A Haines man was found unresponsive on the morning of Sept. 14 and later pronounced dead. Police say they suspect fentanyl was a contributing factor in the death. Police received a call about an unresponsive male at Eagles Nest Apartments around 2 a.m., according to a release from Haines Police Department. The man was taken to the […]
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Haines man dies, fentanyl suspected
A Haines man was found dead early Thursday morning. Police say they suspect fentanyl was a contributing factor in the death. Police received a call about an unresponsive male at Eagles Nest Apartments around 2 a.m., according to a release from Haines Police Department. The man was taken to the SEARHC clinic, where he was pronounced dead. […]
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Chatham Lee Fudge was born to Cosmo and Rose Fudge at 3:45 p.m. on June 16 at Bartlett Regional Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz., and measured 21 inches. Cosmo and Rose report they’re doing well and grateful for friends and community and the professionalism of the hospital Staff. Darrell and Nancy Shade of […]
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Family offers reward for information on shot dog
A 1-year-old female lab named Bess is suffering from a life-threatening wound after being shot last week on Small Tract Road by an unknown person armed with a pellet gun. “It’s a tragedy. Dogs are like kids,” owner Brad Adams said. “They’re your family.” Adams said his family is offering “a substantial reward” for information […]
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Police arrest four this month for meth-related charges
Police arrested a 29-year-old Haines man at the Juneau International Airport Tuesday as he exited the aircraft, according to a press release issued by Haines Police chief Heath Scott. “Officers contacted (the man) on the suspicion of transporting controlled substances from Washington State, through Juneau, with his final destination being Haines,” Scott wrote. “HBPD provided personnel to […]
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Haines man awaiting federal sentencing facing more meth charges
Fred Folletti, who’s awaiting sentencing for federal drug charges, is now facing two additional felony charges during the same week related to the possession and intent to distribute methamphetamine. Officer Max Jusi arrested Folletti on April 13 after executing a search warrant for his home. Jusi obtained the warrant after he found meth on a […]
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Police arrest woman found with drugs at airport
Haines police arrested a 34-year-old woman at the airport last week for the possession and intent to distribute methamphetamine, a felony charge. An Alaska Seaplanes employee informed police that a man booked a ticket to fly from Juneau to Haines at 3:30 p.m. The man, who is awaiting sentencing for federal drug charges, later changed […]
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Assembly Briefs
Mayor Douglas Olerud will compose a letter pending assembly approval that will be sent to Gov. Michael Dunleavy with questions about the state’s plan to potentially build a ferry terminal at Cascade Point. The Alaska Department of Transportation issued a memorandum of understanding with Goldbelt in March for the Alaska Native corporation to evaluate feasibility […]
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Logan Michael Womack was born Aug. 9 to Nancy and Tyler Womack. Logan weighed 8 lbs., 7 ozs. and measured 20.25 inches. He joins brothers T.J., 5, and Brodie, 2. Logan’s grandparents are Beverly and Marvin Leak. Beverly was in Juneau for Logan’s arrival and Logan met his auntie Fran Leak in Haines when the family came up for a brief visit. […]
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Former resident sentenced to 20 years
Former Chilkat Lake resident Christopher Panagiotou-Scigliano was sentenced to 20 years in prison last week after pleading guilty to one count of production of child pornography. He is also facing charges for the sexual abuse of several children in Bonner County, Idaho. That case is still pending. “In this unconscionable case, the defendant engaged in […]