Police arrest suspect for threatening victim over disputed $1,000

Alejandro Calvillo, 24, was being held in the Wrangell jail last week on extortion and coercion charges for allegedly threatening a victim in an attempt to collect $1,000, Wrangell police said.

Bond on the initial charges was set at $10,000, and the suspect was held pending his next court date on April 1, Police Chief Gene Meek said March 27.

Police arrested Calvillo on March 23 — a day after the alleged crime — after stopping him just past where Front Street changes into Shakes Street.

The victim reported to police on March 22 that Calvillo had accused the victim of stealing from him. “Calvil...

 
 

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