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TRAFFIC FATALITY, HIT AND RUN: NORTH POST ROAD
On September 4, 2026, at around 9:16 pm, the Anchorage Police Department (APD) responded to the area of N Post Road between N Sitka Street and N Wrangell Street for a report of a collision between a motorcycle and a Jeep Cherokee. The adult male moto
TRAFFIC COLLISION: MILE an undisclosed area
At approximately 3:01PM on September 4, 2026 Anchorage Police responded to a collision between two vehicles near Mile an undisclosed area. Traffic should expect extended delays as crews work to clear the scene. UPDATE: As of 4:37PM on September 4, an
TRAFFIC COLLISION: DIMOND BLVD. & ANGE STREET
On Sept. 2, 2026, at about 8:46 pm, APD responded to Dimond and Ange Street for reports of a collision with injuries. Upon arrival, officers observed a truck upside down in a parking lot. The preliminary investigation revealed that 21-year-old Wyatt
DEATH INVESTIGATION: an undisclosed area
sh00ting INVESTIGATION: an undisclosed area DATE/TIME OF INCIDENT: August 29, 2026, approximately 11:00 PM NARRATIVE: At approximately 11:00 PM on August 29, 2026, officers responded to the an undisclosed area in reference to a sh00ting. Whe
Juvenile Charged for Misonduct Involving a Weapon
On August 28, 2026, at about 9:06 am, APD was called to West High School for reports of a firearm on campus. The juvenile and firearm were quickly located without incident. The juvenile was remanded on charges of Misconduct Involving a Weapon. There
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: UNAUTHORIZED CREDIT CARD CHARGES
The Anchorage Police Department is investigating a fraud ring that used stolen credit and debit card information to make unauthorized purchases at several unrelated retailers. If you notice a charge you didn’t authorize from March - July the Anchorag
TRAFFIC FATALITY, VEHICLE VS PEDESTRIAN: SEWARD HIGHWAY/BENSON BLVD
UPDATE: The vehicle has been located and the driver has been contacted. No charges have been filed nor have any citations been issued at this time. This case is being investigated by the Major Collision Investigation Unit. ORIGINAL:On August 22, 2026
BOMB THREAT: DIMOND HIGH SCHOOL
On August 21, 2026 at approximately 12:24 pm, the Anchorage Police Department responded for reports of a bomb threat at Dimond High School. The school was evacuated as a precaution. APD searched the school and it was determined that there was no cred
OFFICER INVOLVED sh00ting INVESTIGATION: an undisclosed area
UPDATED on 8/22/2026: On August 18, at about 1:34 p.m., APD was called to multi-unit living facility at the an undisclosed area for reports of an armed, suicidal adult female. Responding officers were notified the subject was pointing a gun at other
STABBING INVESTIGATION: BONIFACE PKWY & DEBARR ROAD
DATE/TIME OF INCIDENT: August 16 2026, at approximately 5:04 PM NARRATIVE: At approximately 5:04 PM on August 16, 2026, officers responded to the intersection of Boniface Pkwy and Debarr Rd in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival officers
PUBLIC NOTICE: NOISE ALERT
Please be advised the Anchorage Police Department is conducting training exercises in an area off of Eagle River Road between Stewart Drive and Mile High Avenue. There will be loud noises throughout the day, until about 5:30 p.m. All individuals ment
TRAFFIC: FATALITY
DATE/TIME OF INCIDENT: August 12, 2026 at 08:13pm ROAD CLOSURES: Old Glenn Hwy is now open. UPDATED ON 8/16: On August 12, 2026, at about 8:13 pm, the Anchorage Police Department responded to the Old Glenn Highway near Park Place for a report of a
DEATH INVESTIGATION: AREA OF 4TH AVENUE AND E STREET
On August 12, 2026, at approximately 8:25 am, the Anchorage Police Department was called to the area of 4th Avenue and E Street for an unresponsive male adult. Medics with the Anchorage Fire Department also arrived and declared the male adult decease
CANCEL MISSING PERSON LOCATE: CASSANDRA WESTLAKE
Cassandra Westlake has been located, thank you for your assistance. APD Case 26-16292 Details may change as local agencies release additional information.
SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FOR IDENTITY OF ELUDING SUSPECTS
On August 10, 2026 3:22 PM, APD responded to the area of Huffman and Old Seward for reports from numerous complainants of subjects on electric dirt bikes operating on the road in a dangerous manner. Upon arrival, two people were located illegally ope
sh00ting INVESTIGATION: 300 BLOCK OF BONIFACE PARKWAY
At approximately 4:10 AM on August 9, 2026, officers responded to the 300 block of Boniface Pkwy in reference to sh0ts fired in the area. Upon arrival, officers observed shell casings in the parking lot. As officers were responding, they learned