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Ty Grussendorf, 24, left, appears in Juneau Superior Court with his attorney, John P. Cashion, to plead guilty to two counts of sexual abuse of a minor on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Grussendorf sentencing pushed back for defense expert testimony

The case has dragged on for years.

Alaska State Trooper Scott Carson, Alaska Wildlife Trooper Shaun Kuzakin, Juneau Police Department Matt Dubois and JPD Sgt. Sterling Salisbury listen to Ric Iannolino voice his concerns during an open house on crime in Juneau at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. The meeting was organized by members of the Public Safety Employees Association. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Residents express frustrations, stories of Juneau crime wave

The talk centered around staffing and resources.

Man arraigned on weapons, domestic violence charges

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Man arraigned on weapons, domestic violence charges

He has a history of violating protective orders.

Trial for DUI homicide case could be delayed

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Trial for DUI homicide case could be delayed

Case might come down to crash experts.

Broke probation on accident? It doesn’t matter, court rules.

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Broke probation on accident? It doesn’t matter, court rules.

Juneau sex offender case prompts legal decision.

Dave d’Amato, an attorney working for Kathleen Barrett, spends Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, boarding up the house at 401 Harris Street. The house was vacated after a judge ordered its residents (including co-owner James Barrett) to leave due to code and safety violations. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Looking back at the year in crime

Public safety was a hot topic all year.

Counting down the top stories of 2018

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Counting down the top stories of 2018

From the statewide elections to a whale statue.

Southeast villages looking to form tribal courts

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Southeast villages looking to form tribal courts

Native issues, Native control.

Thomas Jack Jr., 42, speaks with his defense attorney Richard Payne during his sentencing in Juneau Superior Court for sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl placed in his and his wife’s care in 2009. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Judge upholds ‘extraordinarily long’ sentence for sex offender

“The case that never ends.”

Juneau Police Department Officer Ken Colon is questioned by Assistant Municipal Attorney Emily Wright during the trial of Domanic Quick, 23, in Juneau District Court on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. Quick is on trial on two counts of assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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The city of Juneau just prosecuted its first ever police body cam trial. Here’s how it went.

The verdict is in.

Jamie Diane Moy Singh, 35, appears in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. Singh faces charges from an alleged March 6 assault that resulted in the death of her mother-in-law, Mary Lou Singh, 59. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Woman charged with murder pleads not guilty

More details have emerged in court.

Conspirators sentenced in Juneau, Ketchikan drug cases

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Conspirators sentenced in Juneau, Ketchikan drug cases

A meth-filled teddy bear was involved in one case.

Lemon Creek Correctional Center pictured on Friday, April 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Inmate charged in prison assault

He’s facing multiple felonies.

A cruise ship passenger photographs the Radiance of the Seas in Juneau’s downtown harbor on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Judge makes ruling on cruise ship lawsuit against city

There are still questions about specifics in the ruling.

Lemon Creek Correctional Center pictured on Friday, April 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Inmates continue legal battle against state

Convicted murderers say prison officials framed them in escape attempt.

Marie Riley, a recovering alcoholic, receives congratulations and a cupcake after graduating from Juneau’s Therapeutic Court on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘Not going back’: Longtime alcoholic wows others with turnaround

She went from angry to inspirational.

An SUV sits on its side after colliding with a concrete planter at the corner of Seward Street and Second Street on Thursday, Jan 18. The driver and sole passenger were taken to the hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening. (Courtesy photo | Jessie Herman-Haywood)

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Driver in downtown rollover faces felony charge

His blood-alcohol level was four times the legal limit.

Daniel Schally was named to the Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Judicial Council)

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Valdez judge selected for Juneau Superior Court

Daniel Schally is returning to Juneau.

Broken windows are covered up at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, after reports of vandalism on Monday night. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Suspected church burglar indicted for trio of felonies

She was found with a pastor’s credit card, police say.

Ty Grussendorf, 24, left, appears in Juneau Superior Court with his attorney, John P. Cashion, to plead guilty to two counts of sexual abuse of a minor on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Grussendorf pleads guilty to sex abuse

The sentence will likely be handed down in January.