Update on 10/4/2024:
On October 3, 2024, at 2:56 PM, Anchorage Police Dispatch received an anonymous tip that Miracle Sala had been sighted in the area of the 300-block of N. Lane Street. Officers were dispatched and later located Sala outside of an apartment complex in the area. When officers attempted to make contact with Sala, he fled on foot. Officers gave Sala commands to stop and K9 warnings, which he ignored, and continued to flee on foot from the scene. K9 Kevin was released and subsequently apprehended Sala. Officers took Sala into custody without further incident.

Miracle Sala was transported to a local hospital for treatment of the dog bite before being transported to APD Headquarters where he was interviewed by Detectives. Once the Detectives completed their interview, Sala was remanded to Anchorage Correctional Complex for his warrants of Assault 1 and Tampering with Physical Evidence, and additional charges of Resisting Arrest, and Misconduct Involving a Weapon 3.

None of the officers involved nor K9 Kevin were injured during the incident.

APD Case 24-30885

Update on 10/3/2024:

On October 3, 2024, Anchorage Police have located Miracle Sala. Thank you for your assistance.

Original:

At 6:16 PM on July 19, 2024, Anchorage Police responded to Davis Park located at 5081 Mountain View Drive regarding an assault. With the help of citizens, officers located the adult male victim in the woods.  He had been assaulted with an axe leaving him with injuries to both the upper and lower body.  He was transported to a hospital by AFD Medics for treatment of his wounds which he is expected to survive.

Through the subsequent investigation it was determined the injuries were inflicted by 27-year-old Miracle E. Sala.  The reason for the assault, and whether the victim and suspect were known to one another ahead of time, are still under investigation.

Detectives have obtained a felony warrant for Sala for Assault in the First Degree.  Efforts to locate Sala have been unsuccessful thus far.

Miracle Sala is 5’07” tall, 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.  It is believed that Sala does not have a fixed address; he is known to hang out in the Mountain View and Fairview neighborhoods.  Anyone with information regarding his current whereabouts is asked to call Police Dispatch at 3-1-1 (option #1) or 907-786-8900 (press “0”).  You may provide information anonymously online at www.AnchorageCrimeStoppers.com.

APD Case 24-22292

While investigating the assault, officers contacted 36-year-old Daniel P. Fanualelei who had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest related to the original charge of Assault in the Third Degree.  He was remanded at the Anchorage Correctional Complex on that warrant.

APD Case 24-22293

For information on how to obtain the criminal history of any Alaskan, you may do so online via Court View on the State’s website.