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Wednesday's trooper dispatches - 7/1/2009 5:21 pm
Friday's trooper dispatches - 6/26/2009 2:57 pm
Fleeing suspect nabbed after making 'lewd gestures' - 6/23/2009 5:19 pm
Tuesday's trooper dispatches - 6/23/2009 12:33 pm
Monday's trooper dispatches - 6/23/2009 12:33 pm
Friday's trooper dispatches - 6/19/2009 6:15 pm
Thursday's trooper dispatches - 6/18/2009 9:37 pm
Tuesday's trooper dispatches - 6/16/2009 8:25 pm
Juneau police seek burglary suspect - 6/16/2009 12:29 pm
Monday's trooper dispatches - 6/16/2009 12:22 pm
Friday's trooper dispatches - 6/12/2009 9:19 pm
Monday's trooper dispatches - 6/9/2009 12:21 pm
Friday's trooper dispatches - 6/5/2009 8:44 pm
Monday's trooper dispatches - 6/1/2009 7:22 pm
Friday's trooper dispatches - 5/29/2009 4:55 pm
Tuesday's trooper dispatches - 5/26/2009 6:16 pm
Wednesday's trooper dispatches - 5/20/2009 6:44 pm
Troopers catch fleeing driver - 5/19/2009 7:00 pm
Monday's trooper dispatches - 5/18/2009 9:48 pm
Bank robber gets almost 12 years - 5/18/2009 9:47 pm
Man sentenced to 5 years for firearms crimes - 5/18/2009 9:47 pm
Friday's trooper dispatches - 5/15/2009 9:34 pm
JULY 1, 2009 - 5:21 PM
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and
the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Location: Coffman Cove
Case number: 09-55547
Type: Search and Rescue
Text: On 6-29-2009 at approximately 1433 hours, the Alaska State
Troopers were notified of a missing person, Samuel Butler, 24 of Coffman
Cove. Butler was last seen in a 16ft flat bottom, modified aluminum
canoe at approximately 0330 hours driving erratically after leaving a
JUNE 26, 2009 - 2:57 PM
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, June 26, 2009
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and
the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Location: Hydaburg
Case Number: 09-53941
Type: Criminal Mischief IV
Text: At approximately 1600 on June 24, 2009, Troopers received a
report from Gayle Winrod, age 58, that while she was out in her boat a
group of boys had killed her rooster and wounded two of her chickens.
Upon investigation it was discovered that the rooster had died from
JUNE 23, 2009 - 5:19 PM
Police and federal officials caught a man wanted on numerous felony charges of fraud and forgery after a brief pursuit through Midtown Monday evening, according to police.
Michael Duane Rogers, 29, was arrested on charges of failure to stop, second-degree burglary and resisting arrest in addition to those from his previous warrants, police said.
Police say they got a tip that Rogers was in the 5700 block of Tinian Street in the Manoogs Isle Mobile Home Park and an officer, accompanied by a U.S. Marshal, responded.
They saw several people, including Rogers, leave the home and began to follow a pickup they left in. At some point, the driver of the pickup noticed he was being followed and “began making lewd gestures,” at his tail, according to police.
JUNE 23, 2009 - 12:33 PM
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, June 23, 2009
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: Wasilla
Case number: 09-53082
Type: DUI
Text: On 6-22-09 at 2336 hours AST in Palmer arrested Vadim Novakovskiy,
age 23, of Antelope California for DUI after he was contacted on Wasilla
Fishhook Road and Hiawatha Road. A report from an off duty Trooper was
received regarding Novakovskiy falling off his 4 wheeler and possibly
JUNE 23, 2009 - 12:33 PM
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, June 22, 2009
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and
the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Location: Haines
Case Number: 09-52703
Type: EPIRB Signal
Text: On 6-22-09, at 0327, Ketchikan AST dispatch received a report of
an EPIRB signal activated in the Lutak Inlet area near Haines. The EPRIB
was registered to the F/V Morning Light. Haines PD responded to the area
and could observe a vessel in the general vicinity, but were unable to
raise them on the VHF. A US Coast Guard helicopter responded from Air
JUNE 19, 2009 - 6:15 PM
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, June 19, 2009
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: 09-51567
Type: DUI / MVC-D
Text: On 06-18-2009 at approximately 2110 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a single motor vehicle collision near the intersection of
N. Green Forest Drive and Finger Cove Drive, near Palmer. Investigation
JUNE 18, 2009 - 9:37 PM
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, June 18, 2009
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: 09-51087
Type: Boating Under the Influence of Alcohol
Text: On 6/17/09 at 1552 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to the
Mountain Point Harbor for a report from the US Coast Guard of
intoxicated boaters. Troopers arrived and contacted Melvin J. Charles,
age 69, of Ketchikan. Charles was the owner and operator of a 14-foot
JUNE 16, 2009 - 8:25 PM
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and
the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Location: Ketchikan
Case number: 09-49627
Type: Minor Consuming Alcohol-Habitual
Text: On 6/13/09 at 1820 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a
disturbance near Buren St. and Fairview Ave. AST investigation revealed
that Frances M. Shaw age 20 of Ketchikan, had recently consumed
alcoholic beverages. Shaw was arrested for MCA-Habitual and remanded to
JUNE 16, 2009 - 12:29 PM
A man wanted on probation warrants and for allegedly burglarizing a home in Juneau is being sought by police. Juneau police shipped out the below press release today.
On 06-15-09 at about 1355 hours, JPD received a report from the 4000 block of Taku Blvd of a burglary in progress. The complainant was a neighbor that saw an
adult male carrying items from the residence and putting them into a vehicle that was parked in the driveway and garage.
Through investigation and interviews, it was determined that forcible entry was made into the residence and various undisclosed items were taken. The witness was able to describe the vehicle and subjects involved. The homeowner was not home at the time of the theft.
JUNE 16, 2009 - 12:22 PM
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, June 15, 2009
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and
the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
A Detachment
LOCATION: Angoon
CASE NUMBER: 09-39214
TYPE: Assault 4th (x2)
TEXT: On 6/14/2009, at 2128 hours, Harvey Pitka Jr. age 29 of Angoon was
issued a summons for two counts of assault in the fourth degree. The
charges were the result of an investigation conducted by the Angoon VPSO
after he received a report that Pitka had assaulted one juvenile and
placed the other juvenile in fear of physical injury at the Angoon ANB
JUNE 12, 2009 - 9:19 PM
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, June 12, 2009
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and
the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Location: Klawock Hollis Highway
Case Number: 09-48767
Type: Felony DUI, DWLR
Text: At approximately 2:04 PM on June 11, 2009, Troopers received a
report of an individual that appeared intoxicated leaving a local
store, getting into a green 2000 Toyota RAV4 sports utility vehicle,
and driving towards the city of Hydaburg. Troopers conducted a traffic
JUNE 9, 2009 - 12:21 PM
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, June 08, 2009
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and
the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
A Detachment
Location: Gedney Harbor, Kuiu Island
Case Number: 09-47546
Type: Death Investigation - Boat Grounding
Text: On 6-8-09, at about 0833, Ketchikan AST received a report that the
F/V ALLMAN JOY was aground on west Kuiu Island near Gedney Harbor about
130 miles south of Juneau. A Good Samaritan boarded the vessel and
reported a deceased male on board. The USCG helicopter responded from
JUNE 5, 2009 - 8:44 PM
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, June 05, 2009
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and
the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Location: Hydaburg
Case number: 09-46032
Type: Assault III, DUI, MIW IV
Text: At approximately 7:12 AM on June 4, 2009, Troopers received a
report of an individual driving under the influence in the village of
Hydaburg and that there had been shots fired. Troopers responded to
investigate and subsequently arrested James P. Washington, age 20, on
JUNE 1, 2009 - 7:22 PM
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, June 01, 2009
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: Wasilla
Case number: 09-44897
Type: DUI
Text: On 05/31/2009 at approximately 2118 hours, Alaska State Troopers
conducted a traffic stop on a white 2004 Ford truck, on the Glen Hwy
near mile 31 for a traffic
violation. The vehicle was also called in as a REDDI (Report Every
MAY 29, 2009 - 4:55 PM
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, May 29, 2009
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: Wasilla
Case number: 09-43843
Type: DUI, DWLS
Text: On 05-29-2009, at approximately 0025 hours, the Alaska State
Troopers arrested Tacie P. Hoffman, age 29, of Anchorage for DUI and
DWLS. Hoffman was contacted near the intersection of the Palmer Wasilla
Highway and North Shoreline Drive in Wasilla, by AST during an
MAY 26, 2009 - 6:16 PM
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, May 26, 2009
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: Wasilla
Case number: 09-42777
Type: DUI
Text: On 5/25/2009, approx. 2100 hours, Alaska State Troopers stopped a
blue 2003 Dodge Dakota pick up truck on the Parks highway near Lucas
Road in Wasilla for moving and equipment violations. Investigation
revealed James G. Hunt, age 30 of Wasilla, was operating the vehicle
MAY 20, 2009 - 6:44 PM
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and
the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Location: Angoon
Case number: 09-40814
Type: Warrant Arrest
Text: On 5/20/09, at 1143 hours, Curtis Lane, age 25 of Angoon, was
arrested on an outstanding warrant for failing to appear in court on 3
counts of driving without a valid license. Lane was arraigned in Angoon
and later released after posting $250.00 bail.
MAY 19, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Troopers caught some action earlier this afternoon when a suspected drunken driver led them on a high-speed chase that ended when the driver hit a Kenai police vehicle and overturned. Here's a release from troopers.
KENAI – Today just before 1 p.m., Public Safety Dispatch in Soldotna received a report of a possible drunk driver heading into Soldotna. Soldotna Police Department responded and, after witnessing the erratic driving, attempted a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle refused to yield. It headed toward Kenai on the Kenai Spur Highway. SPD lost contact with the vehicle between Kenai and Soldotna.
MAY 18, 2009 - 9:48 PM
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, May 18, 2009
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: Wasilla
Case number: 09-39933/09-39937
Type: Warrant Arrest/DWLS
Text: On 05/18/09, at approx. 0110 hours, Alaska State Troopers
contacted 22 yoa, Marissa Anne Butts at Mile 48.5 of the Parks Highway
during a traffic stop. Records revealed Marissa Butts of Wasilla had a
MAY 18, 2009 - 9:47 PM
ANCHORAGE — A 23-year-old Fairbanks man received almost 12 years in prison for robbing a bank.
Federal officials say Nicholas J. Singleton will also be placed on five years of supervised released and must pay restitution for the robbery that occurred last December at the Key Bank.
Singleton robbed the bank at gunpoint on December 18. At one point, he shoved the gun into a customer's rib cage to induce compliance. Law enforcement officers later learned the gun was loaded with hollow-point bullets.
Singleton was sentenced Friday by U.S. District Court Judge Ralph Beistline.
— The
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