Over $150K Worth of Drugs Seized from Man in Juneau, Police Say

Authorities seized nearly a pound of drugs and over $100,000 in cash during the operation.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Southeast Alaska Cities Against Drugs (SEACAD) task force seized approximately $162,500 worth of controlled substances, including methamphetamine, fentanyl, ketamine, and MDMA, from a 50-year-old Juneau resident during an operation in the Nugget Mall parking lot. Investigators also found over $100,000 in cash and multiple recreational vehicles believed to be associated with the investigation.

Why it matters

This bust highlights the ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic and drug trafficking in Alaska, where Juneau has seen an increase in drug-related crimes and overdoses in recent years. The large quantity of drugs and cash seized suggests the suspect may have been a major player in the local drug trade.

The details

During the operation, investigators approached Jermiah Pond in his car in the Nugget Mall parking lot and found about 7.3 grams of a substance that tested positive for methamphetamine and 1.21 grams of a substance that tested positive for fentanyl. A search of Pond's residence uncovered an additional 46.63 grams of ketamine, 293.56 grams of fentanyl, 25.84 grams of methamphetamine, and 25.5 grams of MDMA, totaling just under a pound of drugs. Authorities also seized $102,640 in cash and multiple recreational vehicles.

  • The operation took place around 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Jermiah Pond

A 50-year-old Juneau resident who was arrested and charged with multiple drug-related offenses.

Southeast Alaska Cities Against Drugs (SEACAD)

A regional drug task force that conducted the operation and seized the drugs and cash.

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What’s next

Pond is being held on charges of second-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, two counts of third-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, five counts of fourth-degree misconduct involving a substance, and an outstanding felony probation warrant.

The takeaway

This large-scale drug bust in Juneau underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the opioid crisis and disrupt drug trafficking networks in Alaska. The seizure of a significant quantity of illicit drugs and cash highlights the need for continued vigilance and collaboration between authorities to address this persistent public health and safety issue.