Law Enforcement Seizes Alcohol and Drugs Bound for Dry Village
State Troopers and the Anchorage Airport Interdiction Team seized alcohol and marijuana at Nome airport on October 7th from three suspects.
Nome Police Officer Enters Burning Building to Rescue Woman
“You know, no one wants to go running into a burning building… What makes someone want to go in there and save somebody? Well that could be answered by Officer Martino.” – Nome Police Chief Mike Heintzelman
Police Finish Investigation Into June Stabbing, Incident Awaits Nome D.A.’s Decision
It has been over three months since Benjamin Milton’s death. No arrests have been made, no charges have been filed, and the district attorney’s office says they are still evaluating the case.
Suspects Arrested & Others At-Large for Seasonal Cabin Break-ins, Potential Arson
Alaska State Troopers and the Nome Police Department have seen their fair share of cabin crime for the month of September. Multiple incidents of break-ins, burglaries, and vandalism have been reported in the Norton Sound region.
State Change in Reporting Mandate Offers Faster Response in Child Abuse Cases
Alaska’s Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Statue took effect at the beginning of this month [Sept. 1st]. Kawerak’s mandated reporter says this is a positive adjustment, but more should be done to protect abused children.