Judge declares mistrial in Anchorage gold shop triple-murder case
Prosecutors plan to start over with the case against Anthony Pisano. Jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
Crime & Courts
Anchorage man who allegedly resold face masks online at inflated prices now faces steep fines
An Anchorage man bought thousands of face masks and resold them at “outrageous, unconscionable and unfair prices” online, according to state prosecutors.
Alaska fishing crewman charged with assault after argument over coronavirus safety
The suspect criticized another crew member for serving food without gloves during the pandemic, federal prosecutors said.
Man in critical condition after Saturday shooting in Northeast Anchorage, suspect in custody
Police said 57-year-old George Whithey was arrested on a charge of first-degree assault.
Fairbanks investigators suspect fires at vacant homes were intentionally set
The Fairbanks Fire Department responded to a house fire Wednesday that took three hours to extinguish and injured a firefighter.
Murder trial in Anchorage comes to abrupt halt when judge announces a relative tested positive for coronavirus
Anchorage Superior Court Judge Herman Walker quickly left the courthouse to isolate himself and was replaced by another judge.
73-year-old man charged with murder in stabbing of 71-year-old woman
Police were called to the Jewel Lake area around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday on a report of a stabbing.
Alaska courts halt evictions, many other proceedings until May because of coronavirus concerns
Judges can also put a current eviction order on hold because of the “current public health emergency.”
Man, 18, accused of murder, kidnapping and sexual abuse in death of 10-year-old girl in Quinhagak
Child disappeared a week ago in the Western Alaska village
Mat-Su inmate facing murder charge dies days after apparent suicide attempt, Alaska officials say
Troopers were called to a Wasilla home on March 15 for a welfare check and found Edwin Clawson in the driveway near the body of 32-year-old Susanna Clawson.
Anchorage police will start wearing protective gear, ask questions about COVID-19
Police will ask questions related to COVID-19 to prevent exposure, and officers may wear personal protective equipment.
Alaska state jails and prisons stop visits to limit coronavirus spread. Critics say that doesn’t go far enough.
Defense attorneys and civil-liberties advocates are pressing to reduce the flow of people into incarceration and to let some non-violent and medically vulnerable inmates out.
Family says 10-year-old Quinhagak girl was abducted, village in shock as homicide investigation continues
Troopers have said little about the case and ongoing investigation, but a spokesman on Tuesday confirmed the death appears to be a homicide.
Wasilla man charged with murder after woman found dead in driveway
Alaska state troopers conducting a welfare check said they found the woman’s body Sunday night.
Visits to Alaska prisons and jails temporarily halted
The corrections department also said they are also increasing sanitation measures.
Jury trials postponed in Anchorage, Kenai and Palmer
Six new jury trials were scheduled to begin in the Second District next week.
Anchorage legislator and 2 associates charged with election misconduct
The charges against Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, her former chief of staff and another man relate to actions during the 2014 and 2018 Alaska election campaigns.
Troopers shoot and kill Anchor Point woman who ‘brandished’ firearm at them
It was the second fatal shooting by Alaska state troopers this week.
Anchorage nurse practitioner faces 18 felony charges, including manslaughter, in opioid case
Nurse practitioner Kris Kile’s patient, former employee and family friend Courtney Jones died of a prescription drug overdose in 2015.
Man stabbed in ‘disturbance’ at downtown Anchorage hostel
Police said the man suffered life-threatening injuries Monday at the Alaska Backpackers Inn.