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…No news reported.

B Detachment

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Location: Palmer

Case number: 09-80065

Type: Assault 4 D.V.

Text: On 09-03-09 at approximately 1254 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a residence on North Kentucky Derby Drive in Palmer for a
reported domestic disturbance.  Alaska State Troopers contacted Rick
Bloom, age 48 of Palmer.  Investigation revealed that Rick Bloom
assaulted a family member.  Bloom was arrested and remanded to the
Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility were he was held with no bail.

Author: LRJ0
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 1:04 AM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 1:18 AM

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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 09-80327

Type: Driving With License Suspended

Text: On 9/2/09 at approximately 0704 hours, AST stopped a gray Dodge
pick-up, bearing Alaska plate FPP337, on Bogard Road near Trunk Road in
Wasilla for a moving violation. Investigation revealed the operator,
Misty Buckles age 25 of Wasilla, was driving while her license was
suspended. Buckles was issued citations for DWLS, Passing on the Right
and Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance.

Author: RRL1
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 9:04 AM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 9:34 AM

C Detachment

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Location: Kolliganek
Case number: 09-79807
Type: Aircraft Crash (damage only), SAR
Text: On 9/2/09, approximately 1300 hours, a float plane piloted by Kirk
Gay, age 65, of Anchorage, crash landed in the tundra approximately 6
miles northeast of the village of Koliganek.  Gay and another fishing
guide had flown two fishing clients into the area to fish on the
Nushagak River from their lodge on Six Mile Lake.  They were on there
way back to the lodge when the aircraft’s engine stalled and Gay made an
emergency landing.  No one was injured as a result of the crash, but the
aircraft’s floats were badly damaged.  Using a satellite telephone, Gay
was able to contact the Iliamna Air Taxi Service in Iliamna, who alerted
authorities of the crash.  AST Dillingham was eventually notified and an
AWT aircraft and two troopers were dispatched to the scene.  RCC
Anchorage was also notified, along with the FAA and the NTSB.  The
Pebble Mine in Iliamna was contacted and they agreed to donate a
helicopter from their operation to retrieve Gay and the three other
members of his party.  The four men were picked up by the helicopter
approximately 1630 hours and they were returned the fishing lodge at
1800 hours.

Author: Sgt. R. McPherron RLM9
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 9:04 AM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 9:32 AM

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Location: Kiana

Case number: 09-80161

Type: Assault II, Assault IV x 2

Text: On 9-3-09 at approximately 1133 hours, Troopers received a report
of a disturbance in the village of Kiana.  Investigation determined that
Arthur Barr, 37, of Kiana assaulted a female family member by
strangulation and placing her in fear while outside of a residence.
While Troopers were en route to Kiana for the investigation, Arthur
chased the female causing her to seek safety inside a public building.
Barr was arrested by the Kiana village police officer without incident
and transported to Kotzebue Regional Jail with no bail pending
arraignment.  Alcohol was not a factor during the incident.

Author: CGL0
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 9:04 AM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 9:27 AM

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Location: Gambell

Case number:  09-79629

Type: Probation Violation

Text: On 9/2/09 at 0117 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a
report of a disturbance in Gambell.  Tenadore Oozeva, age 34 of Gambell,
was arrested for probation violation and remanded to the Anvil Mountain
Correctional Center.

Author: AMS1
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 10:04 AM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 10:57 AM

Location: Kokhanok

Case Number: 09-76701

Type: Assault 4 DV

Text: On 8-25-09 at 0209 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in King Salmon
were notified of an assault that had occurred in the village of
Kokhanok. Troopers responded to the village and the investigation
determined that Natalia Wassillie, age 53 of Kokhanok had assaulted her
husband, Trefim Wassillie, age 49 also of Kokhanok. Natalia Wassillie
was arrested on the charge of domestic violence assault and was
transported to the King Salmon jail. Alcohol was a factor in the
assault.

Author: DRB0
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 11:04 AM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 11:36 AM

Location: Aniak

Case number: 09-79798

Type: Vehicle Theft

Text: On 7-20-09, Alaska State Troopers, Aniak Post received a report
that a Purple Polaris RMK 700, was taken from a cabin across the
Kuskokwim River from Aniak.  The snowmachine was last seen in November
2008, and found to be missing in December 2008.  If anyone has any
knowledge of the whereabouts of the snowmachine, please notify the Aniak
Alaska State Troopers @ 1-800-675-4398.

Author: JMH0
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 12:04 PM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 12:15 PM

Location: Kalskag

Case number: 09-79656

Type: D/V Assault in the Fourth Degree

Text: On 9-01-09, at approximately 1606 hours, Kalskag VPSO Pitka
arrested Gina Samuelson, 19, of Kalskag for assault in the fourth degree
and reckless endangerment after an altercation with her boyfriend.
Samuelson was transported to Bethel YKCC to await arraignments.

Author: JMH0 for RGP1
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 12:04 PM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 12:17 PM

Location: Kalskag

Case number: 09-80442

Type: Assault IV Degree

Text: On 9-03-09, at approximately 2150 hours, Kalskag VPSO Pitka
arrested Melissa Savage, 19, of Kalskag, for a physical assault between
her and her neighbor.  Savage was arraigned and released with a $500.00
bail.

Author: JMH0 for RGP1
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 1:04 PM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 2:00 PM

Location: Holy Cross
Case Number:  09-80436
Type: Criminal Mischief II and Theft II

Text: On 9/4/09 at 0858 hours, Edmond Houtte, age 58 of Palmer reported
that two of his outboard motors had been vandalized.  Investigation
revealed that some parts had been taken while others had been damaged.
The total for the stolen and damaged parts is estimated at $4000.  If
anyone has any information please contact the Aniak Alaska State
Troopers at 1-800-675-4398.

Author: CJN1
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 1:04 PM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 1:37 PM

Location:Aniak

Case Number:09-78921

Type:Reckless Driving

Text:On 8/31/09 at approximately 1530 hours, Aniak AST contacted Barbara
John, 20, of Aniak after she was seen recklessly operating a 4 wheeler
on the roadway in Aniak.  John and her passenger walked home, and the
keys to the 4-wheeler were turned over to the owner.

On 9/1/09 John was issued a summons for Reckless Driving with an
appearance date with the Aniak Court.

Investigation complete.

Author: NDS0
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 2:04 PM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 2:29 PM

Location: Shageluk
Case Number:  09-78586
Type: Sexual Assault

Text: On 8/29/09 at 1535 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a
report of a sexual assault in the village of Shageluk.  Aniak AST
responded to the village.  The victim in the case was transported to
Anchorage for a SART examination.  A suspect has been identified, and
the investigation is still ongoing.

Author: CJN1
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 2:04 PM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 2:49 PM

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Location:  Akiak

Case number: 09-80407

Type: Misconduct Involving a Weapon

Text: On September 4, 2009 at 4:00am, Bethel Alaska State Troopers
responded to the community of Akiak for an unknown male discharging a
weapon.  The male was reported to be highly intoxicated.  Upon AST
arrival, the individual was no longer in the community.  No persons were
injured nor was property damaged.  Investigation is ongoing.

Author: LJA0

Received Friday, September 04, 2009 3:04 PM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 3:32 PM

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Location: Tuluksak

Case number: 09-80405

Type: Assault

Text: On September 1, 2009, the Bethel post of the Alaska State Troopers
received a report that a 15 year old male juvenile assaulted a teacher
in the community of Tuluksak.  The incident occurred inside the school
and no weapons were used.  The student was removed from the school and
is trespassed from the premises. Criminal charges are being forwarded.
Alcohol is not a factor.

Author: LJA0

Received Friday, September 04, 2009 3:04 PM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 3:23 PM

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Location: Akiak

Case number: 09-80478

Type: Criminal Mischief

Text: On September 3, 2009, Alaska State Troopers in Bethel were
informed of damage to the Akiak airport runway. Investigation revealed
that an unknown person(s) broke 29 runway lights during the night. At
this time, an estimation of the damages is still unknown. This is the
second time Akiak has had runway lights damaged in as many years. Alaska
State Troopers and Akiak PD are asking anyone with information to please
call the Akiak PD or Troopers in Bethel.

Author: PRLM0

Received Friday, September 04, 2009 4:04 PM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 4:07 PM

D Detachment

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Location: Tetlin
Case number: 09-80281
Type: Warrant Arrest / Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance
Text: On 9-3-09, at approximately 2020 hours, Alaska State Troopers
(AST) responded to Tetlin following a report of a disturbance.  During
the investigation Alaska State Troopers contacted Billy K. Sam, age 28
of Tetlin. Subsequent investigation revealed that Sam had an outstanding
Tok AST warrant for his arrest. Sam was arrested; during the arrest
troopers located an amount of controlled substance on Sam’s person. Sam
is being charged with one count of misconduct involving a controlled
substance. He was transported to the Tok holding facility awaiting
arraignment.
Author:  FLW0
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 1:04 AM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 1:01 AM

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Location: Richardson Hwy.

Case number: 09-79963

Type: Assault IV

Text: On 09-03-09 at 8:00 am a Commercial Motor Vehicle Officer was
conducting a traffic stop on a commercial vehicle on the Richardson Hwy
when Earl Voytilla, 60 of Fairbanks, approached and interfered with the
stop.  Voytilla approached the Officer in a threatening manner.
Voytilla was arrested and remanded to FCC on one count of Assault IV on
a Peace Officer.

Author: Trp Neason  ATN0

Received Friday, September 04, 2009 10:04 AM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 10:24 AM

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Location: Haystack Mtn, Elliot Hwy.

Case number: 09-79357

Type: Runaway Juvenile

Text:  On 09-03-09 at 8:00 pm Rebekah Glenn, 13 of Haystack, was located
in the Fox area and returned to her family.

Author: Trp Neason   ATN0

Received Friday, September 04, 2009 10:04 AM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 10:27 AM

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Location: Delta Junction

Case number: 09-80577

Type: MVC-D

Text: On 9-4-09 at approximately 1823 hours, AST responded to a report
of a motor vehicle rollover located near mile 268 of the Richardson
Highway.   AST investigation determined Barry C. Williams of Anchorage
was northbound driving a 1998 pickup.  Williams was slowing to turn into
the Green Acres RV park.   Colleen York 27, of Delta Junction was also
northbound following William’s vehicle in a 2000 Jeep.  York did not see
Williams slowing down in time and attempted to avoid a collision by
steering toward the right side of the road.   The vehicle left the
roadway onto a steep shoulder and rolled one time.   York was not
injured and was wearing a seatbelt.   York’s vehicle was totaled and was
towed from the scene.

Author: TPT0

Received Friday, September 04, 2009 9:04 PM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 9:48 PM

E Detachment

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Location: Kenai
Case number: 09-79593
Type: Warrant arrest
Text: On 09/02/2009 at about 0055 hours, Soldotna AST conducted a
traffic stop on a vehicle on Strawberry Road near Gene Avenue for a
moving violation. The passenger in the vehicle was identified as Danyale
C. McCall, age 33, of Nikiski. Investigation revealed McCall had a
Soldotna AST warrant for her arrest for Theft in the Second Degree.
McCall was arrested and remanded at Wildwood Pretrial in lieu of $2000
bail.

Author: DGC0
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 1:04 AM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 1:14 AM

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Location: Soldotna
Case number: 09-79933
Type: DUI
Text: On 9-3-09 at 0041 hours, AST contacted Jan Hagen 19 YOA of Kasilof
after he was observed operating a 4-wheeler on the roadway. Hagen
attempted to avoid contact by fleeing on the 4-wheeler. Then ran into
the woods after his 4-wheeler got stuck in a swamp. AST investigation
disclosed Hagen was driving under the influence, driving with a revoked
operators license, and had violated his conditions of release. Hagen was
placed under arrest and transported to Wildwood Pretrial. Hagen was also
charged with minor consuming alcohol, minor operating a motor vehicle
after consuming alcohol, and eluding in the second degree.

Author: DWC1
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 2:04 AM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 3:00 AM

AK Wildlife Troopers

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Location: North Gulf Coast
Case number: 09-75642
Type: Commercial Fish Closed Season
Text: On 9/4/09, Steve Kalugin, 41 yoa, of Homer AK, was cited by the
Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Seward Post, for taking Sablefish in the Cook
Inlet Management Area (North Gulf Coast) when closed by Emergency Order.
Arraignment was set in the Seward District Court on 9/29/09.
Author: MDC0
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 9:04 AM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 9:52 AM

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Location:  Anchor Point
Case Number:  09-79276
Type: Take Moose with Sub-Legal Antlers
Text: On 8-28-09, Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a Wildlife Safeguard
“Tip” that an illegal moose had been taken.  Investigation revealed that
Wayland Bransetter, age 41, of Anchor Point, AK, had taken a bull moose
that did not meet the antler restrictions for GMU 15C.  The moose was
seized and donated to charity and Bransetter was cited into Homer court.
Arraignment scheduled for 9-15-09.
Author: TLB3
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 10:04 AM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 10:40 AM

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Location: Tuntutuliak, AK.
Case number: TBA
Type: No License in Possession, Fail to Validate

Text: On 9/2/09 Bethel Wildlife Troopers cited Basil Andrew, age 24, of
Kongiganak, AK. for Hunting without a License, and Fail to Validate
Harvest Ticket.
Andrew was contacted on the Kialik River near Tuntutuliak, AK. during
the RM615 Moose Hunt in GMU18.
Author: MSC1
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Received Friday, September 04, 2009 11:04 AM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 11:51 AM

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Location: Napaskiak, AK. =A0
Case number: TBA=A0
Type: No Hunt License=A0

Text: On 9/2/09 Bethel Wildlife Troopers cited Chuck Ayagalria, age 26,
of Napakiak, AK. for Hunting without a License. Ayagalria was contacted
near Lumavik Slough on the Kuskokwim River during the RM615 Moose Hunt
in GMU18.
Author: MSC1
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Received Friday, September 04, 2009 11:04 AM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 11:54 AM

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Location: Tuntutuliak, AK.
Case number: TBA
Type: No Hunt License

Text: On 9/2/09 Bethel Wildlife Troopers cited Willie Mute, age 28, of
Kongiganak, AK. for Hunting without a License.
Mute was contacted on the Kialik River near Tuntutuliak, AK. during the
RM615 Moose Hunt in GMU18.
Author: MSC1
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Received Friday, September 04, 2009 11:04 AM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 11:59 AM

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Location: Palmer/ Butte
Case number: 09-80365
Type: Fail to Validate Harvest Report
Text: 9-4-09 at 1057 hours Palmer Wildlife Troopers cited Brooks A.
Pitcher (age 26/ Wasilla, AK) for Failing to Validate his 2009 Moose
Harvest Report after taking a moose. Bail was set at $160 in the Palmer
District Court.
Author: DAM2
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 1:04 PM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 1:44 PM

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Location: Valdez
Case number: 09-80362
Type:  Arrest Warrant Service
Text:  On 9-3-09, David M. Reed Jr. 27 YOA, of Kenai, AK was arrested by
the
Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Valdez Post.  Reed was arrested on a $500 AST
warrant for failure to appear.  Reed transported to the Valdez Police
Department jail.
Author: AMB0
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 4:04 PM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 4:55 PM

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:  Glenn Hwy at Inner Springer Loop, Palmer AK.
Case number: 09-80151
Type: (MVC) Motor Vehicle Collision.
Text: On 9-3-09 at 1729 hrs, the AST Northern Bureau of Highway Patrol
responded to the Glenn Hwy near Inner Springer loop for a report of a
non injury two vehicle collision.  Upon arrival investigation revealed
Cassandra Sullivan 23 YOA of Palmer, AK was traveling west bound on the
Glenn Hwy near Inner Springer Loop.  Sullivan was operating an older
model Ford truck and swerved to avoid a collision with a vehicle that
pulled out in front of her from Inner Springer Loop.  Sullivan side
swiped a newer model Ford truck traveling East bound.  The newer model
Ford truck was operated by Joe Webster 53 YOA of Palmer, AK.  Further
investigation revealed Sullivan was operating her vehicle with no
insurance and expired registration.  Sullivan was issued a misdemeanor
summons for operating the motor vehicle with no insurance and also a
traffic citation for operating the vehicle with no insurance and expired
registration.  There were no injuries reported and both parties were
released at the scene.
Author: JAW4
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 3:04 AM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 3:55 AM

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Location: Seward Highway
Case number: 09-80125, 09-80137
Type:  Warrant Arrest x2
Text:  On 9/3/09 at approximately 1518 hours the AST Bureau of Highway
Patrol, South Central Team stopped a vehicle near mile 73 of the Seward
Highway, near Portage, for a moving violation.  The operator was
identified as Michael V. Reeves, age 24, of Anchorage.  Reeves was found
to  have an outstanding warrant for his arrest.  The warrant was for
$500.00, for failure to appear on the original charge of driving without
insurance.  A passenger in the vehicle was identified as Hannah E.
Settje, age 22, of Anchorage.  Settje also had a warrant for her arrest.
The warrant was a $250.00 warrant for failure to satisfy judgment on
the original charge of MCA.  Reeves and Settje were arrested on the
warrants and remanded at the Anchorage Jail.
Author: JLD3
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 8:04 AM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 8:34 AM

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Location: Palmer
Case number: 09-8152
Type:  Warrant Arrest
Text:  On 9/3/09 at approximately 1914 hours the AST Bureau of Highway
Patrol, South Central Team contacted Mark Bolus, age 24 of Palmer at the
Palmer AST Post.  Bolus turned himself in for having outstanding
warrants.  Bolus was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility on $1000
bail for outstanding warrants stemming from the original charges of
Theft in the 3rd degree, DWLS, MCA, and fraudulant use of an access
device.
Author: PPCS0
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 8:04 AM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 8:32 AM

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Location:  Palmer
Case number: 09-80603
Type: Drive revoked / probation violation
Text: At 2015 hours on 9-4-09 the Alaska State Troopers Bureau of
Highway Patrol Northern region stopped a vehicle for speeding near mile
35 of the Glenn Hwy.  Driver Aaron Sutter, age 32 of Anchorage, was
found to have a revoked driver’s License.  Sutter was also found to be
in violation of his probation.  Sutter was arrested and remanded at
Mat-Su Pretrial Facility.
Author: REJ1
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 10:04 PM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 10:50 PM

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Location: Mile 32.5 Glenn Highway
Case number: 09-80620
Type: Operate Vehicle w/o Liability Insurance
Text: On 9/4/2009 at 2101 hrs, the AST Bureau of Highway Patrol,
Northern Region, stopped a red 1996 Chevrolet car for defective
equipment.  The driver was identified as Ronald Lee Knight II, age 31 of
Wasilla.  Investigation revealed Knight was driving the car without any
liability insurance policy covering it.  He was arrested and remanded at
Mat-Su Pretrial for Operate Vehicle w/o Liability Insurance. Bail was
set at $250.
Author: MJW0
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 11:04 PM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 11:15 PM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 09-80508
Type: Eluding I/Reckless Driving/No Insurance
Text: On 9-4-09 at 1511 hours the Alaska State Troopers Bureau of
Highway Patrol South Central team attempted to stop a 1996 Honda
motorcycle for speeding near mile 8 Knik Goose Bay Road in Wasilla.  The
motorcycle failed to stop and was pursued outbound on KGB approximately
6 miles at speeds in excess of 100 MPH before the pursuit ended when the
rider was unable to make a turn on a side road near mile 14 Knik Goose
Bay Road.  The driver identified as Ryan Jewett (23 YOA of Wasilla) was
taken into custody without further incident.  The motorcycle was
impounded on scene.  Jewett was remanded into the Mat Su Pre Trial
Facility on the charges of Eluding I, Reckless Driving and No Insurance.
Jewett’s bail was set at $10,000 cash.
Author: RAS5
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 11:04 PM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 10:57 PM

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Location: Mile 1 Old Glenn Hwy
Case number: 09-80595
Type: DWLS
Text: On 9/4/2009 at 1926 hrs, the AST Bureau of Highway Patrol,
Northern Region, stopped a gray 2009 Toyota car for speeding.  The
driver was identified as Keith Eric Hansen, age 28 of Palmer.
Investigation revealed Hansen was driving with a suspended driver’s
license.  He was issued a misdemeanor citation for Driving While License
Suspended.
Author: MJW0
Received Friday, September 04, 2009 11:04 PM and posted Friday, September 04, 2009 11:16 PM

AK Bureau of Judicial Services…No news reported.

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