Thursday's trooper dispatches

Posted by crimeblog

Posted: August 28, 2008 - 9:57 pm

Troopers are investigating what appears to be an accidental shooting out of Talkeetna. The man says he was out bird hunting when he bent over and his .22-caliber rifle fired a round into his shoulder. See the dispatch below.

Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, August 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

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Location: Angoon

Case number: 08-71966

Type: Theft

Text: On 8/27/08, at 1608 hours, AST received a report from John Jack
Jr. of a theft in Angoon. Jack Jr. reported that between 12/1/07 and
1/1/08, person(s) unknown removed a .22 caliber Ruger rifle from his
residence. Case is under investigation.

Author: CJU0
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 10:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 10:26 AM

Location: Angoon

Case Number: 08-17042

Type: Harassment in the 2nd degree

Text: On 3-13-08, Jimmie A. Williams, age 54 of Angoon was charged with
two counts of Harassment in the 2nd degree. The charges stemmed from a
complaint of inappropriate conduct with two small girls. Williams was
given an arraignment date of 3-27-08, in the Angoon District court.

Author: MED9

UPDATE: Jimmie Williams pled guilty to two counts of Harassment in the
2nd degree. He was ordered to serve 60 days in jail.

Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 4:28 PM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 4:08 PM

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Location: Klawock
Case number: 08-71977
Type: Theft
Text: On 8/28/08 at approximately 0830 hours Kelley Nickerson, (43 yoa,
Thorne Bay) of SouthEast Roadbuilders reported to AST a storage facility
near the Coffman Road Project was broken into and a small amount of
explosives was stolen. Nickerson explained the break-in occurred
between July 15 and Aug. 27, 2008. The investigation continues.

Author: (JKB0)
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:28 PM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:53 PM

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Location: Naukati
Case number: 08- 71708
Type: Theft
Text: On 8/27/08 at approximately 1030 hours Michael Blair, 49 yoa, of
Naukati reported to AST his 25 horsepower Nissan outboard boat motor was
stolen two weeks ago. Blair explained he has checked around over the
last two weeks and no one has borrowed it. The investigation
continues.

Author: (JKB0)
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:28 PM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:48 PM

B Detachment

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Location: Palmer
Case number: 08-71851
Type: DWLS
Text: On 8/27/08 at approximately 2007 hours, Alaska State Troopers
stopped a teal 1995 Ford F250 near the intersection of Palmer Wasilla
Highway and North 49th State Street while investigating suspicious
activity in the area. Investigation revealed the Dusten Kirker, age 18
of Palmer, was driving while his license was suspended. Kirker was
summonsed to Palmer Court for DWLS and released.
Author: RAC2
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 12:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 12:16 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-71891
Type: DUI, Refusal
Text: On 8/28/08 at approximately 0007 hours the AST South Central DUI
Enforcement Team stopped a vehicle near mile 8 of Knik Goose Bay Rd.
outside Wasilla for a moving violation. The operator was identified as
Larry E. Jasek, age 39, of Anchorage. Jasek was found to be operating
the vehicle under the influence of alcohol and was arrested for DUI.
Jasek later refused to provide a sample of his breath for a Datamaster
test and was charged with the additional crime of Refusal to Submit to a
Chemical Test. Jasek was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility where
he was held on a $500.00 bail.
Author: SDA0
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:52 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-71887
Type: DWLS
Text: On 8/27/08 at approximately 2355 hours, the AST South-Central DUI
Enforcement Team stopped a 1994 Chevrolet pickup near the intersection
of Bogard Road and Main Street, in Wasilla, for a moving violation. The
driver of the vehicle was identified as Kerry L. Sayles, age 39, of
Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Sayles was driving with a
suspended driver's license. Sayles was arrested and transported to the
Mat-Su Pretrial Facility where he was held on $1,500.00 bail.
Author: JLD3
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:35 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-71860
Type: Theft 2nd / MICS 4th / MICS 5th x2
Text: On 8/27/2008 at approximately 2015 hrs, the Fairbanks DUI
Enforcement Troopers stopped a brown 1983 Chevrolet Suburban pulling a
large utility trailer on the Parks Highway at Financial Drive in Wasilla
for an equipment violation. David Robert Shuldham JR, age 36 of Palmer,
was identified as a passenger in the Suburban. Investigation revealed
that Shuldham had just stolen the trailer being pulled from a nearby
business and was in the process of selling the trailer to the operator.
Further investigation revealed that Shuldham was in possession of a
small amount of cocaine and some prescription medications not prescribed
to him. Shuldham was arrested for Theft 2nd, Misconduct Involving a
Controlled Substance 4th degree and two counts of Misconduct Involving a
Controlled Substance 5th degree. Shuldham was remanded at Mat-Su
Pretrial Facility. Bail was set at $5000. The trailer, valued at
$1,300.00 and the building materials on the trailer, valued at $600.00,
were returned to the owner.
Author: JAW4
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:42 AM

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Location: Willow
Case number: 08-71873
Type: DUI, MIW Fourth Degree, Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test
Text: On 8-27-08 at approximately 2129 hours, Troopers responded to
mile 86.5 of the Parks Highway for a disturbance. Investigation
revealed that Jesse Doss, age 52 of Willow, had operated his Yamaha ATV
and fired a semi-automatic handgun while under the influence of alcohol.
Doss was arrested for DUI and MIW Fourth Degree. Doss later refused to
provide a breath sample at the Willow AST post. Doss was remanded into
MSPT, where bail was set at $500.
Author: SMC1
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:43 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-71629
Type: MVC - Damage only
Text: On 8/27/08 at approximately 0704 hours, the AST South Central
DUI Enforcement Team responded to Bogard Rd. near Engstrom Rd. in
Wasilla, for a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles.
Investigation revealed Tesia G. Copeland, age 16, of Wasilla, was
driving her 1999 Ford Taurus eastbound on Bogard Rd. near Engstrom Rd.
when she collided with the rear of a 1998 Ford Escort driven by Shae L.
Bowman, age 16, of Wasilla. Both drivers were reportedly wearing their
seatbelts and were the only occupants in each vehicle. No injuries were
reported. Copeland was issued a citation for Failure to Exercise Due
Care to Avoid a Collision and her vehicle was towed from the scene.
Total damages to both vehicles were estimated at over $2,000.00.
Author: SCK2
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:46 AM

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Location: Palmer
Case number: 08-71909
Type: MVC - Injury
Text: On 8/28/08 at approximately 0405 hours, the AST South Central
DUI Enforcement Team responded to mile 34.5 of the Glenn Hwy. in Palmer
for the report of a motor vehicle collision. Investigation revealed
Raymond H. Roberts, age 60, of Wasilla, was traveling southbound on the
Glenn Hwy. when he lost control of his vehicle entered the median and
rolled the vehicle several times coming to rest in the northbound lane.
Roberts reported being the only occupant and was wearing his seatbelt at
the time of the collision. Roberts was transported to the Mat-Su
Regional Medical Center for evaluation with minor injuries. Alcohol was
NOT a factor in the collision. Roberts' vehicle was totaled in the
collision.
Author: SCK2
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:47 AM

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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-70073

Type: Criminal Mischief IV

Text: On 08/22/08 at approximately 1110 hrs, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a report of malicious damage to several vehicles on Tweed
Ct. near Wasilla. Investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) kicked and
shattered windshields on the vehicles sometime between 0015 hrs and 1050
hrs on 08/22/08. The total damage is estimated at $600. The case is
under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact
the Alaska State Troopers at 745-2131 or 373-8300 or Crime Stoppers at
745-3333.

Author: TRC1
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:43 AM

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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-71089

Type: Burglary I, Theft II

Text: On 08/25/08 at approximately 1430 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a report of a burglary at a residence on W. Beverly Lakes
Rd near Wasilla. The homeowners reported the unknown suspect(s) entered
through an unlocked door to gain entry into the residence sometime
between 0800 -1315 hours on 08/25/08. The value of the jewelry,
electronics, frozen food, and a firearm taken is estimated at $2,500.
Investigation is continuing and anyone with any information concerning
this investigation is asked to call the Alaska State Troopers at
745-2131 or 373-8300, or to contact Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.

Author: TRC1
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:39 AM

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Location: Big Lake

Case number: 08-71702

Type: Burglary I, Theft II

Text: On 08/27/08 at approximately 1525 hrs, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a report of a burglary at a residence on Johnson Rd near
Big Lake. Investigation revealed the unknown suspect(s) entered the back
door of the residence and stole numerous electronics and electronic
accessories. The estimated value of the items taken is $4,500.
Investigation is continuing and anyone with any information concerning
this investigation is asked to call the Alaska State Troopers at
745-2131 or 373-8300, or to contact Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.

Author: TRC1
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:35 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-71458
Type: Burglary I, Criminal Mischief IV
Text: On 8/26/08 at approximately 1540 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a report of a burglary at a residence on Rojon Circle near
Wasilla. Investigation revealed the unknown suspect(s) forced entry to
the residence and rummaged through it. Damage to the front door is
estimated at $200. No items were reported to be missing. Investigation
is continuing and anyone with any information concerning this
investigation is asked to call the Alaska State Troopers at 745-2131 or
373-8300, or to contact Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.
Author: TRC1
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:36 AM

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Location: Talkeetna
Case number: 08-72040
Type: Self Inflicted Gun Shot Wound
Text: On 8/28/08 at about 1405 hours AST was notified by the Sunshine
Medical Clinic in Talkeetna that Stephen Wright, 34 of Anchorage had
come in with a gun shot wound to his shoulder. Investigating indicates
that Wright was bird hunting when his 22 cal. rifle discharged as he was
bending down, and he was subsequently shot in the shoulder. Wright is
being transported via ambulance to Mat-Su Regional Hospital for
treatment at this time. Investigation is ongoing.
Author: WDB0
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 2:28 PM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 2:25 PM

C Detachment

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Location: Kodiak
Case number: 08-71892
Type: Driving Under the Influence
Text: On Wednesday, 8-27-08, at about 2251 hours, USCG Military Police
stopped a silver 2001 Toyota pickup on Airport Road for an equipment
violation. Alaska State Troopers subsequently responded and determined
the driver 59 YOA Patricia Jane Maechtle of Pasagshak was under the
influence of alcohol. Maechtle submitted to standardized field sobriety
tests, which she failed. Maechtle refused to submit to a chemical test.
Maechtle was remanded at the Kodiak Jail on charges of Driving Under the
Influence and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test.
Author: (NPZ0)
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 7:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 7:10 AM

Location: Nunam Iqua

Case Number: 08-70764

Type: Violation Conditions of Probation

Text: On 8/22/08 at approximately 1130 hours, Alaska State Troopers
arrested Qauarliak D. Manumik, age 22 per the request of Bethel Adult
Probation Office, for Violating Conditions of Probation. Manumik was
remanded to Bethel YKCC.

Author: KZH0
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 5:28 PM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 5:35 PM

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Location: Ambler

Case number: 08-72076

Type: Criminal Mischief 4th

Text: On 8/28/08, approximately 1450 hours, Russell Nazuruk of Ambler
reported to Kotzebue AST, 41 year old Sigwien Cleveland had damaged her
portable desktop stereo valued at $277.00 on 8/26/08. Cleveland was
contacted by Troopers and admitted to damaging her stereo by throwing it
outside on the ground. Charge of Criminal Mischief 4th degree forwarded
to the District Attorney.

Author: TLS1

Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 5:28 PM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 5:32 PM

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Location: St. Mary's

Case number: 08-72077

Type: Driving Under the Influence

Text: On 8/27/08, at 2100 hours, Alaska State Troopers assisted St.
Mary's in contacting Olan Beans, 31 of St. Mary's. Beans was completely
inebriated and was operating a four wheel all terrain vehicle at a high
rate of speed. Beans was transported to the St. Mary's State Trooper
post for a Datamaster reading. Beans was charged with one count of
Driving Under the Influence and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test.
Beans was held in St. Mary's Jail and was arraigned on the charges on
8/28/08. Beans posted bail and was released from custody pending a
future court date.

Author: TMT1
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 5:28 PM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 5:25 PM

D Detachment

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Location: Airport Way / Peger Rd
Case number: 08-71890
Type: Assault IV, DUI, Refuse Datamaster

Text: On 8/28/08 at 0006 hrs AST was notified via 911 from a 47 yr old
male, local Fbks resident, stating that he had just been assaulted near
Fred Meyers West. The victim knew the suspect from work and described
his vehicle. AST contacted a 2001 Ford flatbed truck, orange in color
at Peger & Airport. Contact was made with the suspect / driver, John
M. FORTON, age 50, of Wasilla. Investigation resulted in his arrest for
Assault IV, DUI and Refuse to Submit to a Datamaster Exam.
Author: GJT9
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 7:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 7:06 AM

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Location: Fairbanks

Case number: 08-72022

Type: Theft from Yards

Text: On 8-28-08, at approximately 1300 hours, Karen Kidwell age 23 of
Fairbanks reported that a bicycle had been stolen from her residence
sometime in the last 12 hours. Kidwell described the bicycle as a green
Schwinn Frontier. The bicycle was stolen from the University West area
of Fairbanks. Anyone with information please contact the Alaska State
Troopers at 451-5100.

Author: JDP2
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 1:28 PM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 1:21 PM

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Location: Fairbanks

Case number: 08-72118

Type: Motor Vehicle Collision

Text: On 8/28/08, at 1706 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to
a motor vehicle collision on College Road in front of Beaver Sports.
Investigation revealed that Tyler Brooks, 28, of Fairbanks, was driving
his 2007 Toyota Yaris east on College Road, when a 2002 Honda CRV driven
by Kimberly Troxel, 44, of Fairbanks, turned in front of him. Brooks
was unable to avoid colliding with the vehicle driven by Troxel. Both
drivers reported wearing their seat belts and no injuries were reported.
Total damage to both vehicles was estimated at $10,000. Troxel was
cited for failing to yield when turning left.

Author: JSS2

Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 8:28 PM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 8:40 PM

E Detachment...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

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Location: Dutch Harbor

Case Number: 08-59709

Type: Subsistence Fish For Salmon in Closed Waters

Text: On 8-27-08, Joey Echevarrie, age 46, of Dutch Harbor, Ak., pled no
contest in the Unalaska District Court for subsistence salmon fish in
closed waters within 100 yards of the outlet of McLees Lake in Reese Bay
outside of Dutch Harbor. Echevarrie was fined $220.00.

Author: JMH0
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 8:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 8:29 AM

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Location: Knik Arm-Cook Inlet
Case Number: 08-70779
Type: Unlawful Methods-Sport Fish
Text: On 8/24/08, Erik Troseth, age 46 of Wasilla, was issued a summons
to appear in Palmer District Court for Unlawful Methods (Sport fishing).
Troseth was contacted as he was dip netting for salmon along Knik Arm of
Cook. Arraignment is scheduled for September 25th in Palmer District
Court.
Author: Trooper Litster/ CDL0
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:09 AM

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Location: Point MacKenzie
Case Number: 08-70730
Type: Sub-Legal Bull Moose
Text: On 8/24/08, Robert Ellis, age 30 of Anchorage, was issued a
summons to appear in Palmer District Court on charges of taking a
sub-legal bull moose in GMU 14A. Investigation revealed that Ellis took
a bull moose that did not meet the spike, fork, three brow tines or 50
inch or greater width requirement. Arraignment is scheduled for
September 25th.
Author: Trooper Litster/ CDL0
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:09 AM

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Location: Tok
Case Number: 08-67894
Type: Arraignment - Take Sub Legal Sheep
Text: On 8/28/08 in Tok District Court, Lonnie T. Matthews, 38 yoa of
Anchorage, pled Guilty to charges of taking a sub legal Dall Sheep. The
charges were reduced to a violation because Matthews contacted AWT to
turn himself in. Matthews was fined $500 and forfeited the meat and
horns to the state.
Author: BWJ9
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 11:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 11:20 AM

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Location: Soldotna
Case number: 08-71992
Type: Take Sub-Legal Moose
Text: On 8-28-08, the Soldotna Wildlife Troopers cited John W.
Stenglein, 51 YOA from Kasilof, for taking a sub-legal moose.
Arraignment is schedule for 9-19-08 in Kenai District Court.
Author:=A0 PEM9
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 11:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 11:58 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-71811
Type: Fail to Validate Harvest Ticket
Text: On 8/27/08 Mat-Su West Troopers contacted Geary Dean Cooper, 54
yoa, of Wasilla. Cooper killed a bull moose and had failed to validate
his harvest ticket by cutting out the month and day of the kill. Cooper
was issued a citation, bail set at $160 in Palmer Court.
Author: MWA9
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 11:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 11:19 AM

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Location: Tok
Case Number: 08-68952
Type: Arraignment - Transport Antlers before Meat
Text: On 8/27/08 in Tok District Court, Kelly Haug, 41 yoa and Ryan
Pankratz, 26 yoa, both of Wasilla, each pled guilty to charges of
Transporting Antlers Before Meat. Each was fined $1000 with $700
suspended and placed on 1 year of probation.
Author: BWJ9
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 11:28 AM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 11:17 AM

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Location: Dillingham - GMU 17C
Case Number: 08-71034
Type: Failure to Salvage All Edible Meat of Big Game - Transport Antlers
from Killsite Prior to All Edible Meat
Text: On 8-21-08, Brian C. Pike, 28 YOA of Anchorage, AK was cited by
Dillingham Wildlife Troopers for failing to salvage all the edible meat
and for removing the antlers from the killsite prior to salvaging all
the edible meat from the killsite of a bull moose he had taken in Game
Management Unit 17C. Arraignment is scheduled in Dillingham District
Court on 8-25-08 at 1330 hours.

On 8-25-08, Pike appeared in Dillingham District Court and plead no
contest to one count of failing to salvage all the edible meat of a bull
moose he had taken in GMU 17C. The charge of removing the antlers from
the killsite prior to all the edible meat were dismissed. He was fined
$2000.00 with $1000.00 suspended, the seized antlers were forfeited to
SOA, he was ordered to watch ADF&G Field Care of Big Game video, and
placed on probation for a period of two years during which time he's to
commit no other hunting offenses.
Author: JCR9
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 12:28 PM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 12:07 PM

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Location:=A0 Soldotna

Case Number: 08-71210

Type: Take of illegal moose
=A0
Text: On 8-25-08 Troopers contacted 26 year old Caleb M. Wiese of
Soldotna after he shot a sub-legal moose in the Clam Gulch area.
Arraignment is scheduled for 9-19-08 in the Kenai District Court.

Author: JSS1 =A0

=A
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 2:28 PM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 2:34 PM

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Location: Tok
Case Number: 08-72041
Type: VCOR
Text: On 8/28/08 at 1355 hours, Tok AWT contacted Angie David, 23 yoa of
Mentasta in the parking lot of 3 Bears. Investigation revealed that
David was in violation of her court ordered conditions of release from a
DUI arrest 2 weeks ago by consuming alcohol. David was taken into
custody for VCOR and held at the Tok holding facility pending $1000 bail
or arraignment. She was also cited for having an open container of
alcohol in the vehicle.
Author: BWJ9
Received Thursday, August 28, 2008 3:28 PM and posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 3:07 PM

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

AK Bureau of Investigation...No news reported.

Headquarters...No news reported.

End of Dispatch

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