Day eight of the trial in the case of John Marvin, Jr. gets underway on Tuesday. Marvin is accused of causing the deaths of Hoonah police officers Matthew Tokuoka and Sgt. Anthony Wallace on August 28, 2010. District Attorney Dave Brower is prosecuting the case. Sgt. Michelyn Manrique, supervising investigator, is assisting him at the prosecutor’s…
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Hoonah man testifies about spent bullet found at homicide scene
Spent round was found on the pavement during a vigil service a few days after the shooting of Matthew Tokuoka and Anthony Wallace
Live Blog: Hoonah homicide trial day 3
Opening arguments are planned for Wednesday in the state’s case against John N. Marvin, Jr.
Live Blog: Hoonah homicide trial day 1
John Marvin, Jr., 47, stands trial for the August 28, 2010 deaths of Hoonah police officers Matt Tokuoka and Tony Wallace. After allegedly shooting both officers, other officers who responded to the scene said that Marvin engaged in a standoff with them for nearly a day before he surrendered. Public defender Eric Hedland is representing…
Hoonah double homicide trial to start Monday
John Marvin, Jr. is competent to stand trial. Superior Court Judge David George made that ruling on Friday afternoon after hearing from two psychologists give their opinion of Marvin.
Accused shooter’s mental competency questioned
An evidentiary hearing is scheduled for Friday morning in Juneau Superior Court in the state’s case against John Marvin, Jr. of Hoonah. That could mean a follow-up mental examination has already occurred or will occur during the Alaska Day holiday to determine Marvin’s competency to stand trial. A two-week jury trial is scheduled to start Monday, but…
Juneau Police arrest man after chase through Mendenhall Valley
Juneau Police arrested 26-year-old Devin Moorhouse Tuesday after a mid-morning police chase through the Mendenhall Valley that ended with the suspect crashing his truck into a tree.
Former officer’s sentencing continued next week
Brian Ervin was convicted of interfering with official proceedings.
Accused Hoonah shooter declared incompetent to stand trial
John Marvin, Jr.’s trial on murder and weapons misconduct charges has been indefinitely postponed.
Competency evaluation could delay trial in Hoonah shooting case
A Sitka judge wants another opinion on whether John Marvin, Jr. is competent to stand trial for the shooting of two Hoonah police officers last year. Superior Court Judge David George heard a set of different diagnoses during a competency hearing in Juneau on Tuesday. Judge George says another exam would help preserve Marvin’s rights…