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Sen. Mia Costello, R-Anchorage, right, and Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, speak during a Senate Majority press conference on the opening day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Curbing the crime wave: Lawmakers say collaboration is key

Sexual assault is a common focus of proposed legislation.

4 accused of trying to steal water heater from house of dead man

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4 accused of trying to steal water heater from house of dead man

Four people were charged with felony burglary for allegedly breaking into the home of a deceased man in…

Gavel and scales

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Kenai man convicted of threatening Superior Court Judge: ‘I’m going to kill her family’

A Kenai man has been convicted of threatening to kill an Alaska Superior Court Judge, according a release…

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Anchorage couple indicted on charges of robbing, assaulting cab drivers

Two people were indicted last week for allegedly assaulting and robbing two Anchorage-area cab drivers last year.

Troopers search for driver involved in hit-and-run incident

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Troopers search for driver involved in hit-and-run incident

Law enforcement is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run vehicle collision on…

Juneau Police Department Police Chief Ed Mercer, right, and Lt. Jeremy Weske speak at the Juneau Police Station about the department receiving new funding for drug enforcement on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. Alaska has been designated as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Feds to help fund Juneau’s drug enforcement efforts

Help is on the way.

Broke probation on accident? It doesn’t matter, court rules.

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Broke probation on accident? It doesn’t matter, court rules.

Juneau sex offender case prompts legal decision.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to the crowd in Noorvik after being sworn in earlier on Dec. 3 in Kotzebue. (Photo/Stanley Wright/Office of the Governor)

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New governor picks new attorney general, commissioners

He reiterated that public safety is his top priority.

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Kenai man gets jail time for unlicensed sport fish guiding

A Kenai man was sentenced last month to 30 days in jail and fined $35,000 for unlicensed sport…

Snoopy, a 1-year-old mastiff, poses with reading glass in this undated photo. Snoopy was found shot and castrated, allegedly by his neighbor, in Nikiski on Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy of Valerie Henderson)

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Nikiski man allegedly shoots, castrates neighbor’s dog

A Nikiski man was charged with animal cruelty for allegedly killing and mutilating his neighbor’s dog.

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Soldotna women accused of charging thousands on stolen credit cards arrested for forgery, theft in separate case

Three Soldotna women are facing 153 criminal counts for allegedly stealing credit cards, forging and stealing checks and…

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Crime increased in Alaska in 2017; most in central Kenai low-level or property offenses

The upswing in crime across Alaska continued in 2017, with the increase mostly in low-level and property crimes…

Andy Jones, director for the Alaska Office of Substance Misuse and Addiction Prevention, speaks during a community meeting in the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, on what Juneau needs to fight opioid misuse. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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State making progress in fight against opioid addiction

As statewide public safety officials unveiled crime statistics Wednesday, they expressed optimism in one main category: the state’s…

Man indicted for third time in 2014 Christmas Day car crash

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Man indicted for third time in 2014 Christmas Day car crash

Kenai prosecutors are trying for a third time to convict a man involved in a 2014 Christmas Day…

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Soldotna woman accused of abuse, Medicaid fraud

A Soldotna woman has been accused of fraud and abuse of a vulnerable adult for allegedly taking Medicaid…

Alleged Seward Highway carjacker scheduled for arraignment

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Alleged Seward Highway carjacker scheduled for arraignment

A man who allegedly stole an Anchorage truck, rammed a parked SUV and carjacked a third vehicle before…

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Women arrested for spending thousands with stolen credit cards

Eight women have been charged for allegedly using a handful of stolen credit cards to purchase more than…

Nikiski man faces charges for firing gun, driving 4-wheeler while drunk

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Nikiski man faces charges for firing gun, driving 4-wheeler while drunk

A Nikiski man is facing seven charges related to weapons and assault after allegedly firing a pistol during…

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Homer woman allegedly steals, ditches motorhome

A Homer woman accused of stealing a motorhome was arrested last week after troopers allegedly found her trying…

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Sterling woman charged in motorcyclist death