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: Sitka

Case number: 09-93568

Type: SAR

Text: On 10/15/09, at 2137 hours, AST received a report from the Sitka
Police Department in reference to an injured hunter near Cold Storage
Lake, approximately 10 miles north of Sitka.  Kyle Ferguson, age 31 of
Sitka, had fallen 200 feet and separated his shoulder, and he was also
reported to be mildly hypothermic.  On 10/15/09, at 2156 hours, 7
members from Sitka Search and Rescue were airlifted by a USCG helicopter
to the area of where Ferguson was located and then they had to repel
down to his location.  Due to the steep terrain in the area Ferguson had
to be lowered down to the base of the lake before he could be airlifted
back to Sitka.  On 10/16/09, at 0845 hours, Ferguson and the members
from the Sitka SAR were returned safely to Sitka and then Ferguson was
transported to the Sitka Hospital for further medical attention for his
injuries.

Author: CJU0
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 12:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 12:06 PM

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Location: Ketchikan

Case number: 09-93645

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 10/16/09 at about 0943 hours, Alaska State Troopers in
Ketchikan arrested 21 year old, Michael Grieve of Ketchikan on a $10,000
Ketchikan Superior Court Warrant.  The original charges were Burglary I,
Burglary II, and Theft II.  M. Grieve was remanded to KCC with $10,000
bail.

Author: JPB0
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 1:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 1:27 PM

B Detachment

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 09-93581
Type:  Warrant Arrest
Text: On 10-15-2009 at approximately 2300 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a residence located off of Admiralty Cir, near Wasilla, for
a report of a disturbance.  While at the residence, State Troopers
contacted Shawn Michael Ray Surls, age 22 of Wasilla.  Investigation
revealed that Surls had an outstanding arrest warrant on the original
charge of driving while license suspended.  Surls was subsequently
placed under arrest and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility where he
was remanded into custody.  Bail was set at $250.
Author: TAC1
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 1:16 AM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 1:42 AM

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Location: Sutton

Case number: 09-93533

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 10/15/09 at approximately 1853 hours, Alaska State Troopers
conducted a traffic stop on a 1998 Honda sedan for speeding at Mile 55
of the Glenn Highway.  Alaska State Trooper contacted Mao Lee, age 20,
of Anchorage during the traffic stop.  Investigation revealed Lee had an
outstanding warrant for her arrest for Failure to Appear on the original
charge of Shoplifting.  Lee was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial
where she was held on $250.00.

Author: LRJ0
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 2:16 AM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 2:13 AM

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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 09-93539

Type: MVC-Injury

Text: On 10/15/09 at approximately 1932 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a reported two vehicle collision located at the
intersection of Buffalo Mine Road and the Glenn Highway, in Sutton.
Investigation found that Jeffrey D. Lee, age 19, of Sutton was driving
north on the Glenn Highway in a 1987 Pontiac Trans Am.  Todd A. Youngs,
age 55, of Anchorage was also driving north on the Glenn Highway in a
Tractor Trailer.  Investigation revealed Youngs attempted to turn left
onto Buffalo Mine Road and Lee failed to notice Youngs’ vehicle in front
of him slowing down to turn onto Buffalo Mine Road.  Lee failed to stop
and rear ended Youngs vehicle.  Both Lee and Youngs reported wearing
their seatbelts. Alcohol was not a factor in the collision.  Lee had
minor injuries to his nose and refused transportation by EMS personal.
Youngs was not injured.  Lee was issued a citation for Failure to
Exercise Due Care to Avoid a Collision. Youngs’ vehicle had
approximately $500 dollars of damage done to the trailer.  The Lee’s
vehicle was estimated to be a total loss.

Author: LRJ0
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 2:16 AM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 2:15 AM

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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 09-93595

Type: Warrant Arrest / False Information

Text: On 10/16/2009 at approximately 0058 hours, Alaska State Troopers
contacted Dustin G. Belardi, age 28, of Wasilla during a traffic stop
for a moving violation near Bogard Rd.  When contacted Belardi provided
a false name to Troopers. Investigation revealed that Belardi had an
outstanding arrest warrant, for failure to appear at arraignment on the
original charge of Theft in the Fourth Degree. Belardi was arrested and
was remanded into MSPT with bail set at $1,000.00.

Author: BTB0
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 8:16 AM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 8:24 AM

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Location: Palmer
Case number: 09-93619
Type: Warrant Arrest
Text: On 10/16/2009, at approximately 0800 hours, AST contacted Cardell
Sander, age 23 of Wasilla. Sander turned himself in at the Mat-Su
Pre-Trial Facility. Sander had a Warrant for Failure to Appear for NVOL
charges.  Bail was at $300 c/c.
Author: JEG1
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 9:16 AM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 9:54 AM

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Location: Palmer

Case number: 09-93607

Type: DWLR

Text: On 10/16/2009, at approximately 0636 hours, AST contacted Joel M.
Carnahan, age 30 of Palmer, on Sullivan Road near Butte Airman Road,
during an investigation of an abandoned vehicle on the road way.
Investigation revealed Carnahan was driving on a revoked license.
Carnahan was arrested for Driving While License Revoked, transported and
remanded to the Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility.  Bail was set at $1,000 Cash.

Author: JEG1
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 9:16 AM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 9:55 AM

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Location:  Wasilla
Case number: 09-93355
Type: Death Investigation
Text: On 10/15/2009, at approximately 1008 hours, Muriel Elaine age 42,
of Wasilla, reported that she arrived at the residence of her employer
on Trensch Circle and found a note on the door. When AST arrived,
investigation revealed that Robert Harvey Mellin age 94, of Wasilla was
deceased from a suspected self inflicted gun shot wound.  Next of Kin
was notified and arrived on scene. Mellin’s body was transported to
Anchorage for an autopsy by the State Medical Examiner’s office.
Author: DEL0
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 11:16 AM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 11:13 AM

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Location: Houston
Case number: 09-93716
Type: Driving While License Revoked (DWLR)
Text: On 10/16/09 at approximately 1402 hours, Talkeetna AST stopped a
2004 Suzuki SUV at Mile 59 Parks Highway for multiple traffic
violations.  Subsequent investigation revealed that the driver, Richard
Basnaw, 23 of Fairbanks, was driving with a revoked AK drivers license.
Basnaw was issued a summons to appear in court for DWLR and was released
from the scene.  Basnaw’s vehicle was released to a licensed driver who
was a passenger in the vehicle.
Author: JSC0
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 2:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 2:58 PM

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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 09-93682

Type: Violation of Conditions of Release

Text: On 10/16/09 at approximately 1230 hours, Alaska State Troopers
contacted Rodney Bruce Hawkins, age 52 of Wasilla at mile 48 of the
Parks Highway.  Investigation revealed Hawkins was intoxicated and was
in violation of his conditions of release set forth by the Palmer
Courthouse.  Hawkins was subsequently arrested for VCOR. Hawkins was
transported to and remanded in MSPT with his bail set at $50.00.

Author: DLH2
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 6:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 6:09 PM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 09-93651
Type:  Motor Vehicle Collision (Damage)
Text: On 10/16/09, at approximately 1024 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of the
Hollywood Blvd and Vine Rd in Wasilla.  Investigation revealed that Ron
D Debeaulieau, age 50 of Wasilla, was traveling south on Vine Road in a
2000 Ford F-150, when he struck a 1991 Chevy truck that had made a left
turn in front of him, driven by Bernard Maresh, age 81 of Wasilla.
There were no reported injuries, all parties reported to be wearing
their safety belts. The damage for the vehicles were estimated over $
2,000.  Maresh was issued a citation for failure to yield to oncoming
traffic when turning left.
Author: DEL0
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 6:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 6:12 PM

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Location: Palmer
Case number: 09-93678
Type: DUI
Text: On 10/16/09 at 1128 hours, the Alaska State Troopers contacted
Glenn Hansen age 45, of Wasilla at the Holliday Gas Station on the Parks
Hwy and Pittman Rd, in a 2009 black Ford Focus. Hansen was called in as
a (REDDI) vehicle. Investigation revealed that Hansen had driven his
vehicle to the gas station and was driving while under the influence of
alcohol.  Adams was subsequently arrested for DUI and transported to the
Mat Su Pre Trial Facility where he was held on a bail of $1,000.00 bail
Author: DEL0
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 6:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 6:10 PM

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Location: Big Lake
Case number: 09-93792
Type:  Making a False Report
Text: On 10-16-2009 at approximately 1753 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a residence located off of W. Sunrise Dr, Big Lake, for a
report of a burglary.  Investigation revealed that the complainant,
Laura L. Martin (age 51 of Big Lake) had filed a false police report.
Martin was subsequently placed under arrest for Making a False Report
and was transported to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility where she was remanded
into custody.  Bail was set at $500.
Author: TAC1
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 9:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 9:48 PM

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Location:  Wasilla
Case number:  09-93772
Type:  MVC-I
Text:  On 10/16/09 at approximately 1722 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a two vehicle collision at Parks Hwy and Meadow Lakes Road.
Investigation revealed a 1990 Chevrolet pickup towing a homemade trailer
being driven by Marlo Millard, 67 of Anchorage was southbound on Meadow
Lakes Road attempting to make a left hand turn eastbound on the Parks
Hwy when the trailer was struck by a 1998 Chrysler sedan driven by Kyle
Hettrick, 18 of Wasilla who was westbound on the Parks Hwy.  Seatbelts
were worn by all involved and Hettrick suffered minor injuries.  Damage
to Hettrick’s vehicle was estimated at $6000 and damaged to Millard’s
trailer was estimated at $2500.  Millard was issued a citation for
Failure to Yield After Stopping.
Author:  CWH0
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 11:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 11:27 PM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 09-93835
Type:  Warrant Arrest
Text: On 10/16/2009 at approximately 2142 hours,  Alaska State Troopers
responded to a residence off of Lucille Street in Wasilla.  While at the
residence Troopers contacted Edward W. George, age 20 of Wasilla.
George had a warrant for his arrest out of Anchorage for FTC with
conditions of probation on the original charge of Assault III.  He also
had a warrant out of Anchorage for Burglary I and Theft III.  George was
remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility on $12,500.00 bail.
Author: RLM1
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 11:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 11:29 PM

C Detachment

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Location: Nushagak River and Kokwok River, Ekwok
Case Numbers: 09-93425, 09-93428
Type: Burglary, Theft, Vandalism

Text: On 10/14/09, a Dillingham resident reported a burglary at his
sport fishing lodge on the Nushagak River at the confluence of the
Kokwok River near Ekwok.  During the investigation, another property
owner in the same area noticed that his cabins near the sport fishing
lodge had also been burglarized.  Both owners had property stolen and
had to repair broken windows and door jambs.  AST investigation
continues and anyone with information is asked to contact Dillingham AST
at 842-5641.  Callers can remain anonymous if desired.

Author: DJB0

Received Friday, October 16, 2009 8:16 AM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 8:31 AM

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Location: Norton Sound Region

Case number: 09-91805

Type: Aggravated Assault

Text: On 10/9/09 at approximately 0430 hours, Nome State Troopers
received a report that an assault with a weapon occurred in a village in
the Norton Sound Region.  Investigation is ongoing.

Author: GJF1
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 12:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 12:00 PM

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Location: Norton Sound Region

Case number: 09-91829

Type: Sexual Assault/Child Fondeling

Text: On 10/9/09 at approximately 1038 hours, Nome State Troopers
received a report from a Health Aid in the Norton Sound Region involving
child fondling.  Investigation is ongoing.

Author: GJF1
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 12:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 12:01 PM

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Location: Gambell

Case number: 09-91381

Type: Criminal Mischief

Text: On 10/7/09 at approximately 1200 hours, Nome AST received a report
of Criminal Mischief in Gambell.  The reporter advised that an
individual may have broken a water line in Gambell and introduced
gasoline into the Gambell water system.  The EPA was advised and
responded.  Investigation into this matter is ongoing at this time.

Author: AMW0 / ATM0
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 1:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 1:20 PM

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Location: Nome

Case number: 09-91365

Type: Assault IV

Text: On 10/6/09 at approximately 0900 hours, Nome AST received a report
from an inmate at Anvil Mountain Correctional Center that he was
assaulted by staff.  Investigation is ongoing.

Author: AMW0 / ATM0
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 1:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 1:14 PM

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Location: Tuluksak

Case number: 09-93700

Type: Expected Home Death

Text: On October 16, 2009 at 12:17 pm, 83 year old Lucy Napoka of
Tuluksak passed away as a result of natural causes.  Napoka was a close
friend and supporter of the Alaska State Trooper and their work in the
community of Tuluksak.  Her welcomed care and warm smile will be missed.
Napoka returned to Tuluksak to spend the rest of her time with her
friends and family.  Alcohol is not a factor and no foul play is
suspected.

Author: LJA0
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 1:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 1:20 PM

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Location: Shishmaref

Case number: 09-93079

Type: Search and Rescue

Text: On 10/14/09 at approximately 0800 hours, Nome AST was advised of 4
overdue hunters from Shishmaref.  Family reported that the 4 adult men
had gone seal hunting by boat and had failed to return at the scheduled
time.  AST authorized a hasty team to respond via boat to the area where
the men were reported to be hunting.  The hasty team located the hunters
approximately 20 miles from Shishmaref.  They were successful in their
hunt and were slow in returning to the village.  No injuries were
reported.

Author: AMW0 / ATM0
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 1:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 1:33 PM

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Location: Kongiganak

Case number: 09-93746

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On October 16, 2009 at 1:00pm, 23 year old Jeremy Azean of
Kongiganak was arrested on a $5,000.00 arrest warrant for the crime of
sexually assault in the second degree.  Azean was transported to Bethel
where he was remanded to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Correctional Center.

Author: LJA0
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 3:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 3:45 PM

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Location: Gambell

Case number: 09-93701

Type: Assault 4

Text: On 10-16-09 at 0905 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a
report of a disturbance in Gambell.  Stephanie Oittillian, 23 yoa of
Gambell, was subsequently charged with Assault 4.  Additional
misdemeanor charges may also be forwarded as the investigation
continues.

Author: JLS4
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 3:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 3:53 PM

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Location: Gambell

Case number: 09-93708

Type: Assault 3, Probation Violation

Text: On 10-16-09 at 1100 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a
report of a domestic disturbance in Gambell.  Subsequent investigation
led to the arrest of Benjamin Apassingok, 26 yoa of Gambell, for Assault
3 and Probation Violation.  Apassingok was remanded to the Anvil
Mountain Correctional Center.

Author: JLS4
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 3:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 3:54 PM

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Location: Mekoryuk

Case number: 09-93657

Type: Crim Trespass 1st, Crim Mischief 4th x 2, Reckless Driving,
Eluding 2nd, DC, Resisting Arrest, Escape 4th and MICS V.

Text: On Oct. 15, 2009 at 1845 hours, Mekoryuk Tribal Police on Nunivak
Island received a report of an assault. Investigation revealed that
Lindsey SHAVINGS, 18, of Mekoryuk entered a residence and assaulted a
male by punching him in the head. SHAVINGS left the residence and drove
around town eluding police. When the police contacted SHAVINGS, he
attempted to fight the officer. The officer pepper sprayed SHAVINGS and
tried handcuffing him. SHAVINGS resisted the arrest until a passerby
assisted the officer. After SHAVINGS was handcuffed, he was placed into
a patrol vehicle. SHAVING broke out the window and escaped. The police
located SHAVINGS a short time later and took him into custody. Marijuana
and packaging material was found on SHAVINGS person. Alcohol was a
factor in the case. Alaska State Trooper assisted the Tribal Police in
the investigation.

Author: PRLM0

Received Friday, October 16, 2009 4:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 4:22 PM

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Location: Nome

Case number: 09-93754

Type: Importation of Alcohol

Text: On 10-16-09 at 1545 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a
report that an airline passenger en route to Savoonga may be
transporting alcohol.  Subsequent investigation led to the seizure of
12, 750ml bottles of liquor.  Maynard Kava, 72 of Savoonga, was
subsequently charged with Importation of Alcohol.

Author: JLS4
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 4:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 4:37 PM

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Location: Selawik

Case number: 09-92966

Type: Assault IV

Text: On 10/13/09, at approximately 1732 hours, Kotzebue AST was
notified of an assault in the village of Selawik.  Investigation
continues.

Author: TLS1
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 4:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 4:01 PM

D Detachment

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Location: Anderson

Case number: 09-91168

Type: Violate Domestic Violence Protective Order

Text: On 10-16-09, Troopers concluded an investigation in Anderson that
demonstrated that Susan SMITH, 61 of Anderson, violated a protective
order issued from the Nenana District Court.  SMITH had contact with the
petitioner of the order, took his keys, and tried to get into his
residence.  SMITH was arrested and transported to the Fairbanks
Correctional Center and held without bail.  Investigation complete.

Author:  MJJO
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 8:16 AM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 8:01 AM

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Location: Tok
Case number: 09-92436
Type: Vehicle Theft
Text:  On 10-12-09 at approximately 1135 hours, Alaska State Troopers
received report of an ATV Theft.  The vehicle had been recovered by AST
in early September but the owners failed to recover the vehicle from its
location.  The ATV is a green Yamaha Big Bear.  Investigation is
on-going.
Author:  JVR0
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 11:16 AM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 11:07 AM

Location: Gilmore Trail

Case number: 09-93578
Type: DUI
Text: On 10/15/2009, at 2316 hrs AST responded to a call on Gilmore
Trail in Fairbanks.  AST investigation resulted in the arrest of Shona L
Brown, age 49,  for Driving Under The Influence.  She was transported
and remanded to FCC.

Author: JPR1 – Reviewed
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 9:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 9:39 PM

Location:  Fairbanks
Case Number:  09-93545
Type: DUI
Text: On 10-15-09 at 1948 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted Loel
Anderson, age 55, of Fairbanks for a traffic violation. Investigation
resulted in Anderson being arrested for DUI and Open Container. Anderson
was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Author:  BPE0
Reviewed by:
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 9:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 9:39 PM

Location: Fairbanks
Case number: 09-93632
Type: Driving While License Revoked/Stop Arm Violation
Text: On 10-16-09 at 0906 hours, Alaska State Troopers observed a gray
Dodge Durango pass a school bus on Farmers Loop while the red lights on
the bus were illuminated. Investigations revealed the driver Brandon
Blake Almendarez, 27 of Fairbanks had a Revoked drivers license.
Almendarez was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Author: EJJ0
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 9:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 9:15 PM

E Detachment

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Location: Kenai

Case number: 09-93853

Type: Assault IV, Criminal Mischief 4, Violation of Conditions of
Release

Text: On 10/16/09, at approximately 0008 hours, AST contacted Roy Lester
38, of Soldotna after AST receive a 911 call from a residence of K-Beach
Road. AST investigation resulted in  Roy Lester being arrest for two
counts of Assault 4, Criminal Mischief 4 and VCOR. Roy Lester was
subsequently transported to Wildwood Correctional Facility with no bail.

Author: DML0
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 11:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 11:32 PM

AK Wildlife Troopers

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Location: Bethel, AK.

Case number: 09-8973

Type: Comm. Fish – Closed Waters, Comm. Fish – Closed Period, Unlawful
Poss./Transport/Sale of Fish

Text: On 10/12/09 William D. Sharp, age 52, and Robert F. White, age 41,
both of Quinhagak, AK. pled guilty in Bethel District Court to one
misdemeanor count each of Commercial Fishing – Closed Waters, Commercial
Fishing – Closed Period, and Unlawful Possession/Transportation/Sale of
Fish. Sharp was sentenced to a total of $5500 in fines, forfieture of
proceeds totalling $1987, and two years probation. White was sentenced
to fines totalling $3500 with two years probation. The charges stem from
the men fishing closed waters in the Kanektok River with commercial
gear, fishing District W-4 Quinhagak four hours before the fishing
period opened, and possessing/transporting/selling approximately 4500
pounds of illegally taken fish.

Author: MSC1
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 8:16 AM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 8:57 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: 09-93258
Type: DWLS/False Information/Misuse of plates
Text: On 10-14-09 at approximately 2030 hours the Alaska State Troopers
Bureau of Highway Patrol South Central Team stopped a 1989 Ford Bronco
for an equipment violation on the Parks Highway near Hermon Drive in
Wasilla.  The driver was identified as Juanita Haire (39 YOA of
Wasilla).  Haire was subsently arrested for false information after she
provided AST with a false name initially on the traffic stop.  Haire was
also arrested for DWLS after it was revealed that her license was
suspended.  The investigation also revealed that the expiration tags on
the license plate had been changed.  Haire was booked into the Mat Su
Pre Trial Facility on the charges of DWLS, False Information and Misuse
of Plates, her bail was set at $750.00 cash.  The vehicle was released
to a licensed driver on scene.
Author: RAS5
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 6:16 AM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 6:29 AM

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Location: Houston
Case number: 09-93559
Type: MVC-D/DUI
Text: On 10-15-09 at 2110 hours the Alaska State Trooperd Bureau of
Highway Patrol, South Central Team responded to the intersection of the
Parks Highway and Big Lake Road for a single vehicle collision.
Investigation revealed that Pamela Baker (52 YOA of Big Lake) was
driving her 2004 Chevy Tahoe northbound on Big Lake Road when she failed
to stop at the intersection with the Parks Highway.  The vehicle went
through the intersection and came to rest in the woods.  Baker was
wearing a seatbelt and was not injured in the collision.  The vehicle
sustained approximately $1,000.00 in damages.  Further investigation
revealed that Baker was driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Baker was arrested for DUI and booked into the Mat Su Pre Trial Facility
where her bail was set at $5,000.00 cash plus a court approved third
party custodian.  The vehicle was released to a sober party on scene.
Author: RAS5
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 6:16 AM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 6:27 AM

AK Bureau of Judicial Services

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Location: Palmer
Case number: 09-91281
Type: Custodial Interference II
Text: On 10-16-09 at approximately 0836 hours, Alaska State Troopers
arrested Melissa Ann Berg age 30 of Wasilla.

Berg was sought for Custodial Interference II after she fled with two
infant children in violation of an Alaska Court Order awarding custody
of the children to the father.  Berg fled with the children and remained
hidden for nine days.

Berg was apprehended near the Fred Meyers Store in Palmer.
Investigating Troopers located the children at a residence in Wasilla in
the care of their maternal grandmother.  The children’s father responded
to the scene and took custody of the children.  Berg was arrested for
Custodial Interference II and was transported to MSPT where she was
remanded into custody on $5000.00 bail.

Author: AJB2
Received Friday, October 16, 2009 4:16 PM and posted Friday, October 16, 2009 4:20 PM

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