APD Arrests Armed Prowler after University of Alaska Police Take him into Custody in ANMC Incident

APD Arrests Armed Prowler after University of Alaska Police Take him into Custody in ANMC Incident

  At 10:54 pm on Tuesday, Anchorage police were alerted by security officers at the Alaska Native Medical center that they had encountered a vehicle prowler in the hospital’s parking garage. They informed police that when they made contact with the prowler, later identified as 23-year-old Matthew Johnston, he pulled a handgun from his waistband. […]

Names of Officers in Thursday Officer-Involved Shooting Released

Names of Officers in Thursday Officer-Involved Shooting Released

  As per department protocol, the Anchorage Police Department, on Sunday, publically revealed the identities of the four officers connected the officer-involved-shooting that occurred on Thursday morning. The names of the officers is as follows:  Officer Steven Amnatkeolee. He’s been a member of APD for 4 years. Officer Brandon Schafer. He’s been a member of […]

Thursday’s East 16th Avenue Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Continues

Thursday’s East 16th Avenue Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Continues

  [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he investigation into the officer-involved shooting of a suspect early on Thursday morning is continuing and the four officers involved in the East 16th  incident have been placed on mandatory administrative leave as per department protocol. It was at 2:11 am on Thursday morning that patrol officer responded to a vehicle prowler report at […]