A Noorvik woman accused of breaking into two teacher housing units and causing $10,000 in damage has been arrested on felony charges of burglary and criminal mischief. See the dispatch out of Noorvik below.

Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, July 03, 2008

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and
the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A Detachment

Location: Sitka

Case number: 08-52734

Type: Search and Rescue

Text: At 1550 hours Alaska State Troopers were notified of a missing
hiker near Reed Falls near Sitka. Chenghaw Quin 18 yoa, of China, a
passenger aboard the cruise ship Norwegian Pearl, was hiking in the area
of Reed falls when he became lost. Air searchers spotted Quin at the
1800 foot level of Reed Falls, and ground searchers contacted him at
1919 hours. Quin was in good shape and given a ride back to the
Norwegian Pearl.
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 12:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 12:25 AM

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Location: Ketchikan

Case number: 08-53020

Type: Motor Vehicle Collision-Damage

Text: On 7/3/08 at 1100 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a
single motor vehicle collision near mile 1.5 of the South Tongass
Highway. Troopers contacted the driver, Sayers M. McAlpin, age 19 of
Ketchikan. McAlpin was driving a 2001 Ford pickup on the South Tongass
Highway when he lost control of the pickup. The pickup collided with a
guard rail causing $1000.00 damage to the pickup and $1000.00 to the
guard rail. Both the driver and his passenger were wearing seat belts
and sustained no injuries.

Author: RSWS0
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 2:03 PM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 2:16 PM

B Detachment

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-52567
Type: Damage MVC & Driving While License Suspended
Text: On 7/2/2008, approx. 0545 hours, Alaska State troopers responded
to a two vehicle collision on Seward Meridian Parkway at Palmer Wasilla
Highway in Wasilla. Investigation revealed that 35 yoa Ian T. Demello
of Wasilla was operating a white 1994 Ford Escort when he failed to
remain stopped for a steady red traffic control signal while traveling
southbound on Seward Meridian Parkway. Demello's actions resulted in
his Escort colliding with the side of a green 1991 Chevrolet pick up
truck operated by 24 yoa Peteroy A. Lincoln Jr., also of Wasilla. The
Escort was totaled in the collision while the pick up truck sustained an
estimated $5,000.00 damage. No injuries were sustained in the collision
and all parties involved reported wearing a seat belt at the time of the
collision. Further investigation revealed that Demello was operating
the vehicle while his driver's license is revoked. Demello was cited
for failure to stop at the steady red traffic control signal as well as
arrested for DWLR. Demello was remanded to MSPT where he was held on
$250.00 bail.
Author: DAC1
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 3:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 3:52 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-52853
Type: Burglary in the First Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Fifth
Degree and Theft in the Fourth Degree
Text: On 07/02/2008, at approximately 2230 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a Burglary in the area of 4.6 mile Lakes Boulevard in
Houston. Investigation revealed the suspect gained entrance to the
residence through a partially opened window. The window was damaged in
the amount of approximately $50.00. Approximately $30.00 worth of items
were taken from the residence. The case is under investigation. Anyone
with information is encouraged to contact the Alaska State Troopers at
745-2131 or Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.
Author: KSB0
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 3:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 3:50 AM

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Location: Palmer
Case number: 08-52910
Type: DWLS/Misuse of Plates
Text: On 7-3-08 at 0158 hours the Alaska State Troopers stopped a 1986
Nissan Maxima for a moving violation at mile 40 Glenn Highway. The
driver was identified as Stefan Whites (35 YOA of Palmer).
Investigation revealed that Whites was driving while his license is
suspended and he was operating a vehicle with improper license plates
attached. Whites was issued a summons for driving with a suspended
license and a summons for misuse of plates, Whites was released on
scene.
Author: RAS5
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 3:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 3:49 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-52891
Type: Assault IV, Warrant Arrest
Text: On 7/2/08 at approximately 2357 hours, Troopers responded to
approximately mile 50 Parks Highway for the report of a fight along the
roadway. Investigation determined Christoffer C. Inman, age 21 of
Wasilla had assaulted an individual and both were present when Troopers
arrived. Department records indicated Inman had an outstanding arrest
warrant for Failure to Appear on the original charge of DWLR. Inman was
transported to the Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility and held on $2250.00 bail.
Author: TES1
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 4:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 4:03 AM

C Detachment

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Location: St. Marys

Case number: 08-52804

Type: Warrant arrest

Text: On 7/2/08, at 1700 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted Willie
Long, 42 of St. Marys. Long was arrested on an outstanding warrant for
violating a Domestic Violence Protective Order. Long is charged with
two counts of violating a Domestic Violence Protective Order and two
counts of Unlawful Contact in the First Degree. Probation violations
will be forwarded to the District Attorney's Office. Long was
transported to Bethel and remanded to the Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional
Center. Bail is set at $5000.00 cash and a CATPC.

Author: TMT1
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:18 AM

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Location: Gambell

Case number: 08-52645

Type: Probation Violation

Text: On 7-1-08, at approximately 2230 hours Gambell VPO's contacted
Nome AST to report that they had contacted Victor Oozevaseuk, 26 yoa of
Gambell, while he was intoxicated. Investigation determined Oozevaseuk
was on probation. Oozevaseuk was arrested for probation violation and
transported to AMCC without incident.

Author: ATM0

Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:48 AM

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Location: Gambell

Case number: 08-52680

Type: Violation of Conditions of release and Habitual Minor Consuming

Text: On 7-2-08, at approximately 0204 hours, Gambell VPO's contacted
Nome AST to report that they had contacted Amy Slwooko, 20 yoa of
Gambell, intoxicated at a residence. Investigation determined that
Slwooko was on release is several Nome court cases and violated her
conditions of release. Slwooko was arrested for Violation of Conditions
of Release and Habitual Minor Consuming Alcohol and transported to AMCC
without incident.

Author: ATM0

Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:53 AM

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Location: Gambell

Case number: 08-52671

Type: Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest

Text: On 7-2-08, at approximately 0204 hours, Gambell VPO's contacted
Nome AST to report that they had contacted Amos Slwooko, 24 yoa of
Gambell. Investigation determined that Slwooko had engaged in fighting
with another person and the reason for the fight was not for self
defense. During the course of his arrest Slwooko resisted arrest by the
VPO's. VPO's were able to restrain and eventually detain Slwooko.
Slwooko was charged with Disorderly conduct and resisting arrest and
transported to AMCC without further incident.

Author: ATM0

Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:51 AM

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Location: Unalakleet

Case number: 08-52584

Type: Probation Violation

Text: On 7-1-08, at approximately 1630 hours, Unalakleet VPO's contacted
Nome AST to report a Probation violation. Investigation revealed Marion
Gessells, 41 yoa of Unalakleet, had violated her conditions of
probation. Gessells was arrested and transported to AMCC without
incident.

Author: ATM0

Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:43 AM

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Location: Gambell

Case number: 08-52635

Type: Driving Under the Influence

Text: On 7-2-08, at approximately 0204 hours, Gambell VPO's contacted
Nome AST and advised that they had contacted Ellis Oozeva, 47 yoa of
Gambell. Investigation determined that Oozeva had operated a vehicle
while under the influence of alcohol. Oozeva was arrested and
transported to AMCC without incident.

Author: ATM0

Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:46 AM

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Location: Shishmaref

Case number: 08-52755

Type: Search and Rescue

Text: On 7-2-08, at approximately 0000 hours, Nome AST was contacted and
advised that Harold Olanna, 72 yoa of Shishmaref, had not returned from
hunting. Olanna left Shishmaref on 7-2-08, and told family that he
would return in the evening. Olanna had complained of chest pain and
did not take his medication with him. AST authorized a hasty team to
take a boat and search the area Olanna was reported to be hunting. At
approximately 0100 hours, Olanna contacted the village via radio and
reported that he was on his way home and was running late. Searchers
were turned back and Olanna returned home without injury.

Author: ATM0

Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:56 AM

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Location: Gambell

Case number: 08-52658

Type: Habitual Minor Consuming, Resisting Arrest, Assault 4 on a police
officer, Assault 4 on a police officer.

Text: On 7-2-08, at approximately 2315 hours, Gambell VPO's contacted
Nome AST to report that they had contacted Mary Iyakitan, 18 yoa of
Gambell, at a residence while she was intoxicated. Investigation
determined that Iyakitan was intoxicated, resisted arrest and assaulted
two VPO's during the course of her arrest. Iyakitan was arrested for
Habitual Minor Consuming, Resisting Arrest, and two counts of Assault 4
on a police officer and transported to AMCC without further incident.

Author: ATM0

Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:50 AM

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Location: White Mountain

Case number: 08-50127

Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Text: On 6-24-08, Nome AST received a report from White Mountain of a
Sexual Abuse of a minor incident that had occurred sometime in May 2008.
Investigation is ongoing and no further details will be released at this
time.

Author: ATM0 for AMS1

Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:59 AM

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Location: Savoonga

Case number: 08-51654

Type: Burglary, Criminal Mischief

Text: On 6-29-08, Savoonga VPSO John Peratrovich received a report that
a teacher housing unit had been broken into sometime on in the late
evening hours of 6-28-08. Damage is estimated at approximately $250.
Investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Author: ATM0 for JGP0

Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:16 AM

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Location: Gambell

Case number: 08-51635

Type: Assault 4 DV

Text: On 6-29-08, Nome AST received a report of a Domestic Violence
Assault in the village of Gambell. Investigation into the incident is
ongoing.

Author: ATM0 for AMS1

Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:03 AM

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Location: Gara Drive, Kodiak

Case Number: 08-50768

Type: Fraudulent use of access device (Credit Card / Debit Card)

Text: On 6-26-08 Shanti S. Peterson, a 23 year old resident of Kodiak,
reported to Alaska State Troopers an unauthorized charge of $295.00 had
been made to her Visa debit card. Preliminary information indicates the
charged was made during an online transaction involving an out of state
automotive retailer.

Author: BSM0

Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:55 AM

Location: Chuathbaluk
Case number: 08-53009
Type: Runaway Juvenile
Text: On 7-3-08, at approximately 1120 hours, M. Marie PHILLIPS age 41
of Chuathbaluk reported that her 16 year old daughter had run away from
home on 6-29-08. PHILLIPS further did indicate that she may have gone
to Aniak to stay with another juvenile. AST investigation is continuing.

Author: VMA0
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 11:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 12:00 PM

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Location: Kodiak

Case number: 08-50992

Type: Theft IV

Text: On 06-27-2009 at 1026hrs Joshua Fulcher, 38, of Kodiak reported to
AST his mail box near the intersection of Saw Mill Circle and Lakeview
drive had been stolen. Fulcher provided no value for the mail box.

Author: DVD0

Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 12:03 PM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 12:54 PM

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Location: Noorvik

Case number: 08-53147

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 7/3/08, State Troopers arrested Shellain R. Adams, 18 yoa, of
Noorvik for an outstanding warrant for two counts of burglary 1 and two
counts of criminal mischief 3. The warrant was obtained by State
Troopers after an investigation revealed that Adams was directly
involved in the 6/22/08 burglary of two Noorvik teacher housing units
which resulted in over $10,000 in damages. Adams was transported to
Kotzebue and remanded at the Kotzebue Regional Jail where she was held
on $10,000 bail.

Author: KRM0
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 4:03 PM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 4:49 PM

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Location: Noorvik

Case number: 08-53137

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 7/3/08, State Troopers arrested Lawrence Wells, 21 yoa, of
Noorvik for an outstanding felony arrest warrant. Wells was transported
to Kotzebue and remanded at the Kotzebue Regional Jail where he was held
on $5000 bail.

Author: KRM0
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 4:03 PM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 4:53 PM

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Location: Noorvik

Case number: 08-53144

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 7/3/08, State Troopers arrested Wanda Ballot, 44 yoa, of
Noorvik for an outstanding arrest warrant. For medical reasons, State
Troopers contacted the Kotzebue court before transporting Ballot and
requested that she be able to handle her criminal case telephonically.
The Kotzebue court agreed to quash the warrant and reset her court date
for later in the month.

Author: KRM0
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 4:03 PM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 4:52 PM

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Location: Buckland

Case number: 08-52882

Type: Report of Harm

Text: On 7/2/08, State Troopers in Kotzebue received a report of harm
involving a juvenile female in the village of Buckland. State Troopers
are continuing to investigate the matter.

Author: KRM0
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 5:03 PM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 5:16 PM

D Detachment

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Location: Denali
Case number: 08-51517
Type: Theft in the Third Degree
Text: On 06-28-08 at 2115 hours, Troopers summonsed Britta Anne Seger,
age 19 of Utah, after receiving a report of a theft. Investigation
revealed Seger took approximately $200.00 of merchandise from the Denali
Princess Gift Shop without rendering payment. Seger was an employee of
the gift shop at the time of the theft. Investigation complete.
Author: ERN0
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 7:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 7:57 AM

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Location: Healy
Case number: 08-52908

Type: Minor Consume/Possess Alcohol
Text: On 07-03-08 at 0200 hours, Troopers contacted Stefan OSTAR, 19 of
Denali, in a Denali area lodge during routing patrol. Investigation
revealed that OSTAR was intoxicated, and in possession of alcohol.
OSTAR was issued a summons for Minor Consume/Possess Alcohol.
Investigation complete.

Author: DLD0
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 7:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 7:54 AM

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Location: Cantwell
Case number: 08-52881
Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage
Text: On 07-02-08 at 2242 hours, Troopers responded to a single vehicle
motor vehicle collision at Milepost 177 Parks Highway. Investigation
revealed that Troy Williams, age 39 of Cantwell, was traveling
southbound in a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado when the hitch broke loose from
his trailer. The trailer overturned blocking traffic temporarily. No
injuries were reported, and Williams was believed to be wearing a
seatbelt. Damage is estimated to be approximately $9,000.00.
Investigation complete.
Author: ERN0
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 7:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 7:58 AM

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Location: Healy
Case number: 08-52730
Type: Theft in the Second Degree
Text: On 07-02-08 at 1542 hours, Troopers were dispatched to the Healy
power plant for the report that somebody had stolen copper wire.
Investigation revealed that within the last month, somebody stole
approximately $6,000.00 worth of copper wire. A reward may be offered
for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person
responsible. The investigation is on-going.
Author: DLD0
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:02 AM

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Location: Healy
Case number: 08-52908

Type: Minor Consume/Possess Alcohol
Text: On 07-03-08 at 0200 hours, Troopers contacted Stefan OSTAR, 19 of
Denali, in a Denali area lodge during routine patrol. Investigation
revealed that OSTAR was intoxicated, and in possession of alcohol.
OSTAR was issued a summons for Minor Consume/Possess Alcohol.
Investigation complete.

Author: DLD0
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:06 AM

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Location: Delta Junction
Case number: 08-52402
Type: DWLS / Proof of Insurance Required
Text: On 07/01/08 at approximately 1538 hours, troopers conducted a
traffic stop on a white 1994 Chevy Camaro for having a modified exhaust
and for not having a front license plate. The driver of the vehicle was
identified as Travis N. Maddox, age 21, of Delta Junction. A records
check showed that Maddox was operating a motor vehicle with a suspended
license. Maddox was arrested for DWLS and issued a citation for Failure
to Provide Proof of Insurance. Maddox was released on $500.00 bail.
Author: EIH0
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:24 AM

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Location: Tok

Case number: 08-52841

Type: Warrent Arrest

Text: On 7/2/2008, at 2202 hours, Ryan Charley, 27 of Chistochina was
arrested for an outstanding $25 warrant (4TO-08-24CI), Failure to Appear
for Order to Show Cause for Jury Duty after he contacted Alaska State
Troopers. Charley was remanded at the Tok Holding Facility where he
posted bail.

Author: PVM9
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:58 AM

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Location: Tok

Case number: 08-52834

Type: Violation of Instructional Permit

Text: On 7/2/2008, at 1940 hours, Lacey Isaac 15, of Tanacross was
issued a summons for Driving in violation of Instructional Permit after
she was contacted for a traffic violation.

Author: PVM9
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:59 AM

E Detachment

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Location: Soldotna
Case number: 08-52709
Type: Natural Death
Text: On 07-02-08, Pat Price, 57, of Soldotna past away of natural
causes at his residence located in Soldotna. Next of kin were at
Price's residence at the time he past away.
Author: TLH0
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 7:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 7:24 AM

AK Wildlife Troopers

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Location: Ninilchik / Soldotna AWT
Case Number: To Be Assigned

Type: Over Limit Razor Clams

Text: On 7/2/08, Xaiphone Onemany, 22 YOA from Anchorage, was issued a
citation by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Soldotna for taking an
over limit of razor clams. Bail was set at $250.

Author: PEM9

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Location: Kasilof Beach

Case Number: To Be Assigned

Type: Fail to Record Personal Use Salmon on Permit

Text: On 7/2/2008, Michael P. Kough, 54 from Anchorage, was issued a
citation by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for failing to record personal
use salmon he had taken on his permit as required. Bail was set at
$110.

Author: PEM9
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 7:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 7:29 AM

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Location: Naknek
Case Number: 080052353
Type: Guide Violation
Text: On 7/2/08, Scott Sabol, 35 YOA, of King Salmon, Alaska was cited
by Bristol Bay Wildlife Enforcement Troopers for fail to complete sport
fish logbook as required. Bail was set at $200.00
Author: JWB2
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 11:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 11:53 AM

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Location: Naknek
Case Number: None
Type: Fail to Display AK Numbers
Text: On 7/2/08, Carey Thissen, 27 YOA, of Salt Lake City, Utah was
cited by Bristol Bay Wildlife Enforcement Troopers for fail to display
AK numbers on boat. Bail was set at $50.00.
Author: JWB2
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 11:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 11:56 AM

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Location: Naknek
Case Number: 080052769
Type: Guide Violation
Text: On 7/2/08, Raymond Gedaminski, 55 YOA, of Gorham, Illinois was
cited by Bristol Bay Wildlife Enforcement Troopers for failing to have
2008 sport fish guide stickers on guide boat. Bail was set at $100.00
Author: JWB2
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 11:03 AM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 11:50 AM

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Location: King Salmon
Case Number: None
Type: Fail to Display AK Numbers
Text: On 7/2/08, Samuel Dodenhoff, 25 YOA, of Eagle Point, Oregon was
cited by Bristol Bay Wildlife Enforcement Troopers for fail to display
AK numbers on boat. Bail was set at $50.00.
Author: JWB2
Received Thursday, July 03, 2008 12:03 PM and posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 12:02 PM

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

AK Bureau of Investigation...No news reported.

Headquarters...No news reported.

End of Dispatch