Troopers Investigate Spring Creek Inmate Death

Troopers Investigate Spring Creek  Inmate Death

While the death of a Spring Creek inmate is not the result of foul play, the investigation is continuing to uncover the details. Staff members of the Spring Creek Correctional Center notified the Alaska State Troopers of the death of 27-year-old Doran Jenning of Bethel on Friday. Correctional officers say that his death likely occurred […]

Search Efforts for Nome Man Overboard Ultimately Unsuccessful

Search Efforts for Nome Man Overboard Ultimately Unsuccessful

Recovery efforts for a man lost overboard near Nome on Friday were unsuccessful as of Monday AST reports. A report of a man overboard was received by Nome-based Alaska State Troopers at approximately 8:49 am. 56-year-old Anthony Shelp was out on a fishing vessel with family members when he fell overboard.  Shelp’s family members attempted […]

Sitka Man Rescued from Sinking Vessel

Sitka Man Rescued from Sinking Vessel

Alaska Wildlife troopers report no injuries after a 40-foot commercial troll vessel began sinking and rolling over outside of the Sitka Harbor on Saturday. Sitka Post AWT aboard the P/V Courage responded to a distress call issued by Calvin “Mark” Bigelow on the F/V Safari reporting that his vessel was “partially capsized and rapidly sinking” near […]

Anchorage Woman Jailed on Sexual Abuse of a Minor Charges

Anchorage Woman Jailed on Sexual Abuse of a Minor Charges

An Anchorage woman was arrested on multiple charges that include Sexual Abuse of a Minor II and Unlawful Exploitation of a Minor, APD reported. The South High School Resource Officer received a report that Anchorage resident 42-year-old Stefanie Custard had been engaging in sexual activities with male students that attended South High. The  Resource Officer passed […]