After a review of the evidence and an independent investigation conducted by the Alaska State Troopers’ Alaska Bureau of Investigation, the Office of Special Prosecutions determined “it would not criminally charge Officer LeBlanc for the incident.”
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Here’s how you can help survivors of the Western Alaska storm
The remnants of Typhoon Halong have killed one person, left two missing, displaced hundreds and destroyed or damaged dozens of homes.
Woman missing from Kwigillingok found dead, two still missing
The woman, whose name has not been released publicly, was found on Monday. Troopers are actively searching for two other people who are still missing from Kwigillingok.
Officials say storm ‘completely devastated’ Western Alaska communities
A Coast Guard commander recounts scenes of Alaskans swimming in floodwaters in the middle of the night, in search of debris to hold onto.
51 people rescued and at least 3 still missing after massive storm hits Western Alaska
The three people unaccounted for are from Kwigillingok, one of the communities devastated by the remnants of Typhoon Halong.
With second storm incoming, governor declares disaster in western Alaska
State emergency officials are deploying response teams and have requested help from the Alaska National Guard and State Defense Force.