Man arrested on murder warrant

WASILLA — A man accused of trying to murder his girlfriend during a protracted domestic violence dispute was picked up on a warrant Sunday.

Jeramie Sharp, 35, of Wasilla, had been wanted on a warrant for attempted murder and assault.

The murder charges relate to a fight in September during which he is alleged to have pointed a shotgun at his girlfriend. The gun went off during the dispute but missed the woman, who had shoved the barrel to the side.

At the time charges were filed, troopers had not yet arrested Sharp. Court records seem to indicate he remained on the lamb until he was arrested Sunday. His first court appearance was Monday.

Sharp was jailed at the Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility on $103,000 bail and would need to find a third party to watch him if he manages to raise that much bail money.