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: 09-53494

Type: Probation Violation

Text: On 6/23/2009 at approximately 2245 hours, the Alaska State
Troopers arrived at a residence on Rigging Lane in Ketchikan for a
reported domestic disturbance.  Troopers contacted 31 year old Vincent
A. Piazza III of Ketchikan.  Investigation revealed Piazza was on felony
probation for a previous MICS IV conviction.  Subsequent investigation
revealed Piazza was in violation of his probation for consuming alcohol.
Ketchikan Adult Probation arrived on scene and arrested Piazza. Piazza
was transported to the Ketchikan Correctional Center for the probation
violation where he will be held until arraignments.

Author: JKK0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 9:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 10:11 AM

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Location: Ketchikan

Case number: 09-53494

Type: Probation Violation

Text: On 6/23/2009 at approximately 2245 hours, the Alaska State
Troopers arrived at a residence on Rigging Lane in Ketchikan for a
reported domestic disturbance.  Troopers contacted 31 year old Vincent
A. Piazza III of Ketchikan.  Investigation revealed Piazza was on felony
probation for a previous MICS IV conviction.  Subsequent investigation
revealed Piazza was in violation of his probation for consuming alcohol.
Ketchikan Adult Probation arrived on scene and arrested Piazza. Piazza
was transported to the Ketchikan Correctional Center for the probation
violation where he will be held until arraignments.

Author: JKK0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 9:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 9:59 AM

B Detachment

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Location: Palmer
Case number: 09-53479
Type: MVC-I
Text: On 6/23/09 at approximately 2040 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a reported motor vehicle collision at Palmer Wasilla
Highway and Weswood, Palmer.  Investigation revealed that Theresa
Williams, age 21, of Palmer was eastbound on Palmer Wasilla Highway in
her 1993 Dodge Shadow and was attempting to turn left onto Weswood when
she collided with an eastbound 1993 Chevy pick up truck driven by
Patricia Odonohue, age 45, of Wasilla.  Williams sustained minor
injuries and was transported to Matsu Regional Medical Center for
treatment of her injuries.  Both drivers were wearing their safety belts
at the time of the collision.  All passengers in Williams’ and
Odonohue’s vehicles reported no injuries and were wearing their safety
belts.  Williams was issued a citation for failure to use her turn
signal and for Failure to show proof of insurance.
Author:  CKC0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 12:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 12:59 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 09-53524
Type: DUI
Text: On 6/24/2009, approx. 0105 hours, Alaska State Troopers stopped a
red 2006 Jeep Wrangler on the Palmer Wasilla Highway near E. Snider
Drive in Wasilla for a moving violation.  Investigation revealed Larry
D. May was operating his vehicle while intoxicated.  May was arrested
for DUI, issued two traffic citations, and remanded to MSPT where he was
held on $2,500 bail with a court appointed third party required.
Author: DAC1
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:56 AM

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Location: Willow
Case number: 09-53770
Type: Driving While License Suspended (DWLS)
Text: On 6/24/09 at approximately 1802 hours, Talkeetna AST stopped a
1997 GMC Yukon at Mile 69 Parks Highway for a traffic violation.
Subsequent investigation revealed that the driver, Vanessa Gamage, 24 of
Anchorage, was driving with a revoked AK drivers license.  Gamage was
issued a summons to appear in court for DWLS and a traffic citation.
Gamage was released from the scene; the vehicle was released to a
licensed passenger.
Author: JSC0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:24 PM and posted Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:19 AM

C Detachment

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Location: Mountain Village
Case number: 09-53042
Type:  Kidnapping, Assault II DV, Assault IV DVx4
Text:   On 6/22/09, at approximately 1900 hours, the AST St. Mary’s Post
received a report of a domestic violence assault that occurred in Mtn.
Village.  Investigation revealed Nathan A. Agwiak, age 24, of Mtn.
Village held his girlfriend against her will while he assaulted her
several times in a 12 hours period.  Troopers were finally able to
locate Agwiak on 6/23/09 when he was taken into custody without
incident.  Agwiak is being held at the St. Mary’s Jail pending
arraignment.  Alcohol was a factor.
Author: SCK2
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:40 AM

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Location:  Unalakleet

Case number: 09-53464

Type:  Death Investigation/Natural

Text:  On 6/23/09, at 1740 hrs, Unalakleet AST and the Unalakleet Police
Department forced entry into the house of Louis Mischa Tucker, age 66 of
Unalakleet, as a welfare check had been requested as he had not been
seen in several days.  Inside the house Tucker was found deceased.  The
SME was contacted and released the body for burial.  Next of kin have
been notified.

Author: KJE0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 10:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 10:12 AM

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Location: White Mountain

Case number:  09-53648

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 6/24/09 at about 1100 hours, Kenneth D. Shoogukwruk, age 50 of
White Mountain, was arrested on a $10,000 warrant, 2NO-09-371CR,
original charges 2 counts of Sexual Assault II, 2 counts Sexual Abuse of
a Minor II and one count of Harassment II.  Shoogukwruk was transported
to Nome where he was lodged at Anvil Mountain Correctional Center.

Author: AMS1
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 1:24 PM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 1:07 PM

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Location: Mountain Village

Case number: 09-53366

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 6/19/09, at 1330 hours, VPSO Alvin Brown contacted Arnold
Agwiak, 21 of Mountain Village.  Agwiak was arrested on an outstanding
warrant for Failure to Appear for Sentencing.  Agwiak was transported to
Bethel and remanded to the Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center.  Bail is
set at $1000.00 and a CATPC.

Author: TMT1
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 2:24 PM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 2:05 PM

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Location: St. Mary’s

Case number: 09-52996

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 6/22/09, at 1530 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted Melissa
Mike, 18 of St. Mary’s.  Mike was arrested on an outstanding warrant for
Failure to Appear.  Mike was released with conditions in lieu of
transportation to Bethel.  Bail was posted on 6/23/09.

Author: TMT1
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 2:24 PM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 2:07 PM

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Location: King Salmon
Case number: 09-50719
Type: MVC-D
Text: On 6-15-09 at 0935 hours, Justin Lindell, age 34 of King Salmon
was pulling into the parking lot of Peninsula Airways in King Salmon.
Lindell was driving a blue Chevy pickup bearing Alaska license plate
ELG368. At the same time, Jason Irwin, age 28 of Millsboro, DE was
backing out of the parking lot in a white passenger van bearing Alaska
plate DRR617. Irwin backed into Lindell’s vehicle as he passed, causing
damage to the driver’s side rear quarter panel. No damage was done to
the passenger van. Damage to the Chevy pickup was estimated at $1000.
Both drivers were wearing seat belts and no citations were issued.

Author: DRB0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 2:24 PM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 2:44 PM

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Location: Nondalton

Case number: 09-50656

Type: Assault III

Text: On 06/16/09, approximately 0938 hrs., State Troopers received a
report of an assault alleged to have occurred in Nondalton.

Sometime in the early morning hours of 6/16/09, a 53 yoa female was
flown by EMS aircraft from the village into an Anchorage hospital for
treatment of head injuries, reportedly sustained when she had been
repeatedly hit in the head with an unknown weapon.  The investigation is
ongoing.

Author: DCS0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 2:24 PM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 2:18 PM

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Location: Mountain Village

Case number: 09-53660

Type: Warrant arrest

Text: On 6/23/09, at 1930 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted John
Chief, 46 of Mountain Village.  Chief was arrested on an outstanding
warrant for Failure to Appear.  Chief was transported to St. Mary’s
Court Jail.  Chief was able to post bail on 6/24/09 in lieu of
transportation to Bethel.

Author: TMT1
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 2:24 PM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 2:07 PM

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Location: Bethel

Case number: 09-53227

Type: Arrest Warrant

Text: On 6/23/2009, Alaska State Troopers arrested Kristin Inman (age 30
of Bethel) in Bethel on an outstanding $10,000 arrest warrant. The
arrest warrant was issued for Kristin Inman by the Bethel 4th District
Court for the charge of Violating Conditions of Release. Inman was
arrested without incident and remanded to YKCC.

Author: JDT1

Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:24 PM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:49 PM

D Detachment

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Location: Delta Junction

Case number: 09-52168

Type: VCOR

Text: On 6-21-09 at 1527 hours, AST received a report that John M. BASS,
29 of Delta Jct., was in violation of his release conditions.  He was
supposed to be within sight and sound of his Court Appointed Third Party
Custodian, but was not in the presence of his Third Party Custodian at
the time the report was made.  Charges will be forwarded to the District
Attorney’s Office charging BASS with one count of Violation of
Conditions of Release.  His Third Party Custodian will also be included
in the charges forwarded to the DAO, charging him with Violation of
Custodian’s Duties.

Author: JMW1

Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 9:05 AM

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Location: Delta Junction

Case number: 09-53402

Type: NVOL

Text: On 6-23-09 at 1700 hours, Bryson STOCUM, 15 of Delta Jct., was
observed driving a 4 wheel Yamaha Blaster 200 ATV on the frontage road
in front of the Delta Courthouse.  STOCUM failed to stop for a stop sign
at a nearby intersection.  STOCUM was cited for two traffic infractions,
and was issued a summons, charging him with one count of No Valid
Operator’s License.  STOCUM was released to his legal guardian.

Author: JMW1

Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 9:05 AM

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Location: Delta Junction

Case number: 09-53425

Type: Burglary 2nd / Vehicle Theft

Text: On 6-23-09 at 1727 hours, AST received a report that a garage /
storage building located on Nistler Rd. had been burglarized.
Investigation showed that the garage had been forcefully entered and a
yellow 2003 Skidoo Tundra snow machine had been stolen.  A search of the
area culminated in the retrieval of the snow machine, which had been
hidden in a wooded area nearby.  Investigation continues.

Author: JMW1

Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:59 AM

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Location: Delta Junction

Case number: 09-53695

Type: Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle without a CDL

Text: On 6-24-09 at approximately 1400 hours, Sean D. Andrews 19, of
Fairbanks was stopped by Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officers
for a roadside inspection at mile 262.5 of the Richardson Highway.
Investigation determined Andrews was driving a truck and trailer
combination over 26,000 pounds.  Andrews did not have a required Class A
license for the combination.  Andrews was issued a summons for driving a
commercial motor vehicle without a commercial drivers license by AST.
The vehicle was released to a properly licensed driver.

Author: TPT0

Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:24 PM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:06 PM

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Location: Delta Junction

Case number: 09-53684

Type: Vehicle Theft 1st degree

Text: On 6-24-09 at approximately 1346 hours, Frank Giangrande of North
Pole reported his 1988 Chevrolet pickup was stolen from a residence in
Delta Junction.  Giangrande left his vehicle at the residence in
November after having medical issues.  When he went to recover the
vehicle it was not there.  The value of the vehicle was estimated at
$1500.00.  AST is investigating the case.

Author: TPT0

Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:24 PM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:11 PM

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Location: Tok
Case number: 09-53571
Type: Driving under the influence
Text: On 6-24-09 at approximately 0840 hours, Alaska State Troopers
received a report from a citizen that a person was possible driving in
Tok under the influence of alcohol. Troopers stopped and contacted
Edward D. Joe, age 42 of Tok, driving a black 1991 Chevrolet pickup near
milepost 1314 of the Alaska Highway. Investigation revealed that Joe was
driving under the influence. Joe was arrested and transported to the Tok
holding facility where he was lodged.  Joe is charged with one count of
driving under the influence; he was cited for failure to show proof of
insurance.
Author:  FLW0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:24 PM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:48 PM

Location: Fairbanks

Case Number: 09-53551

Type: Vehicle Theft I

Text: On 6-24-09 at 0746 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a
report from a residence at Donald Ave in Fairbanks that a red 2002 Honda
400EXi 4-wheeler had been stolen between midnight and 0700 hrs.
Investigation revealed that the Honda was pushed towards Donald Ave
where it was loaded onto a dually pickup truck. Additionally, the Honda
had a blue throttle grip, yellow Rock Star sticker on gas tank, red and
chrome nerf bars for feet, and black rims. The investigation is
continuing and anyone with information regarding this theft is asked to
call the Alaska State Troopers at 451-5100.

Author: CLI0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 4:24 PM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 4:15 PM

E Detachment

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Location: Soldotna

Case number:09-52697

Type: DUI, Refusal

Text: On 6-22-09 at 0300 hours, Soldotna AST contacted John Wren, age
35, of Huston Texas, at Centennial Park campground after it was
discovered he drove a motor home while under the influence of alcohol.
Wren was arrested and transported to Soldotna AST for a breath test.
Wren refused to submit to the breath test.  Wren was transported to WWPT
and remanded on charges of DUI and refusal to submit to a chemical test.
Wren’s bail was set at $1000

Author:GDY0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:27 AM

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Location: Nikiski
Case number: 09-53513
Type: Vehicle Theft I, Arson III
Text: On 06/24/09 at approximately 2355 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Bastien Drive in Nikiski.

Nobody was in the vehicle while it was burning, and the complainant who
called 911 said he did not know anything about the vehicle. The
registered owner of the vehicle was contacted and it was discovered that
the vehicle had been stolen from the parking lot of the Hunger Hut
sometime after 2200 hours.

Investigation is ongoing on this case. Anyone with information is asked
to contact the Alaska State Troopers at 262-4453.

Author: SRP0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:26 AM

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Location: Soldotna
Case number: 09-53098
Type: Warrant Arrest
Text: On 06/23/09 at approximately 0100 hours, Tera L. Pratt, age 27 of
Kenai, was contacted during a traffic stop near the intersection of
Kalifornsky Beach Road and the Sterling Highway. Pratt was subsequently
arrested on an outstanding $500 warrant. The warrant had been issued for
failure to comply with alcohol screening.

Pratt was transported to Wildwood Pretrial Facility in Kenai and
remanded there.

Author: SRP0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:23 AM

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Location: Seward

Case number: 09-53531

Type: DUI, DWLR

Text: On 6/24/09 at approximately 0201 hours, Alaska State Troopers
contacted a black 1990 Chevy pickup near mile 15.0 of the Seward
Highway.  The driver was identified as Jaime Doleman by his AKID.  A
records check revealed Doleman was driving with a revoked license
effective 3/14/09 through 6/11/09 for DWLR.  Further investigation
revealed Doleman was impaired by alcohol.  Doleman was placed under
arrest, transported to the Seward City Jail, and remanded.  Bail was set
at $1000.00.

Author: MAZ0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:24 PM and posted Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:19 AM

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Case number: 09-53128

Location: Cooper Landing

Type: MCA 2nd Offense

Text: On 6/23/09 at 0800 hours, A Cooper Landing based State Trooper
responded to a report of an intoxicated female walking along that road
at mile 53 of the Sterling Hwy. AST contacted 20 year old Vanessa Kost
of Anchorage. Kost was subsequently charged with MCA and will appear in
the Seward Court at a later date.

Author: Trooper Willis/GRW1
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:24 PM and posted Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:19 AM

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Location: Seward

Case number: 09-52505

Type: Criminal Mischief IV

Text: On 6/21/09 at approximately 1457 hours, Alaska State Troopers
received the report of damaged property at Seward Real Estate, 11694
Seward Highway.  Investigation revealed a white or gray SUV backed into
the building causing minor damage estimated at $200.00.  Investigation
is continuing.

Author: MAZ0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:24 PM and posted Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:19 AM

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Location: Seward

Case number: 09-52215

Type: Theft III

Text: On 6/20/09 at approximately 1844 hours, Matthew Mooter, age 25 of
Seward, reported a theft of a gas can, fuel line, and fuel.  The value
of the property was estimated at $70.00.  The property was taken from
Troll Drive in Seward.  The stolen property was recovered at a another
residence in Seward.  Investigation is continuing.

Author: MAZ0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:24 PM and posted Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:19 AM

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Location: Seward

Case number: 09-53529

Type: Arrest Warrant

Text: On 6/24/09 at approximately 0201 hours, Alaska State Troopers
contacted a black Chevrolet pickup near mile 15.0 of the Seward Highway.
A passenger in the vehicle was identified as Samantha McMullen, age 21
of Seward.  A records check revealed McMullen had an outstanding arrest
warrant for Failure to Appear for Remand Hearing on the original charge
of Assault 4.  McMullen was placed under arrest, transported to the
Seward City Jail, and remanded.  Bail was set at 3 days to serve.

Author: MAZ0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:24 PM and posted Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:19 AM

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Case number: 09-52945

Location: Cooper Landing

Type: Motor Vehicle Collision-Damage Only

Text: On 6/22/09 A Cooper Landing based State Trooper responded to a
report of a Motor Vehicle Collision that occurred at 47.5 mile of the
Sterling Hwy. Investigation revealed 20 year old Patrick Arrico of Road
Island was operating a 1985 Chevy Blazer, and was stopped on the
Sterling Hwy attempting to make a left hand turn onto Bean Creek Road,
when he was rear-ended by a 1989 privately owned school bus, driven by
James Whitesell 35 yoa of Anchorage. All were reportedly wearing their
seatbelts and declined medical attention. Whitesell was issued a
citation for Failure to Exercise Due Care to Avoid a Collision.

Author: Trooper Willis/GRW1
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:24 PM and posted Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:19 AM

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Location: Crown Point

Case number: 09-53474

Type: Theft 2, Theft 3

Text: On 6/23/09 at approximately 2036 hours, Christopher Crain reported
he had some property and a handgun stolen from his residence near mile
20.0 of the Seward Highway.  The theft occurred sometime between 6/21/09
and 6/23/09.  The items stolen were valued at approximately $500.00.
The handgun was described as a stainless steel Smith and Wesson revolver
with wooden grips.  Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the
Alaska State Troopers in Crown Point at 288-3346.

Author: MAZ0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:24 PM and posted Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:19 AM

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Location: Seward

Case number: 09-52581

Type: DWLS

Text: On 6/21/09 at approximately 1709 hours, Alaska State Troopers
stopped a maroon 1991 Toyota pickup for a moving violation near mile 8.0
of the Seward Highway.  The driver was identified as Leah Newberry, age
17 of Anchorage.  A records check revealed Newberry’s operator’s license
was suspended effective 10/18/08 with no ending date.  Newberry was
issued a citation for Driving While License Suspended and released.  The
vehicle was released to a valid driver.

Author: MAZ0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:24 PM and posted Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:19 AM

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Location: Moose Pass

Case number: 09-52258

Type: MVC-I, Leaving Scene of Accident, DUI

Text: On 6/20/09 at approximately 2105 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to mile 31.5 of the Seward Highway for the report of a single
vehicle crash.  Witnesses on scene reported the driver had left the
scene of the crash and he was being chased by witnesses.  Alaska State
Troopers contacted the driver approximately .5 miles from the crash
scene and identified the driver as Thomas Server, age 26 of
Pennsylvania.  Server was uncooperative, intoxicated, and placed under
arrest.  Server complained of injuries as a result of the crash and was
transported by medics to Seward Providence Medical Center for treatment.
After Server was treated at Seward Providence Medical Center, he was
remanded to the Seward City Jail on charges of Leaving the Scene of an
Accident and DUI.  Bail was set at $1000.00.

Author: MAZ0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:24 PM and posted Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:19 AM

AK Wildlife Troopers

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Location:Cooper Landing

Case number: 09-53534

Type: Fail to release a snagged fish

Text: On 06-24-09 at approximately 0124 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers
contacted Leonty Molodih, age 39 of Anchor Point. Investigation revealed
that Molodih had failed to release multiple red salmon after they were
hooked elsewhere than in the mouth. Molodih was issued a citation for
$130 and released at the scene.

Author: TDA0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:36 AM

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Location:Cooper Landing

Case number: 09-53445

Type: Fail to release a snagged fish

Text: On 06-22-09 at approximately 2345 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers
contacted Jordan Anderson, age 19 of Tremonton Utah on the Kenai River
near the Russian River. Investigation revealed that Anderson had failed
to release a red salmon hooked elsewhere than in the mouth. Anderson was
issued a citation for $130 and released at the scene.

Author: TDA0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:37 AM

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Location: Kenai river near Cooper Landing

Case number: 09-52600

Type: Fail to release a snagged fish

Text: On 06-20-09 at approximately 2305 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers
contacted Donald Smith, age 47 of Seward on the Kenai River near Cooper
Landing. Investigation revealed that Smith had retained a red salmon
that was hooked elsewhere than in the mouth. Smith was issued a citation
for $130 and released at the scene.

Author: TDA0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:58 AM

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Location: Cooper Landing

Case number: 09-53444

Type: Overlimit of red salmon

Text: On 06-23-09 at approximately 0052 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers
contacted Elton L. Smith, age 53 of Newnan, GA at the Russian River
campground. Investigation revealed that Smith had two red salmon over
his limit of three. Smith was issued a citation for $150 and released at
the scene.

Author: TDA0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:38 AM

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Location: Russian River Ferry

Case number: To be assigned

Type: Sport fishing violation

Text: On 6-21-09, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted 39 year old Kenith
Velotta from Kenai while he was fishing on the Kenai river near the
Russian River Ferry.  Investigation revealed Velotta had snagged a
Sockeye Salmon and failed to release the fish.  Velotta was issued a
summons for failure to release a fish hooked other than in the mouth.
Bail was set at $130.00.

Author: JDW1
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:58 AM

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Location: Sterling

Case number: 09-52691

Type: DUI

Text: On 06-22-09 at approximately 0101 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers
conducted a traffic stop on a 2007 Pontiac Grandam at Mile 62 of the
Sterling Highway. Investigation revealed that the driver, Maverick
Reutov, age 21 of Wasilla was intoxicated. Reutov was arrested and
transported to Wildwood Pretrial where he was remanded awaiting
arraignment.

Author: TDA0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:57 AM

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Location: Kenai River near Sportsmans Landing

Case number: 09-52701

Type: Fail to release snagged fish

Text: On 06-21-09 at approximately 2103 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers
contacted Micheal Rink, age 52 of Anchorage on the Kenai River near
Sportmans Landing. Investigation revealed that Rink failed to release a
fish hooked elsewhere than in the mouth. Rink was issued a citation for
$130 and released at the scene.

Author: TDA0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:56 AM

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Location: Kenai River near Cooper Landing

Case number: 09-52599

Type: overlimit of red salmon

Text: On 06-20-09 at approximately 2305 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers
contacted Donald Smith, age 47 of Seward on the Kenai River near Cooper
Landing. Investigation revealed that Smith had an overlimit of red
salmon. He was issued a citation for $170 and released at the scene.

Author: TDA0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:59 AM

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Location: Anchor point
Case Number: 09-53310
Type: Take Undersize Clams
Text: On 6-21-09, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Jon Curtis, age 41,
of Soldotna, Curtis was cited into Homer court for taking undersize
clams from Kachemak Bay.  Bail was set at $110.00.
Author: TLB3

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Location: Anchor point
Case Number: 09-53309
Type: Take Undersize Clams
Text: On 6-21-09, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Heath Strausbaugh,
age 28, of Kenai, Strausbaugh was cited into Homer court for taking
undersize clams from Kachemak Bay.  Bail was set at $110.00.
Author: TLB3

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Location: Anchor point
Case Number: 09-53308
Type: Take Undersize Clams
Text: On 6-22-09, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted William Scull, age
54, of Anchorage, Scull was cited into Homer court for taking undersize
clams from Kachemak Bay.  Bail was set at $110.00.
Author: TLB3

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Location: Anchor point
Case Number: 09-53305
Type: Fail to record King Salmon
Text: On 6-20-09, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted William Knox, age
39, of Anchorage, Knox was cited into Homer court for fail to record
King Salmon over 20″,  Bail was set at $110.00.
Author: TLB3

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Location: Anchor point
Case Number: 09-53307
Type: Sport Fish without License
Text: On 6-20-09, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Samual Moonin, age
29, of Port Graham, Moonin was cited into Homer court for fail to mark
subsistence salmon.  Bail was set at $85.00.
Author: TLB3

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Location: Anchor point
Case Number: 09-53306
Type: Sport Fish in Closed Waters
Text: On 6-20-09, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Raymond Marquis,
age 52, of Kenai, Marquis was cited into Homer court for sportfishing in
the closed waters of the Cook Inlet special harvest area.  Bail was set
at $110.00.
Author: TLB3

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Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:00 AM

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Location: Seward
Case number:  08-73607
Type: Sport Fish Guide Violations X 20
Text: On 6/22/09, Jeffrey P. Barney, 38 yoa, of Anchorage AK,
owner/operator of Silverado Deep Sea Charters, was convicted of 20
counts of failing to comply with sport fish guide log book requirements
of Alaska Statute 16.40.280(b).  He was fined $500 per count with a
cumulative fine of $10,000 with $3,500 suspended and one year probation.
He is required to commit no fish and game violations and pay all fines
on-time throughout his probation.  Additionally, he was required to pay
restitution in the amount of $1,030.00 to a party of four non-resident
clients that he had continually failed to restore a refund (since
7/27/09) after failing to provide a sport fishing charter as contracted.

Author: MDC0
Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 9:24 AM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 9:03 AM

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Location: Prince of Wales
Case Number: 09-47547
Type: Post Press Release: Retain Undersize Commercial Caught King Salmon

Text: On 6-08-09, Ketchikan Wildlife Troopers cited William Farmer (51)
of Craig for retaining eight undersize commercially caught King Salmon.
On 6-24-09, Farmer plead no contest in the Craig District Court for a
strict liability offense and was fine $3000 with $2000 suspended. The
undersize King Salmon was forfeited to the state and will be donated to
charity.
Author: MJF9

Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:24 PM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:09 PM

AK Bureau of Alcohol & Drug Enforcement

Location: Naknek

Case Number: 09-46047

Type: Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance II, Misconduct
Involving a Controlled Substance IV

Text:   On 6-4-09, investigators from the Dillingham WAANT Unit, with
the assistance of the Bristol Bay Borough Police Department, arrested
Casey Derrenger, age 32 of Portland, OR after an investigation concluded
that he was selling marijuana and prescription medications in the Naknek
area. Investigators seized 178 amphetamine capsules and 2.06 ounces of
marijuana.  Derrenger was charged with Misconduct involvolving a
Controlled Substance in the Second Degree and Misconduct involving a
Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree.  He was lodged at the King
Salmon Jail.

Author: NWN0/DVP0

Location: Naknek

Case Number: 09-52647

Type: Misconduct involving a Controlled Substance IV

Text: On 6-22-09, investigators from the Dillingham WAANT Unit, with the
assistance of the Alaska State Troopers King Salmon Post and the Bristol
Bay Borough Police Department, served a search warrant on the F/V Roser,
a 32 foot fishing vessel docked at Naknek.  Investigators seized 9.28
ounces of marijuana from the vessel.  The vessel’s owner David Zielinski
was arrested and charged with Misconduct involving a Controlled
Substance in the Fourth Degree.  He was lodged at the King Salmon Jail.

Author: NWN0/DVP0

Received Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:24 PM and posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:59 PM

AK Bureau of Investigation…No news reported.

Headquarters…No news reported.

AK Bureau of Highway Patrol…No news reported.

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