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

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

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

Danieljohn Capid Santos charged with 15 counts of sexual abuse of a minor for abusing three children he babysat

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A 27-year-old man has been indicted by an Anchorage grand jury on 15 counts of sexual abuse of a minor. The Attorney General’s Office reports that 27-year-old Danieljohn Capid Santos has been indicted. The case was investigated by the Anchorage Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit. It is alleged that Santos sexually abused three children … Read more

Anchorage Police investigating after man shot in the upper body

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Update – Anchorage Police say they have made an arrest in connection to this shooting. APD believes 25-year-old Savon T. Berry and another man got into a verbal altercation in the parking lot. At some point during the altercation, Berry allegedly pulled a gun and fired. The victim was struck in the upper body. Following the … Read more

Anchorage Police arrest man with a revoked license in fatal hit and run

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A woman was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Anchorage on Monday evening. The Anchorage Police Department has arrested a suspect in the case. APD reports that its officers responded to a hit-and-run collision around 6:15 p.m. on May 20. APD believes an adult female was crossing A Street between Fireweed Lane and East 16th … Read more