Juneau Police Department officers arrest California resident Kevin Leonard-Kinney at the Baranof Hotel during a drug bust on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Feds, police seize drugs, make arrests at Baranof Hotel

The Juneau Police Department assisted multiple federal agencies in intercepting a package of methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine and making two arrests last week, according to… Continue reading

Juneau Police Department officers arrest California resident Kevin Leonard-Kinney at the Baranof Hotel during a drug bust on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
A Juneau Police Department car sits in front of 401 Harris Street as police officers search it Wednesday, May 16, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Crime continues to rise in state, Juneau

The amount of crime in Alaska continued to rise in 2017, according to numbers released by the Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, and the… Continue reading

A Juneau Police Department car sits in front of 401 Harris Street as police officers search it Wednesday, May 16, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018

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Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018

Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018

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Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018
Police and fire for Monday, Aug. 13, 2018

Police and fire for Monday, Aug. 13, 2018

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Police and fire for Monday, Aug. 13, 2018
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Crime rates can’t be linked to SB 91

On July 31, the Juneau Empire posted an opinion piece by Dan Carothers criticizing Alaska’s justice reforms. First off, I want to thank Mr. Carothers… Continue reading

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Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018

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Indictments handed down for Franklin Street thefts

A woman became violent after being caught stealing from a downtown jewelry store in July, according to charging documents, and she was indicted on robbery… Continue reading

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Police calls for Friday, Aug. 10, 2018

Police calls for Friday, Aug. 10, 2018

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Police calls for Friday, Aug. 10, 2018
Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018

Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018

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Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018
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Woman admits to collecting unemployment payments while employed

A Juneau resident will be doing community service and paying restitution after pleading guilty to fraudulently collecting unemployment insurance benefits.

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Wooden boards cover up damage made by a drunk driver at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. The crash occurred July 31, police say. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Drunk driver smashes into middle school

The usual back-to-school preparations were going on at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School on Tuesday afternoon, as maintenance employees were cleaning the building and the front… Continue reading

Wooden boards cover up damage made by a drunk driver at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. The crash occurred July 31, police say. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018

Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018

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Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018
Police calls for Monday, Aug. 6, 2018

Police calls for Monday, Aug. 6, 2018

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Police calls for Monday, Aug. 6, 2018
Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018

Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018

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Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018
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Driver in 2016 crash faces homicide charge

A Juneau man faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and driving under the influence dating back to a 2016 car crash that killed another… Continue reading

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Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018

Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018

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Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018

Police calls for Wednesday, August 1, 2018

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Indictments handed down for assault, gun charge, theft

A Juneau grand jury handed down indictments during the previous two weeks, including charges of domestic violence, weapons misconduct and theft. On July 17, the… Continue reading

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Police calls for Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Police calls for Tuesday, July 31, 2018

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Police calls for Tuesday, July 31, 2018