Crime & Courts

Anchor Point man arrested for DUI after short pursuit in neighborhood

Alaska State Troopers say a 65-year-old Anchor Point man who led them on a brief chase in a residential area Saturday afternoon was arrested for driving under the influence.

Troopers tried to stop a white Ford F-150 on the Old Sterling Highway near Silverberry Street at 3:10 p.m. Saturday, according to an online news release posted Monday.

Troopers identified the driver as John P. Sweeney, and said he was charged with eluding, DUI, and driving on a revoked license. Court records indicate a prior DUI arrest in 2012.

Before the arrest, Sweeney fled troopers for a half mile, "driving approximately 20 mph over the speed limit on Silverberry and was sliding all over the residential road" before stopping at a residence on Original Drive, troopers said. Voting records indicate that's where Sweeney lives.

Zaz Hollander

Zaz Hollander is a veteran journalist based in the Mat-Su and is currently an ADN local news editor and reporter. She covers breaking news, the Mat-Su region, aviation and general assignments. Contact her at zhollander@adn.com.

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