Sheena Agustin is charged with misconduct involving a controlled substance in the third degree. She was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center, where she’s being held on no bail.
Crime & Courts
Jury rules in favor of city in Homer airport shooting case
A jury yesterday ruled in favor of the City of Homer and three Homer Police officers who were accused of acting recklessly during a 2006 shootout at the Homer Airport.
Begich Bill Would Define Mental Incompetence For Guns
Senator Begich said he does not know how many people fit that qualification in Alaska, but he estimated the number to be in the thousands.
Business owners charged with not remitting sales taxes
George and Virginia Jefferson both face 26 misdemeanors.
Long-running lawsuit over fast ferries’ engines is settled
AMHS to get eight new engines for Fairweather and Chenega.
Court upholds Endangered Species Act listing for polar bears
The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. has upheld the listing of polar bears as threatened.
Judge denies new trial request in Hoonah homicide case
John Marvin, Jr.’s attorney questioned whether Sgt. Anthony Wallace was actually performing his official duties
Former union organizer sentenced for forging signatures
Skye Rubadeau McRoberts implicated in scheme to forge interest cards
Fast ferry lawsuit could be settled before trial
The State of Alaska and German engine builders say they’re close to an agreement
Sealaska, UAS official headed for trial on DUI charge
Joseph Nelson was charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence