Pilot StationThe little Yukon River organization of Pilot Station is seen successful 2005. (Courtesy Amy Clapp/ARCUS)

Two metropolis officials successful nan little Yukon River organization of Pilot Station person been charged pinch felony predetermination interference.

According to an indictment revenge July 30, Pilot Station acting politician Arthur Heckman Sr. and metropolis clerk Ruthie Borromeo each look 8 felony counts for alleged violations of authorities predetermination laws successful October 2022 and October 2023.

The charges see attempting to induce an predetermination charismatic to neglect successful their duties done force, threat, intimidation, aliases offers of reward; delaying nan sending of required elections materials; intentionally failing to execute predetermination duties; and tampering pinch predetermination returns.

Heckman Sr. besides faces an further 8 misdemeanor counts for allegedly soliciting nan crimes outlined successful nan felony charges.

Further specifications of nan alleged predetermination interference person not been made publically disposable by nan authorities of Alaska.

The City of Pilot Station and nan authorities Office of Special Prosecutions did not instantly respond to requests for comment.

Heckman Sr. and Borromeo are scheduled to beryllium arraigned successful Bethel Superior Court connected Aug. 20.