Nikiski Man Arrested on Weapons Charges after Opal Street Altercation

Nikiski Man Arrested on Weapons Charges after Opal Street Altercation

A Nikiski man was jailed and held without bail following a firearms-related incident that took place early Friday morning, troopers reported this morning. Troopers responded to an Opal Street address after receiving a report of a disturbance involving alcohol and firearms at half past midnight. When they arrived at the scene of the disturbance, AST contacted 37-year-old […]

Selawik Man Drowns in Swimming Incident in Selawik River

Selawik Man Drowns in Swimming Incident in Selawik River

The remains of a 45-year-old Selawik swimmer were turned over to his family after he drowned in the Selewik River on Monday night, troopers revealed. At 7:30 pm on Monday night, Selawik man 45-year-old Chester Skin was swimming in the Selawik River that runs through the community of Selawik when he disappeared below the surface. Several […]

Troopers Arrest Unalakleet Man after 10-Hour Stand-Off

Troopers Arrest Unalakleet Man after 10-Hour Stand-Off

AST reports that they have arrested a suspect in an Attempted Murder case in Unalakleet after a stand-off in that community on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning. Troopers were alerted of a shot-fired incident in Unalakleet at 8 pm on Tuesday night, responded and opened an investigation. That investigation found that 45-year-old Edward Katchatag, while drinking, utilized […]