Juneau police will be doubling down on officers on duty for New Year’s Eve.
Public Safety
Petersburg’s Catholic Church burgled on Christmas Eve
St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Petersburg is missing a few items after a burglary on Christmas Eve.
German officials detain man for questioning about Berlin truck attack
Last week, police in Milan killed the man suspected of carrying out a deadly attack on a Christmas market in Berlin. Now police are questioning a man whose number was stored in the suspect’s phone.
Capital City Fire/Rescue got hit with hundreds more calls in 2016
Juneau’s fire department is battling a near 12 percent increase in emergency calls. The higher volume has stretched the department thin and the Fire Chief says additional personnel is the only real solution.
Juneau’s cruise ship head tax spending pitches due next week
Typically, the city receives dozens of pitches for things like seasonal emergency services personnel, waterfront infrastructure improvements, crossing guards and more public restroom cleaning and maintenance.
Seven charged in ongoing meth investigation in Unalaska
Seven people have been charged in a crackdown on methamphetamine distribution in Unalaska.
Anchorage police arrest suspect in weekend double homicide
Anchorage police have arrested a man sought in a weekend double homicide. Police arrested Lamarkus Mann, 22, on Tuesday at a motel on the city’s west side.
Weak snowpack heightens avalanche danger in Southcentral Alaska
Heavy snow over the weekend in parts of Southcentral Alaska has forecasters urging caution in the backcountry because of heightened avalanche danger.
Hydaburg man charged with domestic assault
A 31-year-old Hydaburg man was arrested last week for allegedly threatening a family member with a knife.
Young fisherman missing for two-plus days found
A young Old Harbor fisherman who went missing in Kodiak early Christmas morning has been located, according to the Kodiak Police Department.