At 10:25 AM on June 13, 2019, a 2007 blue GMC Yukon was reported as stolen to APD. The vehicle had been parked on consignment at an auto lot on the 7600-block of the Old Seward Highway when it was taken. At 8:15 PM on July 10, 2019, an officer spotted the parked […]
At 6:26 AM on June 8, 2019, a blue 2007 Toyota Sequoia was reported as stolen to APD. The vehicle was locked and parked in the street in front of the owner’s residence on the 1000-block of W 27th Avenue when it was taken. The owner had been woken up by his vehicle’s alarm going […]
On 5/29/19, officers with the Community Action Policing (CAP) Team and the Investigative Support Unit (ISU) partnered with Walmart (3101 A Street) for another under cover Retail Detail operation. Officers arrested 12 people for various felony and misdemeanor charges. The arrests included outstanding misdemeanor warrants as well as misconduct involving controlled substances, trespassing, and […]
Update: Emergency declaration extended until Tuesday night. Utilities: NEW: The Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU) has completed water quality sampling and bacteriological testing throughout the Anchorage drinking water distribution system. Findings from those tests have confirmed that the water system is operating normally and was not contaminated as a result of the earthquake. As a […]
At 4:32 PM on October 24, 2018, Anchorage Police responded to a park at E 6thAvenue and Oklahoma Street in reference to reports of a robbery. Police met with the adult male victim who stated he had responded to an ad on Craig’s List and agreed to purchase a handgun from the seller. The two […]
The Anchorage Police Department (APD) arrested 25 people during a two day undercover stolen vehicle sweep. It took place late last week with an intense focus on stolen vehicles and catching the suspects connected to the crime and related crimes such as drugs, mail theft, fraud and other property crimes. Three teams consisting of officers […]
It’s that time of year again when the State of Alaska bestows its annual payment to Alaskans. This week many of you will see a boost in your bank accounts courtesy of the Permanent Fund Dividend. Before you start spending or allocating this October treat, we have safety tips and reminders so you won’t get […]
Last month, the Anchorage Police Department along with its federal, state and local partners conducted one of its largest crime suppression sweeps of violent offenders called Operation Midnight Sun (click on link: local.nixle.com/alert/6640880/). Officers made multiple arrests including 52 for felony and misdemeanor warrants and more than 400 grams of drugs were seized. Almost $44,000 […]
At 3:12 PM on June 23, 2018, a citizen called Police Dispatch and reported that he had been robbed. Officers responded to the area and were flagged down by the victim near Mountain View Drive and N Lane Street. The victim told the officers that he had been riding his bicycle when suspect #1, who […]