Crime Scene

This is a blog dedicated to the general topic of crime and crime prevention in Alaska. We will post crime-related stories and other relevant items as we come across them. The Daily News encourages community engagement and discussion of issues of crime and criminal justice. Comments are not edited and will be posted immediately. We know that stories about crime often provoke strong reactions, but we insist that you keep your comments on point, use good taste and show courtesy toward other writers. Posts that violate the Terms of Use will be deleted, and repeat offenders will be banned from adn.com. When presenting factual information, take care that it is accurate and cite and/or link to sources where appropriate.

Archive

Omnipresent police spokesman Dave Parker calling it quits - 11/12/2012 5:35 pm

Officers 'shoot to stop,' not 'shoot to kill,' police say - 7/10/2012 12:46 pm

This week in the Unalaska police blotter: We found your beer can & wallet - 6/13/2012 11:37 am

Q&A: Police shoot, kill man in Mountain View - 6/12/2012 10:33 pm

Police: Woman threw gas on roommate in arson killing - 6/9/2012 10:46 pm

Side character takes center stage in militia trial - 6/7/2012 1:37 pm

Cox gets choked up over evidence tape, returns to stand - 6/6/2012 1:32 pm

Man punches wife, shoots his SUV, goes to jail - 6/6/2012 12:37 pm

full archive »

Police seek assault suspect

Posted by crimeblog

Anchorage Daily News

Posted: July 8, 2011 - 3:59 pm

Anchorage police are looking for Andrea (pronounced "Andre") Vickers, a man they described as "armed and dangerous" in the following statement emailed to reporters this afternoon:

Violent Felon "Andrea Vickers" Sought By Police

Anchorage Police need your help in locating Andrea Lavelle Vickers who has a felony warrant for his arrest for a violent assault.

Vickers is a 22 year-old black male, 5'10", 175 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He is known to be in possession of multiple weapons and is considered armed and dangerous.

If you have information as to the whereabouts of Andrea Lavelle Vickers, call Anchorage Police at 786-8900. Do not attempt to apprehend this person on your own.

If you want to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers at 561-STOP. You can also submit your tip online at the secure website, www.anchoragecrimestoppers.com.

NOTE: Pronunciation of the first name is “Andre”

© Copyright 2011, The Anchorage Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
To leave a comment use the form below
show comments

Comments

Create an avatar on disqus »

By submitting your comment, you are agreeing to adn.com's user agreement.

hide comments