Derryberry Gets 10 Years for Fentanyl Distribution
A Las Vegas-linked fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution case ends with prison sentences for two co-defendants in federal court.
Anchorage Crime News
Coverage of crime in Anchorage focuses on law enforcement actions, the justice system and public safety. This reporting tracks ongoing investigations, major court cases and the policies that shape daily security.
Violence
Murder Trial Opens for Versace Armani Sperl
Prosecutors present evidence regarding the 2023 shooting death of Daishon Alex in Anchorage.
Drug Crime
Anchorage FBI Operation Led to Drug and Weapon Seizures
A multi-agency task force secured 19 arrests and dozens of firearms in a crackdown on violent crime.
Law Enforcement
Anchorage Police Officer Shoots Person in South Anchorage
Authorities cordoned off a busy retail center on Industry Way following a Thursday afternoon shooting incident.
Sex Crimes
Former Army Recruiter Pleads Guilty to Enticement
Bart Anthony Reyna admits to attempting to meet a minor following an undercover operation.
Terrorism
Anchorage Schools Evacuate After Simultaneous Threats
The school district responded to threats directed at five campus locations across the city.
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This section follows police department operations, court proceedings, public safety policy changes and incident reports. Reporting spans across the city and the communities around it, wherever an official or a case moves through the system. Seasonal changes often influence the nature of reported incidents in the region. Staffing levels and case backlogs remain the primary factors that dictate how quickly a matter moves through the local justice system.