NOTN- Authorities have officially released the name of the officer involved in the July 30 use-of-force incident, where a Juneau Police Department officer arrested 49-year-old Chris Williams, Jr.
Williams was medevaced to Anchorage after being taken to the ground.
Awareness of the incident online, including a video posted to social media as well as a protest, has meant that many individuals already knew the name of the officer involved.
Officer Brandon LeBlanc is a 17-year law enforcement veteran hired by the Juneau Police Department in August 2024 after serving in Louisiana.
The department said an outside law enforcement agency is leading the investigation into the use-of force incident, which remains ongoing.
When it concludes, the Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions will review the case to determine whether the force used was consistent with state law.
LeBlanc is on administrative leave during the investigation. In line with city code, body-worn camera footage from the incident will be released Aug. 29 on the department’s website.
