Leroy Dick Tells Judge He Killed VPSO Madole
At a first felony appearance before the magistrate at the Dillingham courthouse Wednesday morning, Leroy B. Dick, Jr, 42, of Manokotak, initially refused legal counsel, telling the judge: “To be honest, I could say I’m guilty of the crime.”
VPSO Thomas Madole Killed in Manokotak
A Village Public Safety Officer has been shot and killed in the community of Manokotak, about 25 miles southwest of Dillingham.
Juneau police officers testify against bill reclassifying drug crimes
Senate Bill 56 would make it a misdemeanor to possess small amounts of narcotics like heroin, oxycodone, cocaine and meth with no intent to sell – crimes that are currently considered felonies.
Alleged meth dealer arrested at Juneau airport
Sheena Agustin is charged with misconduct involving a controlled substance in the third degree. She was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center, where she’s being held on no bail.
Jury rules in favor of city in Homer airport shooting case
A jury yesterday ruled in favor of the City of Homer and three Homer Police officers who were accused of acting recklessly during a 2006 shootout at the Homer Airport.
Begich Bill Would Define Mental Incompetence For Guns
Senator Begich said he does not know how many people fit that qualification in Alaska, but he estimated the number to be in the thousands.
Business owners charged with not remitting sales taxes
George and Virginia Jefferson both face 26 misdemeanors.
Long-running lawsuit over fast ferries’ engines is settled
AMHS to get eight new engines for Fairweather and Chenega.
Court upholds Endangered Species Act listing for polar bears
The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. has upheld the listing of polar bears as threatened.
State challenge on hold pending high court review
Alaska’s challenge to provisions of the federal Voting Rights Act is on hold pending the outcome of a U.S. Supreme Court case.
