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

Location: Ketchikan

Case number: 09-112002

Type: Driving With a Suspended Operator’s License (DWSOL)

Text: On 12/18/09 at 2123 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a
traffic stop on a 1988 Chevy Pickup for an equipment violation on North
Tongass Highway near Don King Road. The driver was identified as James
Gillen, age 26 of Ketchikan. A check in APSIN revealed Gillen’s driver’s
license was suspended. Gillen was summonsed for DWSOL.

Author: ZHH0
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 10:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 10:22 AM

B Detachment

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 09-112485
Type: Warrant Arrest
Text: On 12/20/2009, at approx. 1958 hours, Alaska State Troopers
contacted 24 yoa, Brandon B. Gavac at a residence off of Sandvik Dr.,
Wasilla. Investigation revealed Brandon Gavac of Wasilla had an
outstanding arrest warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on
original charge of DWLS/No MV LIAB INS. Brandon was arrested and
transported to MSPT. Bail was set at $250.
Author: AZG0
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 1:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 1:35 AM

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Location: Palmer

Case number: 09-112482

Type: MVC/Wildlife/Injury

Text: On 12/20/2009 at approximately 1949 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a reported vehicle vs. moose collision located near mile
three on the Knik River Road, Palmer. The driver of the vehicle was
identified as Heather K. Craig, age 19, of Palmer. Investigation
revealed Craig was heading north on the Knik River Road when a moose
stepped onto the road in front of her vehicle. Craig’s vehicle then
struck the moose. Craig reported wearing her seatbelt and was
transported to Mat-Su Regional Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
There were four other juvenile passengers in the vehicle at the time of
the collision and they reported no injuries. All occupants reported
wearing their seatbelts. The vehicle was totaled and was towed from the
scene.

Author: LRJ0
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 3:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 3:10 AM

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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 09-112450

Type: Hit and Run

Text: On 12/20/2009 at approximately 1730 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a reported Hit and Run that took place in a parking lot
located 1.5 miles from the Point Mackenzie Store. Kim M. Silsbee, age
45, of Anchorage, reported that she had parked her gray 2009 Ford
pick-up truck in the parking lot during the morning hours on 12/19/2009.
Silsbee returned to her vehicle on 12/20/2009 and found that her vehicle
had been struck by another vehicle and damaged. Damage to her vehicle
was estimated at $8,000 dollars. Investigation is continuing. Anyone
with information about the crime is encouraged to contact the Alaska
State Troopers at 373-8300 or the Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.

Author: LRJ0
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 3:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 3:14 AM

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Location: Willow

Case number: 09-111866

Type: Driving While License Revoked

Text: On 12/18/09, at about 1500 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted
Ryan Lewis age 20 of Anchorage after he failed to stop for a motor
vehicle weigh station. Investigation revealed Lewis was driving with a
revoked operator’s license. Lewis was summonsed to court for driving
while revoked and the commercial vehicle he was driving was placed out
of service.

Authored by: TBT0

Received Monday, December 21, 2009 8:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 8:23 AM

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Location: Palmer
Case number: 09-112556
Type: DUI
Text: On 12-21-2009, at 0517 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to
Mile 2 of the Old Glenn Highway following the report of two males in an
altercation outside of a vehicle that was stopped in the middle of the
road. Investigation revealed the driver of the vehicle, Michael K.
Nelson, age 30, of Anchorage was found to be operating the vehicle while
under the influence of alcohol. Investigation also revealed that Nelson
was involved in the altercation that was reported earlier. Nelson was
arrested for DUI, transported and remanded to the Mat-Su Pre-Trial
Facility. Bail was set at $500.00.

Author: JAV1
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 10:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 10:14 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 09-112544
Type: DWLR, Probation Violation
Text: On 12-05-2009, at 0154 hours, Alaska State Troopers stopped a
vehicle on Bogard Road near Catalina Street, Wasilla for a moving
violation. The driver of the vehicle, Harley R. Debeaulieau, age 26, of
Wasilla was found to be operating the vehicle while his license was
revoked for a prior DUI. Investigation also revealed that Debeaulieau
was on probation for Felony DUI and violated the conditions of his
probation. Debeaulieau was arrested for DWLR and Probation Violation.
Debeaulieau was transported and remanded to the Mat-Su Pre-Trial
Facility and held with out bail.

Author: JAV1
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 10:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 10:22 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 09-112553
Type: Fatal Fire Investigation
Text: On 12-21-09 at approximately 0422 hours Alaska State Troopers
received a report of a residential fire with entrapment near mile 12 of
Knik Goose Bay Road in Wasilla. State Troopers as well as Central
Mat-Su Fire responded to the scene. The fire department was able to
extinguish the flames but not before the residence was considered a
total loss. Investigation revealed that Bruce E. Braden, age 54 from
Wasilla, was not able to escape the burning residence. The State
Medical Examiners Office was notified and responded to the scene in
order to secure the remains for positive identification. Next of kin,
Katharine M. Braden age 60 from Wasilla, was present on scene.
Investigation into the source of the fire is being continued by AST and
investigations with Central Mat-Su Fire. Foul play is not suspected at
this time.
Author: CBB0
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 12:21 PM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 12:55 PM

C Detachment

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Location: Kipnuk

Case number: 09-112095

Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Text: On 12/18/2009, at approximately 1110 hours, the Alaska State
Troopers in Bethel received a report regarding the possible sexual abuse
of a minor in Kipnuk. The investigation is currently on going. Alcohol
is reported to be a factor in the reported incident.

Author: JDT1

Received Monday, December 21, 2009 8:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 8:50 AM

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Location: Goodnews Bay

Case number: 09-112600

Type: Burglary, Theft, Criminal Mischief

Text: On December 21, 2009 at 9:45am, Bethel Alaska State Troopers
received information that the Goodnews Bay Clinic was burglarized.
Information indicates that the burglary occurred on the 19th of
December. Investigation is ongoing. It is unknown at this time of
alcohol is a factor.

Author: LJA0
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 10:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 10:32 AM

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Location: Kongiganak

Case number: 09-112581

Type: Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

Text: On December 21, 2009, a check of the State of Alaska Sex Offender
Registry revealed that 27 year old Michael Andrew of Kongiganak failed
to register as a sex offender. AST is requesting that a summons for
Andrew be issued.

Author: LJA0
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 10:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 10:32 AM

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Location: Unalakleet

Case number: 09-111473

Type: MISC 4th(2 counts), Criminal Mischief

Text: On 12/17/09, the Unalakleet VPSO McKEnzie responded to a report
that Byron Kotongan, 23 of Unalakleet, was found passed out inside the
Native Village of Unalakleet office. Investigation revealed that
Kotongan had damaged a door in the office. Inside his jacket was a bag
of marijuana packaged for individual sale. Kotongan was charged with 2
counts of Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance Fourth Degree and
Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree, he was arraigned at the
Unalakleet Court and then transported to Nome and lodged at AMCC on
$2000 bail.

Author: KJE0/DRM3
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 11:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 11:03 AM

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Location: Chevak
Case number: 09-112361
Type: Death Investigation
Text: On 12-20-09, at about 0800 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Bethel
responded to the Village of Chevak for the report of a six month year
old baby that had passed away during the night. At this time the case
is under investigation. No foul play is suspected and alcohol does not
appear to be a factor.
Author: TWW1
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 11:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 11:47 AM

Location: Kalskag

Case Number: 09-112608

Type: Burglary / Theft

Text: On 12-21-09 at 0942 hours, it was reported to the Alaska State
Troopers, Aniak Post that during the weekend someone had entered the
Kalskag city office and took the money box. Unknown amount of money at
this time. Anyone with information about this theft should contact the
Aniak Post of the Alaska State Troopers.

Author: DWS9

Received Monday, December 21, 2009 11:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 11:09 AM

Location: Aniak

Case Number: 09-112370

Type: Assault IV Domestic Violence

Text: On 12/20/09 at 1035 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a
report of an assault. Investigation revealed that Travis Peterson, age
35 of Bethel assaulted a family member. Travis was arrested and
transported to Bethel. Alcohol was involved.

Author: CJN1

Received Monday, December 21, 2009 11:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 11:23 AM

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Location: Akiachak
Case number: 09-112628
Type: Search and Rescue
Text: On 12-20-09, at about 0720 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Bethel
were notified of two subjects who were stranded on the Gweek River near
Akiachak. The two subjects were located by a family member and search
and rescue from the village of Akiachak. The two were returned safely
to Bethel and Akiachak.
Author: TWW1
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 12:21 PM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 12:23 PM

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Location: Bethel
Case number: 09-112606
Type: Search and Rescue
Text: On 12-20-09, at about 0200 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Bethel
started a search and rescue for a male subject who was stranded and in
distress on the lower straight slough about a mile from Bethel. With
the assistance of Bethel Search and Rescue, the subject was contacted
and returned safely to Bethel. Alcohol was not involved.
Author: TWW1
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 12:21 PM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 12:22 PM

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Location: Tuntutuliak
Case number: 09-112584
Type: Search and Rescue
Text: On 12-20-09, at about 2150 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Bethel
started a search and rescue for two male subjects who were reported to
have had their snow-machine go through the Tagyarak River near
Tuntutuliak. Both subjects were located by Tuntutuliak Search and
Rescue and transported to Tuntutuliak where they were reported in good
condition
Author: TWW1
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 2:21 PM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 2:02 PM

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> Location: St. George
> Case number: 09-112678
> Type: Motor Vehicle Collision
> Text: At approximately 0330 hrs. on 12-19-09, the Village Public
> Safety
> Officer in St. George responded to a motor vehicle accident on Zapani
> Road. Investigation revealed that 29 yoa Randy Philemonof had
> sustained
> non-life threatening injuries as a result of a single vehicle crash
> while operating an ATV. Philemonof was subsequently transported by
> medivac from St. George Island to Alaska Native Medical Center in
> Anchorage. The presence of alcohol did appear to be a factor.
> Investigation continues.
> Author: VPSO Cpl. Michael Lejarzar by Sgt. L. Wallner / LEW1
>
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 10:21 PM and posted Tuesday, December 22, 2009 5:07 AM

D Detachment

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Location: Fairbanks

Case number: 09-112513

Type: DUI/Unlawful use of a Driver’s License

Text: On 12/20/09 at approximately 2200 hours Troopers investigated the
report of a vehicle in the ditch on Ballaine Rd. near the intersection
of Fairway Dr. Investigation revealed the driver, Briana Harvie, 29,
of Fairbanks to be driving while intoxicated. Investigation also
revealed the driver’s license had been unlawfully altered. The
driver was arrested for Driving under the influence and Unlawful
use of a driver’s license.

Author: PFS0

Received Monday, December 21, 2009 7:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 7:42 AM

Location: Fairbanks
Case number: 09-112536
Type: Driving While License Revoked
Text: On 12/21/2009, at 0056 hrs, the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks
conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in North Pole. Investigation led
to the arrest of Martin Hietala for driving with a revoked license.
Hietala was remanded to FCC where he was held on $1,000.00 bail.

Author: JPR1
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 7:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 7:42 AM

Location: Fairbanks

Case number: 09-112522

Type: No Insurance

Text: On 12-21-09 the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop for
expired registration. RYAN PIERCE, 30, of Fairbanks was issued a
summons for No Insurance, and released.

Author: TAM1
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 7:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 7:42 AM

Location: Fairbanks
Case number: 09-112326
Type: M.I.C.S. IV
Text: On 12/20/09, at 0338 hrs, the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks
responded to a private address for a subject removal. Investigation led
to the arrest of Jennifer Kiser for Misconduct Involving a Controlled
Substance in the fourth degree. She was arrested and remanded at FCC
where she was held without bail.

Author: JPR1
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 10:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 11:00 AM

Location: Fairbanks Tesoro at Justa Store at Chena Ridge & Chena Pump

Case number: 09-112673

Type: Lost dog

Text: On 12/21/2009 at 1305 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a
call from Frank Bressler reporting that while he was inside Justa Store
Tesoro near Chena Ridge & Chena Pump, his dog was picked by an unknown
citizen because his dog was not on a lease and was running around the
parking lot unsecured to his ATV. Bressler and Alaska State Troopers
are asking who ever had picked up the dog that was running around the
Justa Store parking lot, if they contact either Bressler at 590-0230 or
AST 451-5100 to return the dog. The dog is described as a small mixed
breed pup, light honey brown color, short hair, about 18 inches long,
long ears, 48 pounds, 9-10 months old, named Jester. Jester’s has a bad
permanent right front leg. No pic, plate or video available.

Author: AMW1
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 2:21 PM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 2:30 PM

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Location: Fairbanks, AK

Case number: 09-108612

Type: Vehicle Theft

Text: On 12-21-09, at 1253 hours, Christopher Nickel of North Pole,
Alaska reported unknown subjects came onto his property on Route 66 and
stole his blue, 2007 Yamaha Viking Pro snow machine. Nickel described
the snow machine as being in good condition and says there was a wooden
box attached to the cargo rack. Nickel estimated the value of the snow
machine was about $7000.00.

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Received Monday, December 21, 2009 3:21 PM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 3:48 PM

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Location: Fairbanks, AK

Case number: 09-108612

Type: Theft

Text: On 12-21-09, at 0853 hours a woman from Fairbanks reported $660.00
cash & $108.00 money order was taken from her residence near Ballaine
Road on or about 12/20/09. The investigation is on-going. A suspect
has been identified.

Perm ID: EAJ0

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Received Monday, December 21, 2009 3:21 PM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 3:50 PM

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Location: Tok

Case number: 09-112476

Type: Non-Criminal Death

Text: On 12/20/2009, at about 1910 hours, AST received a report from
Lisa Rutherford that her father, Wilburn Rutherford, 73 of Tok, was
found deceased in his home. Wilburn Rutherford had multiple
pre-existing medical conditions. No suspicious circumstances were
found.

Author: PVM9
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 5:21 PM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 5:33 PM

Location: Fairbanks

Case Number: 09-112672

Type: MVC-Damage

Text: On 12/21/09, at 1312 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a
report of a single commercial vehicle crash at approximately 15 mile
Steese Highway. Daniel Jones, age 28 of North Pole was driving a 2006
Freightliner tractor from Alaska West Express, northbound on the Steese
Highway. Jones stated a moose walked into his lane of travel and he
swerved to avoid the animal. Jones reported no injuries. The
Freightliner tractor was totaled and the trailer had major damage.

Author: CLI0
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 6:21 PM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 6:09 PM

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Location: Fairbanks
Case number: 09-112719
Type: MVC-D
Text: On 12/22/09, at 1442 hrs, Alaska State Troopers responded to
Tungsten Trail for a motor vehicle collision with damage only.
Investigation found that Sean Sullivan, 19 of Fairbanks, was traveling
south on Tungsten Trail when he lost control of his 1995 Ford Explorer
and slid into the path of a 2006 Honda CRV driven by Lenore Heppler, 50
of Fairbanks, traveling north on Tungsten Trail. No one was injured.
All occupants were wearing their seatbelts. Both vehicle sustained
damage requiring a tow truck.
Author: SRL0
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 6:21 PM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 6:09 PM

E Detachment

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Location: Mile 26 Kenai Spur Highway, Nikiski

Case number: 09-112306

Type: Driving in Violation of Instructional Permit

Text: On 12-20-2009 at approximately 0042 hours, Soldotna AST stopped a
1993 Ford Escort for passing in a no passing zone near mile 26 of the
Kenai Spur Highway. Investigation revealed the driver, Justen Galley,
age 18, of Nikiski was driving the vehicle in violation of his
instructional permit. Galley was issued a misdemeanor citation to appear
in the Kenai District Court. Galley was also issued a citation for
passing in a no passing zone.

Author: GDY0
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 3:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 3:52 AM

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Location: Mile 26 Kenai Spur Highway, Nikiski

Case number: 09-112309

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 12-20-2009 at approximately 0042 hours, Soldotna AST contacted
Justen Galley, age 18, of Nikiski, after the vehicle he was driving was
stopped for a moving violation. Investigation revealed Galley had an
outstanding warrant for his arrest issued out of the Kenai Court for
theft in the fourth degree. Galley was arrested and remanded into
custody at WWPT without bail.

Author: GDY0
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 3:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 3:59 AM

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Location: Nikiski

Case number: 09-112071

Type: MICS 6th degree

Text: On 12-19-09 at approximately 0320 hours, Soldotna AST stopped a
2007 Dodge car for failing to stop for a stop sign in Nikiski. The
driver and sole occupant was contacted and identified as Patrick Focose,
age 23, of Kenai. Investigation revealed Focose was in possession of
approximately 6 grams of marijuana. Focose was issued a misdemeanor
citation with a court date to appear in Kenai District Court and release
at the scene.

Author: GDY0
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 4:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 4:03 AM

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Location: Sterling

Case number: 09-112089

Type: FELONY DUI

Text: On 12-19-09 at 0748 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop on a 1993
Ford Bronco for an equipment violation at Forest Ln. and Fox Trail Rd.
Investigation showed the driver Michelle Johnson, age 47, of Sterling
was impaired by alcohol and had a revoked driver’s license due to a
prior felony DUI. Fulton was arrested and remanded to WPT for Felony
DUI, Felony refusal and DWLR with no bail.

Author: Trp. E.R. Hunter
Received Monday, December 21, 2009 7:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 7:10 AM

AK Wildlife Troopers

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Location: Kodiak

Case number: 09-111474

Type: Take Over Limit of Deer x2, Fail to Validate Harvest Tickets x2

Text: On 12/15/09 the Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Eisen Aki, 48,
and Pedro Reyes, 35, both of Kodiak, during a hunting compliance check
at the American River. Aki was issued 2 citations for Failure to
Validate Harvest Tickets when taking two black tail deer. Reyes was
charged with two counts of Taking over Limit of Deer and was issued a
summons to appear in Kodiak district court. Both of Reyes’ deer were
seized and donated to a local charity.

Author: JSS2

Received Monday, December 21, 2009 8:21 AM and posted Monday, December 21, 2009 8:35 AM

AK Bureau of Alcohol & Drug Enforcement…No news reported.

AK Bureau of Investigation…No news reported.

Headquarters…No news reported.

AK Bureau of Highway Patrol…No news reported.

AK Bureau of Judicial Services…No news reported.

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