Ntando Sogoni was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.
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Juneau woman searches for stolen regalia, made by her grandmother
She hopes someone will recognize the regalia or come forward to Juneau police if they know anything.
With limited resources, prosecutors in Western Alaska struggle to prioritize massive caseloads
Prosecuting crimes in Western Alaska can be tough, with just a few lawyers assigned to thousands of cases annually.
After one-year suspension, criminal jury trials set to resume slowly in state courts
Presiding judge in each judicial district will make a decision based on public health considerations, such as COVID-19 case counts and risk levels in the area. They will also consider other factors related to the particular case or courthouse where the trial will be held.
Dunleavy rolls out package in first step of ‘war on criminals’
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is proposing bills that would repeal most of what’s left of the criminal justice overhaul enacted three years ago.
Police union holds town hall to discuss crime, staffing shortages
About 60 residents attended the town hall, and about a dozen spoke to union representatives from the Juneau Police Department and Alaska State Troopers about their experience with crime in the capital.
To cut crime, candidates weigh adding troopers, increasing drug treatment
Recent debates have focused on the criminal justice overhaul passed two years ago, known as Senate Bill 91. Both candidates offer distinct visions for reform.
Dunleavy, Begich spar on budget, crime in debate
They traded accusations over which branch of government is responsible for the rise in crime.
Robbery suspect in custody after allegedly threatening store employee with axe
When a Sportsman’s Warehouse employee asked the suspect to return items he had not paid for, the suspect allegedly took a hatchet out of the basket and swung it at an employee before taking off on foot.
New Trooper report shows Alaska drug problem worsening
Troopers point to collaboration with partners as its principal means for combating a growing demand with diminished resources for policing.