# Former Cop Banned for Cellphone in Patrol | Anchorage News

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-07-18T06:54:44+00:00
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## Resource

A former Seward police officer was permanently banned from law enforcement after pleading guilty to a traffic violation for repeatedly using his phone while transporting a juvenile—texting, messaging, and even playing music for 12.5 miles. Despite claiming it was legal because he was in a police car, dispatch records showed no communication that night. He surrendered his certification, agreed to be added to a national decertification database, and paid a $600 fine—higher than usual due to the offense occurring in a highway safety zone. The department’s handling of the incident and whether he resigned or was fired remain unclear. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1fff887e3a9f833e

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