The Anchorage drug dealer, and leader of a mail theft ring, was sentenced on Wednesday to 14 years in prison, U.S. Attorney Karen Loeffler announced today. Jonathan Ortiz Escalante, also known as “Superman,” was sentenced on 16 counts of Fraud, Drug Distribution, and being a felon in possession of a firearm, by Chief United States […]
Anchorage, Alaska – House Rules Chairman Craig Johnson Thursday praised the Alaska Permanent Fund managers and touted the “significant” economic benefits PFD checks have on Alaska’s economy. “I think the Permanent Fund board and its managers are doing a fantastic job and I want to thank them,” said Johnson, R-Anchorage. “I know I speak for […]
It was announced on Wednesday by the Justice Department that on Friday, May 15th, a Bellingham man was sentenced to 8.6 years in federal prison on his conviction for Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin ans Money Laundering. Bellingham resident Peter M. Thornton must, in addition to his prison sentence, forfeit $24,300 representing property involved in the drug […]
A Wasilla couple was arrested on drug charges after a search warrant was served on their residence in Wasilla on Saturday by Palmer-based Patrol Troopers and SDEU-Mat-Su. A third suspect was arrested in the driveway of the home. The Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit and troopers would discover heroin and methamphetamines packaged for sale, digital scales, […]