Anchorage Police Officer arrested for Operating Under the Influence after running into ditch

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The Anchorage Police Department has announced the arrest of Mid-Shift Patrol Officer Aaron Richwine who is charged with Operating Under the Influence. According to APD, the incident occurred on November 19, 2024. Richwine was released per the bail schedule and will appear in court on January 23, 2025. APD says its Dispatch received a call … Read more

Anchorage Police investigating after infant found deceased on Friday

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The Anchorage Police Department reports that it is investigating after an infant was found deceased on Friday. APD says its officers responded to the 200 block of Cordova Street after receiving reports that a deceased infant was found outside around 7:47 a.m. on November 1, 2024. Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating … Read more

Anchorage Police investigating fatal shooting on McCain Loop

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The Anchorage Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting on McCain Loop. APD says its officers responded to reports of an unconscious black male at the aforementioned location around 1:40 p.m. on October 20, 2024. APD says its officers found an unresponsive 34-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Medics … Read more

Fairbanks Police investigating homicide that claimed the life of a 5-year-old boy

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Update – Fairbanks Police have provided an update on the homicide of a 5-year-old boy. FPD says the Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from Cedar Mae Sarten who was in her 10th Avenue Apartment around 10 a.m. on October 14, 2024. Police say Sarten said someone had harmed her son and that he was … Read more

Anchorage Police investigating after person found deceased on Thursday night

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The Anchorage Police Department is investigating after a person was found deceased around 8:50 p.m. on August 15, 2024. APD says the discovery was made at a greenbelt near Lake Otis Parkway and Waldron Drive. Officers found a deceased adult lying outside. APD says officers made observations that prompted a closer look into the circumstances … Read more

Anchorage Police investigating death of man at East 42nd Avenue and Florina Street

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The Anchorage Police Department is investigating a death that occurred early Saturday. APD officers and Fire Department Medics responded to East 42nd Avenue and Florina Street for an unresponsive male around 12:41 p.m. on August 10, 2024. Life-saving measures were immediately taken, but the male was pronounced deceased. APD says officers made observations that prompted … Read more

Bethel Police investigating after man seriously injured during disturbance on Atsaq

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The Bethel Police Department is currently investigating a possible disturbance on Atsaq. BPD reports that its officers responded to a residence on Atsaq in reference to a possible disturbance on July 30, 2024. At the scene, officers made contact with a male and female outside the residence. A male was also found lying in the … Read more

Anchorage Police investigating assault on East Fireweed Lane

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In Anchorage, Alaska, authorities are investigating an assault. The Anchorage Police Department reports that officers responded to an assault involving non-life-threatening injuries around 6:20 p.m. on July 21, 2024. APD says there will be a large police presence in the area of the 600 block of East Fireweed Lane during this time. APD is using … Read more