This Day in Alaskan History-August 4th, 2018
Anchorage Jury Convicts Michael Drost for Murdering Dwayne English in December 2018
(Anchorage, AK) – Tuesday, an Anchorage jury convicted 37-year-old Michael Drost of murder in the second degree, manslaughter, and criminal trespass in the first degree for the murder of 61-year-old Dwayne English on Dec. 18, 2018. Anchorage Superior Court Judge Jack McKenna presided over the trial. At trial, the evidence showed that Michael Drost was looking […]
Simon Weyiouanna Enters Plea Deal In 2018 Stabbing Murder
Simon Weyiouanna pleaded guilty Friday to murder in the second degree for the 2018 stabbing death of Cheri Ingram. The State entered into a plea agreement with Mr. Weyiouanna for a sentence of 75 years with 25 suspended, and 50 years to serve. Weyiouanna was reported to police when bystanders saw him dragging what appeared […]
Anchorage Man Sentenced for Gun Violence on School Grounds
Anchorage, Alaska – U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder announced that Laquinton Tyrone Dashawn Robbins, 28, has been sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Ralph R. Beistline for possession of firearm in an Anchorage school zone. Robbins pled guilty to the offense in February 2020. According to court documents, on October 3, 2018, Robbins possessed and discharged […]