A sexual assault response team that would allow victims to be examined and treated without leaving Haines is stalled by lack of forensic equipment. Sexual Assault Response Teams, called SARTs, are multi-disciplinary groups comprised of a medical professional, a law enforcement agent and a victim advocate. The group is aimed at providing immediate coordinated response […]
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Woman welcomed home with drug charge
A 62-year-old woman who moved back to town last month was welcomed with a felony drug charge from the Haines Police for a crime she allegedly committed nearly two years ago. In October 2017 the woman dropped off a package to the post office addressed to a male Haines resident who was working in Craig. A postal […]
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Police Report
Tuesday, February 19 A welfare check was requested. A confidential report of child abuse was received. Haines Police assisted another agency. A caller reported a lost cell phone. A confidential report was received. Wednesday, February 20 A report of a vehicle accident at Allen Road and Union Street was received. There was damage to the vehicle […]
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State considers status of wildlife Trooper position
State wildlife trooper Trent Chwialkowski will leave Haines before summer for a post in Cantwell, Alaska. “No decision or change has been made in regards to the Haines Alaska Wildlife Trooper post,” said Department of Public Safety spokesperson Megan Peters. “At present, all one-man trooper posts are being analyzed.” A “blue shirt” trooper position in […]
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Police Report
Tuesday, February 5 A suspect was charged with violating conditions of release. A water/sewer alarm was activated on Piedad Road. Haines Police assisted a caller with contacting a business in Haines. Haines Police assisted another agency. Wednesday, February 6 An officer assisted a citizen in keeping the peace on Second Avenue. Haines Volunteer Fire Dept. responded to […]
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Police Report
Tuesday, January 29 A 44 year old male was arrested on an outstanding $5,000 felony assault warrant and lodged at Haines Rural Jail Facility. A Second Avenue business requested assistance in silencing an alarm. Haines Police met with a bicyclist. Wednesday, January 30 The Haines Ministerial Association was contacted on behalf of a citizen. Thursday, January […]
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Police Report
Tuesday, January 22 A water/sewer alarm was activated on Piedad Road. Wednesday, January 23 A welfare check was requested on a Vermier Street resident. The water/sewer department was contacted regarding the smell of sewage by a First Avenue resident. A First Avenue caller reported hearing a plow truck scraping the ground. Thursday, January 24 A […]
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Handlers cite benefits, drawbacks of police dogs
While Alaska police-canine handlers vouched for their dogs’ ability to act as a deterrent and assist with illegal drug seizures, their endorsement comes with a warning: if you own a police dog, don’t leave your dirty laundry lying around. The Haines Borough Assembly voted unanimously last week to direct borough manager Debra Schnabel to “research and report on the […]
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Police Report
Tuesday, January 15 A caller reported icy road conditions at 4 Mile Haines Highway. A Young Road caller requested extra patrols of their residence. Haines Fire Dept. responded to a service call to inspect a sprinkler system on Dalton Street. Wednesday, January 16 A Young Road caller was referred to mental health counseling. Friday, January […]
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Sniff out the truth of a police dog
The Haines Police and a group of residents are advocating for police dog(s). Some of the most compelling reasons not to have a police dog in Haines are contained in the Haines Borough Police Department Proposed K-9 Program in the Haines Borough Assembly Packet for the January 22nd Assembly meeting. I quote from the aforementioned proposal: Chapter one, page one: “A […]