Authorities haven’t released the man’s name. Police say he had a history of similar threats, but had not acted on them.
Public Safety
Juneau CrimeLine highlights forced entry burglary
Juneau police have released a description of man wanted in connection with a forced entry burglary in the Mendenhall Valley on April 6.
Correctional farm saves money, redirects lives
Inmates raise pigs, cattle and chickens, and farm thousands of pounds of potatoes, tomatoes and other produce each year. But the farm does more than provide food and savings for the state. It helps people turn their lives around.
Juneau man indicted on child pornography count
Jim Wayne Thornhill, 38, if convicted faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and a potential maximum sentence of 40 years.
Assault survivor’s family alleges racism in Bethel courts
At the sentencing hearing of former Bethel police officer Aaron Fedolfi on Tuesday, a debate about race and how it may have influenced his case broke out between the survivor’s family and the defense.
Justices Consider Whether Police May Force A Breath Test Without A Warrant
Lawyers for defendants challenging their convictions argued to the Supreme Court that the Constitution demands a warrant. Lawyers representing states said getting a warrant is not always practical.
Bear mauling victim was attacked by brown bear sow
University of Alaska assistant professor Forest Wagner was leading a five-day mountaineering trip on Mount Emmerich when he encountered the bear.
Plane crashes in Birchwood, 4 fatalities reported
Reports from the scene depict a widespread debris field littered with the tops of broken-off birch trees.
A Year After Freddie Gray’s Death, Trials Set To Begin (Again)
Of the six Baltimore police officers charged, there’s only been one trial, which ended in a hung jury. But prosecutors are doubling down on their aggressive strategy as the trials resume in May.
Lawmakers pass bill strengthening Alaska Code of Military Justice
The updated code would allow the Guard to convene court martials – generally reserved for more severe offenses – and issue non-judicial punishments for lesser infractions.