Police looking for former Petersville resident
Anchorage Police are asking for assistance in locating a wanted man. Specifically, they’ve asked Talkeetna and Trapper Creek area residents to be on the look out. Officials say Roger Lee
Anchorage Police are asking for assistance in locating a wanted man. Specifically, they’ve asked Talkeetna and Trapper Creek area residents to be on the look out. Officials say Roger Lee Branson sexually assaulted a vulnerable adult. Update: Anchorage police have Branson in custody and thank everyone for all the clues and assistance.
Branson is from Eagle River and most recently lived near the Big Su Lodge and The Forks Roadhouse. He has contacts in the Petersville, Kenai and Fairbanks areas.
Branson is described as a 50 year-old white male. He has brown hair and brown eyes, is 5-feet-11-inches tall and weighs 220 pounds.
Anonymous tips may be left on the Crime Stoppers hotline at 561-STOP or contact the Alaska State Troopers.
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