Animal control says a 15-year-old boy told animal control that he fired warning shots then one of the dogs charged him
Crime & Courts
Charges filed in Haines bear shootings
Charges were filed against two Haines men for the shooting brown bears recently in cases that highlight the challenges of bear and humans coexisting.
Man arrested for aiming rifle at woman
Gregg Lawrence Kortesma was arrested early Wednesday morning at the Nugget Mall
Attorney: Yup’ik fishermen wrongfully convicted
Attorneys argued before the Alaska Court of Appeals in downtown Anchorage yesterday about whether Yup’ik fishermen, who fished for Chinook or king Salmon during a closure on the Kuskokwim River in 2012, were wrongfully convicted.
Southeast VPSOs tackle more than law enforcement
Zach West says law enforcement is only 20 percent of his VPSO duties.
Animal Control and JPD investigate dog shooting
A dog was shot and killed at a North Douglas Highway residence on Friday.
State files charges against Bethel man shot by police
The state has filed charges against the 31-year-old Bethel man who was shot after he wielded a baseball bat in a fight with Bethel Police.
Ketchikan man tries to kayak away from troopers
A Ketchikan is in custody today after he allegedly tried to evade Alaska State Troopers by escaping in a kayak.
Juneau carpenter admits embezzling union funds
Jonathan H. Smith must repay $41,770.47 he spent on booze, meals, and gambling.
Suspect sentenced in December’s double-shooting case
James Depasquale ordered to serve over 6 1/2 years in prison.