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: Ketchikan

Case number: 09-16110, 09-16111

Type: Arrest Warrant x 2

Text: On 2-27-2009 at approximately 0024 hours, Ketchikan AST conducted
a traffic stop on a vehicle at approximately 10 mile of the N. Tongass
Hwy. for a moving violation. Subsequent investigation revealed that two
of the passengers of the vehicle had outstanding warrants for their
arrest. Anthony Stout, age 25 of Ketchikan, was arrested on a $5,000
warrant for failure to comply with conditions of probation, original
charge of Assault in the 3rd Degree. Anthony Mathews II, age 22 of
Ketchikan, was arrested on a $100 warrant for failure to appear for
order to show cause hearing, original charge of driving with no valid
operator license. Both Stout and Mathews II were remanded at the
Ketchikan Correctional Center without incident.

Author: JAL3
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:28 AM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:31 AM

B Detachment

Location: Palmer
Case number: 09-16374
Type: Felony DUI/DWLR
Text: On 02-27-09, at approximately 1844 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Northway Drive. Upon
arrival, Troopers contacted Phillip L. Rominas, age 50 of Wasilla,
sitting in the driver’s seat. Investigation revealed that Romines was
driving while intoxicated and with a revoked license. Romines was
subsequently arrested for Felony DUI and DWLR and remanded to the Mat-Su
Pretrial Facility on $10,000 C/C bail and a court approve third party
custodian. His vehicle was impounded.
Author: RLM1
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:28 AM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:11 AM

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Location: Palmer
Case number: 09-16417
Type: Expected Home Death
Text: On 2/28/09 at approximately 0015 hours, State Troopers received a
report of an expected in home death at the Michael’s Assisted Living
Center in Palmer. Investigation revealed that Bill M. Mikell, age 67 of
Palmer, died of natural causes. No foul play is expected. Next of Kin
was notified. The body was released to Alaska Heritage Funeral Home.

Author: JAV1
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 7:28 AM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 7:34 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 09-16429
Type: Disorderly Conduct / Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree

Text: On 02/28/2009 at approximately 0130 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to an address off of Hallie Drive Wasilla in reference to a
disturbance. Troopers contacted Cal A. Smith, age 42 of Wasilla, at his
residence. Investigation revealed that C. Smith was involved in a verbal
altercation with a taxi driver over cab fare and that C. Smith became
angry and punched the windshield of the vehicle causing it to crack. C.
Smith became increasingly aggressive and belligerent with Troopers and
was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct and transported to Mat-Su
Pre-Trial were he was held on $350.00 C/C Bail

Author: RGC0
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:28 AM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:52 AM

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Location: Talkeetna
Case number: 09-16347

Type: Search and Rescue

Text: On 2-27-09 at approximately 1725 hours, Troopers were notified of
a male that had overdosed on prescription medication in a remote cabin
approximately nine air miles North of Talkeetna. The victim was
identified as John Durr, age 50 of Talkeetna. Troopers launched Helo-1
with a Trooper on board to locate Durr. At approximately 1930 hours,
Durr was located and transported to Talkeetna. Mat-Su Borough EMS
transported Durr via ambulance to the Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.

Author: SMC1
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 10:28 AM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 10:17 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 09-16462
Type: DUI
Text: On 2-28-09 at approximately 0618 hours, Alaska State Troopers
contacted Jeffrey W. Martin, 41 of Wasilla, while investigating a report
of a person slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle on Seldon Road
at Jasper Drive in Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Martin had been
operating his vehicle under the influence and impaired by alcohol.
Martin was arrested for DUI and transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial where he
was remanded into custody on $1,000.00 bail.
Author: CBB0
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 10:28 AM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 10:02 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 09-16469, 09-16468, 09-16463
Type: Minor Consuming Alcohol
Text: On 2/28/09 at approximately 0700 hours, State Troopers received a
report of a disturbance on Meadow Lakes Loop. Investigation revealed
that Shaun A. Slater, age 20, of Fairbanks, Leanna M. Slater, age 18, of
Fairbanks, and Regina G. Seeley, age 18, of Fairbanks had consumed
alcohol. All three were issued summons to appear in court for the
charges of Minor Consuming Alcohol.
Author: JAV1
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 11:28 AM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 11:06 AM

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Location: Wasilla

Case Number: 09-16944

Type: MVC-I

Text: On 02/28/2009 at approximately 1041 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a
pedestrian at mile 50 of the Parks Highway in Wasilla. Investigation
revealed Joshua Paul, age 20, of Wasilla, was driving a 2007 Ford Focus
westbound on the Parks Highway. Robert Sledge, age 49, of Wasilla, was
walking northbound on the north side of the Parks Highway. Paul lost
control of his vehicle and went off the north side of the road where he
collided into Sledge. Sledge suffered non-life threatening injuries and
was transported to Mat-Su Regional Medical Center by EMS. Paul and his
passenger reported wearing seatbelts and were not injured. Damage to
Paul’s vehicle is estimated to be $2,000.00. Paul was cited for Basic
Speed.

Author: STB0
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:28 PM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:38 PM

C Detachment

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Location: Gambell

Case number: 09-16497

Type: Assault IV, MCA

Text: On 2/28/09 at about 1030 hours, Gambell VPOs reported Brad
Apassingok, age 18 of Gambell, was in custody for assaulting a 15 year
old female and consuming alcohol. Charges for Assault IV and Minor
Consuming Alcohol were filed and Apassingok was telephonically
arraigned.

Author: AMS1
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 11:28 AM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 11:29 AM

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Location: Noorvik

Case number: 09-16485

Type: Overdue Snow machiner

Text: On 2-27-09 at approximately 1905 hours, Kotzebue Troopers received
a report that James Beylund, 33, and Allen Ticket Jr, 31, both of
Selawik departed Selawik and were traveling to Noorvik on snow machines
during blizzard conditions. Beylund and Ticket eventually got separated
and Beylund was able to communicate with residents of Noorvik by using a
VHF radio indicating he was approximately 12 miles from Noorvik.
Against the advice of Troopers, volunteers from the Selawik search and
rescue team searched for Beylund and Ticket during the blizzard
conditions. As a result, one searcher got separated from the other team
members. Ticket and the missing searcher were later found near Selawik
with no injuries reported. On 2-28-09, once weather had improved, State
Troopers contacted the RCC in Anchorage who dispatched the Civil Air
Patrol. At approximately 1050 hours, members from the Noorvik search
and rescue team found Beyland approximately 12 miles from Noorvik in the
vicinity of Hotham Peak. Beylund was subsequently transported to
Noorvik medical clinic where he was treated for mild hypothermia.

In 2008, Beylund was the victim of a four day search and rescue
operation when he traveled during blizzard/white out conditions.
Beylund was found in the same general vicinity of Hotham Peak and
treated for mild hypothermia.

State Troopers are asking members of the public to exercise good
judgment when making travel arrangements and are encouraged not to
travel in blizzard/white out conditions regardless of special equipment
they might have. As always, please file a travel plan with family and
friends before departing and make sure to have the appropriate equipment
for travel in inclement weather conditions.

Author: KRM0
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:28 PM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:17 PM

Location: Nikolai

Case Number: 09-16561

Type: Burglary in the First Degree

Text: On 2-28-09, at approximately 1340 hours, Alaska State Troopers in
McGrath received a report of a burglary that had occurred in October of
2008. Over $7000.00 of household goods were taken from a residence in
Nikolai. Investigation is continuing, anyone with information about this
crime is asked to call the Alaska State Troopers in McGrath at
907-524-3052.

AST investigation continues.

Author: MRC1
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 2:28 PM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 2:18 PM

Location: Levelock

Case Number: 09-16441

Type: Death Investigation

Text: On 2/28/09 at 0200 hours, the Levelock VPSO reported the death
of 32 year old Levelock resident Mary Ann Washington. The State Medical
Examiner’s Office and next of kin were notified. Investigation is
on-going and an autopsy will be performed. No other details are
available for release at this time.

Author: DJB0

Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 3:28 PM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 3:38 PM

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Location: Old Harbor

Case Number: 09-16302

Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor- 2nd Degree

Text: On Friday, 2-27-09, at about 1328 hours, Alaska State Troopers
received a report that an 8 YOA male had been sexually abused by an
adult male at the Old Harbor School. Investigation Continues.

Author: NPZ0
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:28 PM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:36 PM

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Location: Mission Road, Kodiak

Case Number: 09-16448

Type: Criminal Mischief 4th Degree / Domestic Violence

Text: On 2-28-09 at approximately 0138 hours 29 year old Mark Barnette
of Kodiak called 911 to report a man had threatened him with a gun near
a Mission Road apartment building. AST and Kodiak Police responded to
the scene and found Barnette outside of the building in a highly
intoxicated state. He refused to make any statements to AST. Witnesses
at the scene reported Barnette was attempting to break into one of the
apartments where his wife and mother-in-law were staying. The door was
damaged as a result of Barnette’s actions. The damage is estimated at
$200.00. Barnette was arrested for Criminal Mischief 4th Degree /
Domestic Violence. He was remanded to the Kodiak Jail and held without
bail pending an arraignment.

Author: BSM0
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:28 PM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:36 PM

D Detachment…No news reported.

E Detachment

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Location: Soldotna

Case number: 09-14661

Type: MCA

Text: On 02/21/09 Soldotna AST received a noise complaint off Kamsin St.
near Soldotna. At approximately 0120 hrs, Troopers contacted Jenna Grant
age 18 of Kenai, Andrew Kircher age 20 of Kasilof, Kelly Karcz age 19 of
Anchorage, Paul Frary age 19 of Soldotna and Michelle Stranbo age 19 of
Kenai at the residence.

Investigation indicated that parties listed above were consuming alcohol
under the age of 21 and were issued summons and released.

Author: JJC1
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 2:28 AM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 2:49 AM

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Location: Sterling

Case number: 09-15761

Type: Assault IV DV

Text: On 02/26/09 at approximately 0017 hrs, Soldotna AST received a
report of a domestic violence assault off Valley View St. near Sterling,
involving Brenden Nickel age 41 of Sterling.

Investigation revealed that an altercation took place at his residence
and Nickel was arrested and transported to Wildwood Pretrial Facility
for Assault IV DV.

Author: JJC1
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 2:28 AM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 2:48 AM

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Location: Soldotna

Case number: 09-16456

Type: Assault IV Domestic Violence/MICS IV

Text: On 2/28/09 at approximately 0450 hours, Andrea Lee Mcfarlin, age
25 of Soldotna, was arrested for Assault in the fourth degree (Domestic
Violence) and Misconduct involving a Controlled Substance in the fourth
degree after she was contacted by Alaska State Troopers investigating a
disturbance in a vehicle parked off Gasswell Rd. in Soldotna.

Author: RBT0
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:28 AM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:06 AM

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Location: Girdwood
Case number: 09-16392
Type: DWLS
Text: On 2-27-09, at approximately 2127 hours, a Trooper from Girdwood
initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding 73mph in a posted
55mph zone near mile 106 of the Seward Highway in the safety corridor.
An Investigation revealed the driver of the vehicle, Joshua L. Ellis,
age 27 of Anchorage, was operating with a revoked driver’s license.
Ellis was arrested for DWLR and remanded to the Anchorage Jail. Bail
was set at $500 cash / corporate. Ellis was also issued a traffic
citation for speeding and no proof of Insurance. The vehicle was
released to a licensed driver.

Author: JFS1
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:28 PM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:27 PM

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Location: Girdwood
Case number: 09-16396
Type: MICS VI
Text: On 2-27-09, at 2215 hours, a Girdwood Trooper stopped a 2000 Chevy
pickup at mi 99 Seward Hwy after it was called in as a REDDI vehicle.
An investigation revealed Bradley S. Cosgrove, age 31 of Indian, was in
possession of marijuana. Cosgrove was issued a summons for MICS VI and
released on scene.
Author: HAP0
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:28 PM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:32 PM

AK Wildlife Troopers

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Location: Craig

Case number: 09-7479

Type: Commercial Fish Closed Area

Text: On 01/27/09, Daniel Peavey 46 yoa of Thorne Bay, contacted the
Alaska Wildlife Troopers and reported that he had unknowingly commercial
fished for Demersal Shelf Rockfish in a closed area. Investigation
revealed that Peavey had taken Demersal Shelf Rockfish on 01/26/09 in
the Central Southeast Outside (CSEO) district when the area was
designated closed by a December 18, 2008 New Release announcement from
the Alaska Department of Fish Game. Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued
Peavey a Summons for Commercial Fishing in a closed area. Arraignment
was set for Craig District Court. On 2/18/09, Peavey Pled Guilty to
Commercial Fishing for Demersal Shelf Rockfish in a closed area. Peavey
was fined: $1500.00 with $1000.00 suspended, 1 year probation, and
Forfeit the 1,914 pounds of product, valued at $2,137.25, that was taken
in violation.

Author: KWW9
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 10:28 AM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 10:04 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: 09-15898

Type: Motor vehicle collision-damage only

Text: On 2/26/09 at approximately 1345 hours the AST Bureau of Highway
Patrol, South Central Team responded to a report of a motor vehicle
collision on Schrock Rd. at Sushana Dr.in Wasilla. Investigation
revealed a 1997 Dodge Stratus driven by BRIDGETTE WOOLF, age 28 of
Wasilla, failed to negotiate a turn and struck a 2008 Dodge pickup
driven by KAREN HILL, age 43 of Wasilla. WOOLF was cited at the scene
and released.

Author: PPCSO

Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:28 AM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:03 AM

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Location: Glenn highway at Mi 39
Case number: 09-15704
Type: Warrant arrest
Text: On 2/25/09 at approximately 1850 hours the AST Bureau of Highway
Patrol, South Central Team stopped a vehicle near Mile 39 of the Glenn
Highway for a moving/equipment violation. The passenger in the vehicle
was identified as ANTHONY HASH, age 52 of Palmer. HASH was found to
have an outstanding warrant for failure to remand to jail on the
original charge of DUI. HASH was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial on no
bail.
Author: PPCS0
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:28 AM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:18 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 09-16410
Type: DWLR
Text: On 2/27/09 at approximately 2352 hours, the AST Bureau of
Highway Patrol, South Central Team, stopped a vehicle near mile 44 of
the Parks Highway, in Wasilla for an equipment violation. Investigation
revealed Dustin W. Ashcraft, age 24, of Anchorage was operating his
vehicle with a revoked driver’s license. Ashcraft was issued a summons
to appear in the Palmer Court and released at the scene.
Author: SCK2
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 10:28 PM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 10:35 PM

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Location: Palmer
Case number: 09-16370
Type: DUI
Text: On 2/27/09 at approximately 1754 hours the AST Bureau of Highway
Patrol, South Central Team contacted Donald L. Walker, age 60, of Palmer
at his Palmer residence in response to a REDDI report. Walker was found
to have driven his vehicle under the influence of alcohol and was
arrested for DUI. Walker was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial facility
on a $1,000.00 bail.
Author: SDA0
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 10:28 PM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 10:47 PM

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Location: Palmer
Case number: 09-16461
Type: Motor vehicle rollover
Text: On 2/28/09 at approximately 0518 hours the AST Bureau of Highway
Patrol, South Central Team responded to a report of a motor vehicle
rollover, on the Glenn Highway at mi 39. Investigation revealed CHERYL
MARTINS, age 32 of Anchorage, failed to negotiate a straight away and
rolled her 2004 Dodge pickup truck in the ditch. MARTINS and her
passengers all reported wearing their seatbelts and alcohol was an
apparent factor in the incident.

Author: PPCS0
Received Saturday, February 28, 2009 11:28 PM and posted Saturday, February 28, 2009 11:16 PM

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