This Day in Alaska History-February 25th, 1997
Gwich’in Leaders Gather to Re-Affirm Opposition to Arctic Refuge Drilling
Venetie, AK– On April 25 tribal leaders from Fort Yukon, Venetie, and Arctic Village gathered to confirm their opposition to oil and gas development on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. During this day-long meeting tribal members and leaders stood up and spoke out on how extremely important it is for the Gwich’in […]
Venetie Man Arrested on Several Charges Including Murder after Stabbing Death of Party-Goer
A Venetie man has been arrested on Murder II charges following a stabbing in that community over the weekend, troopers report. 33-year-old John Fred Roberts was arrested and charged with the stabbing death of 34-year-old Alex Tritt that occurred late Friday night at a drinking party in the community. According to the trooper report, Roberts […]
Troopers Seek Venetie Man after Rampage
Fairbanks-based Alaska State Troopers as well as a VPSO traveled to the community of Venetie on Wednesday in response to a seemingly out of control resident there the trooper dispatch reports. On Wednesday, troopers traveled to Venetie after they received reports of Venetie resident, 30-year-old Vincent Roberts wreaking havoc in the community. Reports coming from […]