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AK26098022

Location: Ketchikan
Type: Warrant Arrest

Dispatch Text:

On 10/04/2026 at approximately AST Ketchikan based Troopers went to a residence in the area of Wood Road to contact Joshua Grootonk, age 52 of Ketchikan. A records check showed that Joshua Grootonk had a bench warrant stemming from court case 1KE-23-00677CR. AST contacted Joshua Grootonk at approximately 1400 hours and placed him under arrest, Joshua Grootonk was remanded to Ketchikan Correctional Center without issue. 

Posted on 10/4/2026 4:24:32 PM by DPS\njnoland

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