Soldotna Police

Police Chief Stace Escott says the existing cameras have multiple problems.

Twenty-two-year-old Soldotna resident Aldon Burns is charged with assault, resisting arrest and failing to stop at the direction of a peace officer.

Police Chief Stace Escott says the department received a report of a possible suicide around 6:30 a.m. from one of Wall’s family members.

On this episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re joined by Stace Escott, Soldotna’s new police chief.

The case prompted a review of the Soldotna Police Department’s officer misconduct policy.

Soldotna Police Chief Dale Eugene “Gene” Meek resigned May 22, effective immediately, after almost two years with the department.

71-year-old Catherine Bishop was arrested on counts of assault, terroristic threatening and criminal mischief.

The Soldotna Police Department is hosting its second annual youth boot camp, an opportunity for high school-aged students to learn the ins and outs of law enforcement. While not every student in the program is interested in becoming a police officer, the five-day camp provides valuable self-defense training and experiences.

Meek was hired by the department in summer 2022. City Manager Janette Bower said Tuesday she had accepted the chief's resignation, and wished him the best in his next position.

Police say they responded to the Aspen Hotel in Soldotna when staff requested a wellness check on a guest.