After Several Hour Standoff Chena Avenue Barricade Suspect Gives up to APD

After Several Hour Standoff Chena Avenue Barricade Suspect Gives up to APD

The Anchorage Police Department revealed that the Special Weapons and Tactics Unit (SWAT), the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), and the Tactical Support Unit (TSU) was called in to the 5100-block of Chena Avenue on Monday evening after APD attempted to make a felony warrant arrest. The subject of the warrant, 62-year-old Jacquelyn D. Mercado, instead […]

Warrant Service for One Nets Two

Warrant Service for One Nets Two

APD officers with the Investigative Support Unit (ISU) and Department of Corrections Pretrial Officers (DOC) went to an outdoor camp near Reeve Boulevard and Commercial Drive with intentions to serve an arrest warrant on 35-year-old Anetelea P. Opetaia, who had an outstanding felony warrant for Promoting Contraband I and Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance V.  […]

APD Investigates after Body Discovered on Beach near Kincaid Chalet Wednesday

APD Investigates after Body Discovered on Beach near Kincaid Chalet Wednesday

On Wednesday afternoon APD says swing-shift officers with the department responded to the Kincaid Chalet after a call-in reporting the discovery of a deceased adult male on the beach outside of the business at 4:06 pm. The patrol officers, upon arrival, opened a preliminary investigation and ultimately deemed that a closer look into the circumstances […]