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Tuesday's trooper dispatches - 11/25/2008 9:00 pm
Monday's trooper dispatches - 11/24/2008 9:15 pm
Friday's trooper dispatches - 11/21/2008 7:33 pm
Thursday's trooper dispatches - 11/20/2008 8:52 pm
Wednesday's trooper dispatches - 11/19/2008 7:20 pm
Tuesday's trooper dispatches - 11/18/2008 7:30 pm
Monday's trooper dispatches - 11/17/2008 6:33 pm
Friday's trooper dispatches - 11/14/2008 9:31 pm
Thursday's trooper dispatches - 11/13/2008 8:45 pm
Wednesday's trooper dispatches - 11/12/2008 7:34 pm
Monday's trooper dispatches - 11/10/2008 7:15 pm
Thursday's trooper dispatches - 11/6/2008 9:24 pm
Wednesday's trooper dispatches - 11/5/2008 9:05 pm
Tuesday's trooper dispatches - 11/4/2008 6:34 pm
Monday's trooper dispatches - 11/3/2008 8:23 pm
Friday's trooper dispatches - 10/31/2008 9:44 pm
Thursday's trooper dispatches - 10/30/2008 6:14 pm
Tuesday's trooper dispatches - 10/28/2008 9:37 pm
Monday's trooper dispatches - 10/27/2008 5:32 pm
Tuesday's trooper dispatches - 10/21/2008 9:36 pm
Friday's trooper dispatches - 10/17/2008 9:23 pm
Thursday's trooper dispatches - 10/16/2008 8:06 pm
NOVEMBER 25, 2008 - 9:00 PM
Two people believed responsible for an attack on another man with fists, feet and a rock Monday afternoon are facing charges of first-degree assault, Alaska State Troopers said Tuesday. Dispatch is below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, November 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
Location: Ketchikan
Case number: 08-96647
Type: Disorderly Conduct
Text: On 11/22/08 at 0012 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a
residence in Forest Park for a noise complaint. Troopers gave a verbal
NOVEMBER 24, 2008 - 9:15 PM
An Anchorage man accused of shooting a passer-by during an alcohol-fueled confrontation in Girdwood this weekend is facing charges of assault and misconduct involving a weapon, troopers said. Dispatch is below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, November 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
Location: Angoon
Case Number: 08-97125
Type: DWLRS
Text: On 11-23-08, at 2315, Michael Howard Jr., age 23 of Angoon was
cited for driving with a revoked license and for operating a vehicle
NOVEMBER 21, 2008 - 7:33 PM
An Anchorage man stopped for reckless driving in Wasilla has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and possessing drugs with the intent to distribute them, troopers said. Dispatch is below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, November 21, 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: Haines
Case Number: 08-96251
Type: DUI, Fail to Carry Liability Insurance
Text: On 11/20/08, at 1704 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a
NOVEMBER 20, 2008 - 8:52 PM
A snow machine hit a dog sled on a trail outside Kotzebue Wednesday night, killing an Anchorage physician, according to state troopers. Troopers said there were indications the snow machine driver had been drinking. Dispatch is below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, November 20, 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: Angoon
Case number: 08-93091
Type: DWROL
Text: On 11/8/08, at 2250 hours, Travis Woodbury, age 26 of Angoon, was
NOVEMBER 19, 2008 - 7:20 PM
A Palmer area man was burglarized and severely beaten in an attack early Tuesday at his home, Alaska State Troopers said. Inv. Luis Nieves said John Shelhamer, 28, woke up to find two men beating him with a metal pipe.
Shelhamer was beaten about the head and forearm during the attack which occurred about 5 a.m. on Lazy Mountain just east of Palmer.
Shelhamer was taken to Mat-Su Regional Medical Center where he was treated and released.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and
NOVEMBER 18, 2008 - 7:30 PM
A Kivalina man who was violating his conditions of release by drinking and leaving his third-party custodian became combative with responding troopers and brandished a fork at them before escaping. Dispatch is below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, November 18, 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: Palmer
Case number: 08-95367
Type: Warrant Arrest
NOVEMBER 17, 2008 - 6:33 PM
A Chalkyitsik man who allegedly led a prisoner out of a home at gunpoint, planning to execute him and then kill himself, has been charged with felony assault and kidnapping, troopers said. The kidnapping victim was able to wrest the gun away from his aggressor. Dispatch is below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, November 17, 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
NOVEMBER 14, 2008 - 9:31 PM
A homeowner interrupting a burglary in progress Thursday morning opened fire on the intruder as the burglar approached him and his wife, Alaska State Troopers said Friday. Dispatch is below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, November 14, 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: 08-93988
Type: Assault IV (DV), Criminal Mischief IV (DV), DUI, MOCA, MCA
(Habitual), DWLR, and VCOR
NOVEMBER 13, 2008 - 8:45 PM
An alleged thief who stole and used a VISA credit card 19 times to rack up more than $2,500 in debt has been indicted by a Fairbanks grand jury on 19 counts of fraudulent use of an access device, troopers said. Dispatch is below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, November 13, 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: Gustavus
Case number: 08-94105
Type: Theft
Text: On 11/13/08, at 1100 hours, AST received a report of a theft in
NOVEMBER 12, 2008 - 7:34 PM
Three masked assailants waving pistols entered a home on Williwaw Way Tuesday night and robbed its resident, according to Alaska State Troopers. Dispatch is below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, November 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: Juneau
Case number: 08-93850
Type: Warrant Arrest
Text: On 11/12/08, at 1500 hours, Joel McLean, age 20 of Juneau, was
arrested on three outstanding arrest warrants at a residence in Juneau.
NOVEMBER 10, 2008 - 7:15 PM
Law enforcement officers blew out the front tires of a suspect fleeing on the Parks Highway, then waited until his vehicle fell apart 35 miles later to arrest him near Talkeetna.
Twenty-four-year-old Deepak Chaudhary was taken into custody early Sunday morning and charged with failing to stop at the direction of a peace officer. Dispatch is below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, November 10, 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.
NOVEMBER 6, 2008 - 9:24 PM
An 82-year-old Fairbanks man has been charged with sexually molesting a minor and arrested while getting medical care at a Seattle hospital, said troopers, who are working to have him extradited to Alaska. Dispatch is below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, November 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
Location: Juneau
Case Number: 08-49614
Type: Fail to Register as a Sex Offender in the 2nd Degree.
Text: John Chester White, age 35 of Juneau was sentenced to 35 days in
NOVEMBER 5, 2008 - 9:05 PM
The phone lines to the Emmonak post office were cut on Tuesday in what appears to have been a burglary attempt, troopers say. See the dispatch below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, November 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
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Location: Ketchikan
Case number: 08-91176
Type: MVC-I
Text: On 11/02/2008 at 1228 hours, the Alaska State Troopers were
notified that there was a single motor vehicle crash near Mile 14 of the
NOVEMBER 4, 2008 - 6:34 PM
Troopers investigating the shooting death of a 10-year-old boy in Diomede now say it appears the child was accidentally shot by his 13-year-old cousin. The dispatch is below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, November 04, 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: Juneau
Case Number: 08-89014
Type: Criminal Trespass I and Criminal Mischief V
Text: On 11-4-08, Danelle "Sugar" Starr, age 21 of Juneau was charged
with one count of Criminal Trespass in the First Degree and one count of
NOVEMBER 3, 2008 - 8:23 PM
A tribal police officer in Quinhagak suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a suicidal person Saturday, troopers said. The officer is expected to recover. The dispatch is below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, November 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...No news reported.
B Detachment
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Location: Big Lake
Case number: 08-91252
Type: MVA-I
Text: On 11-02-08 at approximately 1839 hours, Alaska State Troopers
OCTOBER 31, 2008 - 9:44 PM
Troopers have arrested a man on assault charges after he allegedly stabbed someone and tried to run others over while drunkenly fleeing the scene. See the dispatch below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, October 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...No news reported.
B Detachment
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Location: Palmer
Case number: 08-90458
Type: Warrant Arrest
Text: On 10-30-08, at approximately 1912 hours, Alaska State Troopers
OCTOBER 30, 2008 - 6:14 PM
A student at an elementary school in St. Mary's is under investigation for brandishing a gun at other students. See the dispatch below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, October 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...No news reported.
B Detachment
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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-90206
Type: NVOL / MICS VI
Text: On 10-29-08 at approximately 1949 hours, Alaska State Troopers
OCTOBER 28, 2008 - 9:37 PM
Troopers broke up a 31-plant marijuana growing operation in Wasilla after showing up at an apartment to investigate a report of "suspicious circumstances." See the dispatch below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, October 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: 08-89618
Type: DWLS
Text: On 10-28-08, at 0015 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted Lorne
OCTOBER 27, 2008 - 5:32 PM
Troopers are looking for a 39-year-old man who went missing out of Nunam Iqua on his snowmachine. See the dispatch below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, October 27, 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: Sutton
Case number: 08-89161
Type: No Valid Operators License (NVOL)
Text: On 10/26/2008 at approximately 0030 hours Alaska State Troopers
contacted Edward Nelson III for a moving violation while operating a
OCTOBER 21, 2008 - 9:36 PM
A fishing vessel captain is facing assault charges in Port Heiden after he allegedly became "irate," pulled out a rifle and fired into the air because another fisherman was fishing in the same area. See the dispatch below.
Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, October 21, 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: Glennallen
Case Number: 08-87728
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