Police are warning of homemade explosive devices after a man was injured on Thursday.
Public Safety
Jurors hear investigators’ interview with alleged arsonist
Ashley Johnston initially claimed that she couldn’t remember June 19th incident at Adair-Kennedy Park.
Report: Extent of human trafficking in AK unclear
A new report says human trafficking most likely occurs in Alaska but it’s not clear how prevalent the crime is.
Police favoritism suggested in Adair-Kennedy arson case
Witness cannot identify Ashley Johnston as the blond-haired suspect leaving the scene last June.
Ryan West may plead out before trial
A jury trial on a charge of second degree murder is scheduled to start Monday Feb. 25th.
Accused Adair-Kennedy arsonist standing trial this week
Ashley R. Johnston is charged with felony arson, felony criminal mischief, and misdemeanor criminal trespass.
14-year-old boy being held as suspect in Kake girl’s death
Troopers are not identifying the boy, also from Kake, because he is a minor. He was transported to a Juvenile Justice holding facility in Ketchikan on Saturday.
Suspect arrested in double homicide on Kodiak Coast Guard base
James Michael “Jim” Wells, long considered the prime suspect by the FBI, was taken into custody by members of the Coast Guard Investigative Service and the Alaska State Troopers.
Fabe stresses prevention, rural justice initiatives
Bringing justice to all Alaskans – that was the major theme of Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Dana Fabe’s speech at the Capitol on Wednesday.
Senate passes Violence Against Women Act
The U.S. Senate has just passed a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. However, its future in the House is unclear.