A bootlegger who tried to sneak 15 bottles of Monarch Vodka from Bethel to a dry village was busted after troopers found his plane tickets in a booze-filled backpack he denied was his. See the dispatch below.

Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, August 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

Location: Ketchikan
Case number: 08-68389
Type: Minor Consuming Alcohol
Text: On 8-16-08 at 2229 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report
of intoxicated youths in the area of the public library. Troopers
contacted Donald Astry, age 18, of Ketchikan, in the parking lot of the
Library. Investigation resulted in Astry being issued a summons for
Minor Consuming Alcohol.

Author: ZHH0
Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 8:21 AM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 8:27 AM

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Location: Icy Straits

Case Number: 08-69340

Type: Sexual Assault II

Text: On 08/19/08, at 2323 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a
report from the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines in reference to a sexual
assault that occurred on board the M/V Serenade of the Seas between two
crewmembers. Investigation revealed that on 8/19/08, Serkan Tezsay, age
30 of Turkey, sexually assaulted a female crewmember in her cabin. On
8/21/08, at 0930 hours, Tezsay was placed under arrest after the cruise
ship arrived in Juneau and charged with one count of Sexual Assault in
the Second Degree. Tezsay was lodged at the Lemon Creek Correctional
Center on no bail.

Author: JAB9

Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 10:21 AM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 10:49 AM

Location: Juneau

Case Number: 08-69654

Type: SAR

Text: On 8-20-08, at 2122 hours, 24 year old Sarah Morin of Juneau
contacted AST after becoming lost due to darkness while hiking the West
Glacier Trail from Mt McGinnis. AST contacted Juneau Mt Rescue and they
formed a three man team and hiked about 3 miles up West Glacier Trail
where Morin was found. She had taken a wrong turn, lost the trail and
was located in an area which required rope rescue. All team members,
along with Ms. Morin were back down the trail about 0500 hours. No
medical attention was needed.

Author: JDL0

Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 2:21 PM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 2:15 PM

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Location: Saxman

Case number: 08-69732

Type: Warrant Arrest

Text: On 8/21/08 at 0853 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted Pamela
D. Dickison, age 40 from her residence in Saxman. The Ketchikan
District Court had issued an arrest warrant for Dickison regarding her
failure to comply with her requirement to perform community work
service. Dickison was arrested without incident and remanded to the
Ketchikan Correctional Center with no bail.

Author: RSWS0
Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 2:21 PM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 2:15 PM

B Detachment

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Location: Chickaloon
Case number: 08-69621
Type: Burglary in the First Degree, Theft in the Second Degree
Text: On 08/20/2008, at approximately 2045 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a Burglary in the area of mile 79 of the Glenn Highway in
Chickaloon. Investigation revealed suspects gained entry through the
front door. Several items, including a firearm, and tools, were taken
from the residence. The vehicles in the yard were damaged. The stolen
items are worth approximately $1,500.00. Damage to the vehicles was
estimated at $2,200.00. The case is currently 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, August 21, 2008 1:21 AM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 1:04 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-69637
Type: Warrant Arrest
Text: On 8-20-08, at about 2030 hours, Alaska State Troopers arrested
Larry Brown, age 39, of Wasilla, on two outstanding warrants for Failure
To Appear on the original charges of Driving While License Revoked and
Improper use of Registration and Title. Brown was contacted on Ridgeview
Drive after the vehicle he was a passenger in was reported to be acting
suspicious. Brown was transported to Mat-Su Pretrial where he was booked
into jail with bail being set at $1000.00
Author: TWW1
Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 1:21 AM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 1:02 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-69655
Type: Death Investigation
Text: On 08-20-08 at approximately 2027 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to an address on Knox Road in Wasilla for the report of a
deceased person. Investigation revealed the victim, Joaquin Alexander
Bendz age 39 of Wasilla, was found deceased in his home. No foul play
is suspected and the investigation is continuing. Next of Kin have been
notified.

Author: AJB2
Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 3:21 AM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 3:19 AM

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Location: Palmer
Case number: 08-69706
Type: MVC-Injury
Text: On 8/21/2008, approx. 0605 hours, Alaska State Troopers and
Mat-Su Borough EMS responded to a two vehicle MVC on South Inner
Springer Loop at East Rebarchek Avenue in Palmer. Investigation
revealed that 61 yoa Littleton F. Buxton of Wasilla was traveling
northbound on South Inner Springer Loop, operating a blue 1999 Ford
Ranger pick up truck when he failed to yield to a red 2001
Harley-Davidson motorcycle, traveling southbound on South Inner Springer
Loop and being operated by 42 yoa Lori B. Pittman, while Buxton was
turning left onto East Rebarchek Avenue. The two vehicles collided at
an angle causing estimated $3,000.00 damage to the motorcycle and
estimated $2,500.00 damage to the pick up truck. Pittman received minor
injuries in the collision and was treated and released by EMS at the
scene. Pittman was wearing a helmet and Buxton reported wearing his
seat belt at the time of the collision. Buxton was uninjured in the
collision. Buxton was subsequently issued one traffic citation for
failure to yield when turning left and one traffic citation for failure
to provide proof of insurance.
Author: DAC1
Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 7:21 AM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 7:38 AM

C Detachment

Location: Aniak

Case Number: 08-69729

Type: Assault in the Fourth Non DV

Text: On 8-21-08 at 0420 hours a non DV assault was reported to
Troopers. The twenty two year old male victim reported that he was
assaulted. His injuries consisted of one of his teeth being knocked out.
Alcohol was involved. The investigation continues.

Author: DWS9

Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:21 AM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:22 AM

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Location: Stebbins

Case number: 08-69744

Type: Probation Violation

Text: On 8/21/08, VPSO Leonard Raymond arrested Dale Otten, age 32 of
Stebbins for a probation violation after finding him highly intoxicated
in violation of his probation. Otten was lodged at the Stebbins Jail
and will be telephonically arraigned.

Author: KJE0
Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 11:21 AM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 11:01 AM

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Location: St. George Island

Case number: 08-60668

Type: Assault IV, Criminal Mischief 3 and Reckless Endangerment

Text: On 8-16-08, approximately 0340 hours, the St. George Village
Public Safety Officer (VPSO) responded to a report of a domestic
disturbance.

Todd LESTENKOF, age 29 of St. George Island assaulted his girlfriend and
was taken into custody for Assault IV, Criminal Mischief and Reckless
Endangerment. LESTENKOF was taken to jail where he was held pending
arraignment.

Author: MZL0/VMA0
Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 11:21 AM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 11:04 AM

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Location: Buckland

Case number: 08-69801

Type: Warrant Arrest-Felony

Text: On 8/21/08, approximately 1025 hours, the Buckland Village Police
Officer arrested 21 year old Randy Ray Lee on an outstanding arrest
warrant. Lee failed to appear for arraignment on the original charges
of Robbery 2nd degree and Theft 3rd degree. Lee was transported to
Kotzebue and remanded into the Kotzebue Regional Jail on bail of
$1,500.00 cash only.

Author: TLS1
Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 1:21 PM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 1:01 PM

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Location: Kodiak

Case number: 08-69651

Type: Violation of Condition of Release

Text: On Wednesday, 8-20-08, at about 2048 hours, Alaska State Troopers
stopped a white 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe for equipment violations on Mill
Bay Road. Subsequent investigation by State Troopers revealed the
driver 22 YOA Arliss Andrew Abalama of Kodiak was in violation of court
ordered conditions of release. Abalama's conditions stipulate he is
only permitted to drive between his residence and work. Abalama was
remanded at the Kodiak Jail without bail.

Author: (NPZ0)

Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 2:21 PM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 2:53 PM

D Detachment

Location: Fairbanks
Case number: 08-69640
Type: Warrant Arrest
Text: On 08/20/08, at 2110 hours, Alaska State Troopers arrested John
Sears, 36, of Fairbanks, for an outstanding $5,000.00 Fail to Appear at
Arraignment warrant at a residence on Wolf Run Road, Fairbanks. Sears
was subsequently remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center.

Author: WSD0
Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 12:21 AM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 12:02 AM

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Location: Fairbanks
Case number: 08-69699
Type: Driving While License Suspended
Text: On 8-21-08 Alaska State Troopers stopped a Dodge Durango for an
equipment violation. Investigation revealed the driver Jeremy BROCKMAN,
20 years of age was driving on a suspended license. BROCKMAN was issued
a summons.
Author: JDJ0
Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:21 AM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:59 AM

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Location: Fairbanks
Case number: 08-69699
Type: DUI
Text: On 8-21-08 Alaska State Troopers stopped a gray 4-runner for a
moving violation. Investigation revealed the driver Allen CROW of North
Pole was driving while intoxicated. CROW was remanded to Fairbanks
Correctional Center and held with no bail.
Author: JDJ0
Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:21 AM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:59 AM

E Detachment...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

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Location: Unalakleet

Case number: 08-69220

Type: Commercial Fishing During a Closed Period

Text: On 8/17/08 Alaska Wildlife Troopers concluded an investigation
into a report of Commercial Fishing During a Closed Period.
Investigation revealed that Sheldon Katchatag, of Unalakleet, failed to
remove his commercial net prior to the end of the open commercial period
on 8/5/08. Fish caught during that period were seized and Katchatag was
cited for the offense.

Author: BTM2

Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:21 AM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:49 AM

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Location: Unalakleet

Case number: 08-69212

Type: Sport Fishing Without License in Possession

Text: On 8/16/08, Alaska Wildlife Troopers patrolling the Unalakleet
River contacted Jaclyn Reutens, of Singapore, sport fishing without a
sport fishing license in her possession. Reutens was cited for the
offense.

Author: BTM2

Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:21 AM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:48 AM

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Location: Unalakleet

Case number: 08-69212

Type: Sport Fishing Without License in Possession

Text: On 8/16/08 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Edgar Collins of
Australia sport fishing on the Unalakleet River. Collins was found to
not be in possession of a sport fishing license and was cited for the
offense.

Author: BTM2

Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:21 AM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:47 AM

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Location: Soldotna

Case number: 08-69558

Type: Take Cow Moose Closed Season

Text: On 8-20-08 Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a tip from a
concerned citizen that an illegal cow moose had been shot near five mile
Funny River Road. Investigation revealed 22 year old Jolan Jones of
Soldotna shot a cow moose without a valid license during a bull only
season. Further investigation revealed Jones purchased a class 5A
resident license but had only lived in Alaska approximately two weeks.
Jolan was issued a summons for taking moose in a closed season and
citations for taking moose without a locking tag, hunting without a
valid license, and omitting a material fact on an Alaska class 5A
license. Jones' bail was set at $830.00 on the violations. Arraignment
for taking the cow closed season is set for 9-19-08 in the Kenai
District Court.

Author: JDW1
Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:21 AM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:57 AM

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Location: Unalakleet

Case number: 08-69226

Type: Sport Fishing Without License in Possession

Text: On 8/16/08, Wildlife Troopers contacted Karen Friedle , of
Anchorage, sport fishing on the Unalakleet River. Friedle was not in
possession of a Sport Fishing License and was issued a citation for the
offense.

Author: BTM2

Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:21 AM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:46 AM

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Location: Shageluk

Case number: 08-69758

Type: Gillnet Obstruct More than 1/2 Stream

Text: On 8/20/08 at approximately 1610 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers
observed a gillnet blocking the entire width of a tributary of the
Innoko River, near Shageluk. Investigation revealed Christine M.
Dutchman, age 53, of Shageluk was responsible for the net. Dutchman was
cited to appear in Aniak Court for obstructing more than 1/2 of a
stream.

Author: TBH9
Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 11:21 AM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 11:01 AM

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Location: Girdwood

Case Number: 08-69796

Type: Fail to fill out Proxy

Text: On 8/21/08, Alfred Hammons 36 YOA of Palmer, was cited by the
Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Girdwood Post for failing to write down his
sport caught fish on his proxy form before leaving the fishing area.
Bail is set at $110.00 at Anchorage District Court.

Author: GTT0
Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 2:21 PM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 2:54 PM

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Location: Tuluksak

Case number: 08-69404

Type: Waste of Game

Text: On 8/11/08 a Tuluksak resident reported the carcass of a bull
moose in the Kuskokwim River near Tuluksak. Further investigation
showed that a mature bull moose had been shot and the carcass wasted.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information on this
case may call the Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Bethel at 543-5918.

Author: PCR0

Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 3:21 PM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 3:02 PM

AK Bureau of Alcohol & Drug Enforcement

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Location: Bethel

Case number: 08-69596

Type: Sale of Alcoholic Beverages, Alcohol Importation

Text: On 8/20/08, Bethel ABADE Investigators contacted Julian D. Sunny,
20 of Bethel, at a local air carrier after receiving an anonymous tip
that Sunny was transporting alcohol to Tununak, a dry community. There
was a backpack behind him, which he claimed was not his. The backpack
did not have a name on it and contained 15- 750ml bottles of Monarch
Vodka. Sunny denied he was transporting alcohol and consented to a
search of his suitcase. No alcohol was found. The backpack was seized
after failed attempts to find the owner of it. During the search of the
back pack, an airlines ticket and court documents were found inside with
Julian Sunny's name on them. Sunny was arrested and charged with Sale of
Alcoholic Beverages and Alcohol Importation. He was transported to
Y.K.C.C. and remanded accordingly.

Author: JZE1

Received Thursday, August 21, 2008 12:21 PM and posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 12:21 PM

AK Bureau of Investigation...No news reported.

Headquarters...No news reported.

End of Dispatch