Anchorage Daily News

Guns, drugs and cash were seized during four major drug busts conducted by agencies across the state last week, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Two warrants served in Anchorage on Thursday netted one arrest and an AK-47, troopers said.

Judith Crawford, 46, was arrested in Anchorage on several outstanding warrants, troopers said, adding that cocaine residue and packaging material were seized during a search. Officers found the AK-47 at a separate residence, where they also found imitation crack cocaine that was being sold as authentic, troopers said.

In Soldotna, officers arrested Raymond Weigle and Jack Horsley, both 47, on charges of third-degree misconduct of a controlled substance. They also seized $43,000 in cash, 9 ounces of cocaine, three weapons and other drug-related items, according to troopers.

A warrant served in Sterling resulted in the arrest of Eric McDonald, 35. Troopers said McDonald's house was secured with fortified doors, an alarm system, security cameras and an arsenal of weaponry, including two loaded 12-gauge shotguns and a flak jacket. Officers seized 44 firearms, $18,218 in cash and multiple types of drugs, troopers said.

The arrests were the result of a five-month investigation into drug trafficking organizations operating between the Kenai Peninsula and Anchorage, according to troopers.

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