JUNEAU POLICE DEPARTMENT
6255 ALAWAY AVENUE JUNEAU, ALASKA 99801
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Integrity, Courage, Service, Respect
INFORMATION RELEASE
Date: 2014-08-27
From: Officer Jason C. Van Sickle
Case or Incident: #140827-001
On 8/27/14, at approximately 0015 hours, the Juneau Police Department received a 911 call reporting a man with a rifle behind the Nugget Mall. Upon the arrival of officers, a man who was later identified as 43 year old Gregg Lawrence KORTESMA, was found standing behind the Nugget Mall displaying a rifle. KORTESMA was detained and found to also be in possession of a loaded and concealed handgun.
An investigation revealed KORTESMA confronted a 56 year old female who was walking past the Nugget Mall and pointed a rifle at her. The woman thought KORTESMA wanted to kill her and called the police.
KORTESMA was arrested and charged with Assault in the third degree, a class C Felony. He was transported to and lodged at the Lemon Creek Correctional Center where he was held without bail.
All factual allegations contained in this release are based upon preliminary investigation and are subject to change or clarification as the investigation continues. Any charges reported in this release are merely accusations and all persons named in this release are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.