Chris Freiberg
Public Safety Reporter
Call Chris at 907-459-7545.
Chris Freiberg came to the News-Miner in August 2007 within weeks of graduating from Indiana University, where he was also managing editor of the school paper. After spending his whole life in the Midwest, the opportunity to work in the Last Frontier and cover the unique way of life in Fairbanks was too much to resist. Chris has a bachelor's degree in journalism with a second concentration in religious studies. While not covering police and military news, or whatever else comes his way, he enjoys exploring Fairbanks or staying warm inside with his Xbox 360 and a few good rounds of Halo 3. He worked for several papers in Indiana and Illinois and has written freelance articles for Hustler magazine. Chris lives in a basement (a nice one!) with his dog, an Akita border collie mix named Prince.
Recent Stories
- Public Safety Report — Oct. 22
- Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
- The Public Safety Report is compiled from criminal complaints filed in state and federal courts, as well as some police blotter information, trooper dispatches, fire department reports and interviews with public safety officials. Individuals named as arrested and/or charged with crimes in this report are presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.
- Fifth person sentenced in Fairbanks mail theft ring
- Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
- FAIRBANKS — A fifth person was sentenced Wednesday for his role in a mail theft ring that targeted the outlying areas of Fairbanks.
- No arrests in Fairbanks Super 8 shootout
- Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
- FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks police are remaining tight-lipped about the status of their investigation into a shootout earlier this week that injured three people.
- Statue pays tribute to Alaska Territorial Guard
- Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
- FAIRBANKS — Members of the Alaska Native Veterans Association unveiled a statue honoring the Alaska Territorial Guard on Wednesday.
- Driver in Fairbanks gang shooting sentenced to prison
- Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
- FAIRBANKS — A Fairbanks man received an eight-year sentence Wednesday for his role in a gang-related drive-by shooting and a serious assault that occurred earlier this year.
- Public Safety Report — October 21
- Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
- The Public Safety Report is compiled from criminal complaints filed in state and federal courts, as well as some police blotter information, trooper dispatches, fire department reports and interviews with public safety officials. Individuals named as arrested and/or charged with crimes in this report are presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.
- Anchorage men involved in Fairbanks motel shootout
- Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
- FAIRBANKS — Three people were shot early Tuesday morning after an apparent drug deal gone bad at the Super 8 Motel.
- Sex offender accused of abuse
- Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
- FAIRBANKS — A convicted sex offender has been accused of sexually abusing a young relative.
- Fairbanks man will serve a month for Chena Pump gun incident
- Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
- FAIRBANKS — A Fairbanks man will serve a month in jail for firing a gun to scare off motorists as his girlfriend passed them.
- Soldiers learning to adjust to life after returning from Iraq
- Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009
- FAIRBANKS — It’s a cool Wednesday morning in September in Fairbanks, the type of fall morning on which you might see soldiers at nearby Fort Wainwright out for a run.
Recent Photos
- Friday, March 20, 2009
- Keith Davis, a former linebacker for the New York Giants, speaks at Fort Wainwright's National Prayer Luncheon on Thursday, March 19, 2009. Davis told the crowd of military personnel and their families about his personal struggles and he said that anyone can overcome adversity.
- Friday, March 20, 2009
- Bill Chrisman, a member of Fort Wainwright's Catholic community plays guitar March 19, 2009, at the base's National Prayer Luncheon. Several retired NFL players attended the luncheon, which also included inspirational songs.
- Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009
- Maj. Gen. Stephen Layfield, U.S. Army Alaska Commander, signs an Army Warrior Health Care Covenant Thursday afternoon, February 5, 2009 at Fort Wainwright.
- Friday, Feb. 6, 2009
- A memorial for Cody Lamb, a Ft. Wainwright soldier who died while home on leave, was held Thursday afternoon, February 5, 2009.
