Posts Tagged ‘heroin’
Aukongak Given Flat Sentence of Four Years for Distributing Opioids and Heroin in 2016
The District Attorney in Nome, John Earthman, reminded the courtroom that Rayne Aukongak had a prior conviction from 2011 for similar charges to what he faces now. Judge Romano DiBenedetto ultimately decided to sentence Aukongak to serve one consecutive year for each count against him, adding up to a flat sentence of four years.
Read MoreAttempted Murder, Heroin Cases Continued to January
Frank Johnson, of Nome, and Frank Lee, of Teller, were separately charged with attempted murder or murder in July. Katherine Olson, of Nome, was charged with possession of heroin in August. All three cases will have further hearings in the coming months.
Read MoreNome Man Arrested on Meth, Heroin Charges; Sold Drugs Near Preschool, Narcotics Team Says
According to Troopers, the Western Alaska Alcohol and Narcotics Team (WAANT) found that David Fergerson was “in possession of and selling methamphetamine and heroin from his residence near a pre-school/daycare in Nome.”
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