The number of reported crimes in Juneau dropped nearly 20 percent from 2011 to 2012, and the number of violent crimes recorded over the same period was down about 13 percent. That’s according to the Juneau Police Department’s Annual Report, presented to the CBJ Assembly on Monday. Violent crimes include homicides, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries…
Crime & Courts
Petersburg man gets over 6 years for standoff
A 30-year-old man who threatened Petersburg police with an assault rifle during a drunken, armed standoff last fall has been sentenced to serve more than six years in prison last week.
Juneau-Petersburg boundary dispute argued in court
CBJ wants the LBC to redraw the northern boundary for the recently-formed Petersburg Borough further south
Two men charged in shooting at Sitka bar
Police brought charges against two men after a weekend shooting at the Pioneer Bar in Sitka.
Judge hears Juneau’s annexation case
CBJ argues that Local Boundary Commission did not properly consider their petition
Alaska backs NRA in lawsuit against Feds
Alaska, and 21 other states, are supporting the Nation Rifle Association in a lawsuit against the federal government.
Alleged Fred Meyer B&E suspect arrested
Brady Peterson was charged with burglary, theft, attempted vehicle theft, criminal mischief, and criminal trespass
DOJ won’t interfere with marijuana legalization
The Obama Administration has decided not to go after states with marijuana-friendly laws.
Juneau man arrested for alleged theft of tip jar
Joseph Robert Lofstrom, also charged for another theft, is being investigated for possible link to coffee stand robbery
Police respond to coffee stand robbery
Two employees were working the end of the morning rush Monday when a man went in the back door of the drive-thru stand and demanded money.