On September 9, 2026, at approximately 4:05 p.m., Alaska State Troopers (AST) were dispatched to a residence in Palmer following reports that a male, identified as Phillip Wilson, was repeatedly firing a shotgun inside the home. Troopers went to the residence and located Wilson on the front porch. Troopers secured the scene and conducted a […]
(Anchorage, AK)-The Office of Special Prosecutions has completed its review of a May 19, 2026, officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of Emil McCord. The review determined that Anchorage Police Department Officers Jacob Jones, Justin Miller and Alexander Roman were each legally justified in using deadly force. The incident began when officers responded to […]
(Anchorage, AK) – At the end of last month, Anchorage Superior Court Judge Peterson sentenced Jose Dominguez Ballesteros to a composite sentence of 35 years with15 years suspended, leaving 20 years to serve. He will be on probation for 10 years following his incarceration and will have to register as a sex offender for life. Ballesteros […]
On 09/04/2026 at approximately 1855 hours, Alaska State Troopers (AST) received a report from a juvenile who stated that her grandmother, Sheryl M. Howe, 52, of Anchor Point, had left her home alone. The juvenile reported seeing drugs and a firearm on Howe’s bed. AST responded to the residence and served a search warrant. During […]