On April 27, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Juneau Police Department (JPD) arrested 45-year-old Pharoah Akhenaten in the 25000 block of Glacier Highway.

This arrest was the culmination of a month-long investigation into multiple felony and misdemeanor offenses allegedly committed by Akhenaten within the City and Borough of Juneau. In addition to the local charges, Akhenaten had an outstanding federal arrest warrant for a probation violation related to an original charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

During the arrest, Akhenaten fled from officers in a vehicle and struck a police vehicle, causing approximately $4,000 in damage. Following a brief pursuit, Akhenaten pulled into the driveway of a residence in the 25000 block of Glacier Highway and exited the vehicle armed with a handgun.

Akhenaten failed to comply with officers’ commands to drop the firearm and continued toward the residence. Officers maintained distance, used clear verbal commands, and worked to safely contain the situation. After a brief standoff, Akhenaten ultimately complied, laid on the ground, and was taken into custody without further incident.

Officers later determined the residence was unoccupied and had no connection to Akhenaten. No officers or members of the public were injured during this incident.

In addition to the firearm he was holding, a second handgun was found in his possession after the arrest.

Akhenaten was transported to Lemon Creek Correctional Center, where he was lodged on the following charges, in addition to the federal warrant:

• Attempted Murder in the First Degree (Unclassified Felony)
• Kidnapping (Unclassified Felony)
• Assault in the Second Degree (Class B Felony)
• Three counts of Assault in the Third Degree (Class C Felony)
• Eight counts of Misconduct Involving Weapons in the Third Degree (Class C Felony)
• Failure to Stop at the Direction of a Police Officer (Class C Felony)
• Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree (Class A Misdemeanor)
• Driving Without a Valid Operator’s License (Class A Misdemeanor)

The Juneau Police Department recognizes the concern incidents involving firearms can cause in our community. We want to reassure the public that this situation was resolved safely, and there is no ongoing threat related to this incident.

JPD remains committed to proactive enforcement and community safety. We encourage anyone with information related to this case, or other criminal activity, to contact JPD at (907) 586-0600 or submit an anonymous tip through Juneau Crime Line.