If found guilty, they face a maximum sentence of one year in prison for each separate count.
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Ketchikan substance abuse specialists talk treatment options
Three local substance abuse treatment specialists talk about the problem and treatment options available in Alaska’s First City.
Green sponge discovered in Southeast could treat some cancers
A green sponge discovered in 2005 in Southeast Alaska waters has unique properties that could be used to treat certain types of cancer. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration hosted a news conference Wednesday morning.
Joplin pleads not guilty to murder, theft in Ketchikan doctor’s death
Jordan Joplin, 32, of Washington state pleaded not guilty Monday to first- and second-degree murder charges in the the March 16 death of Ketchikan surgeon Dr. Eric Garcia.
Man indicted for murder in death of Ketchikan Dr. Eric Garcia
First- and second-degree murder charges have been filed against 32-year-old Jordan Joplin for the mid-March death of Ketchikan surgeon Dr. Eric Garcia. Joplin has been in custody since late March on related theft charges. A Ketchikan Grand Jury Friday handed down indictments also charging him with homicide. Dr. Eric Garcia was found dead on March…
Move to fire Ketchikan Borough manager fails
Two Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly members made a move Monday to fire Borough Manager Ruben Duran, who has been on the job about seven months. The motion to fire Duran failed in a 5-2 vote following an open discussion of his job performance.