An apparent hit-and-run in Haines left a bear cub severely injured in the road, prompting Alaska State Troopers to put it down. See the dispatch below.

Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, August 12, 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: 08-66683

Type: Watercraft Accident - Damage, DUI, VCOR

Text: On 8-11-2008 at approximately 2321 hours, Ketchikan AST was
notified by the United States Coast Guard that there was a vessel
sinking near S. point Higgins Beach. Troopers responded to the area and
contacted the boat owner; John Otness age 50 of Ketchikan, at a nearby
residence. Subsequent investigation revealed Otness was under the
influence of alcohol and on conditions of release for an unrelated case.
Otness was arrested and remanded at Ketchikan Correction Center on the
charges of DUI and VCOR. Bail was set at $1,100. No injuries were
reported and the boat is considered a total loss.

Author: JAL3
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 8:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 8:24 AM

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Location: Ketchikan

Case number: 08-66531

Type: MICS 6

Text: On 08/11/08 at about 1333 hours, AST conducted a welfare check on
a white Chevrolet Cavalier parked on the side of the road at mile 1
Connell Lake Road. Investigation revealed that the 17 year old driver
was in possession of a small amount Marijuana and paraphernalia. The
driver was issued a summons at the scene for a later court date and
released to a responsible family member.

Author: JPB0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:03 AM

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Location: Ketchikan

Case number: 08-66505

Type: VID

Text: On 08/11/08 at about 1159 hours, Alaska State Troopers in
Ketchikan received a report of a vehicle in the ditch at mile 15 of the
North Tongass Highway. Investigation revealed that the driver
apparently was having medical problems and loss consciousness while
driving northbound on the Tongass Highway. The driver was transported
to Ketchikan General Hospital for minor injuries and later released.
The vehicle sustained minor damage and was towed from the scene.

Author: JPB0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:27 AM

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Location: Haines
Case Number: 08-66668
Type: Injured Animal
Text: On 08/13/08 at 0820 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers and the
Alaska State Troopers responded to 5 mile Lutak Road for a report of an
injured bear cub near the roadway. The cub was located and was severely
injured with the irritated sow nearbye. The cub was dispatched and
removed from the scene. There have been no motor vehicle collisions
with wildlife reported.

Author: JAB9 and RJM9
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:12 PM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:12 PM

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Location: Ketchikan

Case number: 08-66760

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 08/12/08 at about 1016 hours, Alaska State Troopers in
Ketchikan arrested Bruce Reeves, age 42, of Ketchikan on $50.00 District
Court Warrant. The original charge was Petition to Revoke Probation.
B. Reeves was remanded to KCC with $50.00 bail.

Author: JPB0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 8:12 PM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 8:02 PM

B Detachment

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-66651
Type: DUI
Text: On 8/11/08 at approximately 2006 hours the AST South Central DUI
Enforcement Team stopped a vehicle near the intersection of Pittman Rd.
and Meadow Lakes Loop in Wasilla for a moving violation and erratic
driving. The operator was identified as Robert M. Kelly, age 61, of
Wasilla. Kelly was found to be operating the vehicle under the
influence of alcohol and was arrested for DUI. Kelly was remanded to
the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility where he was held on a $1,000.00 bail.
Author: SDA0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 1:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:09 AM

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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-66599

Type: Burglary I, Theft II

Text: On 08-11-08 at approximately 1730 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a burglary of a residence located off of Surrey Rd in
Wasilla. Investigation revealed forced entry to the residence by
kicking in two doors, resulting in damage of approximately $300. In
addition, approximately $5000 in household items were stolen. At this
time the case is under investigation. Anyone with information about
this case is encouraged to call the Alaska State Troopers at 745-2131 or
the Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.

Author: TAC1
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 1:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:09 AM

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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-66666

Type: DUI

Text: On 08-11-2008 at approximately 2245 hours, Alaska State Troopers
arrested James G. Berry, age 44 of Wasilla, for Driving Under the
Influence of alcohol. Investigation revealed that Berry was operating
his 2001 Chevrolet pick up truck near Mile 5 of Knik Goose Bay Rd while
intoxicated. Berry was transported to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility where he
was remanded into custody. Bail was set at $2500.

Author: TAC1
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 1:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:09 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-66351
Type: Vehicle Theft
Text: On 8/10/2008 at 2245 hours Alaska State Troopers received a report
that a blue 2002 YZ 426F dirt bike was taken from a residence on
Scarlett Drive. The theft occurred somewhere between Friday evening and
Saturday evening. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with
information regarding this theft is asked to call the Alaska State
Troopers or Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.
Author: RWB1
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 2:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:09 AM

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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-60598

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 08-12-2008 at approximately 0300 hours, Alaska State Troopers
contacted Christina R. Henry, Age 21 of Anchorage near the intersection
of the Palmer-Wasilla Highway and Trunk Road in Wasilla for a welfare
check. C. Henry was found to have one outstanding warrant for her arrest
for Failure to Appear on the original charge of Minor Consuming Alcohol.
C. Henry was arrested at the scene without incident, transported and
remanded Mat-Su Pre-Trial where she was held on $500 Bail.

Author: RGC0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:55 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-66717
Type: DWLS
Text: On 8/12/08 at approximately 0744 hours, Alaska State Troopers
charged Patrica Goldsmith, 33 of Palmer, with DWLS. Goldsmith was
issued a USC to appear in court at a later date. She was originally
contacted for a stop sign violation at Creekside Drive and Sweetie Pie
Street.
Author: CWH0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:12 PM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:20 PM

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Location: Sutton
Case number: 08-66869

Type: Burglary II, Criminal Mischief IV

Text: On 8-12-2008 at approximately 1537 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to report of a burglary at a cabin on Chickaloon Road near
mile 78 of the Glenn Hwy. Investigation revealed that someone had pried
open the rear door of the cabin, a storage shed, and cut the lock on
another storage shed on the property. The damage to the property was
estimated to be approximately $150.00. Investigation is continuing.
Anyone having information should contact Alaska State Troopers at
745-2131 or Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.
Author: CKG1
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:12 PM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:19 PM

C Detachment

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Location: Egegik

Case number: 08-66567

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 8-11-08 Alaska State Troopers from the King Salmon Post
arrested Benjamin A. Jakoski, age 51 of Anchorage on an outstanding
arrest warrant. Jakoski was arrested at a remote fishing cabin on the
mouth of the Egegik River near Becharof Lake. The arrest warrant was
issued after Jakoski failed to appear for a court hearing for a theft
charge. Jakoski was remanded to the King Salmon jail on a $20,000 cash
bail.

Author: DRB0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:05 AM

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Location: Wales

Case number: 08-66189

Type: Death Investigation

Text:

On 8/10/08 at approximately 1130 hours the Alaska State Troopers
received a report of a death in Wales. The investigation revealed that
Ernest Iyapana Sr. had died as a result of natural causes. No foul play
is suspected. Ernest Iyapana's body was released to his family.

Author: AMW0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 1:12 PM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 1:43 PM

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Location: Kotlik

Case Number: 08-66874

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 08/12/08 at approximately 1400 hours, AST arrested Philomena A.
Keyes, 26YOA of Kotlik pursuant to an arrest warrant for transporting
alcoholic beverages into a dry area by common carrier. Bail was set at
$500. Philomena Keyes was transported to YKCC without incident.

Author: JDW0

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Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:12 PM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:18 PM

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Location: Kotlik

Case Number: 08-66872

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 08/12/08 at approximately 1300 hours, AST arrested Anthony
Prince, 52YOA of Kotlik pursuant to an arrest warrant for failing to
comply with conditions of probation. Anthony Prince was transported to
YKCC without incident.

Author: KZH0

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Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:12 PM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:17 PM

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Location: Kodiak
Case number: 08-65261
Type: Hit and Run
Text: On 08/07/08 at approximately 1200 hrs. Kristine Emerson reported
to AST Kodiak that during the night of 08/02/08 her vehicle had been hit
as it was parked in front of a residence on Three Sisters Road. The
driver of the other vehicle left the area without reporting the
accident. This incident is still under investigation.
Author: MIH0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 5:12 PM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 5:21 PM

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Location: Kodiak
Case number: 08-66876
Type: Warrant Arrest
Text: On 08/12/08 AST Kodiak was contacted by Juvenile Justice that a
pickup order needed to be served on a 15 year old female juvenile who
was currently being detained at the local Kodiak office. AST served the
arrest warrant on the juvenile at the Kodiak Juvenile Justice office at
1155 hours.
Author: MIH0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 5:12 PM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 5:26 PM

D Detachment

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Location: North Pole

Case number: 08-65970

Type: Driving While License Revoked, Resisting Arrest

Text: On 8/9/08, at 1600 hours, the Alaska State Troopers contacted
Zachary McCormack, 19, of North Pole during a traffic stop in North
Pole. McCormack was subsequently arrested for Driving While License
Revoked and Resisting Arrest.

Author: JSS2

Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 1:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:09 AM

Location: Fairbanks

Case Number: 08-65977

Type: DWLS

Text: On 8-9-08 at 1623 hours, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a
traffic stop on a 1990 Toyota Pickup for an expired registration.
Investigation determined that the driver, Diana Skogstad, age 34 of
Fairbanks was driving while her license was suspended. Skogstad was
arrested and transported to FCC where she was held on $1000.00 bail.

Author: CLI0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:22 AM

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Location: Cantwell

Case number: 08-66623

Type: Motor Vehicle Crash - Injury

Text: On 8/11/08 at approximately 1853 hours, AST received a call about
a traffic collision that occurred at mile 174 of the Parks Hwy. AST
responded and saw that a small passenger car collided with an SUV.
AST's investigation showed that Michael P Mckone, 26 of Fairbanks, the
driver of the SUV, pulled out on to the Parks Hwy in front a passenger
car traveling south. Mckone was citied for Failing to Yield Right of
Way and the driver of the passenger car, Anne Mayree Warner, 19 of
Willow, was citied for Basic Speed. Both drivers received minor
injuries. Each vehicle involved had a passenger that also sustained
minor injuries. This investigation concluded that both drivers and both
passengers were wearing their seat belts at the time of the collision.
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:21 AM

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Location: Fairbanks
Case number: 08-66721
Type: theft
Text: On 8-12-08 at about 1220 hours Brandon Miller, age 23 of
Fairbanks, reported that he had a tool box of mechanics tools taken from
his vehicle sometime during the previous night while parked at a
Fairbanks area residence. The tools were valued at about $2300.00. AST
investigation continues

Author: REJ1
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 2:12 PM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 2:18 PM

Location: Fairbanks

Case number: 08-66475
Type: DVPO Violation Warrant
Text: On 08/11/08 at 1645 hours AST executed an arrest warrant for
Matthew Chicoine, age 27 of Fairbanks, for violating a Domestic Violence
Protective Order in Anchorage. Chicoine was transported to Fairbanks
Correctional Center by the Alaska State Troopers.

Author: LTB0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 4:12 PM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 4:03 PM

E Detachment

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Location: Soldotna

Case number: 08-65827

Type: MVC-I/DUI/No Insurance

Text: On 8/9/08 at 0249 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a
single vehicle rollover at about mile 16 Kalifornski Beach Rd.
Investigation revealed that a 1992 Mercury passenger car operated by
Angela Marie Woodward 22, of Kasilof, left the roadway, and rolled down
the embankment, coming to rest on the vehicles roof. Woodward utilized
her seatbelt and sustained minor injuries. Woodward was transported to
CPH by Central Emergency Services. Woodward was released from the
hospital, and subsequently arrested for DUI, and no insurance. She was
transported to Wild Wood Pre-Trial and remanded on the two charges with
$750 bail. The vehicle sustained approximately $5000 damage and was a
total loss.

Author: BMH0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:13 AM

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Location: Soldotna

Case number: 08-66369

Type: Disorderly Conduct

Text: On 8/11/08 at 0007 hours, Richard William Tolotta ,age 46 of
Kasilof, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct after Alaska State Troopers
contacted him walking along Kalifornski Beach Rd., in Soldotna. During
contact with Tolotta he was highly aggitated and became verbally and
physically threatening towards Troopers. Tolotta was remanded at Wild
Wood Pre-Trial with a $250 bail.

Author: BMH0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:05 AM

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Location: Soldotna

Case number: 08-66113

Type: DUI

Text: On 8/10/08 at 0159 hours, Susie Elaine Parks age 43 of Kenai, was
arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol after she was
contacted by Alaska State Troopers for parking her vehicle in the travel
lane of the Spur Highway in Kenai. Parks was subsequently remanded at
Wild Wood Pre-Trial with a $500 bail.

Author: BMH0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:06 AM

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> Location: Anchor Point
> Case number: 08-66670
> Type: MVC-F
> Text: On 8/11/08 at approximately 2312 hours, AST received a report of
a motorcycle collision that occurred on North Fork Road at the
intersection with Coleman Lantern Street, in Anchor Point.
Investigation revealed the driver was travelling eastbound on North Fork
Road when he drove off the roadway, impacted the embankment of the cross
street, and was thrown from his motorcycle. The driver was not wearing
a helmet. The driver was declared dead at the Homer Hospital. Alcohol
is believed to have been a factor. Next of kin has not yet been
notified.
> Author: MRH1
>
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:03 AM

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Location: Soldotna
Case number: 08-62472

Type: Theft
Text: On 07-30-08 at approximately 1433 hours Aaron Challens who is the
manager of Save-U-More in Soldotna reported an employee, Sandra May 34
YOA of Soldotna, was stealing money from the cash register. Troopers
responded the store and made contact with Challens and May. May
admitted to taking up to $750.00 in cash from the register over the
prior two to three weeks. Charges of theft are being forwarded to the
District Attorney's Office in Kenai.

Author: TDA0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 2:12 PM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 2:24 PM

AK Wildlife Troopers

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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-66554

Type: Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 6

Text: On 08/11/20088, at approximately 1431 hrs, Alaska Wildlife
Troopers contacted Jason D. Poole, age 25 from Wasilla, at Fish Creek in
Wasilla for fishing in Closed Waters. Poole possessed 1.5 grams of
marijuana and one marijuana pipe. Poole was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial
and held on $1,000.00 bail.

Author: FOB0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:51 AM

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Location: Cottonwood Creek
Case number: 08-66602
Type: Fishing in Closed Waters
Text: On 08/11/2008, at approximately 1325 hours, Alaska Wildlife
Troopers in Palmer contacted 39 year old, Anchorage resident, Mark J.
Nadeau. Investigation revealed Nadeau was fishing in closed waters.
Nadeau was cited into the Palmer Court with a bail amount set at
$110.00.
Author: FOB0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:51 AM

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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-66551

Type: Arrest Warrant

Text: On 08/11/20088, at approximately 1431 hrs, Alaska Wildlife
Troopers served an arrest warrant on Jason D. Poole, age 25 from
Wasilla, at Fish Creek in Wasilla. Poole's warrant was for Contempt of
Court. Poole was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial and held on $250.00 bail.

Author: FOB0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:52 AM

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Location: Fish Creek
Case number: 08-66605
Type: Fishing in Closed Waters
Text: On 08/11/2008, at approximately 1439 hours, Alaska Wildlife
Troopers in Palmer contacted 20 year old, Wasilla resident, Brain E.
Manning. Investigation revealed Manning was fishing in closed waters.
Manning was cited into the Palmer Court with a bail amount set at
$110.00.
Author: FOB0
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:12 AM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:50 AM

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Location: Petersburg
Case number: 08-65873
Type: Sport Fishing w/o a sport fish license
Text: On 08/08/08 at 1630 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a
citation to Rafael Angel Gallardo-Ayon, 49 yoa of Mexico, for sport
fishing without a sport fish license at Blind Slough in Petersburg.
Author: SDS1
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 2:12 PM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 2:06 PM

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Location: Petersburg
Case number: 08-65872
Type: Sport Fishing w/o a sport fish license
Text: On 08/08/08 at 1630 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a
citation to Cristian R. Gallardo, 30 yoa of Mexico, for sport fishing
without a sport fish license at Blind Slough in Petersburg.
Author: SDS1
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 2:12 PM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 2:05 PM

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

AK Bureau of Investigation

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-65325
Type: SAM I, SAM II, Incest
Text: On 8-7-08, the Alaska Bureau of Investigation received a Report of
Harm of possible sexual abuse of a minor in the Wasilla area. An
investigation began and an 8 year old disclosed that Victor R. Brown
(age 31 of Wasilla) sexually abused her. On 8-12-08 Victor R. Brown was
arrested on charges of Sexual Abuse of a Minor I and II charges.
Author: SLF1
Received Tuesday, August 12, 2008 4:12 PM and posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 4:58 PM

Headquarters...No news reported.

End of Dispatch