There are two different Juneau events this weekend to raise awareness about heroin addiction. This year, seven people have died from heroin-related deaths.
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Juneau organizer hosts discussion on addiction, recent deaths
The public is invited to share stories about addiction and discuss solutions at Wednesday night’s Community of Compassion gathering.
Another Juneau resident dies from heroin
The Juneau Police Department says it’s the sixth heroin-related death this year.
Juneau police identify body found in wetlands
John Ross Knudson was a 56-year-old Juneau man.
Body found by duck hunters in Mendenhall Wetlands
“It appears as though the man had been in the water and exposed to the elements for a minimum of several days, maybe even longer,” said Lt. David Campbell.
JPD closes racial slur graffiti case pending new information
“It’s pretty common for this to be activity that’s conducted by teenagers. There can be different motivations for it – someone looking for attention, someone who’s bored, acting out,” says JPD spokeswoman Erann Kalwara.
Lemon Creek correctional officer’s family shaken up by drive-by shooting
No one was hurt, but an item close to the home was struck. It has left the family shaken up, and wondering if it may be a form of intimidation.
Firefighter’s gear stolen from locked pickup
A local firefighter’s stolen gear – including his red fire helmet — is the subject of this week’s Juneau Crime Line.
K-9 in training to combat Juneau’s heroin problem
Juneau Police have a new tool to sniff out a steady flow of heroin and other narcotics entering the city. It’s been about 25 years since the department had a K-9 on staff.
Man with multiple arrest warrants runs from Juneau Police
The Juneau Police Department is looking for 32-year-old Derick Nathaniel Skultka, who has three warrants out for his arrest.