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Juneau man files suit against CBJ and former police officer for violent arrest
Christopher Williams Jr. has filed a civil lawsuit against former Juneau police officer Brandon LeBlanc and the City…
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Large homeless encampment on Teal Street gets JPD vacate notice; where will occupants go next?
People who keep moving from place to place under “dispersed camping” policy unsure where they’ll go.
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National Guard exercise begins simulation of foreign terrorist attacks
Operation ORCA brings 100 personnel to Juneau, disrupts traffic around Capitol
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Alaska state judge dismisses murder case, citing widespread misconduct by local police
State’s top prosecutor says she’s suspending most work with Metlakatla police Department until issues are addressed.
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Beach artist between a rock and a hard place as summer plans wrecked by boat burglary
Blake Byers, who created giant model from beach rocks, says he will spend summer gillnetting to earn money.
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Emergency simulation uses Juneau’s landscape to prepare for national threats
Alaska National Guard ORCA Exercise may disrupt community, but increases response readiness.
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Fallen officers remembered in annual ceremony during National Police Week
Memorial recognizes their sacrifice and the highest officer assault rate in the past decade.
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Motorist fatally shoots driver he says was threatening him with a gun at Mendenhall Valley roundabout
Shooter released after initial JPD investigation; 16-year-old victim had pellet/BB-style CO2 rifle
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66% drop in reported drug crimes first half of ‘24, staffing woes continue, JPD states in annual report
Decline in drugs cases reflects shift to larger cases that take more time to investigate, chief says.
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In the presents of peace officers: Record-high 61 kids pick out gifts in annual Shop With A Cop
Officers from multiple agencies help pick out and wrap gifts for 32 families Saturday.
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JPD’s daily incident reports getting thinner and vaguer. Why and does it matter?
Average of 5.12 daily incidents in October down from 10.74 a decade ago; details also far fewer.
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Police: Driver of CBJ truck not at fault in death of man struck in drive-through lane of bank
Victim laying on pavement during early-morning incident in June couldn’t be seen in time, JPD chief says.
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The work of the Juneau Police Department’s Wellness Program is never done
JPD destigmatizes mental health needs of officers, who also get crisis and de-escalation training.
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JPD: Washington state woman arrested at Juneau airport with about $100K of illegal drugs
38-year-old suspect confronted by police Thursday moring after her arrival from Seattle
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Alaska Department of Law charges two state troopers after bloody arrest in Kenai
Officers pepper-sprayed man, directed a dog to bite him, shocked him with a Taser and kicked him.
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Charity softball tournament catches more than $1,000 for Special Olympics Alaska
Alaska Peace Officers Association Capital City Chapter hosts “Guns Versus Hoses Charity Softball”
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JPD: Callers pretending to be police, court officials are scamming locals out of thousands of dollars
People often told to pay a fine online to avoid arrest for missing jury duty, officials say.
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As the death investigation of Steven Kissack begins, special prosecution office explains its process
Reviews can be lengthy, information limited to ensure due process, Department of Law leaders say
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Two people arrested at Juneau residence after receiving package with $65,700 of suspected illegal drugs
JPD: Drug investigators intercepted package, then delivered it after inspecting contents.
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Police: Death of man from gunshot wound near glacier not suspicious
Body discovered along roadside on Wednesday morning, with weapon next to him.