Suspects found in boat burglaries in Reliance Harbor

Local police were able to track down a number of items stolen from boats in Reliance Harbor during a search last week.

Two Wrangell residents are being charged with the crime: Aaron Howell, 20, and Laven Ritchie, 19. Each faces six Class C felony counts, including three of Burglary 2, theft of a firearm, Theft 2, and tampering with physical evidence. Both men also face two charges each of Class A misdemeanors for theft and property damage. The initial charging documents were filed with the Alaska Court System on Monday.

The break-ins were discovered in the early morning hours of November 19, w...