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Alyssa Bustamante, alleged Elizabeth Olten killer, listed "killing people" as hobby online
Authorities say the Missouri teenager strangled, cut the throat, and stabbed Olten, 9, killing her.  

Police reopen Anchorage homicide case
Genevive Tetpon's body was found near the Glenn Highway in 2000 

Fairbanks man jailed for stealing from soldiers' charity group
Keith Tayjphone Taylor, 30, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of forgery after he used a check stolen from a Ft. Wainwright family fund to buy merchandise at Sears 

Police find missing N.C. girl's body
5-year-old Shaniya Davis disappeared a week ago; mother accused of offering her for sex  

Heenes plead guilty in balloon hoax
Richard and Mayumi Heene on Friday pleaded guilty to misleading deputies with a balloon hoax in an elaborate effort to resolve financial problems by hoping to land a reality TV show about their family. 

Ark. jury gives anchor killer life in jail
Curtis Lavelle Vance, 29, avoids death penalty in brutal slaying of TV personality Anne Pressly  

Anchorage man found guilty of robbing his own mother at gunpoint
Cheng Saelee, 27, could face 7-11 years in prison  

Former astronaut Lisa Nowak pleads guilty but gets light sentence
The ex-astronaut attacked Colleen Shipman, who was dating space shuttle pilot and West Anchorage High School graduate Bill Oefelein 

Letterman extortion suspect: drop the case
Joe Halderman, accused of blackmailing David Letterman, asks NYC court to drop charges against him  

Trooper shoots, injures man near Fairbanks
A man who was shot and wounded by an Alaska State Trooper in South Fairbanks on Friday evening remained hospitalized a day later as investigators continued to review the incident.  

Missing man's body found in Muldoon woods
Police have identified the body of a man found in the woods of Muldoon near Fort Richardson as that of 45-year-old Jefferson Otei, who was reported missing Oct. 30, after he left behind a suicide note.  

James Ray gives "laughable" 50 percent refund to sweat lodge victim's family
James Arthur Ray, the new age guru whose Sedona, Ariz. sweat lodge may have caused three deaths, sent one victim's family a check for $5,000, about half the participation fee for the deadly event. 

Police release name of officer involved in Eagle River burglary shooting
The Anchorage Police Officer who shot a burglary suspect on Thursday, October 22, 2009 is identified as Hunter Hasbrouck, a 4 ½ year APD veteran.  

Police Officer Shoots Eagle River Burglary Suspect
The suspect, 25-year-old Matthew Sanchez, was taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds to the chest.  

Anchorage Men Involved in Fairbanks Motel Shootout
Three people were shot early Tuesday morning after an apparent drug deal gone bad at the Super 8 Motel.  

Richard Heene "Terrifying," Associate Says
Alleged Mastermind of Balloon Boy Hoax Has "Trouble Staying Focused and Balanced," Another Former Partner Claims 

Susan Klebold Essay in O Magazine: Columbine Killer's Mom "Haunted by the Horror" Son Caused
In an essay in the upcoming issue of "O, The Oprah Magazine," Susan Klebold, the mother of Columbine killer, Dylan Klebold, says she is "haunted by the horror and anguish" her son caused and didn't realize he was so disturbed.  

Behind The Smile of Jaycee Lee Dugard
People Magazine Features Photo of What She Looks Like Today; Forensic Psychiatrist Says Smile Is Deceptive  

Anchorage Police Ask for Public's Help in Identifying Robbery Suspects

The Anchorage Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two men suspected of robbing the Holiday Liquor Store on Muldoon Road twice.

 

Sex Abuse System Failure? Part 1

Sex Abuse System Failure? Part 1

A 50-year-old Alaska man got a teenager pregnant twice.

 

Police Worry that Dangerous Drugs Stolen from Veterinary Hospital May End Up on the Street
Anchorage police are concerned that a batch of dangerous drugs stolen from a veterinary hospital may end up on the street.  

Did System Fail Rape Victim? Part 1 of 2
Billie Rae Deemer was 15 years old when she had the first of two children by a man in his 50s. 

Losing track of sex offenders

Losing track of sex offenders

As laws limit where sex offenders can live, many congregate in isolated areas  

Debating death penalty in Alaska
Alaska lawmakers are gearing up to discuss an issue that many other states have wrestled with. Should the state kill certain criminals? Should Alaska effect capital punishment on the worst ones? One local group is speaking out to make sure the answer is no.  

APD Make An Arrest In The Muldoon Party Murder
Anchorage Police arrest a 19 year old attending the party where Desirae Douglas was shot and killed over the weekend. 

Police Answer Why House Call-Turned-Deadly Took So Long To Respond

The latest homicide has neighbors blaming police. Neighbors who complained to police about the party, say this all could have been prevented if police had responded sooner.

The first call to police was made just before 1am Sunday for the loud party. More calls were made, but police didn't respond until a 911 call about shots fired came in over an hour later, at 2:14 am. 

17-year-old girl shot dead at east-side party
Neighbors say slow police response to blame for shooting. 

Sex Abuse System Failure? Part 2

Sex Abuse System Failure? Part 2

A 50-year-old Alaska man got a teenager pregnant twice.

 

Homeless advocate questions mayor's plan
Since the end of July Anchorage Police have been enforcing part of Mayor Dan Sullivan's new get tough on homeless crime policy. The new law allows APD to quickly destroy what they call chronic inebriate campgrounds. But an Anchorage homeless advocate says the mayor's get tough plan will end up killing more homeless. 

 
Anchorage police are searching for a 45-year-old man last seen Friday afternoon.  
 
Anchorage police are concerned that a batch of dangerous drugs stolen from a veterinary hospital may end up on the street.  
 
As you get ready to take your kids trick-or-treating, you may want to think twice before taking your kids door-to-door because you never know who could be answering.  
 

Anchorage Crime Map

Gives you the ability to pinpoint crime by area in the municipality.  
 
 
Anchorage police are searching for a 45-year-old man last seen Friday afternoon.  
 
 
A man who was shot and wounded by an Alaska State Trooper in South Fairbanks on Friday evening remained hospitalized a day later as investigators continued to review the incident.  
 
 
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