Troopers in Kodiak made a driving under the influence arrest after receiving a report that a pickup driver was "chugging R&R whiskey" in the vehicle. See the dispatch below.

Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, July 31, 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: 08-62563

Type: MCA 2nd Offence

Text: On 7/30/2008 at approximately 1715 hours, 18 year old Gerald E.
Ojeda III of Ketchikan arrived at the Ketchikan AST Post to receive
paperwork for an unrelated matter. Investigation revealed Ojeda had
recently consumed alcohol. Subsequent investigation reveled Ojeda had
received a prior MCA conviction. Ojeda was issued a citation for 2nd
offence MCA and was released to a sober 3rd party.

Author: JKK0
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 8:31 AM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 8:15 AM

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Location: Ketchikan

Case number: 08-62692

Type: Criminal Mischief

Text: On 07-30-2008 AST received a complaint from the state highway
maintenance office of criminal mischief involving several traffic
control signs in the Ketchikan area. According to the complaint,
several traffic control signs on Revilla Road, North Tongass Highway and
within the city limits have recently been targeted by paintball guns.
An ongoing investigation will continue; anyone with information
pertaining to this crime or any other crime is asked to call the Alaska
State Troopers at 225-5118, your calls may remain anonymous.

Author: GEW1
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:31 AM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:09 AM

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Location: Juneau

Case number: 08-62908

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 7/31/08, at 1534 hours, Kevin Friday, age 39 of Juneau was
arrested on an outstanding warrant for failing to appear in court on the
original charge of trapping in closed season. Friday was lodged at the
Lemon Creek Correctional Center on $500.00.

Author: CJU0
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:31 PM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:04 PM

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Location: Ketchikan

Case number: 08-62410

Type: Theft in the 2nd Degree

Text: On 7/30/08 at 1108 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a
report from a business on the South Tongass Highway about theft of an
item as a result of a business sale. Investigation revealed that an
individual purchased an item using a fraudulent payment. Alaska State
Troopers have developed a suspect in the case, investigation continues.

Author: RSWS0
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:31 PM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:58 PM

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Location: Ketchikan

Case number: 08-62849

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 7/31/08 at 1353 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted Tanya
Burchfield, age 21 at residence in Forest Park. The Ketchikan District
Court had issued an arrest warrant for Burchfield regarding a probation
violation. Burchfield was arrested without incident and remanded to the
Ketchikan Correctional Center on $500.00 bail.

Author: RSWS0
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:31 PM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:58 PM

B Detachment

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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-62645

Type: Death Investigation

Text: On 7/31/2008, at approx. 0103 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a report of an unresponsive female at a residence in
Wasilla. Investigation revealed that 70 yoa, Phyllis Ann Smith of
Wasilla had died at her residence following an extended illness. Next of
Kin have been notified. No foul play is suspected at this time. SME
notified.

Author: AZG0
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:31 AM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:21 AM

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Location: Houston
Case number: 08-62666
Type: DUI, DWLS, Warrant Arrest
Text: On 7-31-08 at approximately 0410 hours AST arrested Marvin Nobles,
age 39 of Talkeetna for Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While License
Suspended and Outstanding Warrants for Failure to Appear. Nobels was
contacted as the driver of a vehicle stopped at mile 55 of the Parks
Highway for an equipment violation. Investigation determined Nobles was
driving while impaired and under the influence of alcohol, department
records indicated his driver's license was suspended and he had two
outstanding warrants for Failure to Appear on the original charge of
driving with No Valid Operators License. Nobles was transported and
remanded to the Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility and held on $1700.00 bail.

Author: DEL0
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:31 AM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:29 AM

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Location: Palmer

Case Number: #06-80354, #06-80918, #06-81603

Type: Superior Court Verdict Returned / Attempted Murder of a State
Trooper

Text: On Wednesday afternoon on 7/30/08 a Palmer Superior Court jury
that had been hearing testimony for nearly two weeks into the charges
against Donald B. Voorhis, stemming from his actions during September
2006 near his Rampart Road trailer home, returned their verdict.
Voorhis was found guilty of 1 count of Attempted Murder for firing his
rifle at an Alaska State Trooper, who had entered the trailer to arrest
Voorhis on 9/10/06. Voorhis was also found guilty of 7 counts of
Assault in the 3rd degree for having pointed a rifle and/or fired at
three civilians and at various State Troopers between 9/6/06 and
9/10/06. Additionally Voorhis was found guilty of 1 count of Violating
Conditions of his Court Release, 1 count of Reckless Endangerment and 1
count of Resisting Arrest. The jury acquitted Voorhis of 2 counts of
Attempted Murder but determined his conduct did constitute the offenses
of Assault in the 3rd degree against the victims. On 7/31/08, in a
separate hearing, in front of the same jury, it was determined that four
of the counts involved aggravated conduct, thus allowing the sentencing
judge the ability of handing down a more severe sentence.
Sentencing is expected to occur in Palmer Superior Court on 11/3/08 at
9:45 a.m..

Prior Press Release from September 10, 2006:

Location: Talkeetna
Case number: 06-80918
Type: Barricaded Gunman / Exchange of Gunfire / Warrant Arrest
Text: On 9/8/06 at about 1235 hours an Alaska State Trooper from
Talkeetna attempted to effect the arrest of Donald B. Voorhis, age 49 at
his trailer home on Rampart Road near Mile 7.5 of the Talkeetna
Spur.=A0Voorhis was being sought for three misdemeanor arrest warrants
which had been issued by the Palmer Court on 8/25/06 and was also wanted
in connection with an assault investigation which began on 9/6/06 when
Voorhis was alleged to have stood on Rampart Road, stopping a neighbor
who was driving by, pointed a rifle at the neighbor and then firing a
round from the rifle while standing next to the vehicle.=A0 The
neighbor, Johnny R. Yow, age 48, was not injured, but immediately left
the scene and reported the incident to Alaska State Troopers.=A0 When
Troopers responded to Voorhis' residence on 9/6/06, Voorhis fled into
the nearby woods.
On 9/8/06 when the investigating State Trooper again arrived at the
Voorhis residence, Voorhis was in possession of a rifle and stuck the
rifle out the door of his trailer, pointed in the direction of the State
Trooper and refused to come out of the residence. State Troopers from
Talkeetna Post and Palmer Post responded to the area and made efforts to
talk Voorhis into surrendering.=A0When it appeared that Voorhis would
not exit the trailer home, members of the South Central Special
Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) responded along with a State Trooper
crisis negotiator based in Palmer and two State Trooper negotiators from
Anchorage. Helo 3 was utilized to transport personnel from Anchorage to
the scene and an investigator from Alaska Bureau of Alcohol and Drug
Enforcement and his trained K-9 also responded to the scene. Mat-Su
Borough Emergency Medical Personnel were requested to stage their
personnel and equipment in the immediate area should they be needed for
any injuries which may occur.
Throughout the night Alaska State Trooper negotiators attempted to
converse with Voorhis and even two of Voorhis' immediate family members
arrived at the scene and attempted to communicate with Voorhis.
On the morning of 9/9/06 a Palmer Court Judge issued a search warrant
for entry into the Voorhis home on Rampart Road as State Troopers
continued their surveillance of the trailer home.=A0A mental health
professional from Anchorage was contacted and agreed to respond to the
scene.=A0The physician also attempted to communicate with Voorhis but
was unsuccessful. After the standoff had been underway for approximately
27 hours State Troopers began introducing chemical irritants into the
trailer home in an effort to force Voorhis from the
residence.=A0Although these efforts continued for nearly 6 hours Voorhis
remained steadfast inside his home.
State Troopers then settled in for a second long night maintaining
surveillance on the residence as rain began to fall.
On the morning of 9/10/06 the South Central Special Emergency Reaction
Team was supplemented with personnel from the other two Alaska State
Trooper Special Emergency Reaction Teams. The Northern SERT based in
Fairbanks, sent four members and the Soutern SERT based in Soldotna,
sent two members who arrived in Talkeetna approximately 0800 hours to
relieve some of the more exhausted members of South Central SERT.
Again on 9/10/06 State Trooper negotiators informed Voorhis of the court
issued search warrant to enter his residence as well as the arrest
warrants in existence for his arrest and requested he come out of his
residence. When Voorhis did not come out further efforts at introducing
chemical irritants into the trailer home began. At approximately 1500
hours it appeared Voorhis may be willing to exit the residence and was
near the front door of the trailer.=A0SERT members at the doorway
attempted to apprehend Voorhis but he fired upon State Troopers.=A0 Two
State Troopers from South Central SERT returned fire and backed away
from the residence. None of the shots struck the State Troopers or
Voorhis.
Efforts to convince Voorhis to exit the trailer home continued along
with further introduction of chemical irritants into the
trailer.=A0Early in the evening Troopers even tried to penetrate the
trailer home with the use of high pressure water from a fire apparatus.
Finally State Troopers utilized a small bulldozer to scrape open the
side of the trailer exposing Voorhis from his area of concealment.=A0 At
approximately 2100 hours Voorhis was taken into custody without injury
and a rifle was found next to him during his arrest.

Voorhis was taken to Mat-Su Regional Medical Center for a physical
examination due to his lengthy exposure to chemical irritants and then
is expected to be booked into Mat-Su Pre Trial facility on the
outstanding Felony and Misdemeanor warrants.

Consideration of further criminal charges will be discussed with the
Palmer District Attorney's Office on Monday.

The Alaska Bureau of Investigation will be conducting an investigation
into the circumstances of the two State Troopers who discharged their
firearms during their attempt to arrest Voorhis and defend themselves.

Author: DEC0/WDB0
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:31 PM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:35 PM

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Location: Palmer

Case number: 08-62671

Type: DUI-Drugs, MICS IV

Text: On 7-31-08 at 0655 hours, AST conducted a vehicle stop on a 2005
Chevrolet Trailblazer near mile 5 Palmer-Wasilla Hwy. for a moving
violation. Investigation revealed that 31 year old Matthew Silas
Compton of Palmer was driving while under the influence and possessed in
the vehicle several grams of cocaine. Compton was remanded at Matsu
Pretrial on a charge of DUI and Misconduct Involving a Conrtrolled
Substance and held on $10,000.00 bail and court approved third party.
The vehicle was impounded.

Author: PADB1
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:31 PM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:52 PM

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Location: Palmer

Case number: 08-62838

Type: MVC-D

Text: On 7-31-08 at approximately 1323 hours, AST responded to a motor
vehicle collision on Palmer-Wasilla Highway (PWH) and 49th State Street.
Lova Oshea, age 68 of Wasilla, was stopped westbound on PWH, at the
intersection with 49th State Street, when Daniel Worzalla, age 46 of
Wasilla, ran into the rear end of her vehicle. There were no reported
injuries and all occupants were wearing seatbelts. Damages are estimated
at $1,500.00 per vehicle. Worzalla was cited for Failure to Exercise Due
Care to Avoid a Collision.

Author: RRL1
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 5:31 PM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 5:25 PM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-62832
Type: Burglary 1
Text: On 7/31/08 at approximately 1304 hours, the Alaska State Troopers
responded to a residence off of Green Forest Drive for a report of an
unknown individual breaking into the residence. Troopers responded and
upon arriving on scene the individual fled on foot. A short time later
Troopers located and arrested Casey Donn, age 21 of Palmer, for Burglary
II from a Wasilla Police Department case. Donn was transported and
remanded to MatSu Pretrial where bail was set at $10,000 cash for
Wasilla Police Department's case. Charges of Burglary 1 for the
Trooper's case will be forwarded to the Palmer District Attorney's
Office.

Author: RAC2
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 7:31 PM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 7:08 PM

C Detachment

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Location: Aleknagik

Case Number: 08-62702

Type: Residential Burglary

Text: On 7/30/08, the Alaska State Troopers in Dillingham received a
report of a burglary of a South Shore Aleknagik Lake Residence.
Troopers are awaiting contact from the owner to determine a list of
missing items and damage. Investigation continues.

Author: DJB0

Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:31 AM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:18 AM

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Location: Kodiak

Case number: 08-62579

Type: Felony Warrant Arrest

Text: On Wednesday, 7-30-08, at about 1438 hours, Alaska State Troopers
and Kodiak Police Department detectives contacted a 15 YOA male juvenile
of Washington at a Womans Bay Road residence. The juvenile was
subsequently arrested on an outstanding felony warrant relating to
Burglary and Theft. The juvenile was remanded to the custody of Kodiak
Juvenile Justice personnel.

Author: (NPZ0)

Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 11:31 AM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 11:51 AM

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Location: Kodiak

Case number: 08-62631

Type: Driving Under the Influence, Driving While License Revoked

Text: On Wednesday, 7-30-08, at about 2045 hours, Alaska State Trooper
dispatch received a report that the driver of a gray 1995 Chevrolet
pickup was "chugging R&R whiskey" while driving on Rezanof Drive. State
Troopers subsequently stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver 52
YOA Henk Kamphuis of Kodiak. Investigation revealed Kamphuis was under
the influence of alcohol and driving while his license was revoked.
Kamphuis was issued uniform summons and complaints for Driving Under the
Influence and Driving While License Revoked. Additionally Kamphuis was
issued citations for Drinking and Driving and Open Container of
Alcoholic Beverage.

Author: (NPZ0)

Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:31 PM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:12 PM

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Location: Anchorage

Case number: 08-62712

Type: Assault IV

Text: At approximately 0900 hrs. on 7-31-08, Alaska State Troopers
(AST) responded to a report by 47 yoa Troy E. POTZNER of Anchorage that
he had been physically assaulted in the Anchorage Jail on 5-7-08. AST
investigation continues.

Author: VMA0
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:31 PM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:20 PM

D Detachment

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Location: Fairbanks
Case Number: 08-62250
Type: Shoplifting
Text: On 7-29-08, at 1830 hours, Alaska State Troopers were notified of
a shoplifter at Fred Meyers West. Investigation revealed Olga V.
Andreieva, 20 of Fairbanks, Alaska, had taken over $63.21 worth of goods
and left the store without rendering payment. Andreieva was issued a
summons to appear in court for Theft IV.

Author: MAW0
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 2:31 AM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 2:36 AM

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Location: North Pole
Case Number: 08-62532
Type: Theft II
Text: On 7-30-08, at 1650 hours, Alaska State Troopers were notified of
a theft of chainsaws from a vehicle at the Moose Creek Apartments
between 7-29-08 and 7-30-08. Anyone having information are asked to
contact AST at 451-5100. Investigation is ongoing.

Author: MAW0
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 2:31 AM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 2:36 AM

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Location: Fairbanks
Case Number: 08-62565
Type: Shoplifting
Text: On 7-30-08, at 1801 hours, Alaska State Troopers were notified of
a shoplifter at Fred Meyers West. Investigation revealed Jonas S.
Cleveland, 41 of Amber, Alaska, had taken a bottle R&R whiskey and left
the store without rendering payment. Cleveland was arrested for the
theft and was transported and remanded at Fairbanks Correctional Center.

Author: MAW0
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 2:31 AM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 2:36 AM

Location: Fairbanks
Case number: 08-62581
Type: Criminal Trespass in the First Degree
Text: On 07/30/08, at approximately 2000 hours, Alaska State Troopers
contacted Ray Vogt in regards to a property dispute near the Old Elliott
Highway. Investigation revealed that Vogt was entering the victims land
in order to steal mining tailings. Vogt was subsequently arrested and
was transported to the Fairbanks Correctional Center where he was
remanded for Criminal Trespass in the First Degree, with a bail of
$1,000.00.

Author: WSD0
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:31 PM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:52 PM

E Detachment...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

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Location: Talkeetna

Case number: 08-62441
Type: False Statement
Text: On 7-30-2008 Talkeetna Wildlife Troopers cited Edward M. Colvin,
62 YOA of Wasilla, AK for making a false statement on his 2006 Alaska
sport fishing license. Bail was at $310.00 in the Palmer District
Court.

Author: DAM2
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 8:31 AM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 8:34 AM

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Location: Petersburg
Case number: 08-57925
Type: Fail to mark Buoys on personal use shrimp pots
Text: On 07/21/08 at 1400 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a
citation to Barton Autin Sollars SR of Petersburg, for failing to mark
buoys on his personal use shrimp long-line gear in Thomas Bay.
Author: SDS1
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:31 AM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:15 AM

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Location: Hoonah
Case number: 08-57926
Type: No Personal Identification for permit holder
Text: On 07/12/08 at 1030 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers boarded the
commercial fishing vessel the II Sons as it was fishing near Yacobi
Island near Hoonah. An investigation by troopers revealed the permit
holder of the vessel, Timothy J. Schwartz, 50 yoa of Elfin cove, did not
have his required personal identification with him aboard his fishing
vessel. Schwartz was issued a summons to appear in the Hoonah District
Court.
Author: SDS1
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:31 AM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:20 AM

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Location: Angoon
Case number: 08-57932
Type: Shrimp Pot with Perimeter greater than 153 inches
Text: On 07/28/08 at 1000 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a
summons to Louis Adolf Juergens, 30 yoa of Juneau, for fishing a shrimp
pot with a bottom perimeter greater than 153 inches. An investigation by
troopers revealed Juergens was fishing a shrimp pot in Pybus Bay with a
bottom perimeter of 186 inches.
Author: SDS1
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:31 AM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:15 AM

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Location: Kenai River

Case number: 08-61927

Type: Fishing in the Kenai River Riparian Habitat
Text: On 7/28/08 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Frabe Giovanni,
69yoa, of Switzerland for fishing in the Kenai River Riparian Habitat
Area closed to sport fishing from the bank. Giovanni was issued an $85
citation.

Author: JMW0
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:31 AM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:31 AM

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Location: Aniak

Case number: 08-61417

Type: Probation Violation

Text: On 7/27/08 at approximately 1225 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers
contacted Kenneth E. Simeon, age 51, of Aniak during an investigation.
Subsequent investigation revealed Simeon was on misdemeanor probation
with conditions not to consume or possess alcohol. Simeon was both in
possession of alcohol and under the influence of alcohol. Simeon was
arrested and transported to YKCC on no bail pending arraignment.

Author: TBH9
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:31 AM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:33 AM

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Location: Kenai River
Case Number: Multiple

Type: Fail to Release Snagged Salmon
Text: On 7/30/08, Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Soldotna cited the
following persons for failing to release Sockeye Salmon hooked other
than in the mouth while fishing in the Kenai River.

-David J. Bazar, 51 yoa of Fresno, California

-Donald G. Helzog, 47 yoa of Pleasant Grove, Utah

Bail for each was set at $130 in Kenai court and the fish in each case
were seized.

Author: Trooper Johnson - BWJ9
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:31 AM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:31 AM

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Location: Kenai River
Case Number: To be Assigned

Type: Fail to Release Snagged Salmon
Text: On 7/30/08, Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Soldotna cited Hans
Aschwanden, 56 YOA from Switzerland, for failing to release Sockeye
Salmon hooked other than in the mouth while fishing in the Kenai River.
Bail for each was set at $130 in Kenai court and the fish was seized.

Author: Trooper Johnson - PEM9
Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:31 PM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:27 PM

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Location: St. Mary's

Case Number: 08-60510

Type: DUI

Text: On 7/24/08, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from St. Mary's arrested and
charged Calvin Edwards, 39YOA of St. Mary's, with driving while under
the influence and for Refusal to submit to a chemical test. Arraignment
is set for July 25th in the St. Mary's district court.

Author: DPD9

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Received Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:31 PM and posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:22 PM

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

AK Bureau of Investigation...No news reported.

Headquarters...No news reported.

End of Dispatch