DUI Checkpoints & Crime on the Road, Sobriety Checkpoints

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

A Detachment

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Location: Haines 

Case number: 08-61277

Type: Minor Operating a Vehicle after Consuming Alcohol- Final Update

Text: On 9/4/08, Jessie Morgan, age 18 of Haines, pled no contest to the
charge of Minor Operating a Vehicle After Consuming Alcohol and she was
sentenced to pay a fine of $500.00 and complete 30 hours of community
work service.

Author: CJU0
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 3:04 PM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 3:28 PM
Location: Ketchikan
Case number: 08-74029
Type: Motor Vehicle Collision
Text: On 9/3/08 at 2104 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a
motor vehicle collision on Alderwood Drive, Ketchikan. Investigation
revealed Johnathon Oaksmith was backing out of a driveway in a 1989
Mercury Cougar. The Mercury backed straight into an unoccupied 1989
Mazda 4-door, which was parked on the west shoulder of Alderwood.
Oaksmith was wearing his seat belt and reported no injuries. Oaksmith
was cited for no insurance. Estimated damage to the Mercury: $500;
Mazda: $1000.

Author: ZHH0 
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:04 PM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:23 PM
Location: Ketchikan
Case number: 08-73217
Type: Minor Consuming Alcohol
Text: On 9/1/08 at 0307 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a 911
call. It was reported that a man was standing in the middle of the road
yelling, at approx 11.5 mile North Tongass Hwy. Troopers responded to
the scene. Troopers contacted 19 year old Michael D. Shaffer of
Ketchikan. Investigation revealed Shaffer was intoxicated. Shaffer was
released on his own cognizance after being summonsed for Minor Consuming
Alcohol.

Author: ZHH0 
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:04 PM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:31 PM
B Detachment
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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-74011
Type: DWLS
Text: On 09-03-2008 at approximately 2125 hours, Alaska State Troopers
contacted H Joseph Sylvia, age 36 of Palmer, during a traffic stop on
Bogard Rd in Palmer. Sylvia was witnessed operating a 1996 Jeep Wrangler
when he was stopped for an equipment violation. Investigation revealed
that Sylvia was operating his vehicle with a suspended license. Sylvia
was issued a summons for driving while license suspended.
Author: TAC1
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 12:04 AM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 12:08 AM
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Location:  Big Lake

Case number: 08-73932
Type:  Warrant Arrest

Text:  On 09/03/2008, at approximately 1700 hours, Alaska State Troopers
contacted 25 yoa, Adam Alan Blodgett of Wasilla at a residence off
Edsulu Street in Big Lake during an investigation. Blodgett was
subsequently arrested for a $10,000 Arrest Warrant for Robbery in the
1st degree, Assault in the 3 degree and Theft in the 2 Degree.  Blodgett
was remanded to MSPT.

Author:  AZG0
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 12:04 AM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 12:08 AM
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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-73976
Type: NVOL
Text: On 09-03-2008 at approximately 1840 hours, Alaska State Troopers
contacted Robert Frazer, age 18 of Wasilla, during a traffic stop on N
Sasbo Bluffs Loop in Wasilla. Frazer was operating a 1984 Isuzu pick-up
truck on N Sasbo Bluffs when he was stopped for an equipment violation.
Investigation revealed that Frazer was operating his vehicle without a
Valid Operator’s License. Frazer was issued a summons for No Valid
Operator’s License. In addition, Frazer was issued a citation for
failure to carry proof of insurance.
Author: TAC1
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 12:04 AM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 12:06 AM
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Location:   Wasilla
Case number:   08-74039
Type:   DUI

Text:   On 9/04/08 at approximately 0143 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Palmer-Wasilla
Highway near Cottle Loop in Wasilla.  Troopers contacted Chad M. Coval,
age 24 of Palmer, as the driver of the vehicle in the ditch.
Investigation revealed that Coval had been driving his 1990 Dodge pickup
on Palmer-Wasilla Highway when he lost control and drove into the ditch,
becoming stuck.  Investigation further revealed Coval had been driving
while impaired and under the influence of alcohol.  Coval was arrested,
transported, and remanded to Mat-Su Pre-Trial and charged with Driving
Under the Influence (DUI) with bail set at $1500.   
Author:  JPS3
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 7:04 AM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 7:18 AM
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Location: Palmer

Case number: 08-73917

Type: Search and Rescue

Text: On 9/03/08 at approximately 1610 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a distress call from Peter Van Klaveron age 36.  Klaveron
reported that himself and Melvin Van Scmaik age 32, both from the
Netherlands, were stranded on Pioneer Peak, unable to climb up or down.
Troopers attempted to reach the climbers with Helo 3, but were unable
due to steep terrain and turbulent conditions.  The Rescue Coordination
Center dispatched a helicopter that was able to land on the ridge and
rescue the climbers.  Both climbers when contacted were in good health
and transported to Palmer.

Author: DGV1
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 7:04 AM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 7:17 AM
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Location: Palmer

Case number: 08-73889

Type: DWLS     

Text: On 09/03/08 at approximately 1420 hrs, Alaska State Troopers
stopped a vehicle on N. Green Forrest Dr. near Palmer for a traffic
violation. The operator was identified as Katsuhige C. Lewis, age 28, of
Palmer. Lewis was found to be operating the vehicle with a suspended
driver’s license. Lewis was issued a summons to appear in Palmer Court
for DWLS and released at the scene.

Author: TRC1
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 9:04 AM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 9:42 AM
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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-74031
Type: Vehicle Theft, Reckless Driving, NVOL, MVC-I
Text: On 9/4/2008 at 0007 hours Alaska State Troopers responded to a
single vehicle crash on Settlers Bay Drive near the Settlers Bay Park in
Wasilla. Investigation revealed a 14 year old male of Wasilla had taken
his mothers rented 2007 Ford Explorer without her permission. He had
picked up two male 16 year old friends of Wasilla and was driving down
Settler’s Bay Drive when he passed another vehicle on a curve at a high
rate of speed and lost control of the vehicle going off the roadway and
struck a tree.  Prior to AST arrival the two passengers had left the
scene and the driver was transported to Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.
All individuals involved in the crash were contacted by AST and
responsible adults were notified and took responsibility for the
juveniles. The driver was treated for minor injuries and released.  The
two passengers stated they were not injured in the crash. All
individuals reported wearing seatbelts. The damage to the vehicle is
estimated at approximately $15,000. Charges are being forwarded to
Juvenile Justice and the District Attorney’s Office.
Author: RWB1
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 9:04 AM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 9:05 AM
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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-74172

Type: Burglary I  /  Theft II

Text: On 9-4-08 at approximately 1343 hours, AST responded to a reported
burglary and theft on Twin Lakes Drive in Wasilla.  Investigation
revealed that between 1200-1315 hours today, someone had entered the
residence and stole a laptop computer, TV, Playstation 3 and some
clothing.  Anyone with information regarding this investigation, please
contact the Alaska State Troopers, 745-2131 or 373-8300, or Crime
Stoppers at 745-3333.

Author: RRL1
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:04 PM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:00 PM
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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-74063

Type: Unattended Death

Text: On 09/04/08 at approximately 1130 hrs, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a residence on North Wildwood Drive for a welfare check on
the tenant.  After gaining access to the residence, a deceased male was
found inside. The male is believed to be Michael E. Bendixen, age 45 of
Wasilla, the known tenant of the residence. Alaska Bureau of
Investigations and the State Medical Examiners responded to the scene to
assist in the investigation.  The exact cause of death is not currently
known, but foul play is not suspected.  Positive identification of the
victim is pending a State Medical Examiner’s autopsy.  Next of kin has
been notified.

Author: TRC1
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:04 PM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:48 PM
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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-74315
Type: DUI
Text: On 09/04/2008 at 2124 hours, Palmer AST stopped a 1995 silver
Oldsmobile for erratic driving. AST contacted the driver who was
identified as Eva Gutierrez, age 53, of Wasilla. Investigation revealed
that Gutierrez was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence
of alcohol. Gutierrez was arrested and transported to MSPT where she was
later released to a sober third party. The vehicle was towed from the
scene
Author:DAC3 
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 11:04 PM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 11:44 PM
C Detachment
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Location: Mountain Village

Case number: 08-74137

Type:  Warrant Arrest

Text:   On Thursday, September 4, 2008, the Alaska State Troopers in St.
Mary’s arrested Roland Johnson, 50 yoa of Mountain Village, at a
residence in Mountain Village on an outstanding warrant for Violating
his Probation. 

Author: SEA0
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 12:04 PM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 12:02 PM
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Location:  Stebbins

Case number: 08-74112

Type:  Assault

Text: On 9/3/08, the Stebbins VPO’s received a report of an assault. 
Investigation revealed that Jermaine Lockwood, age 25 of Stebbins had
assaulted his girlfriend.  When VPO’s attempted to arrest Lockwood he
locked himself in his house.  A warrant was issued for Lockwood, its
service is pending.  The victim did not require medical attention.

Author: KJE0
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 2:04 PM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 2:23 PM
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Location:  Stebbins

Case number: 08-74110

Type:  Burglary/theft      

Text: On 9/3/08, the Stebbins City Office was burglarized and money
stolen.  The investigation is continuing.  Unalakleet AST is asking
anyone with information to call Unalakleet AST at 1-888-624-3073 or Nome
AST at 1-800-764-5525

Author: KJE0
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 2:04 PM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 2:17 PM

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Location: Nunapitchuk

Case number: 08-74245

Type:  Burglary II, Theft and Criminal Mischief.

Text: On 9-4-08, at approximately 1110 hours, VPSO Tobeluk in
Nunapitchuk received a phone call from James Angaiak who stated that
someone had broken into the City Office. Investigations revealed that
someone had entered the City Office Building by forcing the front door
open and prying the lock. There were a total of fifty dollars in
damages, and approximately five hundred ninety-nine dollars in cash
missing. Investigation continues.

Author: JMT1
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:04 PM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:16 PM
D Detachment
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Location:  North Pole

Case number: 08-73702

Type: Assault in the second degree- domestic violence

Text: On 9-2-2008, at 1926 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a
North Pole residence for a disturbance.  Harvey Light II, age 29 of
North Pole, was arrested for Assault in the second degree for assaulting
his girlfriend.

Author: JAW4
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:04 PM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:47 PM
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Location: North Pole

Case number: 08-73456

Type: Eluding, DUI, probation violation, DWROL.

Text:  On 9-1-2008, at 2312 hours, Alaska State Troopers attempted a
traffic stop on a 1997 red Dodge Pickup truck on Badger & Bradway.  The
operator of the vehicle attempted to flee from troopers.  The vehicle
finally came to a stop in the transfer site on Holmes and Badger.  Duane
Edward Roeder, age 34 of Fairbanks was arrested for eluding, DUI,
probation violation, and DWROL.  

Author: JAW4 
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:04 PM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:56 PM
Location: Farmer’s Loop near McGrath
Case number: 08-74026
Type: DUI
Text: On 9-03-08, Troopers stopped a maroon 1995 Harley Davidson, on
Farmers Loop near McGrath for speeding. Billy Mont Lawson, age 54 of
Fairbanks, was identified as the driver.  Investigation revealed Lawson
was driving the vehicle while impaired by alcohol.

and subsequently arrested for DUI, Lawson refused to provide a breath
sample.
Author: JAW4 
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:04 PM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:47 PM
Location: Fairbanks 
Case number: 08-74274
Type: Misdemeanor Warrant Arrest
Text: On 09-04-08 Alaska State Troopers contacted James Itta of
Fairbanks while attempting to serve two arrest warrants, one for
disorderly conduct, and the other for harassment.  Itta was taken into
custody without incident and subsequently transported to and remanded at
Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Author: TAM1
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 11:04 PM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 11:37 PM
E Detachment

Location: Soldotna        

Case number: 08-73203

Type: Felony Eluding, DUI, MOACA

Text: On 09/01/2008, at 0104 hours, Marvin Odell Tate Jr., age 19 of
Kenai, was arrested for Felony Eluding and Driving Under the Influence
after he was stopped by Alaska State Troopers for a traffic violation
near the intersection of the Sterling Hwy and Pace Street in Soldotna.
Tate was remanded at Wildwood Pretrial Facility without bail.  Tate was
also charged for Minor Operating after Consuming Alcohol.

Author: LLD2
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 12:04 AM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 12:46 AM

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Location: Nikiski
Case number: 08-73976  
Type:  Assault IV – Domestic Violence
Text: On 9/3/08 at approximately 1841 hours, Soldotna Troopers responded
to a report of a physical domestic disturbance at a residence off of
South Miller Loop Road in Nikiski, Alaska.  Subsequent investigation
resulted in the arrest of Richard Rogers, age 37 of Nikiski, for assault
in the fourth degree.  Rogers was taken into custody and transported to
Wildwood Pretrial Facility where he was held without bail pending
arraignments.

Author: RLH2
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 12:04 AM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 12:50 AM

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Location: Girdwood

Case number: 07-73822

Type: MVC-D

Text: On 9-3-08, approximately 1138 hours, Girdwood troopers responded
to a motor vehicle collision near Mile 71

of the Seward Highway. Investigation determined that a 2007 Toyota van,
driven by Bin Chen, age 35 of Sheng Hai,

China was traveling northbound when he hydroplaned, lost control of the
vehicle, and struck the guard rail. The driver

and all passengers reported wearing their seatbelts and having no
injuries. The vehicle sustained approximately

$5,000.00 in damages. The damage to the guard rail was estimated at
approximately $3,000.00

Author: JFS1
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 7:04 PM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 7:16 PM

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Location: Girdwood 

Case number: 08-72454

Type: Drowning, Search and Rescue

Text: On 9-3-08, at approximately 1244 hours, Girdwood Troopers,
Girdwood EMS, Lifeguard and RCC responded to Glacier River for an
overturned raft. Ronnee Zoffer, age 72 of Majorca Ave, California was
pronounced deceased by Girdwood EMS.  Charles Zoffer, age 75 of Majorca
Ave, California was transported by Lifeguard to Providence Hospital for
non-life threatening injuries. Lance Terry and Daniel Paz were rescued
by RCC and transported to the Girdwood Airport for evaluation by
paramedics. Both denied injuries and were released at the scene. All
rafters were wearing dry suits and life vests. No foul play is
suspected.
The State Medical Examiner was notified and released the body of R.
Zoffer to her family.  The next of kin has been notified. The Alaska
State Troopers
would like to thank Girdwood EMS, Lifeguard and RCC for there quick and
professional response.

Author: JFS1
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 7:04 PM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 7:16 PM
AK Wildlife Troopers
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Location: Yentna River
Case Number: 08-41140
Type: After Arraignment
Text: On 8/5/08 Joseph Carpenter, age 55 of Chugaik pled guilty in
Palmer District Court to charges of Unlawful Methods and Means of Taking
Black Bears.  The Alaska Wildlife Trooper investigation showed that
Carpenter placed bait in the field before registering the station with
Alaska Department of Fish and Game.  Carpenter was sentenced for the
misdemeanor offense and ordered to pay $1000 bail with $500 suspended.
He was placed on one year probation
Author: CDL0
Received Thursday, September 04, 2008 7:04 AM and posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 7:30 AM
AK Bureau of Alcohol & Drug Enforcement…No news reported.

AK Bureau of Investigation…No news reported.

Headquarters…No news reported.
End of Dispatch