Cops and Courts

Bradley A. Bethel, 32, is wanted by the Juneau Police Department for a $20,000 warrant pertaining to a felony cruelty to animals charge issued Thursday. (Courtesy photo | Juneau Police Department)

$20K warrant out for man who allegedly tortured kittens

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact JPD.

Bradley A. Bethel, 32, is wanted by the Juneau Police Department for a $20,000 warrant pertaining to a felony cruelty to animals charge issued Thursday. (Courtesy photo | Juneau Police Department)
The sign nailed to the Governor’s Mansion by a man on Jan. 20, 2020. (Courtesy Photo)
The sign nailed to the Governor’s Mansion by a man on Jan. 20, 2020. (Courtesy Photo)
Man wanted for animal cruelty arrested

Man wanted for animal cruelty arrested

He was taken into custody peacefully Tuesday night.

Man wanted for animal cruelty arrested
Shots fired near Cinema Drive on Sunday, Monday nights
Shots fired near Cinema Drive on Sunday, Monday nights
North Douglas woman arrested for shooting wildly, hitting parked cars
North Douglas woman arrested for shooting wildly, hitting parked cars
Woman arrested for cutting man with knife
Woman arrested for cutting man with knife
The Juneau Police Department will hold an online vehicle auction beginning Jan. 27 at 8 a.m. (Courtesy photo)
The Juneau Police Department will hold an online vehicle auction beginning Jan. 27 at 8 a.m. (Courtesy photo)
Officer from the Juneau Police Department investigate an officer involved shooting that occured early Sunday morning off of Cinema Drive, Dec. 29, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Officer from the Juneau Police Department investigate an officer involved shooting that occured early Sunday morning off of Cinema Drive, Dec. 29, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Officers from the Juneau Police Department investigate an officer-involved shooting that occured early Sunday morning off of Cinema Drive Sunday. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Man killed by police screamed at and threatened officer with chain

Police release more details about Sunday’s officer-involved shooting.

Officers from the Juneau Police Department investigate an officer-involved shooting that occured early Sunday morning off of Cinema Drive Sunday. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Burglars used rocks to break into the Gas N’ Go early Tuesday and steal an unknown quantity of vaping supplies, Dec. 31, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Burglars used rocks to break into the Gas N’ Go early Tuesday and steal an unknown quantity of vaping supplies, Dec. 31, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Cody Eyre, 20, was shot and killed by law enforcement officers in Fairbanks during a mental health crisis on Dec. 24, 2017. (Samantha Eyre-Harrison | Courtesy Photo)
Cody Eyre, 20, was shot and killed by law enforcement officers in Fairbanks during a mental health crisis on Dec. 24, 2017. (Samantha Eyre-Harrison | Courtesy Photo)
Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer helps a child pick out Christmas presents for their families during the annual Shop with a Cop event, sponsored by the Alaska Peace Officer Association, at Fred Meyer on Dec. 21, 2019. (Courtesy photo | Glenn Ojard)
Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer helps a child pick out Christmas presents for their families during the annual Shop with a Cop event, sponsored by the Alaska Peace Officer Association, at Fred Meyer on Dec. 21, 2019. (Courtesy photo | Glenn Ojard)
Man arrested, indicted for 2017 Kake murder
Man arrested, indicted for 2017 Kake murder
Man sentenced to 99 years for 2016 Klawock murder
Man sentenced to 99 years for 2016 Klawock murder
Juneau Police Officer Jim Quinto, center, and CJ Warnaca put Nick Morgan into the back of a police cruiser at the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Buildig on Channel Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. Morgan was a suspect involved with a stolen vehicle parked in the department’s lot. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau Police Officer Jim Quinto, center, and CJ Warnaca put Nick Morgan into the back of a police cruiser at the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Buildig on Channel Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. Morgan was a suspect involved with a stolen vehicle parked in the department’s lot. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Man convicted in 2015 for burning girlfriend sought by police
Man convicted in 2015 for burning girlfriend sought by police
Safeway assault suspect indicted on three counts of felony assault
Safeway assault suspect indicted on three counts of felony assault
Shooting early Thursday results in no injuries, one arrest

Shooting early Thursday results in no injuries, one arrest

Alcohol and controlled substances appear to have contributed to the event.

Shooting early Thursday results in no injuries, one arrest
File photo of Juneau Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters at work. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
File photo of Juneau Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters at work. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Tyler Reid, left, and Sean Imhof, right, are sworn into the Juneau Police Department as officers on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Two new officers join JPD’s ranks

JPD still has vacancies in the ranks, though.

Tyler Reid, left, and Sean Imhof, right, are sworn into the Juneau Police Department as officers on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)