Trooper: Politics delayed drug probe Palins' soon-to-be in-law

Carleton Bryant The Washington Times - January 5, 2009, 09:54AM

An Alaska state trooper says the drug investigation of Bristol Palin’s fiance’s mother was delayed because of Gov. Sarah Palin’s vice-presidential campaign, the Anchorage Daily News is reporting.

Alaska used to be such a quiet state. Now, with a senator heading to prison, a failed vice-presidential candidate and two widely reported trooper-related scandals, Alaska is starting to sound like Illinois.

SEE RELATED:

About the Author

Carleton Bryant

Carleton Bryant is a senior editor at The Washington Times, where he oversees the National and Metropolitan desks. He also serves as the newsroom’s internship coordinator. He has served as an assistant managing editor; a National, Metropolitan and Features desk editor; an assistant National desk editor; and a reporter on the National and Metro desks.