Wednesday's trooper dispatches

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Posted: 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
the vehicle was contacted and identified as Tyla J. Williams, age 27, of
Ketchikan. Investigation revealed that Williams had no motor vehicle
insurance and was driving on a suspended license for failure to carry
motor vehicle insurance. Williams was arrested and remanded to the
Ketchikan Correctional Center.

Author: RSWS0
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 12:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 12:09 PM

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Location: Ketchikan

Case number: 08-25356

Type: Theft 3rd degree from yards

Text: On 04/04/2008 at approximately 1706 hours, the Alaska State
Troopers received a report of a stolen blue 18 volt Makita screw gun.
The complainant stated the screw gun was most likely taken over the
weekend of March 28th, 2008 from a construction job site near 16 mile
North Tongass. A replacement cost of $300.00 was placed on the screw
gun. This case is still under investigation. Anyone with any
information regarding this case or any crime is asked to contact the
Alaska State Troopers in Ketchikan at 225-5118.

Author: GEW1
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 12:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 12:09 PM

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Location: Ketchikan

Case number: 08-34588

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 05/07/08 at about 1131 hours, Alaska State Troopers in
Ketchikan arrested Justin Williams, age 33, of Ketchikan on a $2500.00
Ketchikan Superior Court Warrant. The original charge was Assault in
the 3rd Degree. J. Williams was remanded to KCC with $2500.00 bail.

Author: JPB0
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 3:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 3:44 PM

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Location: Ketchikan

Case number: 08-25833

Type: DWLS

Text: On 04/07/08 at about 1055 hours, Alaska State Troopers in
Ketchikan conducted a traffic stop on a brown Chevrolet sedan for an
equipment violation at the intersection of Hillside road and Garden
Lane. Investigation revealed that Dean McBride, age 19, of Ketchikan,
was operating a motor vehicle while his license was Suspended. D.
McBride was issued a summons at the scene and the vehicle was released
to a license driver.

Author: JPB0
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 3:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 3:47 PM

B Detachment

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Location: Sutton

Case number: 08-34467

Type: DV Assault 4 (x 2)

Text: On 5/6/08 at approximately 2142 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a 911 disconnect at a residence located on Jonesville Mine
Road in Sutton. Investigation revealed that Nicholas R. Wells, age 40,
of Sutton, assaulted two family members, causing minor injuries to both.
Wells was arrested, transported and remanded to Mat-Su Pre-Trial
Facility without bail.

Author: JPS3
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 3:07 AM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 3:24 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-13534
Type: Theft 4
Text: On 05/06/08 at approximately 1800 hours, State Troopers
responded to Three-Bears in Wasilla, for the report of a theft from a
vehicle. Investigation revealed that a purse that was left unattended
in a shopping cart at approximately 1800 hours and two unknown
individual(s) stole the purse and approximately $40 in cash.
Investigation is continuing. Anyone with information about this theft
is asked to contact the Alaska State Troopers at 745-2131 or Crime
Stoppers at 745-3333.
Author: JPS3
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 4:07 AM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 4:53 AM

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Location: Palmer
Case/Log number: 08-22765
Type: Arrest Warrant, for False Information and Driving with License
Suspended or Revoked.
Text: On 5/07/2008, at approximately 1050 hours, Milysha Weaver age
41, of Wasilla, was contacted and arrested by Court Service Officers at
the Palmer Court house in Palmer Alaska and remanded at MSPT. Bail set
at $2500.00 c/c and CATP.

Author: PRBO
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 3:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 3:46 PM

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Location: Palmer

Case number: 08-34706

Type: MVC-Injury

Text: On 5-7-08 at 1700 hours AST responded to a report of a motor
vehicle crash at the intersection of Palmer-Wasilla Hwy. and 49th State
Street near Palmer. 45 year old Laura Shultzman of Palmer was westbound
on PWH driving a 1999 Pontiac Bonaville when she was rear-ended by 30
year old Justin Lacoss of Wasilla, driving a 1999 Honda CRV. Both
drivers were wearing seatbelts and Shultzman complained of a headache
but was not transported by EMS. Air bags were deployed in Lacoss'
vehicle and he was not injured. Damage to both vehicles was minor,
totalling about $1000.00, and were driven from the scene. Lacoss was
issued a citation for Fail to Exercise Due Care to Avoid a Collision.

Author: PADB1

Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 6:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 6:45 PM

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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-34607

Type: Assault IV

Text: On 05/07/08 at approximately 1332 hours, Alaska State Troopers
received a report of a physical altercation at a residence on Kertulla
Ct. in Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Cody Prater-Cox, age 18 of
Wasilla, assaulted another male at his residence. Prater-Cox was issued
a summons to appear in Palmer court on the charge of assault IV.

Author: STB0
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 6:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 6:26 PM

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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-33230

Type: Burglary 1st / Theft 2nd / Criminal Mischief 3rd

Text: On 05-02-2008 at approximately 1735 hours Alaska State Troopers
received a report of a Burglary on Red Fox Drive in Wasilla.
Investigation revealed that unknown person(s) entered by shattering the
rear glass door of the residence between the hours of 0730 and 1730
hours on 05-02-2008. A search of the residence by the owners revealed
that various items had been taken, and removed from the residence
including a Colt .357 Magnum pistol, one 20 in. Flat Screen TV and a
Playstation 2 game system. If you have any information about this crime,
please contact the Alaska State Troopers at 373-8300 or Crime Stoppers
at 745-3333.

Author: RGC0
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:12 PM

C Detachment

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Location: Noorvik
Case number: 08-34510
Type: Theft 3, Contributing to the delinquency of a minor
Text: On 5/6/08, at 2203 hours, State Troopers in Kotzebue were
contacted by the Noorvik Village Police Officer who reported a theft at
the bingo hall. State Troopers learned that an adult female resident
discovered $450 of money orders had been stolen from her back bucket.
Investigation by the VPO revealed an eye witness who saw, Melinda
Coffin, 19 yoa, of Noorvik, remove the money orders from the back pocket
of the victim and then leave the area. State Troopers directed the VPO
to contact the suspect as well as local businesses to see if anyone had
recently spent any money. One juvenile female and one adult female were
identified and State Troopers learned that they had purchased items at
the local store with money orders. The adult female was susbsequently
contacted and returned one of the stolen money orders. State Troopers
are filing charges for theft 3 and contributing the delinquency of a
minor and requesting a summons for Melinda Coffin to appear in the
Kotzebue court.
Author: KRM0
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 7:07 AM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 7:16 AM

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Location: Selawik
Case number: 08-34423
Type: Criminal Mischief III
Text: On 5/5/08 at approximately 1300 hours, Alaska State Troopers in
Kotzebue received a report of criminal mischief from the Principal of
the Selawik Public School. Investigation revealed that in the early
morning hours of 5/4/08, juvenile suspect(s) spray painted profanity on
the exterior of the Selawik School and teacher's housing in the
village. Damages are estimated to be between $500.00 and $1000.00.
State Troopers responded to Selawik where during an investigation they
identified the juvenile suspects and are continuing to investigate the
matter.
Author: BAM0
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 7:07 AM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 7:22 AM

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Location: Unalakleet

Case number: 08-34378

Type: Probation Violation

Text: On 5/6/08, at 1630 hrs, Unalakleet AST arrested Charles Lockwood,
age 59 of Unalakleet for a probation violation. Lockwood was found to
be intoxicated, in violation of his probation. He was lodged at the
Unalakleet Jail and transported to Nome on 5/7 for arraignment.

Author: KJE0
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:07 AM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:54 AM

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Location: Kasigluk

Case number: 08-34544

Type: SAM

Text: On 5-7-08 at 0032 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Bethel
received a report of a sexual abuse of a minor from the village of
Kasigluk. Investigation continues.

Author: ATB9

Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:07 AM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:28 AM

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Location: Stebbins

Case number: 08-34531

Type: Probation Violation, MCA

Text: On 5/6/08, at 2200 hrs, VPSO Raymond arrested Richard Hunt, 20 of
Stebbins for MCA and Probation Violations after he was found to be
intoxicated. A short while later Dana Henry, age 23 of Stebbins was
arrested for a probation violation after he was found to be intoxicated.
Both were lodged at the Stebbins Holdiing Facility and on 5/7
transported to Nome for arraignment.

Author: KJE0
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:07 AM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:52 AM

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Location: Kongiganak

Case number: 08-34570

Type: Sexual Assault

Text: On May 7, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., Bethel Alaska State Troopers
received a report that a teacher at the Kongigank school was touched in
an inappropriate manner. The alleged suspect has been removed from the
school pending investigation. Investigation is ongoing.

Author: (LJA0)
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 11:07 AM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 11:35 AM

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Location: Stony River

Case Number: 08-34216

Type: Non DV Assault

Text: On 5-5-06 a non DV assault was reported to the Alaska State
Troopers, Aniak Post. The victim, an 18 year old male, reported that
he had been assaulted by three older males in Stony River. Alcohol was
involved. The investigation continues.

Author: DWS9
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 1:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 1:44 PM

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Location: Lower Kalskag

Case Number: 08-34542

Type: Non DV Assault

Text: On 5-6-08 at 2300 hours a 25 year old female reported to the
Alaska Troopers, Bethel Post, that she had been assaulted. Her injuries
did not require medical attention. The investigation continues. Alcohol
was involved.

Author: DWS9
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:03 PM

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Location: Stony River

Case Number: 08-34216

Type: Non DV Assault

Text: On 5-5-06 a non DV assault was reported to the Alaska State
Troopers, Aniak Post, the 18 year old male victim reported that he had
been assaulted by three older males in Stony River. Alcohol was
involved. The investigation continues.

Author: DWS9

Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:07 PM

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Location: Aniak

Case Number: 08-33876

Type: Burglary

Text: On 5-4-08 Erica Kameroff of Aniak reported to the Alaska State
Troopers, Aniak Post, that her house had been burglarized. Ms Kameroff
reported that she had left the house and when she returned discovered
that a case of Corona Beer and a bottle of whiskey had been stolen.
Entry was made by cutting open a window screen. Anyone with information
regarding this burglary should contact the Aniak Trooper Post.

Author: DWS9

Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:32 PM

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Location: Grayling

Case Number: 08-34550

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 5-6-08 at 1326 hours, Dennis West (56 yrs. old) was arrested in
Grayling on an outstanding warrant for DV Assault. West was transported
to YKCC in Bethel and incarcerated.

Author: DWS9
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:01 PM

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Location: Stony River

Case Number: 08-33882

Type: Assault

Text: On 5-4-08 at 2227 hours, a non DV assault was reported to the
Aniak Post of the Alaska State Troopers. No medical attention was
required. Alcohol was involved. The investigation continues by Aniak
AST.

Author: DWS9
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:39 PM

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Location: Grayling

Case Number: 08-33881

Type: Assault

Text: On 5-4-08 at 2237 hours a non DV assault was reported in Grayling
to Aniak AST. No medical attention was required. Alcohol was involved.
The investigation continues.

Author: DWS9
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:37 PM

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Location: Lower Kalskag

Case Number: 08-34545

Type: Non DV Assault

Text: On 5-7-08 AT 0100 hours, a 25 year old female reported to the
Alaska State Troopers Bethel Post that she had been assaulted. Her
injuries did not require medical attention. The investigation by Aniak
AST continues. Alcohol was involved.

Author: DWS9
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:04 PM

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Location: Aniak

Case Number: 08-33883

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 5-4-08 at 2330 hours Philip Simeon Jr. (21 yrs. old) was
arrested on an out standing warrant. He was held at the Aniak Trooper
Post until he was arraigned.

Author: DWS9
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:35 PM

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Location: Lower Kalskag

Case Number: 08-34553

Type: Burglary

Text: On 5-7-08 at 0915 hours, Principal Jackie Williams of the Lower
Kalskag High reported to the Alaska State Troopers, Aniak Post, that the
high school had been burglarized during the night. The student store
room door was extensively damaged to gain entry. There was approximately
$1000.00 damage done to the building. There was $50.00 in cash stolen
from the student store and some fruit juices. Anyone with information
about this burglary should contact the Aniak Trooper Post.

Author: DWS9

Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:06 PM

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Location: McGrath

Case Number: 08-33858

Type: DV Assault

Text: On 5-4-08 at 2335 hours the McGrath VPSO arrested Jeremy Nikolai
(28 yrs. old) of Nikolai. Nikolai was charged with DV assault. The
victim refused medical treatment from the McGrath EMTs. Alcohol was
involved.

Author: DWS9
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:41 PM

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Location: Grayling

Case Number: 08-33878

Type: DV Assault

Text: On 5-5-08 at 0056 hours a DV assault was reported in Grayling. The
female victim reported that she had been assaulted and was requesting
Trooper response in the morning. She was given a safe place to spend the
night by a neighbor. No medical attention was required. Alcohol was
involved.

Author: DWS9
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:35 PM

D Detachment

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Location: Delta Junction

Case number: 08-33897

Type: Negligent Discharge of a Firearm

Text: On 5-5-08 at 0818 hours, Delta AST received a report of a
discharged firearm in an apartment complex in Delta Jct. Investigation
showed that a 9mm pistol was being handled by an occupant of a lower
floor apartment when the firearm was discharged and shot a bullet into
the occupied apartment directly above. There were no injuries.
Investigation continues.

Author: JMW1

Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 8:07 AM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 8:29 AM

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Location: Delta Junction

Case number: 08-34092

Type: Animal Complaint

Text: On 5-5-08 at 1813 hours, Delta AST received a report from a
resident of the Birch Lake area that he had shot a pit bull in defense
of life or property. North Star Borough Animal Control was contacted
and conducted an investigation with the assistance of Delta AST. No
criminal charges against the shooter were filed by AST.

Author: JMW1

Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 8:07 AM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 8:28 AM

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Location: Fairbanks
Case number: 08-34343
Type: Motor Vehicle Collision
Text: On 5-6-08, at 1542 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a
report of a two vehicle motor vehicle crash on Badger Road near the
Richardson Highway overpass. Investigation revealed Specialist Jason
Raymond, 26 of Ft. Wainwright, was operating a 2000 LMTV military
transport truck, with two soldiers, and had just turned off the Frontage
Road onto Badger Road. Vernon D. Johnson, 70 of North Pole, operating
his red 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, eastbound on Badger Road, after exiting
the Richardson Highway. Raymond had changed lane when Johnson was
approaching the military vehicle quickly. Johnson attempted to stop and
skidded into the rear of the military vehicle. Johnson was slightly
injured, but declined any medical treatment. Raymond and the two
soldiers were not injured in the collision. Johnson's vehicle was
totaled. The military vehicle sustained approximately $1,000.00 in
damage. Both drivers and passengers were wearing their seatbelts.

Author: MAW0

Location: Galena
Case number: 08-34334
Type: Violate a Domestic Violence Protective Order
Text: On 5/6/08 at approximately 1510 hours Martin Nelson, age 33 of
Galena was arrested for Violating a Domestic Violence Protective Order
and transported to the Galena Court for Arraignment. After arraignment
Nelson was transported to FCC on CATP and $500.00 cash only bail.

Author: RAN0

Location: Fairbanks
Case number: 08-34199
Type: Criminal Mischief
Text: On 5-6-08, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a broken
window at a residence on Turnabout Avenue, Fairbanks, between 5-5-08 and
5-6-08. Anyone having information about the broken window is asked to
contact AST at 451-5100.

Author: MAW0

Location: Fairbanks
Case Number: 08-34290
Type: Assault 4, Interfering with Report of DV
Text: On 5/6/08 at 1400 hrs. Alaska State Troopers responded to a
domestic disturbance at Sandvik Apartments. A 25 yoa man reportedly
struck a 22 yoa woman in the face causing minor injury. The man then
pulled the phone line out of the wall to prevent the woman from calling
AST. The man departed the residence prior to AST arrival but did
contact AST to cooperate with the investigation one hour later. The
case was sent to the DAO. If charges are accepted further information
will be released.
Author: BJW1
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 3:00 PM

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Location: Healy

Case number: 07-75591

Type: Assault in the Fourth Degree

Text: On 05-06-08, Troopers completed an investigation that revealed
during September 2007, Anthony MATTIELLI, 42 of Healy, assaulted a
twenty four year old man following an argument. The victim was treated
and released from a local clinic for injuries to his head. Charges of
Assault in the Fourth Degree against MATTIELLI have been filed with the
Healy District Court, and a summons has been requested for MATTIELLI.
Investigation complete.

Author: DLD0
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 3:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 3:53 PM

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Location: Fox
Case Number: 08-34507
Type: Burglary II, Theft II, Criminal Mischief IV
Text: On 5/7/08 at 1032 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to
the Silver Gulch Brewery to investigate the report of a burglary.
Investigation revealed, sometime between 2330 on 5/6/08 and 0700 on
5/7/08 suspect(s) forced entry into the brewery and stole several cases,
kegs and bottles of alcohol. The total value of the stolen items is
estimated at $2,000.00. Anyone with information is requested to contact
the Alaska State Troopers at 451-5100. Investigation is ongoing.
Author: DPJ0
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 4:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 4:21 PM

E Detachment

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Location: Seward

Case number: 08-34348

Type: DWLR, No Insurance

Text: On 5/6/08, at 1922 hours, Alaska State Troopers observed a 1991
red Ford pickup traveling northbound near MP 7 Seward Highway with an
equipment violation. AST contacted Robert Washburn, age 44, of Seward
and determined his driver's license was revoked. Further investigation
determined Washburn was operating his vehicle without insurance.
Washburn was arrested for DWLR, No Insurance, issued traffic citations
and remanded to Seward Jail pending arraignment. Washburn's vehicle was
towed from the scene by a friend at his request.

Author: NSF0
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 7:07 AM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 7:23 AM

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Location: Soldotna

Case number: 08-27258

Type: MVC-I/Felony DUI/DWRL

Text: On 5/7/08 at 0445 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a
single vehicle collision at 17 mile Kenai Spur Hwy. Investigation
revealed Gloria J. Ramoth 35 of Kenai, was traveling north bound at
45-50 mph when she lost control of a 2003 Volkswagen Passat. Ramoth
crossed both lanes of travel and collided with a telephone pole before
coming to rest. Further investigation revealed Ramoth was intoxicated
and driving revoked at the time of the collision. Ramoth was arrested
for DUI and Driving with a Revoked License before being transported to
the Wildwood Pretrial Facility where she was remanded with no bail.
Ramoth utilized her seatbelt, the vehicle sustained apprx. $7000 damage.

Author: RBT0
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 11:07 AM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 11:52 AM

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Location: Girdwood
Case number: 08-34345
Type: DWLS
Text: On 5-6-08, at approximately 1910 hours, a Trooper from Girdwood
initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding near mile 93 of the
Seward Highway, within the safety corridor. Investigation revealed the
driver of the vehicle, Kennis B. Bell, age 41, of Anchorage, was
operating with a suspended driver's license. Bell was issued a summons
to appear in court. Bell was also issued a traffic citation for
speeding. The vehicle was released to a licensed driver at the scene.

Author: JFS1
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 7:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 7:00 PM

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Location: Girdwood

Case number: 08-34525

Type: Search and Rescue

Text: On 5/7/08, at approximately 1605 hours, the Alaska State Trooper
Dispatch Center in Soldotna received a report that some one had possibly
fallen through the ice of Portage Lake. Observers at the scene reported
they could see a dog circling an opening in the ice and believed the dog
was staying where someone had fallen in. Troopers from Girdwood along
with Girdwood Fire / EMS, and the Anchorage Fire Departments Dive Team
responded to the area. Due to the remote location of the opening in the
ice, AST Helo #1 was summoned to the area and conducted an aerial search
which revealed evidence of K-9 foot traffic on the lake but nothing from
a person. A potentially abandoned vehicle parked in the parking lot of
the Begich Boggs Visitors Center in being investigated to determine if
it is linked to the K-9 foot traffic on the lake.

Author: BWB1
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 8:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 8:09 PM

AK Wildlife Troopers

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Location: Wasilla
Case Number: 08-33436
Type: False Statement
Text: On 5/3/08 Mark Braaten, age 49, of Wasilla was cited by Alaska
Wildlife Troopers for making a false statement on a sport application.
Braaten purchased a resident licenses when he did not qualify. Bail is
set at $310 in Palmer District Court.
Author: CDL0, Trooper Litster
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 7:07 AM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 7:23 AM

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Location: Akutan

Case Number: 08-34329

Type: Unlawful Possession of Undersize Baridi Crab

Text: On 5/6/08, Dutch Harbor AWT cited Richard S. Quashnick, age 52 of
Warrenton Oregon, skipper and permit holder of the F/V Maverick ADF&G #
45706 for Unlawful Possession of Fish after several undersized Baridi
crab were discovered on his vessel during a offload at Akutan Trident
Seafoods'. Arraignment is set for 5/28/08, in the Unalaska District
Court.

Author: ECH0
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 8:07 AM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 8:58 AM

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Location: Fairbanks
Case number: 08-28624
Type: Illegal Black Bear Bait Station
Text: On 4/24/08, Michael J. Coffey, 31 YOA, of Fairbanks AK, was cited
by the Fairbanks office of the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for failing to
comply with his black bear baiting permit. Coffey failed to clean up his
bait station at the completion of his hunting in 2007. Coffey was
summons to appear in the Fairbanks District Court on 5/09/08.

Author: DZH1
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:07 PM

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Location: Dutch Harbor

Case Number: 08-13779

Type: Commercial Fish Without an Observer

Text: On 02/21/08 Dutch Harbor AWT was notified that the F/V Nuka Island
was fishing Opilio Crab outside of St. Paul Island without having an
Observer onboard the Vessel. The captain / Permit holder Norman Lenon
(42 YOA ) of Kodiak was served a USC by Kodiak AWT on 4-24-08 for
failing to have an Observer onboard the vessel while fishing after being
selected by ADF&G to have an observer. Arraignment is set for the
Unalaska District Court on May 21, 2008.

Author: JMHO
Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:26 PM

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Location: St. Mary's

Case Number: 08-30130

Type: Ordering Alcohol without Permit

Text: On 5-6-08, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from St. Mary's issued June
Yupanik, age 36 of Pitkas Point, a summons for ordering alcohol into St.
Mary's without a valid permit and for violating conditions of release.
Arraignment is set for May 20th in the St. Mary's District court.

Author: DPD9

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Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 4:07 PM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 4:48 PM

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

AK Bureau of Investigation...No news reported.

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Arson Awareness Week

May 4th through May 10th 2008 is "Arson Awareness Week", and this year's
national theme is "Toy Like Lighters: Playing With Fire". Novelty
lighters have become a serious problem throughout the country because of
their toy like appearance. These lighters mimic common household items
as well as children's toys. Many attract small children with their
visual effects, flashing lights, and sounds. These lighters are not
required to have child safety features like a standard lighter. Novelty
lighters have been responsible for deaths, injuries, and property loss
throughout the United States. Alaska State Fire Marshal David Tyler
joins several other states in an effort to pass legislation banning the
sale of novelty lighters.

Above and beyond the novelty lighter issue, Alaska is seeing an alarming
increase in fires started by young children playing with matches and
lighters. In Anchorage, a five year old boy lost his life in a fire that
was started when children were playing with a lighter. Three months
later in the village of Alakanuk, a sixty-four year old man died in a
fire started by a four year old playing with a lighter. Three days
later in the village of Wales, a five year old boy was playing with a
lighter and destroyed his home. His father was injured in the fire.

Alaskans need to step up and protect these precious kids from the
devastation of fire. Young children are curious and don't understand
the destructive potential of fire. Many times they are not supervised
and the matches and lighters are within their reach. The following
safety tips can help protect our children.

-Teach young children that fire is a tool, not a toy.

-Keep matches and lighters out of reach, in high, ideally locked,
cabinets.

-Supervise young children.

-Ask young children to tell you when they find matches and lighters, and
put them away.

-Teach older children proper techniques for using fire and fire tools.

-Praise your child for practicing responsible behavior and showing
respect for fire.

-Set a good example: use matches, lighters, and fire carefully.

Fire safety should be a community effort. The following are tips that
the entire community can support to protect its children.

-Prevent curiosity firesetting in the first place by providing fire and
life safety education for children throughout the year.

-Organize and coordinate community-based screening, assessment, and
intervention programs.

-Identify and provide for the child's and family's needs (fire safety
education, counseling, social services, etc.) using community resources.

-Assist parents/caregivers and all who work with children to better
understand children's involvement with fire, along with when and where
to go for help.

Received Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:07 AM and posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:37 AM

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