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Troopers arrest Charles Yingst in Big Lake on warrants topping $2 million

Alaska State Troopers arrested Charles Yingst in Big Lake on Wednesday on warrants totaling more than $2 million for fraud and escape charges.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1d ago1 min readAI
Big Lake, Alaska
Cover image for article: Troopers arrest Charles Yingst in Big Lake on warrants topping $2 million

Anchorage orders outside police use-of-force review after sixth officer-involved shooting this year

Anchorage will hire an outside investigator to review police use of force after an officer shot someone on Debarr Road, the sixth officer-involved shooting in the city this year.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1d ago2 min readAI
Anchorage, Alaska
Cover image for article: Anchorage orders outside police use-of-force review after sixth officer-involved shooting this year

Troopers arrest Unalakleet man on child sexual abuse and burglary charges

Troopers arrested a 22-year-old Unalakleet man Monday on charges of child sexual abuse and burglary after residents found an unclothed minor in their home July 25. Bail is set at $200,000.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews3d ago2 min readAI
Unalakleet, Alaska