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: Craig
Case number: 08-104497
Type: Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance VI
Text: On 12/19/2008 at 1947 hours, the Alaska State Troopers issued Jim
L. B. Farmer, 25 of Craig a summons to appear in court after the vehicle
he was operating was found to have marijuana in it. Farmer was stopped
by the Alaska State Troopers after his vehicle crossed the center line
causing an on coming vehicle to take evasive action so as not to be hit.
Author: ANM0
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 1:21 PM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 1:53 PM
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Location: Craig / Ketchikan
Case number: 08-104965
Type: Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance V
Text: On 12/20/2008 at 1218 hours, the Alaska State Troopers arrested
Scott Allen Markwell, 49 of Craig for MICS V after he landed in
Ketchikan traveling from Craig on a float plane and was found to be in
possession of several bags of marijuana. K9 Yukon conducted a narcotics
sniff of his luggage and subsequently one ounce of marijuana and
approximately $5000.0 in cash was seized. Markwell was transported and
remanded to KCC.

Author: ANM0
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 2:21 PM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 2:44 PM

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Location: Gustavus

Case number: 08-104881

Type: Natural Death Investigation

Text: On 12/21/08, at 0203 hours, Ketchikan AST received a report of an
expected home death in Gustavus.  On 12/21/08, at 0117 hours, Frances
Awbrey, age 50 of Gustavus, was pronounced dead at her residence.
Awbrey had terminal cancer.  The body was released to the Alaska
Memorial Park and Mortuary.  

Author: CJU0
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 6:21 PM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 6:29 PM

Location: Juneau

Case Number: 08-105058

Text: REDDI Report – DUI

Type: On 12-21-08, at 1538, Juneau PD dispatched a REDDI report of a
possible drunk driver near the Nugget Mall in Juneau. At 1543 AST
conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle for excessive speed. Cory A.
McDonald, age 34 of Juneau was arrested for DUI and booked at the Lemon
Creek Correctional Center. McDonald was also cited for basic speed and
no vehicle insurance. He was also on probation and not to consume
alcohol. 

Author: MED9/ JPD Sgt. Erickson
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 7:21 PM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 7:51 PM

Location: Haines

Case Number: 08-105057

Type: Overdue Hiker

Text: On 12-21-08, at 1859, Juneau AST received a report of a possible
overdue hiker in the Haines area. The report stated that Chris Scanlon,
age 34 was overdue from a hike in the Rapinksi trail area. As AST was
preparing for a possible search, Scanlon was located in good condition.
No search and rescue funds were expended.

Author: MED9
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 8:21 PM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 8:07 PM

Location: US/ Canadian Border – Haines

Case number: 08-105060

Type: Warrant Arrest of Army Deserter

Text: On 12-21-08, at about 1840, the US Customs as the US/Canadian
border in Haines reported that they had detained a deserter from the US
Army. The Haines AWT Trooper responded to the border and officially
arrested Pearl M. Rios, age 23 for military desertion on a no bond
felony warrant. Rios was transported to the Haines jail and will be
further transported to Juneau to await extradition.

Author: RJM9
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 10:21 PM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 10:39 PM
B Detachment
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Location: Palmer        
Case number: 08-104602

Type: DUI, Minor Operating Consuming Alcohol (MOCA), Minor Consuming
Alcohol (MCA), Violation of Instructional Permit, Open container

Text: On 12-20-08, at approximately 0645 hours, Alaska State Troopers
conducted a traffic stop on a 1999 Ford Explorer on Palmer-Wasilla Hwy
and Trunk Road near Palmer, for erratic driving and an equipment
violation.  Investigation revealed that Robert Watson, age 18 of Palmer,
was operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol.  Watson was
arrested for DUI, MOCA, MCA, and driving in violation of an
instructional permit.  Watson was issued a citation for open container. 
Watson was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial and is being held on a bail of
$1000.00.       
Author: CKG1 
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 1:21 AM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 1:18 AM
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Location:  Palmer
Case number: 08-104777
Type: MVC-I, DUI-Alcohol

Text:  On 12/20/2008, at approximately 1635 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to the intersection of  Trunk and Bogard Roads for a motor
vehicle collision, with injuries, involving two snowmachines.
Investigation revealed Jesse G. Rezendes, age 38, of Palmer was
operating his 1999, Polaris, RMK 700 snowmachine westbound on the
snowmachine trail along side of Bogard Road when he was struck by Joshua
Linde, age 18, of Wasilla. Linde was operating his Arctic Cat 800
snowmachine eastbound on the snowmachine trail along side of Bogard
Road. An investigation also revealed Rezendes was operating his
snowmachine under the influence of alcohol. Rezendes was subsequently
arrested and transported to Mat Su Pre-Trial where his bail was set at
$10,000.00.
Author: KSB0 
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 7:21 AM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 7:47 AM
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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-104906
Type: Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest
Text: On 12-21-08 at aproximately 0530 hours Alaska State Troopers
recieved a report of a disturbance at a residence on Northern Lights
Street in Wasilla.  At the scene State Troopers contacted Jeremy A.
Ewing, age 34 of Anchorage.  Ewing was arrested for Disorderly Conduct
and additionally charged with Resisting Arrest.  Ewing was transported
to Mat-Su Pre-Trial where he was remanded into custody on $200.00 bail.
Author: CBB0 
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 10:21 AM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 10:18 AM
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Location:  Wasilla

Case number: 08-105066
Type: Warrant Arrest

Text:  On 12/21/2008, at approximately 2005 hours, Alaska State Troopers
conducted a traffic stop on Wasilla Fish-hook near Aspen Road, in
Wasilla, on a 1996, Dodge Stratus for an equipment violation. The
vehicle was driven by Michael P. Mendoza, age 22, of Wasilla. An
investigation revealed Mendoza had an outstanding $250.00 warrant for
Failure to Appear on the Charge of No Insurance. Mendoza was
subsequently arrested and transported to Mat Su Pre-Trial where he was
remanded.

Author: KSB0 
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 9:21 PM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 9:31 PM
C Detachment
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Location: Kwethluk

Case number: 08-104752

Type: Burglary

Synopsis: On 12-17-08 at approximately 0800 hours, The Alaska State
Troopers received a report that the Kwethluk Sports Store was broken
into and a safe with an undisclosed amount of money was taken.
Investigation is on going.

Author: CET0
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 9:21 AM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 9:56 AM
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Location: Kwethluk

Case number: 08-104605

Type: Assault in the Third Degree

Synopsis: On 12-19-08 at approximately 2051 hrs. The Alaska State
Troopers received a report that a male juvenile 15 yoa, of Kwethluk
stabbed his 16 yoa, brother with a pair of scissors.  The 15 yoa
juvenile was remanded to the Bethel Youth Facility. Investigation is on
going.

Author: CET0
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 9:21 AM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 9:53 AM
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Location: Tuluksak

Case number: 08-104914

Type: Assault IV, DV

Text: On December 20, 2008, Bethel Alaska State Troopers received
information regarding a Domestic Violence Assault that occurred in the
community of Tuluksak.  Investigation is ongoing.

Author: (LJA0)
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:21 PM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:14 PM
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Location: Goodnews Bay

Case number: 08-104663

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On December 10, 2008, the Goodnews Bay Village Public Safety
Officer arrested 19 year old Emma Lupie on an outstanding arrest
warrant.  Lupie was transported to Bethel where she was remanded to the
Yukon-Kuskokwim Correctional Center.

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Location:  Goodnews Bay

Case Number:  08-104664

Type:  Warrant Arrest

Text:  On December 10, 2008, the Goodnews Bay Village Public Safety
Officer arrested 45 year old Isaac Lupie on an outstanding arrest
warrant.  Lupie was transported to Bethel where he was remanded to the
Yukon-Kuskokwim Correctional Center. 

Author: (LJA0)
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:21 PM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:12 PM
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Location: Atmautluak

Case number: 08-104787

Type: Disorderly Conduct

Text: On 12/19/08 at 1615 hours, Curtis Nicholai age, 25 of Nunapitchuk
was arrested for Disorderly Conduct after he failed to follow the
direction of a Trooper, VPSO and TPO’s in Atmautluak and became
combative with the officers forcing a physical altercation.

Author: MCR0
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:21 PM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:13 PM
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Location: Akiak

Case number: 08-104924           

Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Text: On December 20, 2008 at 1300 hours, Alaska State Troopers
investigated a report of a pregnant 14-year-old. Investigation revealed
that the 14-year-old female had been in a dating relationship with a
19-year-old man in Akiak which resulted in the pregnancy. Investigation
continues.

Author: PRLM0
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:21 PM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:15 PM
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Location: Tuluksak

Case number: 08-104989

Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Text: On December 21, 2008, Bethel Alaska State Troopers received
information that a 9 year old Tuluksak female was sexually assaulted
during the summer months.  Investigation is ongoing.

Author: (LJA0)
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:21 PM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:18 PM
D Detachment
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Location: Fairbanks
Case number: 08-104830
Type: Assault II and Criminal Mischief III
Text: On 12-20-08 at 2248 hours, Brent Allen Franklin, 43 of Fairbanks,
was arrested for Assault II and Criminal Mischief III after he was
contacted by Alaska State Troopers responding to a report of domestic
violence.  Franklin was subsequently transported and remanded at
Fairbanks Correctional Center. Alcohol was a factor.
Author: AJM2 
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 12:21 AM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 12:18 AM
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Location: Fairbanks
Case number: 08-104891

Type: Warrant Arrest
Text: On 12/21/2008 at 0354 hours, AST contacted 39 yr old Rorco Paris
of Anchorage, after his vehicle was contacted due to a traffic
violation. Investigation revealed that Paris had an outstanding AST JS
arrest warrant for Assault IV.  Paris was transported and remanded at
the Fairbanks Correctional Center.    

Author:  AMB1
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 7:21 AM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 7:57 AM
E Detachment
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Location: Sterling
Case number: 08-104691
Type: Natural Death Investigation
Text: On 12/20/08 at approximately 1145 Hrs, Soldotna based Alaska State
Troopers received a report of a deceased female on Ruth Lane in
Sterling. Members of Central Emergency Services and Troopers responded
to the scene. Investigation revealed that a 61 YOA female, of Sterling,
had died of natural causes and that no foul play was involved. Next of
kin was present on scene.  Trooper investigation is closed.

Author: MEE0
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 7:21 AM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 7:29 AM
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Location: Seward
Case number: 08-104299
Type: Drive Without a Valid License
Text: On 12/19/08, at 1130 hours, Troopers stopped a vehicle near mile 6.5
of the Seward Highway for speeding.  The driver was identified as Michael B
arth, 38 of Seward.  A records check showed that Barth did not possess a va
lid driver’s license.  Barth was given a summons to appear in court and rel
eased at the scene.
Author: DJC09 
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 9:21 AM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 9:51 AM
AK Wildlife Troopers
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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-104070

Type: False Statement on a 2007 Sport Fish License

Text: On 12-19-08 Alaska Wildlife Troopers Mat-Su West cited Riley
Keller, age 38, of Anchorage for providing a false statement on a 2007
sport fish license.  Investigation revealed Keller purchased a 2007
sport fish license when he did not meet Alaska residency requirements.
Keller was issued a citation where bail was set at $300.00.

Author: MWH0
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 10:21 AM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 10:35 AM
AK Bureau of Alcohol & Drug Enforcement…No news reported.

AK Bureau of Investigation…No news reported.

Headquarters…No news reported.

AK Bureau of Highway Patrol
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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-104884
Type:  DWLR
Text:   On 12/21/08 at approximately 0130 hours, the AST Bureau of
Highway Patrol, South Central Team, contacted Patience M. Kelso, age 37,
of Wasilla, after she drove her vehicle into the ditch near Bogard Rd.
and Leather Leaf Loop in Wasilla.  Investigation revealed Kelso was
operating her vehicle while her driver’s license was revoked.  Kelso was
arrested and remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility where she was held
on a $750.00 bail.
Author: SCK2
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:21 AM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:25 AM
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Location: Palmer
Case number: 08-104852
Type:  DWLS
Text:   On 12/20/08 at approximately 2256 hours, the AST Bureau of
Highway Patrol, South Central Team, stopped a vehicle on Hemmer Rd. near
the Palmer-Wasilla Hwy. in Palmer for an equipment violation.
Investigation revealed Christopher J. Conatser, age 27, of Palmer was
operating his vehicle while his driver’s license was suspended.
Conatser was issued a summons to appear in the Palmer Court for Driving
While License Suspended and released at the scene.
Author: SCK2
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:21 AM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:26 AM

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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-104888

Type: DUI

Text: On 12/21/08 at approximately 0257 hours the AST Bureau of Highway
Patrol, South Central Team stopped a vehicle near Susitna Drive and
Wasilla Fishhook for a moving violation.  The operator was identified as
Charles E. Jones III, age 29, of Wasilla.  Jones was found to be
operating his 1994 Chevrolet pickup while under the influence of
alcohol. Jones was arrested and transported to MSPT where he was to be
released when sober.

Author:  MCL1
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 6:21 AM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 6:17 AM

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Location: Thomas Street, Fairbanks

Case number: 08-104882

Type: DUI / Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 6th

Text: On 12/21/2008 at 0214 hrs, the AST Northern Bureau of Highway
Patrol stopped a red Polaris snowmachine for driving down University
Avenue near Geist Road.  The driver was identified as Joseph Walter
Shockley, age 29 of Fairbanks.  Investigation revealed he was driving
the snowmachine while impaired by alcohol.  Further investigation found
him to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana.  He was arrested
for DUI and MICS 6th.  Shockley was remanded at Fairbanks Correctional
Center.  Bail was set at $2000.

Author:  MJW0
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 7:21 AM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 7:01 AM
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Location: University Ave near Davis Rd, Fairbanks
Case number: 08-104887
Type: DUI / DWLS
Text: On 12/21/2008 at 0243 hrs, the AST Northern Bureau of Highway
Patrol stopped a vehicle traveling on University Avenue near Davis Road
for an equipment violation.  Mikel S. Martinez, age 24 of Fairbanks, was
driving a late model Maroon Mitsubishi Eclipse.  Investigation revealed
Martinez was operating the vehicle on a suspended operators license. 
Further investigation revealed Martinez was also driving under the
influence of alcohol.  Martinez was arrested for DUI and DWLS.  Martinez
was transported and remanded to FCC for DUI and DWLS.  Bail was set at
$2500.
Author: JAW4
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 2:21 PM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 2:52 PM
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Location: University near Geist, Fairbanks
Case number: 08-104865
Type: DUI
Text: On 12/21/2008 at 0126 hrs, the AST Northern Bureau of Highway
Patrol stopped a vehicle traveling on University Avenue near Geist Road
for failing to maintain proper lane of travel.  Aaron V. Lassman, age 32
of Anchorage, was driving a late model silver Toyota Rav4. 
Investigation revealed Lassman was operating the vehicle under the
influence of alcohol.  Lassman was arrested for DUI and transported to
Fairbanks AST.  Lassman was transported and remanded to FCC for DUI.
Author: JAW4. 
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 2:21 PM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 2:48 PM
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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-104892
Type:  MVC-D, Causing Power Outage
Text:  On 12/21/08 at approximately 0259 hours the AST Bureau of Highway
Patrol, South Central Team  responded to a motor vehicle collision near
the intersection of Seward Meridian Pkwy. and Bogard Rd. in Wasilla.  A
Trooper traveling north on Seward Meridian Pkwy. observed a cloud of
snow that appeared to have been caused by a vehicle going into the ditch
followed by a bright flash.  The Trooper arrived on scene a few seconds
later but the vehicle had already left the scene.  The investigation
determined a vehicle slid into the ditch near the intersection, impacted
a street light pole, which in turn fell across a power line.  This
caused a power outage effecting approximately 10,300 MEA customers.  The
damage on scene and at a nearby MEA substation has been estimated to
exceed $10,000.00.  The investigation continues.  Anyone with
information is asked to contact State Troopers at 745-2131 or Crime
Stoppers at 745-2323.
Author: SDA0
Received Sunday, December 21, 2008 3:21 PM and posted Sunday, December 21, 2008 3:01 PM

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