The courts have different names and rules throughout the state — some focus on drug use, others on alcohol. And some specialize in categories of defendants, like parents or military veterans.
Crime & Courts
Haines woman accused of a string of arsons while on hallucinogenic mushrooms
An art gallery and a private home were damaged.
‘Back the Blue’ demonstrators hold Independence Day rally in Juneau
The new group plans to continue holding these types of rallies — a few of them have also stood along roadsides in town with signs supporting the police in recent weeks.
A Juneau police officer killed Kelly Stephens last year, now Stephens’ family is suing
Virginia and Kevin Stephens have named Officer James Esbenshade, Chief of Police Ed Mercer and the City of Borough of Juneau in a civil lawsuit for the wrongful death of their son.
Family of Juneau man killed by police say they’re filing a wrongful death lawsuit
Juneau police officer James Esbenshade shot and killed Jelly Michael Stephens in late December while responding to a 911 call.
Zoom in to jury duty: a pilot project in rural Alaska starts in August
The pilot project in the Second Judicial District, which includes Utqiagvik, Kotzebue and Nome, is part of the court system’s response to COVID-19.
A fisherman was arrested after stealing a fire truck and driving it to a bar in Naknek
Porter turned on the emergency lights and drove the firetruck 15 miles to Fishermen’s Bar in Naknek. He had parked the truck in front of the bar when police officers arrived and arrested him.
There hasn’t been a jury trial in Alaska in 3 months. How has COVID-19 changed the state’s justice system?
Many Alaskans’ court cases have been thrown into legal limbo because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Face coverings now required to enter federal courthouses in Alaska
Anyone entering a federal courthouse in Alaska must wear a mask or face covering or they will not be allowed inside.
Feds drop charges for released California inmate who allegedly violated coronavirus quarantine
Duane Fields, 48, is the only person known to have been criminally prosecuted in the state for violating coronavirus quarantine rules.