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Drugs Seized in Juneau Investigations

By The Associated Press — Sat, 25 May 2013 17:21:00 AKDT

Police confiscated hashish, heroin and marijuana in a pair of drug investigations in Juneau.

Fairbanks Man Sentenced to Almost 400 Years in Prison

By The Associated Press — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:54:00 AKDT

A Fairbanks man convicted of sexually abusing two children has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Colorado Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury in Alaska

By The Associated Press — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:12:00 AKDT

A Colorado man is indicated by a federal grand jury in Alaska for perjury and making false statements.

JBER Soldier Found Guilty of Abusive Sexual Contact

By Chris Klint — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:23:00 AKDT

A Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson soldier has been sentenced to six months in prison after being convicted in a court-martial of abusive sexual contact and three other offenses.

State: Man Lost Toes after Couple's Medicaid Fraud

By Chris Klint — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:20:00 AKDT

An Anchorage husband and wife have been sentenced for endangering the welfare of an adult, after billing Medicaid for care they didn’t provide to a diabetic man who later had two of his toes amputated.

Kokhanok Woman Arrested in Man's ATV Crash Death

By Jessica Ridgway — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:03:00 AKDT

Brenda Nowatak, 24, was indicted Thursday for her alleged role in causing the death of 25-year-old Trefim Wassillie Jr. last September.

Alaska State Troopers have arrested a Kokhanok woman charged with murder in the death of a 25-year-old man whose body was found in Lake Iliamna, after state prosecutors say she drove an ATV drunk and failed to help him following a crash.

Former APD Officer Faces Records Misconduct Charges

By Chris Klint — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:02:00 AKDT

Anchorage Police Department officials say a former officer is facing misconduct charges after improperly trying to have a DUI case dismissed against a 23-year-old woman with whom he was having a relationship.

Bail Denied for James Wells in Kodiak Coast Guard Murders

By Neil Torquiano — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:20:00 AKDT

A federal judge denied bail for the man accused of killing two men at a Kodiak Island Coast Guard facility.

Military Announces Third Anchorage Sexual Abuse Case This Month

By Chris Klint — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:23:00 AKDT

The Army has scheduled a Wednesday court-martial for a Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson soldier accused of sexual abuse, Anchorage’s third military sex-crimes case to be publicly announced this month.

Man Accused in Kodiak Coast Guard Killings Wants Release

By The Associated Press — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:02:00 AKDT

A man accused of killing two men at the Coast Guard station on Kodiak Island wants to be released from custody as he awaits his trial.

Man on Cheney Lake Ice Taken into Custody

By Chris Klint — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:13:00 AKDT

A man who stood on a frozen East Anchorage lake after police attempted to serve a warrant on him Thursday afternoon has surrendered to officers, following the dispatch of water-rescue units to the area.

Police Arrest 2 Homer High Students in Fake Bomb 'Prank'

By Chris Klint — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:41:00 AKDT

Homer police arrested two Homer High School students Thursday after they allegedly left a fake bomb inside the building, causing its temporary evacuation.

APD Seeks Suspect in Eagle River Drug-Deal Shooting

By Chris Klint — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:33:00 AKDT

A 26-year-old male suspect is being sought by Anchorage police in an Eagle River shooting during a drug deal gone bad last month, which left a man with a grazing injury to his head.

Man Faces DUI Charges in Car-Coffee Stand Crash

By Chris Klint — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:00 AKDT

A man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after Anchorage police say he drove a sedan across a Midtown street and struck a coffee stand, injuring the woman working inside.

High-Speed South Anchorage Chase Ends with Arrest

By Chris Klint — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:15:00 AKDT

Police say a man arrested Monday, after leading officers on a high-speed chase through South Anchorage in a stolen pickup, had several factors working against him.

Stolen Truck Rams Anchorage Police Car

By Neil Torquiano — Sun, 12 May 2013 15:35:00 AKDT

3 Suspects Arrested in Alleged Muldoon Grand Theft Auto Incident

Two Anchorage police officers fired their guns after a stolen pickup truck rammed a police car Saturday morning in Muldoon and three suspects were arrested without injuries.

Colorado Man Sentenced for Shipping Meth to Alaska

By The Associated Press — Sat, 11 May 2013 16:27:00 AKDT

A Colorado man who pleaded guilty to shipping almost $350,000 worth of methamphetamine to Fairbanks has been sentenced to 15 ½ years in federal prison.

Haines Man Arrested in Murder of Utah Woman, 92

By Chris Klint — Wed, 8 May 2013 18:03:00 AKDT

Alaska State Troopers assisted Utah police in the Wednesday arrest of a Haines man suspected of sexually assaulting and killing a 92-year-old woman 20 years ago.

Army Soldier Sentenced to 12 Years in JBER Sexual Assault

By Chris Klint — Wed, 8 May 2013 18:45:00 AKDT

An Army soldier was sentenced to 12 years in prison at a Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson court-martial last week for sexually assaulting a female soldier on base in September, according to military officials.

AST Makes Synthetic Marijuana DUI, Drug Arrests in Homer Stop

By Chris Klint — Mon, 6 May 2013 17:24:00 AKDT

A truck stopped near Homer for not having outside rear-view mirrors led to two arrests Friday by Alaska State Troopers, who say the driver was under the influence of “Spice” synthetic marijuana and his passenger had violated drug-related probation conditions.

Military Convicts Marine Recruiter in 2011 Anchorage Sexual Assault

By Chris Klint — Mon, 6 May 2013 16:13:00 AKDT

An Anchorage-based Marine Corps recruiter convicted in a court-martial Friday of sexually assaulting a friend’s girlfriend on New Year’s Eve 2011 may face local charges in the crime, according to the Anchorage Police Department.

T.R.E.L. Zawko Murder: Suspect Lived Next Door, Tried to Cut His Own Neck

By Neil Torquiano — Sun, 5 May 2013 10:45:00 AKDT

Charging documents against 22-year-old Victor Enrique Garcia say he told Anchorage police that he described himself in a “dark place” the morning of Jan. 18, when he allegedly killed 21-year-old T.R.E.L. Zawko.

Fairbanks Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Girlfriend's Son, 2

By Sam Friedman, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner — Sat, 4 May 2013 11:59:00 AKDT

A Fairbanks man pleaded guilty to murder in the killing of his girlfriend's 2-year-old son.

Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Sex Assault at UAF

By Sam Friedman, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner — Sat, 4 May 2013 11:57:00 AKDT

A 21-year-old Fairbanks man was sentenced to one year behind bars after pleading guilty to attempted sexual assault.

Blood on Bat Matches DNA of Murder Suspect and Victim T.R.E.L. Zawko

By Neil Torquiano — Fri, 3 May 2013 17:38:00 AKDT

A 22-year-old man has been arrested for a January 18th murder in midtown, according to the Anchorage Police Department.

Foul Play Suspected in Minto Man's Death, Troopers Say

By Neil Torquiano — Fri, 3 May 2013 14:38:00 AKDT

Alaska State Troopers say “foul play is suspect,” connected to the death of a Minto man Thursday morning in the village about 130 road miles from Fairbanks.

Two Anchorage Arrests Made in Alaska-California Drug Conspiracy

By Chris Klint — Thu, 2 May 2013 11:40:00 AKDT

Two people have been arrested in Anchorage as part of a 10-person indictment in a sprawling drug conspiracy, which federal officials say distributed heroin and methamphetamines in Alaska and California then laundered money received from the drug sales.

Former Alaska Man Admits to Police to Stabbing Girlfriend in Hawaii

By Chris Klint — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:18:00 AKDT

A former Alaska man admitted to the Kauai Police Department that he stabbed his girlfriend to death, according to Hawaii court documents.

St. Louis Man Gets 10.5 Years for Trading Child Porn in Anchorage

By Neil Torquiano — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:36:00 AKDT

A federal judge in Anchorage sentenced a man from St. Louis, Mo. to 10 and a half years in prison for trading child porn, including 15 years of supervision after his release.

Ester Man Charged with Wasting Moose Shot to Protect Dog

By Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:07:00 AKDT

A man who shot a moose in his yard south of Fairbanks is facing a charge of wasting the meat.

Juneau Grand Jury Indicts 3 Men

By Emily Russo Miller, Juneau Empire — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:18:00 AKDT

A Juneau grand jury has indicted a 51-year-old Haines man on felony weapons and assault charges.

Fairbanks Four: Eugene Vent to Get New Hearing

By Sam Friedman, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:26:00 AKDT

A Fairbanks man convicted of killing a 15-year-old boy over 15 years ago will get a chance to argue that he deserves a new trial.

Manslaughter Arrest Made in Fatal Aniak Snowmachine Crash

By Chris Klint — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:04:00 AKDT

An Aniak man faces manslaughter and DUI charges in the death of a 15-year-old boy during a Thursday night snowmachine crash, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Man Grazed in Eagle River Shooting During Drug Deal

By Chris Klint — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:57:00 AKDT

Anchorage police are looking for a shooting suspect after a man’s head was grazed by a bullet at an Eagle River fitness club during a drug deal that went bad Wednesday night.

Ester Man Faces Charges in January Shooting of Moose

By Chris Klint — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:29:00 AKDT

An Ester man has been charged with several hunting offenses, after Alaska Wildlife Troopers say he shot a moose in his yard and neither reported it to state authorities nor salvaged meat from the carcass.

Hoonah Sues John Marvin Jr. in Police Officers' Deaths

By The Associated Press — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:34:00 AKDT

The man convicted of killing two police officers in the southeast Alaska community of Hoonah has been sued.

Juneau Man Pleads Guilty to String of Burglaries

By The Associated Press — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:03:00 AKDT

A 23-year-old Juneau man has pleaded guilty to participating in a handful of burglaries and thefts last fall.

Chamberlain Sentenced to 42 Years in 2009 Service High Stabbing

By Chris Klint — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:45:00 AKDT

Nicholas Chamberlain was sentenced to serve 42 years in prison Friday, after he stabbed his ex-girlfriend Lori Miebs dozens of times near Service High School in December 2009.

Man Arrested for Sexually Abusing, Photographing Girl

By Chris Klint — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:30:00 AKDT

Anchorage police say a man arrested this week for allegedly sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl and taking explicit images of her had access to other children, and may have had additional victims.

JBER Military Policeman Sentenced to 16 Years for Attempted Espionage

By Chris Klint and The Associated Press — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:47:00 AKDT

STORY UPDATED AT 9:44 p.m. 4/15/13:

Two Former Realtors Arraigned on Theft Charges

By The Associated Press — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:33:00 AKDT

Two former realtors have been arraigned on charges that they stole client funds.

Arctic Man Campsite Fireworks Lead to Woman's Arrest

By Chris Klint — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:04:00 AKDT

Alaska State Troopers intervened in some late-night festivities carried too far at the Arctic Man event near Paxson Thursday, arresting a woman after fireworks were “shot horizontally between campsites.”

Coast Guard Marks Anniversary of Deadly Kodiak Shootings

By Chris Klint — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:16:00 AKDT

Coast Guardsmen in Kodiak mourned the shooting deaths of two comrades one year ago at a Friday ceremony, unveiling a plaque meant to honor their memory.

Three Soldotna Men Arrested in Heroin Bust

By The Associated Press — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:06:00 AKDT

Three Soldotna men were arrested after a package containing heroin was intercepted by Postal Service workers and the Alaska Bureau of Investigation.

Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Sending Cocaine to Alaska

By Chris Klint — Tue, 9 Apr 2013 13:08:00 AKDT

A former Anchorage resident will serve 19 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sending nearly 20 kilograms of cocaine to Alaska in two separate cases, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Bashore to Serve 18 Months in Fatal Midtown Hit-and-Run

By Chris Klint — Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:34:00 AKDT

Anchorage woman Ashley Bashore has been sentenced to 18 months in prison Monday, after changing her plea in the April 2011 hit-and-run crash that killed a 28-year-old Chefornak man.

Man Arrested in March Sexual Assault of 2 Women

By Chris Klint — Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:03:00 AKDT

Anchorage police say a man who allegedly raped and robbed two women in their Downtown hotel room last month was set to be arraigned Monday on sexual-assault and theft charges.

Man Charged in Stabbing Murder near Value Village in East Anchorage

By Mallory Peebles — Sun, 7 Apr 2013 16:06:00 AKDT

STORY UPDATED AT 4:06 p.m. 4/7/13:

2 DUIs in 4 Days for Fairbanks Man

By Tim Mowry, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner — Sat, 6 Apr 2013 14:53:00 AKDT

A Fairbanks man was arrested on drunken driving charges twice this week.

Marvin Receives Life Sentence for Hoonah Officers' 2010 Deaths

By Becky Bohrer — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 11:11:00 AKDT

A Hoonah man has been sentenced to prison for life in the 2010 shooting deaths of two police officers.

Man Convicted of Hoonah Officer Killings to be Sentenced

By The Associated Press — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 08:06:00 AKDT

A man convicted of killing two Hoonah police officers in 2010 is scheduled to be sentenced.

Police Investigating Incident With Cadaver

By The Associated Press — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 08:04:00 AKDT

University of Alaska Anchorage officials say an investigation is under way to look into an incident that occurred with a female cadaver inside a campus laboratory.

AST: Son Disarms Noorvik Man Who Threatened VPSO with Rifle

By Chris Klint — Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:19:00 AKDT

Alaska State Troopers say a Noorvik man has been arrested on assault charges after he threatened to shoot the local village public safety officer with a rifle Tuesday night, but was disarmed by his son.

Four Men Charged in Two-Day Sexual Assault of Homeless Teen

By Chris Klint — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 16:54:00 AKDT

Four men have been arrested by Anchorage police on more than 30 charges, after they allegedly took a homeless teenage girl to an Eagle River apartment and raped her there for two days.

Lisa Donlon Found Not Guilty by Palmer Jury in 2010 Husband Murder

By Corey Allen-Young — Tue, 2 Apr 2013 18:09:00 AKDT

After several days of deliberation, a Palmer jury found Lisa Donlon not guilty on all counts Tuesday afternoon in connection with the shooting death of her husband in 2010 when he was asleep.

Parnell's Crime Bill Out of Last Senate Committee

By Joshua Berlinger — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:43:00 AKDT

Gov. Sean Parnell's omnibus crime bill is headed toward a vote on the Senate floor.

Former Tatitlek President Allegedly Embezzled $200K in Village Funds

By Chris Klint — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:19:00 AKDT

A former president of the Alaska Native village of Tatitlek was arrested Wednesday for allegedly misappropriating more than $200,000 of village funds for personal use by herself and her brother.

Anchorage Couple Sentenced in $830K Fraud Against Foster Child

By Chris Klint — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:04:00 AKDT

An Anchorage couple was sentenced Wednesday to nearly four years in federal prison for illegally taking more than $830,000 from an account set up for their foster child.

Hooper Bay Man Charged with Murder in Girlfriend's Death

By Chris Klint — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:16:00 AKDT

A Hooper Bay man accused of killing his girlfriend this week allegedly beat and stomped her to death during a drunken rage in a home where her two daughters were present, according to a complaint filed in the case.

Anchorage Man Faces First Degree Murder Charges for Midtown Shooting

By Garrett Turner — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:25:00 AKDT

The man accused of killing 26-year-old Purdy Alston was arraigned Tuesday afternoon in Anchorage court.

FBI Says Bogus Text Messages Target Alaskans' Credit Cards

By Chris Klint — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:12:00 AKDT

The FBI is warning Alaskans Tuesday of a new version of an old scam, involving fraudulent text messages on their cellphones claiming that their credit cards have been deactivated.

Thorne Bay VSPO Injured in Struggle

By The Associated Press — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:40:00 AKDT

A Thorne Bay man has been charged with misdemeanor assault after he allegedly fought with a village safety patrol officer.

Sterling Man Charged with Child Pornography Counts

By The Associated Press — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 17:57:00 AKDT

A May 28 trial has been set for a 55-year-old Sterling man charged with multiple child pornography counts.

Ketchikan Man Sentenced for Child Rape

By The Associated Press — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 15:14:00 AKDT

A Ketchikan Superior Court judge has sentenced a 37-year-old man to more than 50 years in prison for child rape.

Former Anchorage Bank Employee Indicted in Alleged Fraud Scheme

By The Associated Press — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:37:00 AKDT

Federal prosecutors say a former Wells Fargo Bank employee accused of cashing forged tax refund checks has been indicted.

Girl Safely Found after Snowmachine Joyride near Dillingham

By Chris Klint — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:58:00 AKDT

A search-and-rescue effort near Dillingham Sunday night ended with the safe recovery of a 14-year-old girl who had walked more than four miles, after Alaska State Troopers say her stolen snowmachine got stuck.

Man Arraigned in Manokotak VPSO's Death

By Chris Klint — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:56:00 AKDT

A village public safety officer killed in the Bristol Bay village of Manokotak Tuesday was running away from a man who allegedly shot him with a rifle, according to court documents in the case.

Anchorage Resident Indicted for East Side Murder

By Jessica Ridgway — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:01:00 AKDT

On Monday, March 18, Donald Williams, a 49-year-old Anchorage resident, was indicted for the March 7 murder of Henry Ningeok. The indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt.

Kodiak Woman Charged in Ex-Boyfriend's Knife Injury

By Chris Klint — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:27:00 AKDT

Alaska State Troopers arrested a Kodiak woman on a first-degree charge of domestic-violence assault early Saturday after she allegedly cut her former boyfriend with a knife.

Double Amputee Accused of Shooting Walmart Manager Appears in Court

By Samantha Angaiak — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:42:00 AKDT

A 45-year-old man accused of shooting a Walmart manager appeared in court Sunday afternoon.

Midtown Walmart Manager Shot by Double Amputee in Wheelchair, APD Says

By Neil Torquiano — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 19:31:00 AKDT

Unleashed service dog sparks violent incident.

A double amputee in a motorized wheelchair cart with a medium-sized service dog allegedly shot a Walmart manager Saturday afternoon over a dispute about the dog, according to the Anchorage Police Department.

APD: Citizens Disarmed Man Holding Boy at Knifepoint Downtown

By Chris Klint — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:19:00 AKDT

A man was arrested Thursday afternoon on charges of kidnapping, robbery and assault after he allegedly held an 11-year-old boy hostage at knifepoint Downtown. Anchorage police credit citizens with disarming the man during the standoff.

Fairbanks Man Arrested for Killing Man on Lakeview Drive

By Neil Torquiano — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:59:00 AKDT

A Fairbanks man was arrested late Monday afternoon after allegedly killing another Fairbanks man, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Fairbanks Police Still Investigating Burn Victim Death

By Neil Torquiano — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:35:00 AKDT

More than two months after a Fairbanks man was burned on New Year’s Day and days later died, the Fairbanks Police Department says the investigation remains open.

Woman in Petersburg Admits Being in Country Illegally

By The Associated Press — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:42:00 AKDT

A Mexican woman has admitted being in the country illegally.

Ketchikan Man Gets 3 Years on Trafficking Heroin

By The Associated Press — Sat, 9 Mar 2013 17:02:00 AKST

A 38-year-old Ketchikan man will serve three years in a federal prison following his conviction for drug trafficking.

Kodiak Woman Accused of Forging Friend's Checks

By The Associated Press — Sat, 9 Mar 2013 14:11:00 AKST

Police arrested a Kodiak woman accused of stealing nearly $50,000 by writing forged checks.

Man Charged with Murder in Relative's Stabbing

By Chris Klint — Fri, 8 Mar 2013 10:45:00 AKST

A man was charged with second-degree murder early Friday, after Anchorage police say he fatally stabbed a male relative in the chest during "a night of heavy drinking" Thursday.

Houston Woman Sentenced for Filing False Tax Returns

By The Associated Press — Fri, 8 Mar 2013 08:11:00 AKST

A Houston woman has been sentenced to 10 months in jail for filing false tax returns on behalf of drug dealers.

Gunman Taken Into Custody and Lake Otis and O'Malley Reopened

By Neil Torquiano — Tue, 5 Mar 2013 18:17:00 AKST

Update (Mar. 5, 5:49 p.m.) An Anchorage police standoff situation ended late Tuesday afternoon after reports of an armed man closed streets near Lake Otis Pkwy and O'Malley Rd for nearly two hours.

Former Anderson City Clerk Charged with Theft

By The Associated Press — Tue, 5 Mar 2013 16:27:00 AKST

A woman who worked as the city clerk of Anderson has been charged with theft.

Man Cited, Woman Arrested in Wasilla Stolen-Vehicle Stop

By Chris Klint — Mon, 4 Mar 2013 13:06:00 AKST

A Willow man learned from Alaska State Troopers Saturday that he was at the wheel of a stolen pickup truck, during a traffic stop which ended with the female passenger who allegedly gave him the keys behind bars.

Serial Rapist Richard Dorsey Sentenced to 79 Years

By Rebecca Palsha — Fri, 1 Mar 2013 17:00:00 AKST

Serial rapist Richard Dorsey was sentenced Friday afternoon to 79 years in prison for a series of rapes from 2001 through 2004. Judge Michael Spann called Dorsey a 'serial rapist,' before handing down the sentence.

Wasilla Teenager Charged with Murder in Father's Shooting

By Chris Klint — Fri, 1 Mar 2013 11:01:00 AKST

Alaska State Troopers say a Wasilla teenager has been arraigned on murder charges in the fatal shooting of his father, after what court documents describe as an argument with deadly consequences.

APD Names Officer Who Fired On Car in Sunday Chase

By Chris Klint — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:51:00 AKST

A six-year Anchorage Police Department veteran who fired on a vehicle during a traffic stop and subsequent chase Sunday was named Thursday morning.

Man Arraigned in 8 Violent Anchorage Crimes

By Chris Klint — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:39:00 AKST

A suspect who allegedly shot a woman in the hand after offering her a ride in January has been indicted in a total of eight violent Anchorage crimes, including the recent chain restaurant robberies across town and three incidents in a single day.

Mobile Meth Lab Discovered, Dismantled on Homer Road

By Chris Klint — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:15:00 AKST

A Homer road was closed for more than seven hours Saturday, when Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop that led to the discovery and disassembly of a mobile meth lab in a vehicle driven by a local man.

Police Chase Suspect Makes First Court Appearance

By Neil Torquiano — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:58:00 AKST

The suspect who police say showed a gun downtown Sunday morning then led police on a chase towards West Anchorage made his first court appearance Monday afternoon.

K-9 Unit Catches Suspect After APD-Involved Shooting and Pursuit

By Neil Torquiano — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:15:00 AKST

Original (2-24-13, 11:43 a.m.) : A suspect rammed an Anchorage police vehicle and a police officer fired his weapon at the suspect's vehicle near downtown early Sunday morning, and the suspect fled towards West Anchorage where a police K-9 unit then caught the suspect after a foot pursuit, according to the Anchorage Police Department.

APD Says 4 People Charged in Overnight Chase

By Chris Klint — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:41:00 AKST

Anchorage police charged four people with a variety of offenses early Thursday morning, following an overnight car chase that allegedly saw the driver of their stolen sedan strike a police vehicle.

Man Arrested in Arc of Anchorage Vehicle Arson

By Chris Klint — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:55:00 AKST

Anchorage police arrested a man early Wednesday suspected of setting a Monday fire that damaged a pickup truck at The Arc of Anchorage, after he allegedly tried to set another fire in woods near the group's facility overnight Tuesday.

Anchor Point Man Used AK-47 and 9MM in Kidnapping, AST Says

By Neil Torquiano — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:13:00 AKST

An Anchor Point man allegedly used a 9mm semi-autmatic pistol and an AK-47 assault rifle in a kidnapping of two females in Anchor Point last week, according to Alaska State Troopers.

James Wells Arraigned in 2012 Kodiak Coast Guard Murders

By Chris Klint — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:49:00 AKST

A man accused of fatally shooting two men at a Coast Guard communications station near Kodiak last year, following a series of personnel disputes, was arraigned in federal court Tuesday.

Anchorage Police Identify Man Dead in Midtown Shooting

By Rebecca Palsha — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:29:00 AKST

Anchorage police have identified a man who died after being shot early Monday morning, in a case that is under investigation as a homicide.

Two Bystanders Struck in Downtown Strip Club Shooting

By Samantha Angaiak — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 13:30:00 AKST

Two bystanders were struck in a shooting outside a strip club near downtown Sunday morning, according to the Anchorage Police Department.

Court of Appeals Upholds Juneau Robber Jail Sentence

By The Associated Press — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:00:00 AKST

The Alaska Court of Appeals has upheld the sentence of a Juneau man convicted of robbing a bank in 2011 using a plastic toy gun.

Teen Boy In Custody for Kake Teen Girl's Death, AST says

By Neil Torquiano and Nancy Lockwood — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:51:00 AKST

A teen boy was placed in custody in connection with a teen girl found dead in the Southeast village of Kake on Feb. 5, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Wife: Husband Innocent in Kodiak Coast Guard Murders

By The Associated Press — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 11:20:00 AKST

The wife of an Alaska man arrested Friday in last year's shooting deaths of two employees at a Coast Guard air station on Kodiak Island says her husband is innocent.

Kodiak Man Arrested for 2012 Coast Guard Double Murder

By Neil Torquiano — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:40:00 AKST

61-year-old James Michael Wells, of Kodiak, was arrested Friday for a April 2012 double murder shooting on Kodiak, according to the U.S. Attorney Karen Loeffler's office.

Circle Man Dies of Injuries from Beating

By The Associated Press — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:47:00 AKST

A Circle man has died of injuries sustained in a beating a month ago.