
• International Partners: Included the Latvian authorities, Europol, the Home Office, the Joint International Crime Centre (JICC), CPS International, and the Extradition Unit.

Ben Samples from the Crown Prosecution Service stated that CPS West Midlands had worked closely with West Midlands Police, the Home Office, the Latvian authorities, Europol, the Joint International Crime Centre (JICC), CPS International, and their Extradition Unit to bring Mr. Aleksanders back to face proceedings in a UK court for an alleged crime that took place there.

Court Appearance and Support for the Victim’s Family

Following his arrival in custody, Aleksanders was remanded to appear before Birmingham Magistrates’ Court. Law enforcement officials emphasized that support remains ongoing for Keaton Slater’s grieving parents as the criminal case moves forward into the judicial system.

A West Midlands Police spokesman stated that he had been remanded to appear before Birmingham Magistrates’ Court that day (August 6), that his parents continued to be supported by specially trained officers, and that they had been fully updated around those developments, while also thanking them for their patience and support during their investigation.