The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday that Palmer man, 26-year-old Almando Abarca, who is awaiting sentencing in state court on attempted murder, felony destruction of a police dog and other crimes, was sentenced in federal court for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. The conviction stems from a serious incident in […]
An attempted traffic stop by Fairbanks-based troopers on Friday morning resulted in an extensive search and the ultimate arrest of a very cold Fairbanks suspect, troopers reported on the trooper dispatch on Saturday. According to the trooper report, AST attempted to pull over a vehicle on Peger Road at 3:16 am for a traffic stop […]
Today, the Anchorage Police Department and the United States Army Recruiting Division leadership held a signing ceremony to solidify the Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) Program agreement designed to help young soldiers find work after they complete their service. “I am pleased to partner with the Army to find careers for those who served,” said […]
At noon on Friday, the Palmer Criminal Suppression Unit initiated a retail theft interdiction at the Wasilla Fred Meyers in response to the increasing level of property-based criminal activity. The Unit conducted its operation with the cooperation and assistance of the Fred Meyer Asset Protection Unit, the Wasilla Police Department, Palmer Judicial Services, SCIU and […]