Charles “Chuck” J. Petticrew Sr. and Charles “Jeff J. Petticrew Jr. falsified landing reports which indicated that nearly two tons of fish were caught in the Gulf of Alaska.
Crime & Courts
Stephens reappointed as presiding judge
Ketchikan Superior Judge Trevor Stephens has been reappointed as the presiding judge for the state’s First Judicial District, which covers Southeast Alaska.
Stebbins teen arrested for stabbing St. Michael teen
Although the victim hasn’t cooperated, a spokesperson for the troopers says the investigation is still ongoing as officers interview other people and collect evidence to build a case.
Bill Cosby Is Charged With Felony Sex Crime Over 2004 Case
Pennsylvania has a 12-year statute of limitations on felony sex crimes, meaning prosecutors had until January to bring charges against the comedian.
Governor may release video of St. Michael man who died in prison
Almost a year after Larry Kobuk’s death, a special assistant to the governor traveled to St. Michael last week and met with the late man’s family.
On the edge: Shedding light on Juneau murder victim Robbie Meireis
Robert Meireis had a tough life that included a history of violence, years in prison, even tattoos tying him to white supremacist groups. That he met a violent end in a double murder discovered last month in West Juneau wasn’t necessarily a surprise to some people who knew him.
Court orders City of Kodiak to release documents related to alleged excessive use of force case
A Kodiak public radio station sued when the city denied the station’s records request for details after an incident where three policemen handcuffed and pepper-sprayed Nick Pletnikoff as he was checking his family’s mailbox on Sept. 16. Pletnikoff, 28, is severely autistic,
Police chief apologizes for comments doubting Fairbanks Fours’ innocence
Fairbanks Police Chief Randall Aragon said that the state didn’t agree to the settlement because the men were innocent, but instead because of political pressure.
State court employees furloughed Christmas Eve while others may be paid for the day off
Judicial branch administrators say it is part of a strategy to absorb $3.4 million in cuts.
Supporters raise $7k for recently released Fairbanks Four
The money from the fundraiser will be deposited in a bank account for the Fairbanks Four. Another fundraiser for the men is being hosted online.