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Marijuana growing on porch seized - 5/13/2008 12:38 pm
Hunting trip ends in accidental death - 5/12/2008 5:20 pm
Bootlegger robbed by her customer - 5/12/2008 12:49 pm
Burglar flees homeowner's gunshot - 5/12/2008 12:36 pm
Anchorage police arrests, week of April 27 - 5/8/2008 8:56 pm
Wednesday's trooper dispatches - 5/7/2008 2:04 pm
Tuesday's trooper dispatches - 5/6/2008 12:43 pm
Monday's trooper dispatches - 5/5/2008 12:30 pm
Friday's trooper dispatches - 5/2/2008 12:22 pm
Anchorage police arrests, week of April 20 - 5/1/2008 3:03 pm
Thursday's trooper dispatches - 5/1/2008 12:46 pm
Serial robber sought by police - 4/30/2008 12:45 pm
Wednesday's trooper dispatches - 4/30/2008 12:42 pm
Tuesday's trooper dispatches - 4/29/2008 12:37 pm
Monday's trooper dispatches - 4/28/2008 12:38 pm
Anchorage police arrests, week of April 13 - 4/25/2008 8:35 pm
Friday's trooper dispatches - 4/25/2008 12:39 pm
Oil-dumping vessel under investigation - 4/24/2008 12:48 pm
Thursday's trooper dispatches - 4/24/2008 12:46 pm
Kenai police arrests, reported Wednesday - 4/23/2008 12:32 pm
Troopers' Wednesday dispatches - 4/23/2008 12:21 pm
Police arrests, week of April 6 - 4/22/2008 2:14 pm
MAY 13, 2008 - 12:38 PM
An Alaska State Trooper serving a restraining order in Ketchikan Monday afternoon arrived at the subject's home and found two marijuana plants growing on the front porch.
The trooper seized the plants after contacting the owner of the home off Waterfall Road, troopers said. The case remains under investigation and no arrests have yet been made.
MAY 12, 2008 - 5:20 PM
A 16-year-old boy on a hunting trip in Petersburg died after he slipped on some ice and caused his rifle to accidentally fire a shot into his head, according to Alaska State Troopers.
The boy, who was not immediately identified, was reported shot at 4:40 p.m. Sunday, when Petersburg police called troopers to say the accident had occurred while he and a 17-year-old boy were hunting grouse along Dry Straits Road, about 28 miles out of Petersburg, troopers said.
Troopers from Juneau responded and found that the boy had slipped on the ice and his .22-caliber rifle discharged a single shot into his head while they were walking, troopers said.
MAY 12, 2008 - 12:49 PM
A woman attending a graduation ceremony in Mountain Village imported booze from Bethel and was robbed by a customer, Alaska State Troopers said.
The woman was walking home from the graduation ceremony with a group of friends when four men approached them Thursday night.
The men, one of whom had previously bought a bottle of liquor from the woman, began to attack her, snatching her purse and backpack along with about $1,000 in cash and alcohol, troopers said.
The woman received non life-threatening injuries and was transported to Bethel for medical treatment.
Harry Aguchak, 25, Franklin Gregory Jr., 27, Arnold Agwiak, 20, and Mitch Galen Waskey, 19, all of Mountain Village, were arrested Friday on charges of second-degree robbery, second-degree theft and fourth-degree assault. They were being held on the charges in Bethel.
MAY 12, 2008 - 12:36 PM
A burglary attempt early Monday morning ended abruptly when the homeowner fired off his pistol at a suspect who was crawling through the window, according to Alaska State Troopers.
The report came in just after midnight from a Wasilla residence on Atka Drive. It was unclear if the homeowner had actually shot the burglar or if the burglar had escaped uninjured.
The burglar fled the scene on foot, and the investigation is continuing.
MAY 8, 2008 - 8:56 PM
Here's the summary of arrests made by Anchorage police during the week of April 27. Click the link for the full list.
Weekly arrest report from the Anchorage Police Department
Week of April 27 - May 3, 2008
The Anchorage Police Department arrested 377 people this week.
Of those arrested, the majority were in the category of Driving Offenses.
Here is a summary of the arrests by major crime category:
Driving Offenses* 72
DUI/OUI 50
Drugs 8
Weapons Offense 3
Assault** 60
Sexual Assault/Abuse 3
Theft/Fraud 30
Crimes of Disorder*** 38
Warrant 71
MAY 7, 2008 - 2:04 PM
A pit bull has been shot and killed in defense of life and property in Delta Junction. See the dispatch below--
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, May 07, 2008
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: 09-25198
Type: DWLS & Failure to Carry Insurance
Text: On 4/4/08 at 1725 hours, AST stopped a 1999 Dodge Durango near
the 2900 block of Tongass Ave. for a traffic violation. The driver of
MAY 6, 2008 - 12:43 PM
A man accused of assaulting a woman with a weightlifting curling bar fled troopers overnight but has been arrested on a felony assault charge. See the dispatch out of Nondalton below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, May 06, 2008
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: 08-33724
Type: NVOL
Text: On 5-4-2008 at approximately 1157 hours, AST conducted a traffic
MAY 5, 2008 - 12:30 PM
Road rage sparked over an undisclosed hand gesture led to an assault on a Kodiak roadway. See the dispatch below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, May 05, 2008
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: 08-33831
Type: DWLS
Text: On 5/4/08 at approximately 2050 hours, Alaska State Troopers
contacted Bret Bouslaugh Jr., age 20 of Wasilla, after Bouslaugh's 1988
MAY 2, 2008 - 12:22 PM
A child playing with a lighter lit a Wales house on fire and destroyed it. Responders were able to contain the fire, which threatened to spread through the village, to the home. See the dispatch below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, May 02, 2008
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: 08-32971
Type: DV Criminal Mischief 3
MAY 1, 2008 - 3:03 PM
Here's the breakdown of police arrests for the week starting April 20. Click the link below for the full list.
Weekly arrest report from the Anchorage Police Department
Week of April 20 - 26, 2008
The Anchorage Police Department arrested 342 people this week.
Of those arrested, the majority were in the category of Driving Offenses.
Here is a summary of the arrests by major crime category:
Driving Offenses* 61
DUI/OUI 47
Drugs 22
Weapons Offense 2
Assault** 46
Sexual Assault/Abuse 8
Theft/Fraud 45
Crimes of Disorder*** 26
Warrant 57
Alcohol/Other 22
MAY 1, 2008 - 12:46 PM
A trooper stopped on the road to investigate a car crash spurred a pinball series of subsequent crashes. See the dispatch out of North Pole.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, May 01, 2008
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: Juneau
Case number: 08-32245
Type: Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Text: On 4/30/08, at 1430 hours, Gilbert Sam, age 52 of Sitka, was
charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender in the Second Degree.
APRIL 30, 2008 - 12:45 PM
A man accused of robbing seven businesses in Anchorage during the past two weeks is being sought by police. Here's the press release--
Subject: Identity Sought on 7-time Robber
Case Number: 08-16914, 17542, 17855, 18406, 18719, 19492, 19521
Anchorage police are asking for help in identifying and locating a man who is responsible for seven robberies in town over the last two weeks.
The following businesses were recently robbed:
Date Time Business Name Location
4/13/08 4:48 p.m. Fireweed Theater 661 E. Fireweed
APRIL 30, 2008 - 12:42 PM
Troopers are investigating a fatal fire in Alakanuk. See the dispatch below--
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, April 30, 2008
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: 08-32324
Type: MCA (Habitual) and Probation Violation
Text: On 4/30/2008 at approximately 0115 hours, the Alaska State
Troopers in Ketchikan conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Bawden
APRIL 29, 2008 - 12:37 PM
A group of prom-goers got busted for underage drinking this week after one of their companions needed to be treated by medics for alcohol poisoning. See the dispatch below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, April 29, 2008
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: 08-31983
Type: DWLS
Text: On 4-29-08, at approximately 0300 hours, Alaska State Troopers
APRIL 28, 2008 - 12:38 PM
Troopers have arrested a man on a charge of first-degree murder in connection with the death of his girlfriend in Akiachak. See the dispatch below--
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, April 28, 2008
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: 08-31653
Type: Warrant Arrest
Text: On 4-27-08 at 2110 hours the Alaska State Troopers contacted Kori
APRIL 25, 2008 - 8:35 PM
Here's a summary of Anchorage police arrests. Click the link for the full list.
Week of April 13 - 19, 2008
The Anchorage Police Department arrested 374 people this week.
Of those arrested, the majority were in the category of Warrant.
Here is a summary of the arrests by major crime category:
Driving Offenses* 65 Murder/Attempt 1
Drugs 14 DUI/OUI 45
Assault** 58
Sexual Assault/Abuse 7
Theft/Fraud 54
Crimes of Disorder*** 27
Warrant 66
Alcohol/Other 29
Robbery 1
Arson 1
Weapons Offense 2
Burglary 4
DUI’s Note –
For the week – the Breath Alcohol Content for those arrested and who complied with state law to provide a breath sample when requested by a law enforcement officer, the following data is available: (Breath Sample Readings)
APRIL 25, 2008 - 12:39 PM
A man died in a car crash in Seldovia after he lost control of his vehicle and hit a tree. See the dispatch below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, April 25, 2008
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: 08-30964
Type: Theft 2nd degree from yards
Text: On 04-25-2008 at approximately 0846 hours, the Alaska State
Troopers received a report of a missing mountain Rocky Mountain brand
APRIL 24, 2008 - 12:48 PM
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating what appears to have been a fishing vessel intentionally dumping oily water overboard. Here's the release--
JUNEAU, Alaska - Discharging oil into the ocean is a violation of federal law, but that doesn't stop some people from polluting when they think no one is looking. As one fisherman recently discovered, the Coast Guard can spot pollution violations from the air, even in remote areas of Southeast Alaska.
The crew of an HH-60 helicopter from Air Station Sitka was on a routine training flight on April 8, 2008 when they noticed an oily sheen trailing from a fishing vessel underway in the Gulf of Esquibel near Prince of Wales Island. The air crew radioed the fishing vessel operator, who admitted to pumping oily bilge water overboard. The air crew relayed the information to Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan personnel, who initiated a pollution investigation. The investigation, which is still on-going, will likely result in a fine.
APRIL 24, 2008 - 12:46 PM
Troopers are investigating a burglary that resulted in thousands of dollars in losses. See the dispatch out of Wasilla below--
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, April 24, 2008
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: Hydaburg
Case number: 08-30442
Type: Criminal Mischief III
Text: On 4/23/08 at approximately 1350 Forris Bess, age 35 of Hydaburg,
reported that the rear passenger side windows of his 1992 Chevy Blazer
APRIL 23, 2008 - 12:32 PM
Kenai police are reporting a few DUIs in their area. See the dispatches below.
At 1:12 a.m., Kenai Police performed a routine traffic stop near Frontage Road and Spur View Street. As a result of the stop, Anthony R. Fabiano, age 23 of Soldotna, was arrested on a charge of DUI and booked into Wildwood Pretrial facility.
AT 8:35 a.m., Kenai Police made a traffic stop on KSR near BAR. Preston Y. Perkins, age 21 of Kenai, was found to be driving without insurance and was issued a summons to court for FTIV.
At 2:51 p.m., Kenai Police received multiple reports of a blue Toyota pickup weaving, speeding, and in general driving poorly. Officers stopped the vehicle on KSR near Forest Drive. As a result of investigation, Michele J. Skersick, age 42 of Nikiski, was arrested and booked into Wildwood Pretrial on a charge of DUI.
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