The lawyer representing the head of the powerful Sinaloa drug cartel will seek to have Mexico’s Supreme Court review the case, local media report.
Crime & Courts
Fairbanks mayor calls for compensation to Fairbanks Four, Alaska Innocence Project director honored
Mayor John Eberhart called on the City of Fairbanks and the State of Alaska to compensate the men for wrongful imprisonment.
Q&A: Legislative aide lobbied for amendment that could benefit son in sex crime case
KTUU is reporting that a local legislative aide tried to affect a state law in a way that would benefit his son, who state prosecutors said sexually abused a 12-year-old girl when he was 18. KTUU reporter Austin Baird discusses the story.
New details emerge in Homer homicide case
Homer Police arrested Lee John Henry, 55, on Oct. 16 for the 2013 murder of Mark Matthews. He was reportedly taken into custody at an address on Pioneer Avenue, near the Grog Shop.
Dillingham police search for man wanted on theft, forgery warrants
Michael Kohler, 28, is wanted on several warrants. Last seen walking away from Jake’s Place, after allegedly stealing keys, ATM cards, and a cell phone.
Man arrested for shooting of Fairbanks police officer
Fairbanks police took Anthony George Jenkins-Alexie, 29, into custody Tuesday morning. Fairbanks acting police chief Brad Johnson said the suspect has a “lengthy criminal history” and poses “a serious threat to everyone.”