Ketchikan Gateway Borough Recent Arrests

Ketchikan Police Department and Recent Arrests

The Ketchikan Police Department is located at 361 Main Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901, phone (907) 225-6631. The department handles criminal enforcement within Ketchikan city limits and accepts records requests at its records counter during weekday business hours. Fingerprinting services are available for purposes that require them, and a valid government-issued photo ID is required for those appointments.

An important note for anyone searching for Ketchikan arrest data: the department no longer posts criminal arrest logs online. This is a policy decision that reflects a shift away from publishing raw booking information on the web. To find recent arrest records, the most useful public tool is the Criminal Charges Filed database maintained by the Alaska Court System or the Alaska Department of Law, which displays charges filed statewide. Searching that database and scrolling for Ketchikan entries shows what charges have been formally filed for borough cases. This reflects what has reached the charging stage, not all arrests, since not every arrest leads to formal charges being filed.

For direct records access, submitting a written request to KPD at 361 Main Street is the standard route. The public records counter accepts requests during weekday hours and can process incident reports, arrest logs, and related documents subject to applicable exemptions under AS 40.25.110. Records involving active investigations or juvenile subjects may be partially or fully withheld. The KPD website is at ketchikan.gov/police.

The Ketchikan Police Department website lists contact information and explains how to submit public records requests to the department.

Criminal Charges Filed: Statewide Database

Because KPD does not publish an online arrest log, the Criminal Charges Filed database is a key resource for finding recent arrest and charge information for Ketchikan. This state-maintained database lists charges filed across all Alaska jurisdictions. To find Ketchikan cases, users can access the database and scroll or filter for Ketchikan entries. The database reflects charges formally filed by the district attorney's office, so it shows cases at a more advanced stage than raw booking data. A person may be arrested and held for 24 to 48 hours before charges are filed, meaning the most recent bookings may not appear immediately.

For the most current information on someone who was recently arrested, calling KPD directly at (907) 225-6631 during business hours is the fastest approach. The records counter staff can confirm whether a person was recently booked and whether a report is available for request. Walk-in visits work as well for in-person requests.

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough also maintains a public records portal at ketchikan.gov/PublicRecords. Borough government responses to public records requests are provided within 10 working days. However, police records requests are handled separately through the police department itself and not through the borough's general records portal. If you need police-specific records, submit directly to KPD rather than through the borough portal.

Ketchikan Correctional Center

Ketchikan Correctional Center is at 4520 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901. The main number is (907) 228-7363 and the administrative office is (907) 228-7350. This is the primary detention facility for the borough and is operated by the Alaska Department of Corrections. It houses pre-trial detainees who have not yet posted bail or been released, as well as sentenced inmates serving terms in the region. Standard booking procedures include fingerprinting and photographing. Visitation requires advance scheduling through the facility.

VINE at vinelink.vineapps.com provides free name-based inmate searches and can confirm whether someone is currently held at Ketchikan Correctional Center or another Alaska DOC facility. VINE also allows users to register for automated alerts when an inmate's status changes, which is useful for victims and family members tracking release or transfer dates. If a person is not found in VINE and was recently arrested, calling the correctional center directly at the numbers above will confirm custody status.

Note: VINE data updates when facility staff enter the information, so there can be a delay of several hours between booking and when the person appears in the VINE system.

Alaska State Troopers Coverage in Ketchikan Gateway Borough

The Alaska State Troopers Ketchikan Post is located at 1979 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901, phone (907) 225-5118. The Ketchikan Post covers unincorporated areas of the borough - areas outside the city limits of Ketchikan. Troopers have statewide jurisdiction and can make arrests throughout the borough, but their primary patrol area in Ketchikan Gateway is the rural and unincorporated land surrounding the city.

For arrests made by Alaska State Troopers in the borough, records requests go to the Alaska DPS Records Unit at 5700 E Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK, phone (907) 269-5511. Trooper records are separate from KPD records even when both agencies operate in the same general area. The statewide criminal history background check at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov draws from both agency systems and provides a consolidated criminal history for a named individual.

Victim-witness assistance services in Ketchikan Gateway Borough are provided through the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Law Office at (907) 228-6627. This office assists crime victims with navigating the criminal justice process, understanding case status, and accessing available support services. It is a free resource for victims who need help understanding court dates, restraining orders, or how to obtain records in their case.

CourtView and Ketchikan Court Records

Court cases arising from Ketchikan Gateway Borough are filed in the First Judicial District. Alaska CourtView at courts.alaska.gov provides free public searches for case filings. Searching by name returns records of criminal and civil cases including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic matters. Results show charges, hearing dates, case status, and dispositions. Records are available for cases filed from the early 1990s forward.

The Clerk of Court for Ketchikan can be reached at (907) 225-3195. The clerk can confirm whether a case exists, provide information on hearing schedules, and process requests for certified document copies. Standard copy fees apply - typically $0.25 per page for non-certified copies and a separate fee for certification. Cases involving sealed records, juvenile proceedings, or restricted domestic matters will not appear in public CourtView searches. For those records, a formal request to the clerk's office with an explanation of your need is required, and access depends on whether you qualify under court rules.

Under AS 40.25.110, public agencies must make records available unless a specific legal exemption applies. If a request is denied, the agency must provide a written explanation citing the applicable exemption. For records involving criminal cases in CourtView, the court rules themselves define what is public and what is restricted rather than the general public records statute.

Accessing Ketchikan Records by Mail or Online

Persons who cannot visit Ketchikan in person have several options for accessing recent arrest records. The CourtView portal is available online 24 hours a day and requires no registration or fee for basic searches. The statewide background check portal at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov allows email-based requests for criminal history checks. VINE is available online and by phone for inmate status. Written requests to KPD or the DPS Records Unit can be submitted by mail.

For formal requests to KPD, including your full name, return address, a description of the records sought, and any case numbers or dates you know helps speed the process. There is no form required for basic records requests, though KPD may have a preferred format on its website. The borough's GovQA portal handles most non-police government records requests for Ketchikan Gateway Borough. That portal is for general government records, not police or court records.

Cities in Ketchikan Gateway Borough

Ketchikan is the primary population center in the borough and has a dedicated arrest records page.

• Ketchikan

Nearby Boroughs and Census Areas

Ketchikan Gateway Borough is in the southernmost part of Southeast Alaska and is regionally connected to the following jurisdictions.

• Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
• Wrangell City and Borough
• Sitka City and Borough