Driving News, Crime & Press Releases

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and
the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A Detachment…No news reported.

B Detachment
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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-59768
Type: Violation of Instructional Permit
Text: On 7-22-2008 at approximately 1724 hours, Alaska State Troopers
conducted a traffic stop on a 1996 green Chevy Cavalier bearing AK
license plate DTB366 for not wearing a seatbelt on the Parks Hwy near
Vine Road in Wasilla.  Investigation revealed that Amy Cooper age 19 of
Houston was in violation of her instructional permit for not having a
licensed adult in the vehicle.  Cooper was issued a citation for no
seatbelt and a summons to appear in court for violation of instructional
permit.     
Author: CKG1 
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:23 AM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:30 AM
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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-59784

Type: Burglary I

Text: On 07-22-08 at approximately 1815 hours, Alaska State Troopers
investigated a burglary in a residence off of Jim Cotrell in Wasilla.
An estimated $5000 in household items were stolen.  At this time the
case is under investigation.  Anyone with information about this case is
encouraged to call the Alaska State Troopers at 745-2131 or the Crime
Stoppers at 745-3333.

Author:  TAC1
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:23 AM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:34 AM
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Location: Palmer
Case number: 08-59646
Type: Vehicle Theft, Criminal Mischief III
Text: On 7-22-2008 at approximately 1305 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to report of a vehicle theft from a residence on Whitez II
Lane in Palmer.  Investigation revealed someone had stolen a 2000 green
Chevy Tahoe bearing AK license plate EFL855 from their residence at
approximately 1300 hours.  At approximately 1324 hours, Alaska State
Troopers located the vehicle on the corner of Whitez II Lane and Laurel
Lane in the ditch unoccupied.  The vehicle sustained approximately
$7000.00 in damage and was released to the owner.   Investigation is
continuing.  
Author: CKG1 
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:23 AM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:28 AM
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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-59705

Type: Burglary I / Theft III

Text: On 07-22-08 at approximately 1600 hours, Alaska State Troopers
investigated a Burglary on Bogard Road near Finger Lake, Wasilla.
Investigation revealed that approximately $500 of jewelry was taken from
the residence.  At this time the case is under investigation.  Anyone
with information of this case is encouraged to call the Alaska State
Troopers at 745-2131 or the Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.

Author: TAC1
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:23 AM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:40 AM
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Location:  Mile 1 Buffalo-Mine Road, Palmer
Case number:  08-59526
Type:  DUI,MICS6,MCA,MOCA and DWLS

Text:  On 7/22/2008, at approx. 0424 hours, Alaska State Troopers
recieved a report of a vehicle in the ditch at Mile 54.5 of the Glenn
Hwy. AST stopped the green 1995 Subaru Wagon near Mile 1 of Buffalo-Mine
Road. Investigation revealed that the driver, 19 yoa Sandra L. Karella
of Anchorage was operating the vehicle while impaired and while in
possession of illegal narcotics.  Further Investigation revealed, 22 yoa
Jason E. Palmer of Anchorage had also operated the vehicle while
impaired and with a Suspended License. Karella and Palmer were arrested
and transported to MSPT. Karella  was held on a total of $1,500.00 bail
and a court appointed third party. Palmer was held on a total of $2,500
bail and a court appointed third party.

Author:  AZG0
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 6:23 AM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 6:37 AM
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Location: Trapper Creek / Chulitna
Case number: 08-59895
Type: Theft 2nd 
Text: On 07/23/08 at 0749 hours, Todd Richardson, age 38 of Talkeetna,
reported the theft of copper wire from an new ALMR Radio tower that is
being constructed on the property of the Chulitna DOT Station at mile
121 of the Parks Highway near Chulitna.  Investigation revealed that
sometime between 1600 hours, on 07/22/08 and 0730 hours, on 07/23/08
unknown individuals stole a spool of copper wire valued at approximately
$6,000.  If anyone has information regarding this theft please contact
the MatSu Crimestoppers at 745-3333.  Investigation is ongoing.
Author: TJS3
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:23 AM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:20 AM
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Location:  1916 South Lodge Road, Big Lake
Case number:  08-59875
Type:  Death
Text:  On 7/23/2008, at approx. 0216 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a report of a male not breathing. Investigation revealed
that 54 yoa,Geoffrey Loeffler had died at his residence following an
extended illness. Next of Kin have been notified. No foul play is
suspected. Investigation continues.
Author:  AZG0
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:23 AM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:07 AM
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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-59917

Type: Criminal Mischief III

Text: On 7-23-08, at approximately 0910 hours, Alaska State Troopers
were notified by Robert B. Fisher, age 78, of Big Lake, that some
construction vehicles were damaged at a gravel pit on the Parks Highway.
Investigation revealed that sometime between the evening of 7-22-08 and
early morning on 7-23-08, someone started an excavator and swung the
boom into a parked grader, causing approximately $10,000 worth of damage
to the grader.  The excavator was not damaged.  The case is under
investigation.  Anyone with information is encouraged to contact The
Crime Stoppers at 745-3333 or the State Troopers at 373-8000 

Author: JEL2
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:23 PM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:30 PM

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Location:  Wasilla

Case Number:  08-59980

Type:  Natural Death Investigation

Text:  On 07/23/2008, at approximately 1149 hours, Alaska State Troopers
received a report of an expected death at 4070 Birch Cove Drive in
Wasilla.  Investigation revealed that Anna Bates, age 79, of Wasilla,
passed away at 1130 hours this morning due to natural causes.  Comfort
One paperwork was on file.  The State Medical Examiner’s Office and Life
Alaska were notified.  No foul play is suspected and next of kin has
been notified.

Author:  STB0
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:23 PM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:08 PM
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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-60084

Type: MVC-Injury
Text: On 7/23/08 at approximately 1533 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a motor vehicle collision near Palmer Wasilla Highway and
Seward Meridian Parkway.  Investigation revealed Lana Henley, age 56 of
Palmer, was unable to stop in her silver 1999 Chevrolet truck and
collided with the rear end of Deborah Dietrich.  Dietrich’s vehicle, a
red 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, then slid forward and collided with the back
of Elizabeth Meek’s vehicle, a red 1999 Mazda car.  Dietrich was injured
but released at the seen.  Meek was injured and transported to MatSu
regional.  All parties reported wearing their seatbelts.  Dietrich’s
vehicle suffered approximately $5000.00 in damage, Henley’s vehicle
suffered approximately $2500.00 in damage, and Meek’s vehicle was
damaged approximately $1000.00.  Henley was issued a citation.
Author: RAC2
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:23 PM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:24 PM
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Location:  Wasilla
Case number: 08-60142

Type: Burglary in the First Degree and Criminal Mischief in the Third
Degree
Text:  On 07/23/2008, at approximately 1915 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a burglary in the area of  North Earl Street in Wasilla.
Investigation revealed entry to the residence was gained through the
front door. Damage to the door is estimated at approximately $ 500.00.
The case is under investigation.     Anyone with information is
encouraged to contact the Alaska State Troopers at 745-2131 or Crime
Stoppers at 745-3333.
Author: KSB0 
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:23 PM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:59 PM
C Detachment

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Location: False Pass

Case number: 08-59588  

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 7-19-08, 27 year old Jason N. Downard of Anchorage was arrested
in False Pass on an outstanding misdemeanor APD warrant for DWLS/DWLR/No
Insurance, ultimately remanded to the custody of Anchorage Jail, and
held on $1,000 bail. 

Author: LEW1

Approved: SXA9
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 6:23 AM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 6:46 AM

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Location: False Pass

Case number: 08-58671

Type: Sexual Assault

Text: At approximately 0255 hrs. on 7-19-08, a 33 year old resident of
False Pass reported being the victim of sexual assault.  Alaska State
Troopers responded to this community, and received assistance from the
local Village Public Safety Officer.  Investigation continues. 

Author: L. Wallner / LEW1

Approved: SXA9
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 6:23 AM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 6:48 AM
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Location: Noorvik

Case number: 08-59907

Type: MVC-I

Text: On 7/22/08, at 1700 hours, State Troopers in Kotzebue received a
report of a motor vehicle crash involving two 4-wheelers in the village
of Noorvik.  State Troopers learned that Hendy Ballot Sr., 61 yoa, of
Noorvik was traveling towards the tank farm when he approached an
intersection and was struck by another 4-wheeler that was operated by a
14 year old female with a juvenile passenger.  Ballot was thrown from
his 4-wheeler and sustained minor injuries, but was later released from
the clinic.  The 14 year old driver of the other 4-wheeler sustained
minor head injury and was kept for observations.  The passenger was not
injured and was eventually releases from the Noorvik clinic.  State
Troopers initial investigation revealed that the juvenile female may
have been speeding and did not slow down or stop prior to entering the
intersection.  State Troopers are continuing to investigate the matter.
Alcohol was not involved with this incident.

Author: KRM0
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:23 AM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:16 AM
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Location: Eek

Case number: 08-59923

Type: Manufacture Alcohol in Local Option Community

Text: On 7/22/08 at 1601 hours, Eek’s VPSO reported that during an
investigation of minors consuming alcohol, he discovered that one of the
minors, a 17 year old male juvenile of Eek, had manufactured homebrew in
Eek.  2 quarts of homebrew was seized and is being forwarded to the
Department of Public Safety Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory for
analysis.  Eek is a community that has voted to ban the manufacturing of
alcohol.  The investigation is continuing.

Author: MJD1
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 10:23 AM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 10:11 AM
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Location:  Stebbins

Case number: 08-59655

Type:  Assault 4th/Probation Violation

Text: On 7/22/08, VPSO Leonard Raymond in Stebbins received a report of
an assault.  During his investigation it was determined that Albert
Bogeyaktuk Jr., age 22, Dana Henry, age 23 and Louis Pete, age 24 all of
Stebbins were consuming alcohol in violation of their probation.  It was
confirmed that Pete had assaulted an adult female.  All were arrested
for Probation Violations and Pete was also charged with Assault in the
Fourth Degree.  The female was treated and released from the Stebbins
Clinic.  They were all transported to Nome for arraignment.

Author: KJE0
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 11:23 AM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 11:22 AM
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Location:  St. Michael

Case number: 08-59918

Type:  Criminal MIschief

Text: On 7/22/08, Unalakleet AST received a report that the St. Michael
clinic ambulance had been vandalized.  It was learned that a window had
been broken on the vehicle.  AST investigation continues.

Author: KJE0
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 11:23 AM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 11:24 AM
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Location: Nome

Case number: 08-59897

Type: harassment I, attempted harassment I and disorderly conduct

Text:

On 7/22/08 at approximately 2138 hours the Alaska State Troopers
received a report from Anvil Mountain Correctional Center that a group
of inmates attempted to shower two other inmates with a human feces and
urine filled bag.  Ultimately the group ended up being showered with
their own feces and urine.  Oliver Lane, 21 years of age of Kotzebue was
charged with harassment I, attempted harassment I and disorderly
conduct.  Charges on two other inmates are pending. 

Author: AMS1
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 4:23 PM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 4:51 PM
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Location: Selawik

Case number: 08-59966

Type: Assault 2 - D.V., Assault 3 - D.V., Assault 4 - D.V., MCA

Text: On 7/23/08, State Troopers in Kotzebue received a report of a
domestic violence assault in the village of Selawik.  Selawik VPO’s said
they were contacted in the early morning and learned that a 14 year old
female had been assaulted by her 17 year old boyfriend.  State Troopers
contacted witnesses and the victim and learned the 17 year old male was
intoxicated and contacted the 14 year old juvenile at a different
residence where he proceeded to physically assault the female.  The
assault continued across the communities boardwalk where he began to
strangle the victim and force her head against metal support beams of
several bridges located in the community.  The vitims friends watched
and pleaded for the 17 year old to stop as did the 17 year olds father,
but no one was able to phsyically restrain the juvenile male.  Local
VPO’s arrived on scene and separated the couple until State Troopers
arrival.  State Troopers responded to the village and were unable to
locate the 17 year old male with the assistance of the Village Police
Officers.   An arrest warrant was later requested from the Kotzebue
court at the request of the Department of Juvenile Justice in Nome, AK.
The victim was seen at the Selawik Clinic and later released.

Author: KRM0
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 4:23 PM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 4:06 PM

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Location:  Anchorage

Case number: 08-60122          

Type: WARRANT ARREST

Text:  At approximately 1600 hrs. on 7-23-08, AST arrested 23 year old
Lammar D. BURNEY of Anchorage at a midtown business on a misdemeanor
warrant for Assault IV.  He was remanded to the custody of Anchorage
Jail and held on $500 bail.   

Author: VMA0
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:23 PM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 6:00 PM
D Detachment
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Location: Delta Junction
Case number: 08-59881
Type: Death Investigation
Text: On 07/23/08 at approximately 0538 hours, Alan Baker reported that
his mother had died.  Alan’s residence is located at mile 1405 of the
Alaska Highway just outside of Delta Junction.  Vivian R. Baker, age 85,
of Pennsylvania, was asleep in her bed when she passed away.  Vivian
came to Alaska on 07/02/08 to visit her son and daughter-in-law and was
expected to travel back home in several days.  There are no signs of
foul play.  The State Medical Examiner was contacted and the body was
released to the family.  
Author: EIH0
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:23 PM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:08 PM

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Location: Delta Junction

Case number: 08-59761

Type: MVC-D, DUI, Refusal

Text: On 7-22-08 at approximately 1721 hours, AST responded to a report
of a motor vehicle crash located at 5.9 mile Nistler Road.  No injuries
were reported.   AST investigation determined Carol F. Patterson 51, of
Delta Junction was eastbound driving a 1999 Subaru when she lost control
of her vehicle.  The vehicle left the roadway hitting a driveway
embankment and came to rest in a stand of trees.  Investigation
determined Patterson was under the influence of alcohol at the time of
the crash.  Patterson was arrested for DUI and transported to the Delta
Court.   Patterson refused to provide a sample of breath to the
Datamaster and was additionally charged.   Damage to her vehicle was
estimated at $4000.00.  

Author: TPT0
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1:23 PM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1:06 PM
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Location: Anderson
Case number: 08-42841
Type: Theft in the Third Degree
Text: On 07-23-08, Troopers concluded their investigation into the
winter 2008 theft of a homemade trailer from the Anderson area.  The
trailer is green and valued at $800.  If anyone has recently purchased a
green homemade trailer and they want to confirm it is not stolen, they
should contact their local Trooper Post.  
Author: DLD0 for MJJ0
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:23 PM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:13 PM
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Location: Denali
Case number: 08-54323
Type: Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree
Text: On 07-23-08, Troopers concluded their investigation into the
07-06-08 damage of private property at the Denali Summit Gift Shop near
mile 238.5 of the Parks Highway.  Somebody pushed over a nine foot
wooden bear, causing it to fall and break off part of the jaw.  Alcohol
is presumed to be involved in the incident. 
Author: DLD0 for MJJ0
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:23 PM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:19 PM
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Location: Anderson
Case number: 08-42841
Type: Theft in the Third Degree
Text: On 07-23-08, Troopers concluded their investigation into the
winter 2008 theft of a homemade trailer from the Anderson area.  The
trailer is green and valued at $800.  If anyone has recently purchased a
green homemade trailer and they want to confirm it is not stolen, they
should contact their local Trooper Post.  
Author: DLD0 for MJJ0
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:23 PM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:20 PM
E Detachment
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Location: Girdwood
Case number: 08-59766
Type: DWLS
Text: On 7-22-08, at approximately 1735 hours, a Trooper from Girdwood
initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding near mile 98 of the
Seward Highway, which is within the safety corridor. Investigation
revealed the driver of the vehicle, Casandra K. Harris, age 34 of
Seward, was operating the vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.
Harris was issued a summons to appear in court on the charge of DWLS and
a traffic citation for speeding. The vehicle was released to a licensed
driver at the scene.

Author: JFS1
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1:23 PM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1:27 PM
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Case number: 08-58449

Location: Cooper Landing

Type: DWLR

Text: On 07/18/08, Eddie Stanley Jr., age 45 of Cooper Landing, was
charged with Driving While License Revoked after he drove to the Cooper
Landing State Trooper Office for an unrelated issue.  Stanley was issued
a summons to appear in the Seward Court at a later date and was released
from the scene.  The vehicle was released to a licensed driver.

Author: LLD2
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 4:23 PM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 4:33 PM
AK Wildlife Troopers

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Location: McGrath

Case Number: 08-32449

Type: Take Cow Moose Closed Area/ Unlawful Possession and Transportation
of Game

Text: On 7-22-08, 29 year old Charlie Gusty of Lime Village was cited
for Taking a cow moose in an area closed to moose hunting, and 29 year
old Jason R. Bobby of Stony River was charged with unlawful possession
and transportation of game.

The charges were the result of an investigation which showed that Gusty
had shot a cow moose near Stony River on 2-4-08, and that he and Bobby
had butchered the moose and hauled it back to the village. The moose was
killed in a portion of Game Management Unit 19A which currently has no
open season for the taking of moose. The men will be arraigned on
7-30-08 through the Aniak District Court.

Author: BSG9
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 8:23 AM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 8:51 AM
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Location: Kenai/Soldotna
Case Number: Multiple

Type: Sport/Personal Use Fishing Violations
Text: On 7/22/08, Alaska Wildlife Troopers took the following
enforcement actions by citing the following:

-Fail to Release Snagged Salmon - Douglas L. Satterfeild, 37 yoa of
Collbran, Colorado, Fale Silva, 48 yoa of Anchorage.  Bail for each was
set at $130 and the fish were seized.

-Fail to Record Personal Use Salmon - Jamelyn P. Awana, 46 yoa of
Anchorage.  Bail is set at $110.

-At 2312 hours, Therrol C. Andrews, 50 yoa of Homer, was cited for P/U
Fishing after hours and without a 2008 personal use permit.  Bail for
the first offense was set at $170 and the second charge is set for
arraignment on August 8th in Kenai Court.

Author:  BWJ9
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 11:23 AM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 11:24 AM
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Location: Juneau

Case Number: 08-59288
Type: Obscured ADF&G Numbers
Text: On 7/20/08, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted David Skrzynski,
age 48, of Juneau, aboard the F/V Drommen after observing vessel ADF&G
numbers obscured. Skrzynski was issued a citation for improperly
displaying ADF&G numbers with bail set at $210.00, and an optional
appearance in Juneau traffic court.

Author: NFM0

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Location: Juneau

Case Number: 08-59289
Type: Illegal Bio-degradeable Escape Mechanism
Text: On 7/21/08, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Rick Griffen, age
58, of Juneau for operating a Dungeness crab pot with an inoperative
biodegradeable escape mechanism. Griffen was issued a citation with bail
set at $110.00, and an optional appearance in Juneau traffic court.

Author: NFM0

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Location: Haines

Case number: 08-59225

Type: Sport Fish W/O License

Text: On 7-20-08 at approximately 1256 hours, The Alaska Wildlife
Troopers while on patrol observed Hal Eugene Norman, age 39, of Santa
Rosa,CA sport fishing in the Chilkoot River without a valid sport
fishing license.  Norman was issued a citation for sport fishing with
out a valid Alaska sport fish license.  Arraignment is scheduled for
July 28th, 2008 at 10:00 pm in the District Court at Haines.

Author: RJM9
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 11:23 AM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 11:26 AM

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Location: St. Mary’s   

Case Number: 08-58765

Type: Fail to Report, Fail to Salvage

Text: On 7/22/08, in the St. Mary’s district court, Kyle Stevens, age 22
of California, pled guilty to the charges of failing to report a bear he
shot in defense of life and property and for failing to salvage the
bear.  K. Stevens received $750 in fines and a one year probation for no
fish and wildlife violations.      

Author: DPD9

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Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 2:23 PM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 2:20 PM
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Location: Kodiak
Case number: 08-59937
Type: MVA-D
Text: On 7-23-08, Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Kodiak responded to a
single vehicle rollover accident involving a 1999 Red Ford Ranger,
Alaska plate ETH-355, at mile 19.4 Chiniak Hwy. The driver of the
vehicle was identified as Anton Gonopolskiy age 23 of Kodiak. Anton
Gonopolskiy was cited for Driver to excerise due care and failure to
wear a seatbelt. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at over $2500.00
dollars.
Author: DAA0
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 2:23 PM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 2:21 PM
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Location: Chevall Narrows - Resurrection Bay
Case number:  08-60059                
Type: Over Limit Coho Salmon
Text: On 7/23/08, William D. Keefe, 62 yoa, of Eugene OR, was cited by
the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Seward Post, for exceeding his Coho Salmon
possession limit in Resurrection Bay.  Keefe was found to have 16 Coho’s
in his possession when the limit is 6.  Bail was set at $310.00 and 10
Salmon were seized and subsequently donated to charity.
Author: MDC0 
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:23 PM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:21 PM
AK Bureau of Alcohol & Drug Enforcement

Location: Dillingham

Case Number: 08-59668

Type: Importation of Alcohol to a Local Option Area, Transport of
Alcohol in Violation of Labeling Requirements

Text: On 7-22-08 at 1250 hours a WAANT investigator contacted Juan C.
Monroy, age 35 of Yuma, Arizona as he prepared to travel to Manokotak on
a local air carrier. As a result of the contact, the investigator seized
three 1.75 liter bottles of whiskey and six 18 packs of beer.  Monroy
was arrested and charged with Importation of Alcohol to a Local Option
Area and Transportation of Alcoholic Beverages on a Common Carrier in
Violation of Labeling Requirements.  Manokotak is a local option
community that has voted to ban the importation and sale of alcoholic
beverages.

Author: NWN0
Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:23 PM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:26 PM
AK Bureau of Investigation…No news reported.

Headquarters…No news reported.
End of Dispatch