Two charged with illegal fishing at Copper River

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Copper River flats
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 5/24/12 airborne Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, observed a vessel operating a drift gillnet during a closed period. The investigation revealed the vessel to be the Remora operated by Pete D. Hoepfner of Cordova. Subsequently he was issued a summons with an arraignment date of 6/13/12 in Cordova District Court.

Location: Copper River flats
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 5/24/12 airborne Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, observed a vessel operating a drift gillnet during a closed period. The investigation revealed the vessel to be the Shiloh operated by William A. Bailey III of Cordova. Subsequently he was issued a summons with an arraignment date of 6/13/12 in Cordova District Court.

Dutch Harbor report

From the local police blotter:

Assault, May 13, 0041 hours — Victor T. Tamasoaalii, 54, of Oregon, was arrested for assault after he stormed into the Harbor View bar kitchen, grabbed some culinary knives and threatened the cook for having failed to fulfill his food order.

Assault, May 13 — Vessel captain reported an assault had occurred while the vessel was on the fishing grounds. The victim, who had been punched in the face after correcting a subordinate's performance, chose not to pursue charges.

Trespass, May 13 — Officer issued a trespass advisement, per FCA management, to a man no longer welcome on FCA ships or property.

Drunk disturbance, May 15, 1706 hours — Caller reported a beer-toting inebriate dropping the f-bomb all over the airport terminal. The inebriate told an officer he would start using his very best behavior since his attitude and intoxication had already caught the attention of those responsible for allowing departing passengers to board their flight, and he sincerely desired to be reunited with his family this night.

Roads, May 16 — Unalaska Department of Public Safety received a roadwork permit from UniSea, for upcoming road renovations near the UniSea facility.

Welfare check, May 16 — A heartbroken teen shared his angst with his ex, an act which resulted in a call to police out of fear the youth might act on his expressed desire to kill himself, his ex and her new boyfriend. Officers determined the youth's manifesto was simply melodramatic rather than murderous.

Assistance rendered, May 18 — Graduating seniors drastically reduced the amount of available parking by parking across rather than in designated parking spaces, triggering a call to police for assistance. The school principal chuckled at the prank and said police intervention was unnecessary.

Assistance rendered, May 19, 0310 hours — A drunken sailor was found wandering about on a dock, and was turned over to a sober crewmate onboard his vessel.

Ariz. man lands trouble with sport-caught halibut

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Point Whitshed, Prince William Sound
Type: Possess sport-caught halibut aboard commercial vessel
On 5/17/12 at approximately 1345 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, contacted Scott Allen, 25, of Prescott, Ariz., aboard the F/V Polar Star. Investigation revealed that Allen had landed a halibut while sportfishing at a time when commercially caught king salmon were aboard the vessel. Allen was summoned to appear on 6/27/12 in Cordova District Court.

Tanner crabber nets $1,500 fine, forfeits gear

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Petersburg
Type: Conviction
On 5/18/12 Ben Gross, 38, of Wasilla, pled guilty to a charge of retaining commercial undersized Tanner crab. Gross was fined $6,000 with $4,500 suspended. He also forfeited seized gear and was placed on probation for two years.

Togiak herring spotter planes burglarized

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Togiak
Type: Theft, criminal mischief
On 5/15/12 at 0600 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Dillingham received a report in Togiak that several aircraft had been damaged and items taken from inside the aircraft. The aircraft are privately owned and are working as contracted fliers during the herring fishery. Investigation revealed that four Super Cub-type airplanes were parked at the Togiak airport and had windows damaged in an estimated amount of $1,000. Two firearms, a fuel jug and survival gear were taken from the aircraft in an estimated amount of $4,000. During the investigation, all of the stolen items were recovered except for a firearm. The investigation is still ongoing.

Dutch Harbor report

From the local police blotter:

Assault, May 6 — A man who apparently found it difficult to follow directions returned to the Harbor View bar after having been advised he would be arrested if he did so, and proceeded to punch one of the doormen, breaking his glasses and injuring his face. Christopher J. Hadsell, 23, of Washington, was arrested for assault, criminal mischief and criminal trespass.

Assistance rendered, May 6 — Officers mediated a dispute between two men on a fishing vessel, one of whom claimed to have paid for the privilege of staying on the vessel and the other of whom stated he no longer wanted the first man onboard.

Suspicious activity, May 7 — Beachcomber found a section of spinal column. Officers contacted a local marine biologist who was able to identify the bones as belonging to a sea lion.

Public safety, May 9 — The season's first victim was attacked by a bald eagle across from the Iliuliuk Family & Health Services clinic. No injuries were reported.

Lost property, May 9 — A wallet, with various cards and a small quantity of cash, at either the Harbor View bar or Alyeska Seafoods.

Animal, May 10 — Caller reported a dog barking, and predicted that other dogs would soon join the canine chorus.

Welfare check, May 11, 0113 hours — A woman asked officers to check on her sister, who was allegedly suicidal after having misplaced approximately $12,000 in cash. Officers found the sister asleep in her bed. The intoxicated sister assured officers she would not harm herself unless she failed to find her money, in which event she might change her mind.

Trespass, May 11 — Officer issued a trespass advisement, per UniSea security, to a man who had recently assaulted a UniSea employee.

Troller cited on false residency claims

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Hoonah

Type: False statements

On 4/23/12 Daniel Brigham, 61, a resident of Rebersburg, Pa., was cited by Hoonah Wildlife Troopers for unlawfully obtaining resident sportfish licenses from 2007-10, and commercial power troll permits from 2008-11. Brigham had claimed to live on his commercial fishing boat, the Camijo, in Sitka from 2007-11. Subsequent investigation revealed that he has only spent a few summer months in Alaska each year before returning to his house and hatchery business in Pennsylvania.