Tuesday's trooper dispatches

Posted by crimeblog

Posted: August 26, 2008 - 7:44 pm

Two motorists who pointed a BB gun at another driver were booked at the Fairbanks Correctional Center after troopers discovered they were foreign nationals in violation of their work vistas. See the dispatch out of Cantwell below.

Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, August 26, 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: 08-71366

Type: Unexpected Death

Text: On 8-26-08, at 1003, Juneau AST received a report of an unexpected
death on board the M/V NORWEGIAN PEARL while it was traveling between
Seattle and Juneau. Investigation found that Cheryl Van Steenwyk, age 51
of Singapore passed away in her suite during the evening of the 25th. No
foul play is suspected.

Author: MED9

Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 5:26 PM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 5:50 PM

B Detachment

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Location: Palmer

Case number: 08-71268 / 08-71269

Type: MICS VI / MIW IV

Text: On 8-25-2008 at approximately 2231 hours, AST conducted a traffic
stop on a vehicle driven by, 26 year old William Rosario, of Anchorage
at approximately 55 mile of the Glenn Hwy for a moving violation.
Subsequent investigation revealed that Rosario had a small amount of
marijuana on his person. Rosario was issued a summons for MICS VI and
released. AST also contacted the passenger, 32 year old Carlos Crespo,
of Anchorage, in the vehicle. Crespo was found to be under the influence
of alcohol and having a pistol by him in the vehicle. Crespo was issued
a summons for MIW IV and released.

Author: JAL3
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 2:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 2:12 AM

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Location: Houston
Case number: 08-71262
Type: NVOL
Text: On 8-25-08, at approximately 2317 hours, the Fairbanks DUI
Enforcement Troopers stopped a blue 1988 GMC van near mile 52 of the
Parks Hwy. in Houston. for an equipment violation. Wilfred Francis
Benzing, age 60 of Willow, was identified as the driver. Investigation
revealed Benzing was driving the vehicle without a valid operator's
license. Benzing was issued a summons for NVOL and released on scene.
Author: Jaw4
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 5:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 5:58 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-71231, 08-71233
Type: DUI / Minor Consuming Alcohol
Text: On 8/25/2008 at approximately 2107 hours, the Fairbanks DUI
Enforcement Troopers stopped a yellow Honda four wheeler on Nelson
Avenue in Wasilla for driving in the roadway. The driver was identified
as Shiina Akpik, age 21 of Wasilla. Her passenger was Salomi Akpik, age
19 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed Shiina had been driving the four
wheeler while impaired by alcohol. She was arrested for DUI. Further
investigation revealed Salomi had been consuming alcohol as well.
Shiina was remanded at Mat-Su Pretrial Facility for DUI. Bail was set
at $250. Salomi was issued a summons to appear in court for Minor
Consuming Alcohol.
Author: MJW0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 5:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 5:58 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-71278
Type: Driving in Violation of Instructional Permit
Text: On 08/26/2008 at approximately 0156 hours the AST Fairbanks DUI
Enforcement Team stopped a vehicle near the intersection of the Parks
Hwy. and Willow St. in Wasilla for an equipment violation. The driver
of the vehicle was identified as Ashley I. Hubbs, age 17, of Wasilla.
Hubbs was found to be operating the vehicle with an instructional permit
only and no licensed driver in the vehicle. Hubbs was issued a summons
to appear in the Palmer Court for Driving in Violation of her
Instructional Permit.
Author: JAW4
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 6:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 6:02 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-71264
Type: DUI
Text: On 08/25/2008 at approximately 2308 hours the AST South Central
DUI Enforcement Team stopped a vehicle near the intersection of the
Parks Hwy. and Rainbow St. outside Wasilla for erratic driving. The
driver of the vehicle was identified as Tracy L. Hyder, age 42, of
Wasilla. Hyder was found to be operating the vehicle while under the
influence of alcohol. Hyder was arrested and remanded to the Mat-Su
Pretrial facility on the charge of DUI and held on a $500.00 bail.
Author: AAG1
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 6:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 6:03 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-71235
Type: DWLS
Text: On 08/25/2008 at 2122 hours, Palmer AST contacted Hugh Hubbard,
age 37 , of Wasilla, after the vehicle he was operating was stopped for
an equipment violation. Investigation revealed that Hubbard was
operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. Hugh was issued a
summons to appear in court at a later date. Hubbard was also issued
citations for fail to show proof of insurance and expired registration.

Author: DAC3
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 6:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 6:02 AM

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Location: Big Lake
Case number: 08-71249
Type: NVOL
Text: On 08/25/2008 at 2229 hours, Palmer AST contacted Meredith Baker,
age 77, of Houston, after the vehicle she was driving was stopped for an
equipment violation. Investigation revealed that Baker was operating a
motor vehicle without a valid driver's license. Baker was aware that she
did not have a license. Baker was issued a summons to appear at a later
date in court and released. Her vehicle was released to a licensed
driver.
Author: DAC3
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 6:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 6:01 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-71257
Type: DWLR
Text: On 8/25/08 at approximately 2300 hours, the AST South Central
DUI Enforcement Team stopped a vehicle near mile 8 of Knik Goose Bay Rd.
outside Wasilla for an equipment violation. The operator was identified
as Donald L. Vaughn Jr., age 36, of Palmer. Vaughn was found to be
operating the vehicle with a revoked driver's license. Vaughn was
issued a summons to appear in the Palmer Court for DWLR.
Author: SDA0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 6:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 6:10 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-71108
Type: DUI / Leaving the Scene of an Accident / MVC-D
Text: On 8-25-2008 at approximately 1423 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a report of a two vehicle collision on the Palmer-Wasilla
Hwy at Luke Road in Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Richard Hodge
age 68 of Wasilla was traveling east in his 2003 Winnebago on the
Palmer-Wasilla Hwy and was waiting to turn left on to Luke Road. Carie
Curran age 34 of Palmer was driving her 2005 Ford Taurus east on
Palmer-Wasilla Hwy when she rear ended Hodge's vehicle. Curran left the
scene and was contacted by Alaska State Troopers at Trunk Road and
Palmer-Wasilla Hwy. Investigation revealed that Curran was driving
under the influence. She was arrested for DUI and for leaving the scene
of an accident. Curran was transported to Mat-Su Pretrial where she was
held on a bail of $2000.00. Both parties reported were wearing their
seatbelts at the time of the collision and no one was injured. Hodge's
vehicle sustained no damage in the collision. Curran's vehicle
sustained approximately $1000.00 damage to her front bumper.

Author: CKG1
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:17 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-71079
Type: MVC-D
Text: On 8-25-2008 at approximately 1324 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to report of a two vehicle collision on Palmer-Wasilla Hwy
near Seward Meridian Pkwy in Wasilla. Investigation revealed that
Jennifer Pagel age 32 of Palmer, was driving a 2000 Subaru Forrester
east on the Palmer-Wasilla Hwy at Seward Meridian Pkwy. Tyler Yoder age
18 of Palmer, was driving a 1998 Ford Ranger pickup and attempted to
turn left from the Tesoro Gas Station parking lot on to the
Palmer-Wasilla Hwy. Yoder failed to yield and collided with Pagel's
vehicle causing approximately $2500.00 in damage. Yoder's vehicle
sustained approximately $1500.00 in damage. Both parties reported
wearing their seatbelts at the time of the collision. Yoder was issued
a citation for failure to yield when entering a roadway from a non
roadway. No injuries were reported.
Author: CKG1
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:04 AM

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Location: Palmer

Case number: 08-71256

Type: Shooting Investigation

Text: On 8/25/08 at approximately 2251 hours, State Troopers responded
to a report of a disturbance at the intersection of Palmer Fishhook Road
and Snowgoose Drive, near Palmer. Initial investigation revealed that a
Good Samaritan stopped at the intersection when he witnessed a male and
a female who was carrying a small infant, having an argument. Moments
later another vehicle arrived with four occupants. Three male occupants
exited the vehicle and an altercation ensued. While trying to stop the
altercation the Good Samaritan was assaulted by two males receiving a
minor injury to the face. The Good Samaritan left to flag down another
motorist who had a cell phone to call for help. As the Good Samaritan
returned to the scene, the two males began aggressively approaching him.
The Good Samaritan pulled a handgun and fired one shot hitting one of
the individuals in the leg. The individual was treated and released for
a gunshot wound at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. No other injuries to
any of the persons or the infant involved were reported. No charges
have been filed at this time and all names of the parties involved are
being withheld pending the outcome of the investigation. Any person
with information regarding this case is urged to contact AST at 745-2131
or Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.

Author: JAV1

Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 1:26 PM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 1:22 PM

C Detachment

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Location: Shishmaref

Case number: 08-67756

Type: DUI

Text: On 8/15/08 at approximately 0130 hours, Norman Kokeok 22 yoa of
Shishmaref was arrested for Driving Under the Influence after the
investigation revealed that he was intoxicated and driving erratically
on an ATV. Norman Kokeok was arrested and transported to AMCC.

Author: HLA0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:53 AM

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Location: Nome

Case number: 08-71383

Type: Burglary II, Theft III

Text: On 8-26-08 at 1015 hours, the Alaska State Troopers investigated a
report of a theft of stained glass windows that occurred near Nome.
Value of the windows is estimated at $500.00.

Author: JLS4
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:26 PM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:10 PM

D Detachment

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Location: Fairbanks
Case number: 08-7000
Type: Driving While License Revoked
Text: On 08-22-08 at approximately 0238 hours, Alaska State Troopers
contacted Ryan GRATTON, 20 of Fort Wainwright during a traffic stop.
AST investigation revealed GRATTON's New York driver's license was
revoked for no insurance in effect. GRATTON was issued a summons to
appear in court for Driving While License Revoked.
Author: BTZ0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 4:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 4:54 AM

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Location: North Pole
Case number: 08-70686
Type: Misuse of Plates
Text: On 08-24-08 at approximately 0520 hours, Alaska State Troopers
contacted Samuel S. GUILDNER, 22 of North Pole during a traffic stop.
AST investigation revealed that GUILDER was driving a vehicle with
registration tabs belonging to a different vehicle. GUILDNER's vehicle,
a Chevrolet pickup truck, had a registration tab belonging to a Ford
Tempo. GUILDNER was issued a summons to appear in court for Misuse of
Plates. GUILDNER was also issued traffic citations for Failure to Wear
Seatbelt and Expired Registration.
Author: BTZ0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 5:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 5:03 AM

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Location: Boatel Bar / 4420 Airport Way
Case number: 08-71274
Type: Boat theft (inflatable) / outboard motor

Text: On 8/26/08 at 0041 hrs AST was telephoned by a Fairbanks area
resident reporting the theft of his fully inflated sport boat & small
outboard from the bar's boat landing. The Novurania 8' inflatable &
it's attached 3.5 Tohatsu outboard are valued at $1,500.00. The caller
also informed AST that by happenstance he was now following a white
pickup truck with his property clearly visible in the open bed. The
complainant contacted the suspect vehicle at Illinois St & Phillips
Field Rd., AST patrol arrived a moment afterwards. Michael J. METZGER,
age 22 and Tyler J. BROCK, age 24, both US Army soldiers stationed on
FtWW were arrested for Vehicle Theft I and transported to FCC without
further incident.
Author: GJT9
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 7:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 7:52 AM

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Location: Tok

Case number: 08-70379

Type:Driving Under the Influence

Text: On 8/23/2008, at about 0400 hours, David Ewan Sr 29, of Mentasta
Lake AK was arrested for Driving Under the Influence after he was
contacted by the Alaska State Troopers for and equipment violation.
Ewan was transported to the Tok Holding Facility where he was booked and
lodged.

Author: PVM9
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 11:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 11:02 AM

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Location: Stevens Village

Case number: 08-71180

Type: Death Investigation

Text: On 8/25/08 at 2100 hrs. Alaska State Troopers responded to Stevens
Village to investigate a death. Oliver P. Ben, 72 yoa of Stevens
Village, died of apparent exposure during the early morning hours of
8/25/08. He was last seen walking around the village at approximately
2300 hrs on 8/24/08. His body was discovered in a wooded area off a
trail within the village. There was no apparent foul play and the State
Medical Examiner's Office released the body to the family.

Author: BJW1

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Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 11:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 11:58 AM

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Location: Beaver

Case number: 08-67796

Type: Probation Violation

Text: On 8/15/08 Alaska State Troopers responded to Beaver and arrested
a 17 yoa male subject for Probation Violation and Minor Consuming
Alcohol. He was transported to Fairbanks Youth Facility.

Author: BAC1

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Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:26 PM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:22 PM

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Location: Allakaket

Case number: 08-70867

Type: Misconduct Involving Weapons 4

Text: On 8/24/08 at 1930 hrs. Alaska State Troopers responded to
Allakaket for a report of an intoxicated person that discharged a rifle
at or near a house. AST arrested Lawrence Edwards, 25 yoa of Allakaket,
for MIW 4 and transported him to Fairbanks Correctional Center.

Author: BAC1

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Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:26 PM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:16 PM

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Location: Allakaket

Case number: 08-70736

Type: Burglary 2

Text: On 8/24/08 at 1000 hrs. Alaska State Troopers received a report of
a burglary at a store in Allakaket. Approximately $500 cash was stolen
from the store. AST arrested Trevor H. Williams, 19 yoa of Allakaket,
for Burglary 2, and Violation of Conditions of Release in a prior
burglary case. Willams was transported to Fairbanks Correctional
Center.

Author: BAC1

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Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:26 PM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:20 PM

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Location: Livengood

Case number: 08- 70697

Type: DUI, DWLS, Minor Consuming Alcohol

Text: On 8/24/08 at 1300 hrs. Alaska State Troopers stopped a 2008 Dodge
PK at mile 12 Dalton Hwy after a citizen called in a DUI complaint.
Kenneth L. Purcell JR, 23 yoa of Butte, MT, was arrested for DUI and
DWLS. Cody J. Dehart, 19 yoa of Troy, MT, was summoned to court for
minor consuming alcohol. Purcell was transported to Fairbanks
Correctional Center.

Author: BJW1

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Location: Nulato

Case number: 08-43033

Type: Furnishing Alcohol to a Person Under 21/Minor Consuming Alcohol

Text: On 6/3/08 at approximately 0530 hours, Alaska State Troopers in
Galena received a report of a minor consuming alcohol in Nulato.
Investigation revealed that Kyle Patsy, age 18 of Nulato had consumed
alcohol, Arnold Demoski, age 18 of Nulato consumed alcohol and furnished
alcohol to a person under 21, and Curtis Nickoli, age 24 of Kaltag
furnished alcohol to a person under 21. Kyle Patsy, Arnold Demoski, and
Curtis Nickoli were each issued a summons to appear in the Galena Court.

Author: RAN0

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Location: Nulato

Case number: 08-47786

Type: Assault IV, Criminal Mischief V, Furnishing Alcohol to a Person
Under 21, MCA

Text: On 6/17/08 at approximately 2334 hours Alaska State Troopers in
Galena received a report of a fight in Nulato. Ralph Kriska, age 52 of
Nulato was issued a summons to the Galena Court for Assault IV and
Criminal Mischief V. Joseph Kriska, age 26 of Nulato was issued a
summons to the Galena Court for Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor. Walter
Stickman II, age 20 of Nulato was issued a summons to the Galena Court
for MCA.

Author: RAN0

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Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:26 PM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:22 PM

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Location: Tanana

Case number: 08-70401

Type: Assault 4

Text: On 8/23/08 at 1000 hrs. Alaska State Troopers responded to Tanana
to investigate an assault involving domestic violence. Michael J.
Wiehl, 31 yoa of Tanana, was arrested for Assault in the 4th Degree
after investigation revealed that he threatened a woman with a knife
during an assault during the early morning hours. AST transported Wiehl
to Fairbanks Correctional Center.

Author: BAC1

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Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 1:26 PM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 1:53 PM

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Location: Chalkyitsik

Case number: 08- 68534

Type: Burglary

Text: On 8/17/08 Alaska State Troopers received a report of a burglary
that occurred in Chalkyitsik. Somebody entered the Village Council
Office and stole and undisclosed amount of property. AST is requesting
assistance from the public to call with any information about this case.
AST's number is 451-5100.

Author: KLY0

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Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 1:26 PM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 1:53 PM

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Location: Livengood

Case number: 08-69159

Type: MVC- Injury Commercial Vehicle

Text: On 8/19/08 Alaska State Troopers responded to mile 5 Dalton Hwy
for a single vehicle rollover with injuries. The driver was reportedly
trapped in a vehicle. Charles F. Boots, 62 yoa of Fairbanks, was
driving southbound on the Dalton Hwy when he lost control of his
commercial vehicle tractor with a trailer in tow. Boots rolled off the
highway and he was trapped in his tractor until emergency medical
personnel freed him from the wreckage. He was then transported to
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital with unknown injuries. Boots tractor was
destroyed, and the trailer sustained approximately $5000 damage. AST is
still investigating this crash with the assistance of DOT- Commercial
Vehicle Enforcement. It is unknown if Boots was wearing seat belt.

Author: BAC1

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Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 1:26 PM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 1:53 PM

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Location: Beaver
Case number: 08-67796
Type: Probation Violation
Text: On 8/15/08 Alaska State Troopers responded to Beaver and arrested
a 17 yoa male subject for Probation Violation and Minor Consuming
Alcohol. He was transported to Fairbanks Youth Facility.
Author: BAC1
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 2:26 PM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 2:47 PM

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Location: Stevens Village
Case number: 08-71180
Type: Death Investigation
Text: On 8/25/08 at 2100 hrs. Alaska State Troopers responded to Stevens
Village to investigate a death. Oliver P. Ben, 72 yoa of Stevens
Village, died of apparent exposure during the early morning hours of
8/25/08. He was last seen walking around the village at approximately
2300 hrs on 8/24/08. His body was discovered in a wooded area off a
trail within the village. There was no apparent foul play and the
State Medical Examiner's Office released the body to the family.
Author: BJW1
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 2:26 PM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 2:50 PM

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Location: Allakaket
Case number:08-70867
Type: Misconduct Involving Weapons 4
Text: On 8/24/08 at 1930 hrs. Alaska State Troopers responded to
Allakaket for a report of an intoxicated person that discharged a rifle
at or near a house. AST arrested Lawrence Edwards, 25 yoa of
Allakaket, for MIW 4 and transported him to Fairbanks Correctional
Center.
Author: BAC1
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 2:26 PM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 2:48 PM

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Location: Allakaket
Case number:08-70736
Type: Burglary 2
Text: On 8/24/08 at 1000 hrs. Alaska State Troopers received a report of
a burglary at a store in Allakaket. Approximately $500 cash was
stolen from the store. AST arrested Trevor H. Williams, 19 yoa of
Allakaket, for Burglary 2, and Violation of Conditions of Release in a
prior burglary case. Williams was transported to Fairbanks
Correctional Center.
Author: BAC1
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 2:26 PM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 2:49 PM

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Location: Fairbanks

Case number: 08-71184

Type: Theft I, Burglary I

Text: On 8/25/08 at 1557 hours AST received a report of a theft of
property in the 3000 block of Van Horn Road. Investigation revealed
that over $25,000 worth of property was damaged and taken from a yard.
Investigation continues.

Author: DRB1
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 7:26 PM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 7:31 PM

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Location: Cantwell

Case number: 08-70593

Type: No Valid Operator License, No Liability Insurance, and Agency
Assist

Text: On 8/23/08 at approximately 2154 hours, AST received a call from a
motorist on the Parks Hwy at mile post 178. The complainant reported as
he was traveling north on the Parks Hwy a light blue Cadillac passed him
and was pointing some type of long gun in his direction. AST responded
and contacted the vehicle at mile 227 of the Parks Highway. AST
contacted the driver Denis Baciu, 21 of Moldova, and his passenger
Dumitru Popa, 21 of Moldova. Both individuals were currently in the
United States on work visas. Further investigation revealed that a BB
gun was in the back seat and they pointed it out the window in the area
the complainant when they passed. INS was called to confirm that Baciu
and Popa were in the United States legally. An Agent with INS
discovered that Baciu and Popa were both in violation for not having a
passport with them and for not being employed by their original sponsor
while residing in the US on a 4 month work visa. INS requested that
both individuals be transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center where
they could be held until INS could transport them to Anchorage. AST
charged Baciu for No Valid Operator License and Operating a Motor
Vehicle without Liability Insurance. Both individuals were transported
to Fairbanks Correctional Center and are currently being held for INS.
The vehicle that was driven was towed from the scene and impounded.

Author: HCM0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 7:26 PM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 7:28 PM

E Detachment

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Location: Chenega Bay

Case number: 08-70533

Type: Assault 4th, Warrant Arrest

Text: On 8/23/08, at 1607 hours, Troopers received a report of an
assault that had just occurred in the village of Chenega Bay. Troopers
from Cooper Landing and Seward flew to the village and investigated the
incident. Based on the investigation Alexander Kompkoff, 46 of Chenega
Bay, was arrested for assaulting his wife. It was also determined that
Kompkoff had an outstanding arrest warrant. The warrant was for failing
to appear at a status hearing on original charges of theft and criminal
mischief. Kompkoff was transported to the Seward Jail where he was
booked with no bail. Alcohol was a contributing factor in this
incident.

Author: DJC09
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:02 AM

AK Wildlife Troopers

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Location: Port Protection

Case number: 08-66406

Type: Sport fish without 2008 sport fish license

Text: On 8/9/2008 at 1810 hours, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted
Terrance G. Field, age 37, of Ketchikan while sport fishing near Port
Protection. Investigation revealed that Field had not purchased a 2008
Alaska sport fishing license. Field was issued a citation with bail set
at $210. Arraignment is set for 9/9/2008 in the Craig District Court.

Author: JMP0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:51 AM

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Location: Port Protection

Case number: 08-66409

Type: Sport fish without 2008 sport fish license

Text: On 8/9/2008 at 1919 hours, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted
Rafael Garza, age 33, of Holland, MI, while sport fishing near port
protection. Investigation revealed that Garza had not purchased a 2008
Alaska sport fishing license. Garza was issued a citation with bail set
at $210. Arraignment is set for 9/9/2008 in the Craig District Court.

Author: JMP0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:52 AM

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Location: Takatz Bay

Case number: 08-69153

Type: Use of crab pot with illegal escape rings

Text: On 8/17/2008 at 0854 hours, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted
Sally D. Trotter, age 44, of Sitka, AK. Investigation revealed that
Trotter had deployed a sport fishing crab pot that did not have 2 escape
rings that were at least 4 3/8 inch in diameter. Trotter was issued a
summons to appear in court. Arraignment is set for 9/23/2008 in the
Sitka District Court.

Author: JMP0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:49 AM

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Location: Unalaska

Case Number: 08-71232

Type: Sport Fish in Closed Waters

Text: On 8-25-08, Dutch Harbor AWT contacted Timothy P. Mahoney, age
42, of Unalaska, Alaska, after he was observed sport fishing within the
closed waters of Humpy Creek in Unalaska. Mahoney was issued a citation
for Sport Fish in Closed Waters with bail set at $110.00 for the
Unalaska District Court.

Author: ECH0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:32 AM

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Location: Dutch Harbor

Case Number: 08-70086

Type: Sport Fish in Closed Waters With A Fixed Weighted Treble Hook

Text: On 8-25-08, Joseph Butzner, age 26, of Puyallup, Wa., pled no
contest in the Unalaska District Court for sport fish within the closed
waters of Lliuliuk River (Church Hole) in Unalaska and also for using a
fixed weighted treble hook in fresh water. Butzner was fined $220.

Author: GAG-9
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:23 AM

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Location: Pybus Point

Case number: 08-68250

Type: Fail to mark crab pot buoys, use of illegal bio-escape on crab pot

Text: On 8/13/2008, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Kevin E. Warning.
Warning had deployed an unmarked sport fish crab pot, and a second pot
that was using other than bio-degradable cotton twine for the escape
mechanism. Warning was issued citations for unmarked buoys, and illegal
bio-escape mechanisms. Arraignment is set for 9/16/2008 at 1030 hours
in the Petersburg District Court.

Author: JMP0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:58 AM

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Location: Dutch Harbor

Case Number: 08-70075

Type: Sport Fish in Closed Waters With A Fixed Weighted Treble Hook

Text: On 8-25-08, Roland Tama, age 30, of Maple Valley, Wa., pled no
contest in the Unalaska District Court for sport fish within the closed
waters of Lliuliuk River (Church Hole) in Unalaska and also for using a
fixed weighted treble hook in fresh water. Tama was fined $220.

Author: GAG-9
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:07 AM

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Location: Kelp Bay

Case number: 08-69155

Type: Illegal escape rings on sport fish crab pot

Text: On 8/17/2008 at 1440 hours, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted
Brent Schilder, age 33, of Seattle WA. An investigation revealed that
Schilder had deployed several crab pots that did not have two escape
rings that met the 4 3/8ths inch diameter requirement. Schilder was
issued a summons to appear in court. Arraignment is set for 9/16/2008
at 1330 hours in the Sitka District Court.

Author: JMP0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:52 AM

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Location: Red Bluff Bay

Case number: 08-68249

Type: Furnishing Shellfish to Clients

Text: On 8/15/2008 at 1720 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted
Geoffrey A. Wilson, age 64 of Sitka while sport fishing in Red Bluff
Bay. Investigation revealed that Wilson is a registered sport fishing
guide, and had unlawfully furnished clients with shrimp. Wilson was
issued a summons to appear in the Sitka District Court. Arraignment is
set for 9/23/2008

Author: JMP0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:59 AM

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Location: Point Baker

Case number: 08-66411

Type: Use of sport caught fish for bait

Text: On 8/10/2008 at 1434 hours, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted
James P. Carling, age 68, of Casselberry, FL while sport fishing near
Point Baker. Investigation revealed that Carling was using sport caught
Coho Salmon bellies as bait for bottom fish. Carling was issued a
summons to appear in court. Arraignment is set for 9/9/2008 at 1330
hours in the Craig District Court.

Author: JMP0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:59 AM

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Location: Point Baker

Case number: 08-66410

Type: Fail to log Yellow eye rockfish

Text: On 8/10/2008, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Shane E.
Fickas, age 37, of Logan UT while sport fishing near Point Baker.
Investigation revealed that Fickas had caught and retained a yellow eye
rockfish and had not recorded the catch as required. Fickas was issued
a citation. Arraignment is set for 9/9/2008 at 1330 hours in the Craig
District Court.

Author: JMP0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:55 AM

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Location: Pybus Point

Case number: 08-68276

Type: Unmarked sport fishing shrimp pot

Text: On 8/14/2008, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Eric P.
Yeager, age 28, of Newport Beach CA, regarding an unmarked shrimp pot.
Investigation revealed that Yeager had deployed a sport fishing shrimp
pot and had not properly marked the buoy as required. Yeager was issued
a citation. Arraignment is set for 9/16/2008 at 1030 hours in the
Petersburg District Court.

Author: JLP0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:56 AM

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Location: Petersburg
Case number: 08-68983
Type: Possess Dungeness Crab onboard a Commercial Fishing Vessel
Following 24 hours after the Dungeness Crab Season Closure.
Text: On 08/18/08 at 1500 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a
summons to James Roy Jensen, 55 yoa of Entrance Island, for possessing
Dungeness Crab onboard a Commercial Fishing Vessel Following 24 hours
after the Dungeness Crab Season Closure. An investigation by Troopers
revealed Jensen possessed 904 pounds of Dungeness Crab onboard his
Fishing Vessel the Fly-By-Night 58 hours after the close of the
Dungeness Crab Fishing Season in Registration Area A. The Dungeness Crab
onboard Jensen's vessel was seized with a value of $2,034.00.
Author: SDS1
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:06 AM

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Location: Kake

Case number: 08-68282

Type: Illegal biodegradable escape mechanism on personal use Dungeness
crab pot

Text: On 8/13/2008 at 0948 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted
Marvin A. Kadake, age 75, of Kake regarding his personal use crab pots.
Investigation revealed that Kadake used other than 30 count cotton
twine as a bio-escape mechanism on a personal use crab pot. Kadake was
issued a citation and an arraignment date set for 9/18/2008 in the Kake
District Court.

Author: JMP0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:04 AM

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Location: Kotzebue (Sheshalik Area)
Case number: 08-70992
Type: DLP Muskox
Text: On 8-24-08 at approximately 1406 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers
in Kotzebue received a report from Cyrus Harris age 51 of Kotzebue that
a Bull Muskox attacked his dog team as they were on their chains.
Harris was able to get the Muskox out of his dog lot before the Muskox
turned on him. Harris then shot the Muskox in self defense. The Muskox
was butchered and all the meat was given to the Kotzebue senor center.
Harris reported his dogs had sustain minor injures but were ok.
Author: EHL9
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:13 AM

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Location: Port Protection

Case number: 08-66407

Type: Use of sport caught fish for bait

Text: On 8/9/2008 at 1847 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted
Dennis L. Drake, age 53 of Horseshoe Bend, ID, and Susan K. Pomereau,
age 57, of Horseshoe Bend, ID while sport fishing near Port Protection.
Investigation revealed that Drake and Pomereau had used sport caught
Coho Salmon for bait while Halibut fishing. Both were issued a summons
to appear in the Craig District Court. Arraignment is set for 9/9/2008.

Author: JMP0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:01 AM

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Location: Point Baker

Case number: 08-66405

Type: Use of sport caught fish for bait

Text: On 8/9/2008 at 1627 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted
Shane E. Fickas, age 37 of Logan UT, and Jerome S. Fickas, age 62 of
Logan UT while sport fishing near Point Baker. Investigation showed
that Shane and Jerome Fickas were using sport caught Coho Salmon for
bait while fishing for bottom fish. Both were issued a summons to
appear in the Craig District Court. Arraignment is set for 9/9/2008.

Author: JMP0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:00 AM

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Location: Pybus Point

Case number: 08-68261

Type: Unmarked buoys, Illegal Biodegradable escape mechanism on sport
fishing shrimp pots

Text: On 8/15/2008, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Carl V. Bland,
age 46, of Hoquiam, WA about an investigation into sport fishing shrimp
pots. Investigation revealed that Bland had deployed an unmarked string
of sport fishing shrimp pots. One of the pots did not have
biodegradable cotton for the escape mechanism. Bland was issued
citations for not properly marking his buoy on a sport fishing shrimp
pot, and illegal bio-escape mechanism on a shrimp pot. Arraignment is
set for 9/16/2008 in the Petersburg District Court.

Author: JMP0
Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:26 AM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:03 AM

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Location: Kenai / Soldotna AWT
Case Number: 08-64703
Type: Failure to Comply With Sport Fishing Guide Requirements
Text: On Wednesday July 16, 2008 at 1115 hours Alaska Wildlife
Troopers contacted the guided fishing Vessel "Alaska Salmon Connection",
which is owned by Tyler Meinhold, age 37 from Washington.
Investigation revealed Meinhold had failed to submit his daily logbook
pages as required by regulation. Meinhold was issued a citation, with
bail set at $210.
Author: CEJ0
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Location: Clam Gulch / Soldotna AWT
Case Number: 08-70756
Type: Unlawfully Take a Sub-Legal Moose=A0
Text: On Sunday August 24, 2008 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted
Darrell Evans, age 49 from Clam Gulch on a four-wheeler trail near mile
post 118 of the Sterling Highway. Investigation revealed Evans had
shot a sub-legal moose and after realizing the moose was illegal, he
attempt to salvage the meat for his personal use. The charge of
Unlawfully Taking a Sub-Legal Moose has been forwarded to the Kenai
District Attorneys Office for Prosecution.
Author: CEJ0
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Location:North Kenai / Soldotna AWT
Case Number: 08-70973
Type: Unlawfully Take a Female / Antlerless Moose
Text: On Monday August 25, 2008 Alaska Wildlife Troopers were
contacted by Donald Schaefer, age 67 from Anchorage, who reported he had
accidentally shot and killed a female / antlerless moose. Schaefer
was issued a Uniform Summons and Complaint for Unlawfully Taking a
Female / Antlerless Moose; charges have been forwarded to the Kenai
District Attorneys Office for prosecution.
Author: CEJ0
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Received Tuesday, August 26, 2008 2:26 PM and posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 2:24 PM

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

AK Bureau of Investigation...No news reported.

Headquarters...No news reported.

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