Capitol City Collisions and Arrests

Local First News (News of the North)

Nearly 18 months after a fatal collision on Egan Drive, 57-year-old Patrick Dealexandro has been arrested on charges including manslaughter and DUI. The incident involved a truck crossing over a median and hitting a turning car, resulting in the death of a 27-year-old Juneau resident. Dealexandro is currently held on $30,000 bail, with his next court date scheduled for late November.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has reopened the Bering Sea snow crab harvest with a conservative limit of 4.72 million pounds, reflecting ongoing population recovery efforts. The Bristol Bay red king crab harvest also saw a slight increase in quota. Despite these openings, scientists warn that climate change-related risks remain for crab populations.

A collision between a Juneau Police Department patrol vehicle and a 16-year-old driver at 10th Street and Egan Drive left both vehicles heavily damaged. The police officer was treated and released from the hospital, while the teen driver was evaluated at the scene. The crash investigation remains ongoing.

Republican U.S. House candidate Nick Begich’s financial disclosure highlights his stake in Earthpulse Press, a controversial publishing company, and other investments including cryptocurrency and collectibles. His challenger, Democrat Mary Peltola, disclosed a simpler financial background with pensions and her congressional salary.

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree tour kicks off in Wrangell, Alaska, with festivities including a tree blessing and local harvest events. The 74-foot Sitka Spruce will then travel to Ketchikan as part of its 4,000-mile journey to Washington, D.C., marking the start of the tree’s “Whistle Stop Tour” across the country.