Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth said reducing crime will take enhanced collaboration across different departments.
Crime & Courts
Quyana Cab Company pleads not guilty to bootlegging charges
The Quyana Cab Company pleaded not guilty Wednesday to all 18 counts of bootlegging charges against it. Quyana is one of several Bethel taxi companies that were investigated by the Alaska State Troopers in a massive, two-year sting.
Committee votes against most amendments to crime bill
Rep. Chuck Kopp has proven to be a key vote, largely sticking to Alaska Criminal Justice Commission recommendations.
Ketchikan man charged in shooting death at Prince of Wales logging camp
A Ketchikan man was arrested Wednesday on first-degree murder charges related to the shooting death of Brian Stanton, 64, also of Ketchikan. Timothy Murphy, 26, is being held at the Craig jail.
Coalition works to reduce recidivism on Kenai Peninsula
As lawmakers decide whether to tweak criminal justice reform, an organization is forming on the Kenai Peninsula that also hopes to reduce the number of Alaskans ending up back in jail.
Juneau’s ex-prisoners lose Second Chance program
Second Chance, a program for people released from prison in Juneau, closed up shop after its federal grant expired. Social care advocates and state officials say the program is crucial in helping ex-prisoners re-integrate into society.
Public testimony directs anger at crime law
Alaskans disturbed about rising crime are focusing their anger on a law passed more than a year ago, Senate Bill 91.
Key critic says the votes aren’t there for full repeal of crime bill
The House Judiciary heard a variety of proposed changes to Senate Bill 54. The bill would scale back some of the reductions in criminal sentencing enacted last year.
Fourth special session opens with differences over crime, tax bills
Of the two items on the special session agenda, there appears to be more urgency to pass the crime bill.
FBI arrests ex-manager of Juneau’s historic Bergmann Hotel
The FBI has confirmed that it arrested the former manager of Juneau’s historic and condemned Bergmann Hotel, who in March was fined for failing to abide by the city’s evacuation order.