During recent peaks in 2018 and 2019, it took about 21 seconds on average for dispatchers to answer a 911 call. Officials say the wait time is less than 10 seconds on average now.
Dustin Perry, 29, shot and killed his downstairs neighbor, 47-year-old Clayton Martinelli, after the two men argued over a noise complaint early Monday, charges said.
The ruling means more Alaskans incarcerated without in-person legal advice -- or opportunity for trial -- for more than a year will finally get to see their lawyers.
Police Chief Richard Simmons in the Southwest Alaska hub city said he supported the city council’s decision to hire an independent investigator.
Officers arrived at the scene in the 1700 block of East 59th Avenue around 3:40 a.m. Monday and found a man shot in the upper body, police said
The department is switching to notifications through email or the Everbridge Mobile app starting April 12, police said. Residents must subscribe to the free service to receive the alerts.
Bishar Hassan’s family said three officers who shot and killed him in 2019 used excessive and unreasonable force. None of the officers faced criminal charges in the shooting death.
The proposal by Democratic Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson would ban chokeholds, prevent officers from shooting at vehicles, and require them to follow de-escalation procedures and provide verbal warnings before firing their weapons.
The city is seeking $1.84 million in annual funding to replace aging technology and supply officers with body cameras. The money would come through a yearly property tax increase if voters approve.
Nick Moore said he was standing in line Friday at a Holiday store with his breakfast and energy drink when a teen walked in with a knife.
The caller tells potential victims they can pay to avoid being subject to an arrest warrant, officials said.
Utah resident Kenneth Manzanares pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his wife during a 2017 family cruise.
Juanita Nick said Bethel police didn’t arrive until more than seven hours after she first called to report her rape. That was just the first of many delays in her case.
Carmen Perzechino, 59, was convicted in November on charges stemming from an attack on the Kenai Peninsula in 2001.
The Alaska Criminal Justice Commission recommended the Alaska Legislature adopt a “second look” law.
An official said it’s likely prisons in different parts of the state will have to reopen to visitors at different times.
Ryan Dalbec, Raihana Nadem and Brian Nash are all facing charges of conspiracy, bribery and money laundering.
Kiona Laulu Jr. hit a woman Friday night and then drove away, police said. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury but declined to be taken to a hospital.
Nathan Benton was arrested on four charges of sexual abuse of a minor in February.
Two men were treated for non-life-threatening stab wounds, police said. Antonio Delmonte, 38, was charged in the stabbings.
