Opening arguments are now planned for Thursday morning in the trial of a Hoonah man accused of killing two police officers. After three days of interviews with prospective jurors, a jury was seated Wednesday afternoon in the case of State of Alaska vs. John N. Marvin, Jr. Fourteen men and women will hear the case. As…
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Jurors to hear arguments in Hoonah double homicide case
Prosecution and defense to make their case, present evidence during John Marvin trial.
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 2
Jury selection continues on Tuesday in the case of John Marvin, Jr. accused of causing the deaths of Hoonah police officers Matt Tokuoka and Tony Wallace
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…
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…
Hoonah defendant to undergo another exam
John Marvin, Jr. stands trial on October 22nd for the alleged murder of two Hoonah police officers.
Trial for former JPD officer postponed
New date of January 22nd was set in the Troy Wilson case.
Pre-trial hearing for former officer delayed
Troy Wilson, accused of shooting at other officers, has an omnibus hearing rescheduled for July.
Two reported dead in shooting at ComSta Kodiak
Identities of the deceased not yet released. Suspect reported still at large.