Trooper Report Week of October 22, 2017

Location: Thorne Bay

Type: Probation Violation
Dispatch Text:

On 10/22/2017, Prince of Wales State Troopers contacted 46 year old Sean Kaer of South Thorne Bay. Investigation revealed that Kaer had violated his conditions of probation. Kaer was remanded to the Craig Jail pending arraignment.

Location: Prince of Wales

Type: Homicide
Dispatch Text:

On 10/25/17 at approximately 0616 hours AST was notified by the Phoenix Logging camp on Prince of Wales Island that Brian Stanton (64 of Ketchikan) was deceased do to a gunshot. It was reported that they were at Keete Inlet approximately 15 air miles from Hydaburg on Prince of Wales Island. Investigation revealed Timothy Murphy (26 of Ketchikan) had confessed to shooting Stanton and had made multiple incriminating statements to employees of the logging camp. Murphy was arrested and charged with one count of Murder in the 1st Degree and lodged at the Craig Jail. The next of kin for Brian Stanton has been notified. Troopers have remained on scene overnight continuing the investigation.


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