Akiak attempts to banish former VPO, alleged bootlegger

Akiak residents confront Jacques Cooper, a former VPO who multiple community members claim sold alcohol and marijuana illegally. The confrontation was live streamed on Facebook.(Photo courtesy Mike Williams)On August 10th, Akiak’s Tribal Council banished a former Village Police Officer from their community. The trouble is, he still hasn’t left. 43-year-old Jacques Cooper is accused of bootlegging and selling marijuana to both adults and minors in the village. Cooper denies all of the