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Burglars used rocks to break into the Gas N’ Go early Tuesday and steal an unknown quantity of vaping supplies, Dec. 31, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Gas station burglarized for second time this year

Burglars broke window, took vaping-related items.

Officers from the Juneau Police Department investigate an officer-involved shooting that occured early Sunday morning off of Cinema Drive Sunday. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Man killed by police screamed at and threatened officer with chain

Police release more details about Sunday’s officer-involved shooting.

Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer helps a child pick out Christmas presents for their families during the annual Shop with a Cop event, sponsored by the Alaska Peace Officer Association, at Fred Meyer on Dec. 21, 2019. (Courtesy photo | Glenn Ojard)

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Police program takes kids shopping for holidays

It’s a yearly gift-giving event.

Cody Eyre, 20, was shot and killed by law enforcement officers in Fairbanks during a mental health crisis on Dec. 24, 2017. (Samantha Eyre-Harrison | Courtesy Photo)

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Wrongful death? Family of man gunned down by police files lawsuit

Christmas Eve marks the second anniversary of his death.

Man arrested, indicted for 2017 Kake murder

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Man arrested, indicted for 2017 Kake murder

He was arrested in Washington on Saturday.

Man sentenced to 99 years for 2016 Klawock murder

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Man sentenced to 99 years for 2016 Klawock murder

Prosecutors sought the maximum punishment.

Juneau Police Officer Jim Quinto, center, and CJ Warnaca put Nick Morgan into the back of a police cruiser at the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Buildig on Channel Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. Morgan was a suspect involved with a stolen vehicle parked in the department’s lot. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Civilian car chase ends in collision, arrests

The driver and passenger were arrested.

Man convicted in 2015 for burning girlfriend sought by police

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Man convicted in 2015 for burning girlfriend sought by police

He’s wanted for failure to report.

Safeway assault suspect indicted on three counts of felony assault

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Safeway assault suspect indicted on three counts of felony assault

He was indicted Thursday.

Shooting early Thursday results in no injuries, one arrest

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Shooting early Thursday results in no injuries, one arrest

Alcohol and controlled substances appear to have contributed to the event.

File photo of Juneau Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters at work. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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2-year-old struck by car backing out of driveway, in serious condition

The child was medevaced for serious head injuries.

Tyler Reid, left, and Sean Imhof, right, are sworn into the Juneau Police Department as officers on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Two new officers join JPD’s ranks

JPD still has vacancies in the ranks, though.

Hatchet thief catches ‘mid-high’ sentence for theft and assault

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Hatchet thief catches ‘mid-high’ sentence for theft and assault

Good behavior and no prior felonies helped ease his sentence.

Reduced bail, house arrest denied for alleged sex offender

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Reduced bail, house arrest denied for alleged sex offender

He’s facing 14 charges.

Timothy Ray Young, 54, was arrested Nov. 7, 2019 for two counts of assault in the 3rd degree and one count of misconduct with weapons in the 2nd degree for firing two flares into an apartment and shooting out the window with a rifle during an altercation in the Coho Park Apartments. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Man arrested after flare gun, rifle fired in apartment during fight

The suspect was arrested without incident Wednesday evening

Defense attorney Grace Lee, second from right, speaks during a presentation on Juneau’s Therapeutic Court at Juneau Alliance For Mental Health Inc (JAMHI) on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. CBJ Prosecuter Emily Wright, left, Assistant District Attorney Dara Gibson, second from left, and Probation Officer/Case Manager Autumn Flaningam, right, are also shown and spoke. Inside Passages is a mental health speaker series sponsored by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Therapeutic courts look to fix problems, not simply punish people

All things worth doing are a struggle.

Loretto Lee Jones, 65, appears in Juneau Superior Court on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, during her trial on Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend felony theft and fraud. The two charges stem from allegations that Jones filed for her PFD payout in 2016 while having resided outside the state for more than 180 days. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Attorneys dive right into heart of PFD fraud case

The past isn’t always easy to reconstruct.

Loretto Lee Jones, a former Assembly candidate, is on trial for PFD fraud. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Former Assembly candidate stands trial for PFD fraud

Jury selection began this morning.

Micah Nelson, 28, arrives in Juneau Superior Court for his arraignment on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Man arrested last week for assault, evading arrest arraigned for earlier charges

The man allegedly shot at police during a foot chase.

Dimond Courthouse is home to Juneau’s court systems, Oct. 25, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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As Alaska public defenders offices are foundering, Juneau holds steady

Southeast is OK, but the state’s public defenders are in rough seas.