Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

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On November 11, 2026, at 10:57 am, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a burglary that occurred at Ward Cove Market, in which a large window was broken, and several boxes of alcohol were stolen. With the assistance of concerned citizens, the Ketchikan Police Department, the Ketchikan Juvenile Probation Office, and the Ketchikan Airport Police, three suspects were immediately identified. On November 11, 18-year-old Ketchikan resident Simon Milne was arrested at his residence, after execution of a search warrant. On November 13, after being identified as a suspect, 18-year-old Ketchikan resident Saharet Slattery surrendered to Troopers and was arrested. 

The two suspects were remanded to Ketchikan Correctional Center. Milne was charged with Burglary in the 2nd Degree, Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree, Theft in the 2nd Degree, and Resisting Arrest. Slattery was charged with Burglary in the 2nd Degree, Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree, and Theft in the 2nd Degree.  

A third juvenile suspect has been identified but not yet located. The Alaska State Troopers would like to thank the public for their assistance with this investigation. Troopers received numerous anonymous tips, which led to the apprehension and arrest of two of the suspects.