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Old 03-14-2010, 08:53 PM
 
Location: Cheyenne, WY
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Hello, this is my first post and I registered because I couldn't find any specific info on the web anywhere else.

I'm working on a book that takes place between Anchorage and trapper creek, and I want it to be as well-researched and realistic as possible, so I have some very specific questions about crime in Anchorage.

1. Where are the worst crime areas/neighborhoods (especially drug and non-sexual violence) in Anchorage?

2. What kinds of drugs are most common, and what specific types of drug arrests (manufacturing, abuse, possession with intent for sale, etc.) are made most commonly?

3. What are some famous crimes in Anchorage's history?

4. Are there a lot of gangs and drug rings, or is it mostly individual arrests?

Thank you
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Old 03-15-2010, 01:02 AM
 
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3. What are some famous crimes in Anchorage's history?
This one has been pretty high profile, and was even the subject of one of those A&E Investigative Crime shows not too long ago:

Former Alaska Stripper Guilty Of Murder - CBS News

Killer gets 99 years in Alaska murder | Muskegon News Archive - MLive.com

Former Alaska Stripper Behind Bars for at Least 33 Years - Kent Leppink - Zimbio

Insurance News - Court overturns Linehan conviction: LEPPINK LETTER: Testimony of murder victim, movie ruled unfair. [Anchorage Daily News, Alaska]
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Old 03-15-2010, 05:12 PM
 
Location: Seattle
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Anchorage Crime Map
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Old 03-16-2010, 03:53 AM
 
Location: Eagle River, AK
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Can't forget Robert Hansen for famous crime..


Big drug crimes?
Well here's one at least: (marijuana)
http://www.justice.gov/usao/ak/press/2008/February%202008/Ranes_Thomas_080208.pdf (broken link)
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Old 03-18-2010, 09:39 AM
 
Location: Myrtle Beach
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Just what we need. A book on the shelves of bookstores speaking to Anchorage's drug abuse side.
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Old 04-18-2010, 01:35 AM
 
Location: NM
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Before my husband and I left Anchorage, after living there 15 years; there were a number of crime 'events'. There had been a shooting (gang-related) in Dimond Mall. There was a shooting at a gas station off of Minnesota & Spenard (while my husband was pumping gas)! This was five years ago. It was a great place to live with little to no crime 15 years ago! But unfortunately, gang-bangers discovered Anchorage.
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