Drug Use Contributed to Death of Copper Center Man, Troopers Report

Drug Use Contributed to Death of Copper Center Man, Troopers Report

Alaska State Troopers say that the death of Copper River resident, 48-year-old Chris Rietveld showed no signs of foul play. On October 20th, troopers resoponded to a Copper River residence after a report of a death. When they conducted their investigation into Rietveld’s death, they found “evidence of illegal drug use including drug paraphernalia and substances […]

Names of Officers Involved in Sunday Shooting Incident Released

Names of Officers Involved in Sunday Shooting Incident Released

The trooper dispatch revealed the identities of the officers involved in the shooting incident that took place early Sunday morning. In that incident, suspect, Almando Abarca, was wounded in the shoulder after a car chase and exchange of gunfire. The officers were identified as Trooper Christopher Havens and Palmer Police Department officer Antonio Aldesperger. On Sunday morning, […]