INFORMATION RELEASE

On February 12^th, 2025, at about 9:01 p.m., a JPD patrol officer conducted a traffic stop on Glacier Highway near Sherwood Lane. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 41 year-old Juneau resident Patrick Iler. The sole passenger in the vehicle was identified as 38 year-old Juneau resident Erika Porter.

During the contact, it was determined that Iler had two outstanding warrants as follows:

Juneau AST $500 Felony Probation Violation dated 01/16/2025 – Warrant for Petition to Revoke Probation - Original Charge Criminal Mischief 3^rd degree

Juneau AST $500 Felony Probation Violation dated 01/16/2025 – Warrant for Petition to Revoke Probation - Original Charge Misconduct Involving Controlled Substance 4^th degree

Investigators with the Southeast Alaska Cities Against Drugs (SEACAD) Task Force responded to the location of the traffic stop. During the investigation the following were seized:

• About 1,131 grams of suspected methamphetamine
• Over $12,000 in U.S. Currency
• Two digital scales and unused plastic baggies

The estimated street value of the controlled substances was $136,000.

Iler was arrested on the two outstanding warrants and was additionally charged with Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 3^rd Degree and Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 4th degree.

Porter was arrested for Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 3^rd Degree.

Both Iler and Porter were transported to and lodged at the Lemon Creek Correctional Center and held without bail.