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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Two southeast Alaska men face charges in the beating death of a man who was attacked because of a social media post, according to an investigator’s affidavit.
Moses S. Blanchard, 22, and Blaise A. Dilts, 21, of Klawock, face charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter and burglary in the death of 80-year-old Lincoln Peratrovich, according to the state’s online court records system. An attorney listed for Dilts did not return a message seeking comment. An attorney was not […]
Multi-vehicle Collision Results in One Fatality
Emergency Services Respond to Multi Motor Vehicle Collision Near Intersection of the Richardson Highway and Wood Way
Bogus Commitment Order Prompts Investigation
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s statewide law enforcement agency is investigating after two troopers escorted one of the state’s top school principals to a hospital for a mental health assessment based on a bogus court order, officials said.
Fatal Accident 12/16/22 Valdez
Valdez Police respond to Motor Vehicle Collision Fatality Near Mile 1.5 of the Richardson Highway
UPDATED-VPD Seek Two Suspects
Update to COV News Release 21-010: Ashleigh McLennan and Rowdy Anderson arrested in Anchorage on September 9th. Based off information received earlier this week, Valdez Police Department alerted the Anchorage Police Department and U.S. Marshals Service to the possible location of both McLennan and Anderson in an Anchorage area residence. […]
Interview with Chief Hinkle-KCHU Audio
KCHU’s Gabriella Palko interviewed Valdez Chief of Police Bart Hinkle about policing policies and his reactions to the national news. Click play to listen or read the transcript below.
ADN Wins Pulitzer-AP
NEW YORK (AP) — The Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica won the Pulitzer Prize in public service Monday for illuminating the sparse policing of remote Alaska villages
Price Gouging Arrest-AP
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state on Wednesday accused an Anchorage man of buying respirators and selling them at “unconscionable prices” online in an effort to profit off concerns with the coronavirus. The complaint against Juan Lyle Aune alleges violations of a law barring unfair trade and commerce practices. It […]
Crime Victims Week 4/19-25
National Crime Victims’ Rights week will take place April 19 –25, 2020. This year’s theme is “Seek Justice | Ensure Victims’ Rights | Inspire Hope” which celebrates the progress made by those before us as we look to a future of crime victim services that is even more inclusive, accessible, and […]
