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Robert Manzanares, 42, appears in U.S. District Court in Juneau Wednesday for a change of plea hearing. A barrier put in place in the public courtroom hallway blocked Manzanares from public view, per the judge’s orders. Photography is not allowed in the courtroom. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Man pleads guilty to murdering wife on cruise ship

He beat her to death and attempted to throw her body over the balcony.

Police calls for Friday, Feb. 7, 2020

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Police calls for Friday, Feb. 7, 2020

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Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020

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Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020

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Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer, photographed on Wednesday, has worked to spearhead three initiatives coming to fruition in the next month to make Juneau a safer place. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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JPD looking to engage citizens, protect community in 3 big new ways

The initiatives have been months or years in the making.

Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020

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Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020

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Keith Anders Hermann, 54, sits in court Tuesday. Hermann is charged with multiple counts of sexual assault of a minor. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Man arrested Friday for sexual abuse makes court appearance

He’s being held Lemon Creek Correctional Center on $50,000 bail.

Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020

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Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020

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This July 26, 2017 file photo shows the Emerald Princess cruise ship docked in Juneau. Kenneth Manzanares, charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife Kristy while aboard the ship on a cruise to Alaska. (Becky Bohrer | Associated Press File)

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Utah man to plead guilty in wife’s death on Alaska cruise

He’s slated to plead guilty on Friday.

Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

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Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

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JPD arrest man wanted for sexual assault on $50,000 warrant

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JPD arrest man wanted for sexual assault on $50,000 warrant

The crimes the man allegedly committed spanned over 15 years.

Police calls for Friday, Jan. 31, 2020

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Police calls for Friday, Jan. 31, 2020

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Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020

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Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020

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Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

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Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

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Man pleads guilty for reduced sentence in 2016 theft

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Man pleads guilty for reduced sentence in 2016 theft

He was arrested last December for stealing a car.

Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020

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Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020

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Burglars strike American Legion, steal appliances, war memorial items

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Burglars strike American Legion, steal appliances, war memorial items

Police are investigating the burglary, which includes items from the post’s USS Juneau memorial

Police calls for Friday, Jan. 24, 2020

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Police calls for Friday, Jan. 24, 2020

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Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020

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Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020

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The sign nailed to the Governor’s Mansion by a man on Jan. 20, 2020. (Courtesy Photo)

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Police nail man for hammering message to governor’s mansion front door

The contents of the sign are unknown at this time.

Man wanted for animal cruelty arrested

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Man wanted for animal cruelty arrested

He was taken into custody peacefully Tuesday night.