Crime Archives - Peninsula Clarion

Calderwood pleads guilty to murder of Homer woman

Delcenia Cosman — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Kirby Calderwood pleaded guilty to the 2019 murder of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane on Feb. 5, four years after his arrest in 2022.

Kenai man sentenced for sexual abuse charges

Delcenia Cosman — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Ollie Garrett, 62, will serve 15 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.

Indiana man arrested after Alaska indictment for sexual felonies

Chloe Anderson — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000

Jacob Lemaitre, 29, faces numerous criminal charges related to sexual abuse allegations in Soldotna and Elkhart County, Indiana.

Kenai man sentenced to 66 years for 2022 murder

Chloe Anderson — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000

Kevin Park pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the killing of Stephanie Henson.

Change of plea hearing set for Calderwood

Delcenia Cosman — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000

A sentencing date and location will be determined at the next hearing on Feb. 5.

2 Soldotna troopers indicted on federal civil rights violations

Delcenia Cosman — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000

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Joseph Miller and Jason Woodruff were charged with federal criminal civil rights violations on Dec. 16.

Calderwood pretrial hearing rescheduled

Delcenia Cosman — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000

The omnibus hearing for Kirby Calderwood was continued to Jan. 21. Trial week is currently scheduled for Feb. 17, barring finalization of a plea agreement.

Update: Troopers arrest Kenai man accused of sexual abuse of a minor

Delcenia Cosman — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:30:00 +0000

A judge issued an arrest warrant for Kevin Ray Hunter, who was indicted on Wednesday for allegedly abusing multiple juveniles.

Kenai man sentenced for sexual abuse of minor, possession of child pornography

Delcenia Cosman — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000

Joshua Aseltine was sentenced on Dec. 4 to serve 28 years in prison.

Soldotna man sentenced for sexual abuse of a minor

Chloe Anderson — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Kris Overlander will serve 25 years in prison, followed by 20 years on felony probation.