Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, October 01, 2012 Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. A Detachment...No news reported. B Detachment ------------------------------------------------- Location: Wasilla Case number: AK12239565 Type: DV Assault 4th Text: On 9-30-12 at approximately 2015 hours AST in Palmer arrested Michelle Lynn Green, age 49, of Wasilla for DV Assault 4th after Troopers responded to a residence in Wasilla for a reported domestic dispute. Green was transported to MatSu Pretrial Facility and held without bail pending arraignment. Author: PSN0 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 12:01 AM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 12:02 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Wasilla Case number: AK12239589 Type: Assault 4th Degree / MCA Text: On 9/30/12 at approximately 2230 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to disturbance at a residence near Grey Wolf Drive, in Wasilla. Investigation revealed Brandon Crandall, age 19 of Wasilla, had assaulted a family member inside the residence. Further investigation revealed Crandall had consumed alcohol under the legal age of 21. Subsequently, Crandall was arrested on the charge of Assault in the 4th degree, and Minor Consumption of Alcohol. Crandall was remanded at Mat-Su Pretrial, and held with no bail. Author: MDD1 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 2:01 AM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 2:03 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Wasilla Case number: AK12239801 Type: Warrant Arrest Text: On 10-1-12 at 1841 hours AST in Palmer arrested Brian George, age 24, of Wasilla for an outstand APD arrest warrant for failure to appear, original charge driving without insurance after he was contacted during a traffic stop on Seldon Road. He was subsequently remanded at MatSu Pretrial Facility and held on $250.00 bail. Author: PSN0 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 10:01 PM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 10:55 PM C Detachment ------------------------------------------------- Location: Aniak Case number: AK12239217 Type: Furnish Alcohol Text: On 9-29-12 at approximately 0740 hours, Aniak Troopers received a report of a noise disturbance, intoxicated minors, and a probation violation at the Aniak home of 28 year old Kimberly Kelila. Subsequent investigation revealed that 17 year old female was highly intoxicated and had received the alcohol at Kelila's residence from Kelila. Kelila will be charged with Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor; charges will be forwarded to the District Attorney's Office. Author: KJB0 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 10:01 AM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 10:28 AM ----------------------------------------- Location: Koyuk-Unalakleet Case Number: AK12238413 Type: Search and rescue/body recovery Text: *UPDATE* On 10-1-2012, pending further leads leading to the whereabouts of David Slwooko, troopers suspended their search for Slwooko who is still missing after he and Debra Kimoktoak were reported overdue from a boating outing on the Norton Sound on 9-25-2012. On 9-28-12 at approximately 1614 hours, troopers in Unalakleet were notified by a Bering Air helicopter pilot that a body was seen on the shore in a location approximately 30 miles south of Unalakleet and 26 miles east of St. Michaels. Troopers were able to travel via a Bering Air helicopter and retrieve Debra Kimoktoak's body from the shore and transport it to Unalakleet. Her body was sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office in Anchorage for an autopsy. Next of kin of both families were informed of the discovery. Troopers and local searchers continued over the weekend searching the coastline without finding Slwooko. Earlier update: On 9/27/2012 an Alaska State Trooper and a VPSO searching in a state aircraft during search efforts spotted an overturned boat east of St. Michael on the shore. The U.S. Coast Guard H60 responded to the location of the boat for investigation and personnel discovered no signs of Slwooko or Kimoktoak, nor their dogs. The motor was detached but still connected to the boat by cables. Vessel identification numbers confirmed it was the boat used by Slwooko and Kimoktoak. An aerial shoreline search in the area failed to find any other signs of the missing. The next of kin for Slwooko and Kimoktoak have been advised of the discovery. At this time both Slwooko and Kimoktoak are presumed drowned. A search is continuing with local assets. Original text: On 9-25-12 at 1928 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report that David Slwooko, 41, and Debra Kimoktoak, 48, were overdue from Koyuk. The couple were to travel from Koyuk to Unalakleet via boat on 9-24-12 and were due into Unalakleet on the evening of 9-24-12, but never arrived. They were traveling in a 17 foot aluminum magnum boat powered by a 75 horsepower Yamaha outboard. They had enough food for at least one day and had camping gear. The couple took two dogs with them, one white and one black. Search efforts by aircraft and one boat from Koyuk have been unsuccessful as of 2200 hours on 9-26-12. High winds and extremely low water have hampered search efforts. Searching will continue on the morning of 9-27-12. Author: CMC0 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 11:01 AM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 11:04 AM Location: Clarks Point Case Number: AK12239241 Type: Burglary 1 (X2) & Criminal Mischief 3 (X2). Text: On 9-29-12 the Dillingham State Troopers responded to the village of Clarks Point after receiving a report that two unoccupied homes were entered and shot up with a rifle and shotgun sustaining damages well over $500 dollars. Investigation revealed, a 16 year old male juvenile and a 13 year old male juvenile used a shotgun and rifle to shoot out the inside of two unoccupied homes because they were bored and wanted something to do. Both juveniles were transported back to Dillingham and released to their parents. Charges forwarded to Juvenile intake. Author: AMW1 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 11:01 AM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 11:02 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Kivalina, AK Case number: AK12238655 Type: Burglary 2x2, Theft 1,Theft 2, Criminal Mischief 3 and Tampering w ith Physical evidence Text: On 09/27/12 at approximately 1000 hours, Kotzebue AST received a report of a Burglary at the Native store in the village of Kivalina. AST responded to the village of Kivalina on a chartered flight to conduct an initial investigation. AST investigation revealed that on the morning of 09/27/12, unknown suspect(s) had broken into the store and stolen approximately $189,000 in cash and approximately $5,000 in miscellaneous items. Further investigation revealed the suspect(s) had stolen the video surveillance equipment and caused damaged which is estimated at approximately $3,000. During the course of the investigation AST received multiple tips and on 09/29/12, AST returned to the village of Kivalina. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Brandon Swan, 18 yoa and Robert Swan, 19 yoa both of Kivalina. AST recovered approximately $172,000 in cash, approximately $3,000 in miscellaneous items and the camera equipment. Damage to the locks/ doors and recording equipment is estimated at $3,000. Brandon and Robert Swan were transported and remanded to the Kotzebue regional jail to await arraignment. This is an ongoing investigation. Troopers are seeking to contact anyone that may have further information and ask they contact the Alaska State Troopers in Kotzebue 442-3222. Author: AZG0 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 5:01 PM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 5:25 PM D Detachment ------------------------------------ Location: Cantwell Case Number: AK12239163 Type: MVC-I Text: On 09/29/2012 at approximately 0930 hours AST received a report of a vehicle rollover near mile 172 of the Parks Highway. AST and Trapper Creek EMTs responded to the scene. Investigation revealed that Jessica Lee Robertson (20yoa of Palmer) lost control of her vehicle while southbound on the highway, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and come to rest approximately forty feet away from the traveled portion of the road. All four occupants were seatbelted at the time of the collision and only one reported minor injuries. The vehicle was totaled and no citations were issued. Motorists are cautioned that weather conditions often adversely affect traction and visibility while traveling Alaskan roads. Author: JDW0 ------------------------------------- Received Monday, October 01, 2012 8:01 AM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 8:08 AM ------------------------------------ Location: Nenana Case Number: AK12358967 Type: Warrant Arrest Text: On 9-28-12 at 1413 hours the Alaska State Troopers stopped a Ford Tempo for speeding near mile 332 Parks Highway. The driver was identified as Stacee Pyper (26 YOA of Fairbanks). Investigation revealed that Pyper had a $250.00 warrant for her arrest for failure to appear for a previous case. Pyper was arrested and booked into the Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident. Author: RAS5 ------------------------------------- Received Monday, October 01, 2012 8:01 AM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 8:12 AM E Detachment ------------------------------------------------- Location: Girdwood Case number: AK12239299 Type: MICS IV (X2) Text: On 9-29-12 at approximately 1856 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Girdwood stopped a 2003 Ford Ranger for an equipment violation near mile 99 of the Seward Highway. The driver, John Edgar Strange III, age 31 of Girdwood, was found to be in possession of approximately 1.72 pounds of marijuana. Strange was arrested for two counts of Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance IV, and was later remanded to the Anchorage Jail with bail set at $20,000.00. Author: HAP0 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 10:01 AM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 10:05 AM --------------------------------------------------------- Location: Homer Case Number: AK12239315 Type: DUI Text: On 9/29/12, at 2051 hours, Troopers responded to a REDDI near mile 140 Sterling Highway. A 1998 silver Dodge Durango was stopped for driving erratically at mile 151 Sterling Highway. The driver was identified as Ross Allen, age 23, of Chugiak. Investigations lead to the arrest of Allen on the charge of DUI, drugs. Allen was remanded to the Homer jail on charges of Driving under the Influence, and Misconduct involving weapons in the fourth degree. Received Monday, October 01, 2012 3:01 PM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 3:07 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Homer Case number: AK12239116 Type: Warrant Arrest Text: On September 29, 2012 at about 0020 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted Kenneth Davidson, 49 of Soldotna on a traffic stop. Investigation revealed Davidson had an outstanding warrant. Davidson was arrested and remanded to the Homer Jail. Author: DRB1 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 3:01 PM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 3:06 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Homer Case number: AK12239569 Type: Death Investigation Text: On September 30, 2012 at about 2030 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a medical emergency in Homer. Investigation revealed a 17 year old male died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Foul play is not suspected. Investigation continues. Author: DRB1 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 5:01 PM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 5:10 PM AK Wildlife Troopers ----------------------------------------------------------------- Location: Seward Case number: 12239415 Type: Feeding Game. Text: On 09/29/12 at 1458 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Seward Post, issued a citation to Helen Sagner, 43 yoa of Seward, on Dora Way in Seward for Feeding Game. An investigation by Troopers revealed that Sagner had repeatedly left her garbage in a manner that was attracting black bears to it, and did not take steps to remedy the problem. Bail was set at $310.00. An optional court appearance is scheduled in the Se ward District Court. Author: SDS1 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 8:01 AM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 8:54 AM --------------------------------------------------------------- Location: Skilak Loop, Sterling AK Case Number: TBA Type: Hunt without License in Possession Text: On 10-1-12, the Soldotna Wildlife Troopers contacted David W. Spencer, 56 YOA from Anchorage, while he was hunting spruce grouse on Skilak Loop near mile 7.5 with his two juvenile children using a 22 caliber rifle. Investigation revealed that the group had taken two grouse earlier in the morning. This area of Skilak Loop is closed to hunting except small game may be taken by bow and arrow and falconry from October 1 to march 1. A license check revealed that Spencer did not have a hunting license in his possession. Spencer was issued a citation for hunting without a license. Bail was set at $260. The two Spruce Grouse were seized. Author: PEM9 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 11:01 AM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 11:13 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Palmer Hay Flats Case Number: 12-56800 Type: Personal Flotation Device Required For All Persons Text: On 9-30-12, Palmer Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to Albert T. Brown, age 27, of Anchorage for not having a personal flotation device for all persons on board his watercraft. Bail was set at $110.00 dollars in the Palmer District Court. Author: JEL2 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 12:01 PM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 12:32 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Boulder Creek Case Number: 12-54779 Type: Harvest Illegal Dall Sheep Ram/Unlawful Possession/Transportation of Game Text: On 9-22-12, Palmer Wildlife Troopers issued two summonses to Timothy S. Shepard, age 27, of Wasilla for harvesting an illegal Dall sheep ram and unlawful possession/transportation of game. A court date has been set in the Palmer District Court. Author: JEL2 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 12:01 PM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 12:33 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Little Susitna River near Schwald Road Case Number: 12-56668 Type: Lead Shot in Immediate Personal Possession While Hunting Waterfowl Text: On 9-28-12, Palmer Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to Joseph C. Cordell, age 16, of Wasilla for having lead shot in his possession while hunting waterfowl. Bail was set at $110.00 dollars in the Palmer District Court. Author: JEL2 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 12:01 PM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 12:33 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Denali Highway Case Number: 12-55473 Type: Take Female Caribou During Closed Season Text: On 9-15-12, Palmer Wildlife Troopers issued a summons to Donald W. Zoerb Jr., age 60, of Palmer for shooting and killing a female caribou during closed season. A court date has been set in the Glennallen District Court. Author: JEL2 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 2:01 PM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 2:45 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Glennallen Case number: 12-56224 Type: Take Caribou Closed Season. Text: On 09/24/12 Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Glennallen contacted 61 year old Chitina resident Wayne A. Robertson. Investigation revealed Robertson had taken a Caribou after the close of season with his CC001 permit. Robertson was cited into the Glennallen court and given a court date of 10/30/12. Author: JPS2 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 3:01 PM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 3:17 PM --------------------------------------------------------------- Location: Kodiak Case: Number: 12-56842 Type: Fail to Release- Coho Salmon Text: On 9/30/12, Kodiak AWT issued an AUC to Aaron Nahikian, 34 YOA, of Kodiak, for retaining 2 Coho salmon that were not hooked in the mouth in Piller Creek. Two Coho salmon were seized; bail was set at $150. Author: FRCL0 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 3:01 PM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 3:20 PM --------------------------------------------------------------- Location: Kodiak Case: Number: TBA Type: Unauthorized use of spear- Freshwater. Text: On 10/1/12, Kodiak AWT contacted Aaron Hedrick, 24 YOA, of Kodiak, AK at Pillar Creek. Hedrick was attempting to take salmon in the freshwaters of Pillar creek with a spear. Hedrick was issued an AUC for unauthorized use of Spear and the spear was seized. Bail was set at $110. Author: FRCL0 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 3:01 PM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 3:23 PM --------------------------------------------------------------- Location: Kodiak Case: Number: 12-56842 Type: Fail to release- Coho Salmon Text: On 9/30/12, Kodiak AWT issued an AUC to Ashlie Nahikian, 32 YOA, of Kodiak, for retaining a Coho salmon that were not hooked in the mouth in Piller creek. The Coho salmon was seized; bail was set at $130. Author: FRCL0 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 3:01 PM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 3:20 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Glennallen Case number: 12-54504 Type: Take Sub-Legal Bull Moose/Unlawful Possession and Transportation Text: On 9-7-12 Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Glennallen contacted 59 year old Wasilla resident Douglas Deisenroth and 39 year old Wasilla resident Richard Deisenroth. Investigation revealed D. Deisenroth took a sub-legal bull moose and transported it out of the field. D. Deisenroth's bull moose and rifle were seized. D. Deisenroth was issued a summons to appear in Glennallen Court. Author: DPD9 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 3:01 PM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 3:16 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Glennallen Case number: 12-55445 Type: Fail to Validate Harvest Ticket. Text: On 09/15/12 Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Glennallen contacted 31 year old Wasilla resident Christopher M. Bell. Investigation revealed Bell failed to validate his 2012 Tier I Caribou permit by not signing for conditions of the permit. Bell was cited into the Glennallen court and given a fine amount of $160.00. Author: JPS2 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 3:01 PM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 3:20 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Eureka Case number: 12-56912 Type: Taking Sub-Legal Moose Text: On 09-16-12 Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Glennallen contacted 32 year old Wasilla resident Sarah Williams in a gravel pit near Eureka. Investigation revealed S. Williams harvested a Bull Moose, however, further investigation revealed the moose was not a legal bull by not meeting the spike, fork, fifty inch or four brow tine requirements. S. Williams was issued a summons to appear in Glennallen Court. Author: DPD9 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 4:01 PM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 4:32 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Gunsight/Eureka Case number: 12-53455 Type: Take Sub-legal Sheep, Unlawful Possession and Transportation, Fail to Salvage All Edible Meat of a Caribou, Failure to Validate Harvest Ticket Sheep, Failure to Validate Harvest Ticket Caribou, Tampering with Evidence, Transport Antlers before Meat, Fail to Abide by Conditions of Hunt Text: On 08-26-12 Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Glennallen contacted 30 year old Anchorage resident Kevin Price. Investigation revealed K. Price harvested a sub-legal Dall Sheep and transported it out of the field. Further investigation revealed K. Price had also harvested a Bull Caribou and failed to salvage all the edible meat. K. Price also did not validate his harvest ticket for both the sheep and caribou. K. Price's rifle, ATV, meat cart, sheep and caribou were seized. K. Price was issued a summons to appear in Glennallen Court. Author: DPD9 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 4:01 PM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 4:02 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Eureka Case number: 12-56878 Type: Take Sub-Legal Moose Text: On 09-20-12 Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Glennallen contacted 72 year old Wasilla resident Casper Swaney after he called to report he accidentally harvested a sub-legal bull moose. C. Swaney was issued a summons to appear in Glennallen Court. Author: DPD9 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 4:01 PM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 4:03 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Glennallen Case number: 12-55735 Type: Shooting on, from or across a roadway Text: On 09-20-12 Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Glennallen contacted 63 year old Gakona resident Bobby Neeley at the Gulkana Airport after he had harvested a Bull Moose. Investigation revealed B. Neeley had harvested the moose by shooting from a roadway as well as across a roadway located at the Gulkana Airport. B. Neeley was issued a citation with a bail amount of $310. Author: DPD9 Received Monday, October 01, 2012 4:01 PM and posted Monday, October 01, 2012 4:47 PM AK Bureau of Investigation...No news reported. Headquarters...No news reported. AK Bureau of Highway Patrol...No news reported. AK Bureau of Judicial Services...No news reported. AK Div of Fire and Life Safety...No news reported. End of Dispatch