ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An Anchorage man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for distributing controlled substances and possessing multiple firearms as a felon.
According to court documents, in December 2020, Jack Horsley, 64, sold four ounces of meth and five ounces of heroin to an individual working with law enforcement. When law enforcement executed a search warrant on the defendant’s home, they found more controlled substances and 11 firearms. Horsley possessed an additional 800 grams of heroin in his vehicle and $17,850 in cash.
Horsley was previously convicted by the State of Alaska in 2009 for misconduct involving controlled substances.
Horsley pleaded guilty in November 2023 to one count of distribution of controlled substances and one count of felon in possession of a firearm. Horsley was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and five years supervised release.
Advertisement
U.S. Attorney S. Lane Tucker of the District of Alaska made the announcement.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Seattle Field Division, the Alaska State Troopers (AST) and the Anchorage Police Department (APD) investigated the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Seth Brickey prosecuted the case.
A travel writer shares the 7 biggest mistakes they made when packing for an Alaskan cruise—and the smart solutions they recommend instead. Here, shop their go-to travel essentials, including a puffer jacket, binoculars, Samsonite luggage, and more, starting at just $6 from Amazon.
By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protectionon
DFFP received reports of smoke near Mt. Joaquin at 8:00 PM Saturday. A DFFP helicopter responded and located the Joaquin Fire (#238) burning in black spruce and tundra roughly 31.5 miles southwest of McGrath.
Due to a nearby native allotment, additional aerial resources were ordered. The fire is currently 30 acres and has six smokejumpers, one air attack, and two single-engine water scoopers. No structures are threatened.
This map shows the location of the Joaquin Fire (#238). Click on the image to download the PDF file.
‹ Go Evacuation for Anderson due to wildland fire
Two new wildfires reported Saturday evening north of Anderson ›
Categories: Active Wildland Fire, Alaska DNR – Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP)
Advertisement
Tags: 2026 Alaska Fire Season, Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, DFFP Coastal Region, Joaquin Fire, Southwest Alaska
The crowd reacts to a performance at the Juneteenth Citywide Celebration at the Delaney Park Strip in Anchorage on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Chris Bieri / ADN)
Anchorage is commemorating Juneteenth with dancing, music and celebrations of Black excellence and culture this weekend.
The citywide Juneteenth celebration also includes opportunities for education, community gathering and reflection, and features vendors and guest speakers. The event kicked off Friday and continues from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on the Delaney Park Strip.
A dancer performs during the Juneteenth Citywide Celebration at the Delaney Park Strip in Anchorage on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Chris Bieri / ADN) A young drummer performs during the Juneteenth Citywide Celebration at the Delaney Park Strip in Anchorage on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Chris Bieri / ADN) Tragil Wade, an entrepreneur, author and inspirational speaker, takes the stage at the Juneteenth Citywide Celebration at the Delaney Park Strip in Anchorage on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Chris Bieri / ADN)
Tragil Wade, an entrepreneur, author and inspirational speaker who is the big sister of former NBA great Dwyane Wade, was Friday’s special guest.
Saturday’s festivities, spotlighting the theme “Community and Culture,” kicked off with a freedom rally and parade. Saturday also features a youth segment, hip-hop dancing, community line dancing, multiple DJs and a performance from Soul Society.
“Faith and Family” is the theme for Sunday’s festivities. There will be a special Father’s Day opening at 1 p.m., a praise cardio session on the grass and an HBCU gospel segment. The afternoon will close with a community praise dance.
Advertisement
Juneteenth commemorates the day that the last slaves in the Confederacy were informed of their freedom following the Emancipation Proclamation on June 19, 1865. Long celebrated by Black Americans, Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. In 2023, the Anchorage Assembly made Juneteenth an official city holiday, and in 2024, the Alaska Legislature passed a bill to designate Juneteenth as a state holiday.
Members of the crowd cheer during a performance at the Juneteenth Citywide Celebration at the Delaney Park Strip in Anchorage on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Chris Bieri / ADN) A young drummer focuses during a performance at the Juneteenth Citywide Celebration at the Delaney Park Strip in Anchorage on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Chris Bieri / ADN)
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/tl-upcycle-i-took-my-first-alaskan-cruise-here-are-7-packing-mistakes-you-should-avoid-and-what-to-bring-instead-tout-a648e8cb19fa4f50879919933ca6b4ed.jpg?ssl=1 "I Took My First Alaskan Cruise—Here Are 7 Packing Mistakes You Should Avoid, and What to Bring Instead From")
. Click on the image to download the PDF file.
” data-large-file=”https://i1.wp.com/akfireinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pio_11x17_land_20260620_2209_joaquin_aksws_dffp604238_0127day.jpg?w=700&ssl=1″ width=”700″ height=”452″ fifu-data-src=”https://i1.wp.com/akfireinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pio_11x17_land_20260620_2209_joaquin_aksws_dffp604238_0127day.jpg?w=700&ssl=1″ alt=”” class=”wp-image-48292″ srcset=”https://i1.wp.com/akfireinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pio_11x17_land_20260620_2209_joaquin_aksws_dffp604238_0127day.jpg?w=700&ssl=1 700w, https://akfireinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pio_11x17_land_20260620_2209_joaquin_aksws_dffp604238_0127day.jpg?w=150 150w, https://akfireinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pio_11x17_land_20260620_2209_joaquin_aksws_dffp604238_0127day.jpg?w=300 300w, https://akfireinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pio_11x17_land_20260620_2209_joaquin_aksws_dffp604238_0127day.jpg?w=768 768w, https://akfireinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pio_11x17_land_20260620_2209_joaquin_aksws_dffp604238_0127day.jpg?w=800 800w, https://akfireinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pio_11x17_land_20260620_2209_joaquin_aksws_dffp604238_0127day.jpg 1224w” sizes=”(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px”/><figcaption class=)
This map shows the location of the Joaquin Fire (#238). Click on the image to download the PDF file.
