Deckhand arrested on assault charges

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Anchor Point

Type: Assault

On 6/22/24 Alaska State Troopers and Alaska Wildlife Troopers responded to a disturbance near Iliamna Bay. Investigation determined deckhand Joseph Kuzmin, 22, had threatened numerous people with a knife aboard a fishing vessel. Kuzmin was arrested and remanded to the Homer jail on seven counts of assault.

Man arrested in reported assault on fishing vessel

Details in this press release from the Alaska State Troopers.

Arrest made after reported assault on fishing vessel

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Craig
Type: Assault
On 7/27/22 at approximately 1900 hours, the Alaska State Troopers on Prince of Wales received a report of an assault that occurred on a fishing vessel in the waters just outside the city of Craig. Investigation revealed Bradly Ross, 51, of Washington, had assaulted another crewmember on the boat by grabbing the crewmember then pushing his arm against his throat, making it so he couldn't breathe or speak for a short time. The dispute occurred after the crewmember drank some of Bradly's orange juice. Brady was remanded to the Craig jail on a charge of assault in the second degree and held without bail.

Ketchikan man charged with assault on vessel

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Ketchikan
Type: Assault investigation

On June 15 at approximately 11:59 p.m., the Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault on the fishing vessel Silver Surfer. The caller did not know the vessel's exact location, but troopers were able to identify a probable location. On June 16, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers vessel P/V Loyalty based out of Ketchikan responded to the probable location and located the F/V Silver Surfer in the waters near Meyers Chuck. Troopers determined that 45-year-old Ketchikan resident David Vest had assaulted another individual on the boat multiple times. He was escorted back to Ketchikan and arrested without incident on assault charges.

Homer man arrested on assault charges

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Egegik
Type: Assault, failure to allow vessel inspection
On 7/15/21 Boris Basargin, 38, of Homer, was arrested on two counts of assault (one being on a police officer) and one count of failing to allow inspection of a commercial fishing vessel. Basargin was transported to the Bristol Bay correctional facility in King Salmon where he was held on $2,500 bail.

Virus cited as factor in assault aboard trawler

Federal prosecutors have charged a crewman aboard the Bering Sea factory trawler Seafreeze America with assault.

United States Seafoods posted this statement on its website:

United States Seafoods (USS) is disappointed by the assault that took place on board our vessel, the SEAFREEZE AMERICA, on March 23rd. Fishing on the Bering Sea is a challenging and fast paced profession and our boats house diverse crew members from all walks of life. Conflict can and does arise on occasion, but we at USS take safety and non-violent conflict resolution seriously.

While we know that the authorities are doing their part, we want to do our part in addressing some misinformation regarding this incident. It is our understanding that the crewmembers involved had conflicts prior to the COVID-19 health crisis and that the conflict resulting in charges did not have its roots in COVID-19 prevention protocols. We know that COVID-19 is at the top of everyone’s mind now and there is understandably a lot of uncertainty and worry about what happens next. Rest assured that at USS, the health and safety of our crew and of Alaska communities are our number one priority. We do not have all the answers, but we are agile and making changes every day to our operations to follow the recommendations of the CDC, WHO, and the State of Alaska.

We know that someday we will all be on the other side of this crisis. Until then, Alaska seafood will continue to be an essential need of people all over the world. We are here and prepared to put on our Xtratufs and Grundens — and now our face masks and gloves — to ensure that need continues to be met.

Man draws jail time in Bristol Bay assault

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Naknek
Type: Sentencing
On 3/15/17 Don R. Iodice, 54, of Everett, Wash., was sentenced in Naknek District Court to 30 days in jail in connection with an assault on his coworker and captain of a tender vessel. Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers received the initial complaint on 7/3/16 while the vessel was in the Egegik commercial fishing district. The court also placed Iodice on probation for two years and ordered him not to return to the fishing grounds in Bristol Bay.

Man jailed in Kodiak over reported crew assault

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Kodiak
Type: Assault
On 8/26/16 Alaska State Troopers received a report of an altercation that occurred on the F/V Miss Destinee in Kodiak waters. Subsequent investigation revealed Kyle Mead, 39, of Anchorage, had repeatedly assaulted a crewmember during the 2016 salmon seine season. Mead was arrested and transported to the Kodiak city jail where he was remanded on one count of assault in the second degree, two counts of assault in the third degree and two counts of assault in the fourth degree. Mead was held without bail pending arraignment. All counts were charged as domestic violence related.

Gun-pointing incident reported at Juneau

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Juneau
Type: Assault
On 8/4/16 at 1243 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a crewmember onboard a vessel who had pointed a firearm at the captain. No injuries were reported. Incident is under investigation.

F/V Katie Ann crewmen charged with assault

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Dutch Harbor
Type: Assault
On 10/27/15 Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued citations to Tyler Wootan, 20, of Bremerton, Wash., and Douglas Moimoi, 20, and Sunia Moimoi, 18, both of Port Orchard, Wash., for assaulting and punching a fellow crewmember while they were commercial fishing. The incident occurred on 10/26/15 while aboard the F/V Katie Ann near St. Paul Island. Arraignment was set for 11/3/15 in Unalaska District Court.

Location: Dutch Harbor
Type: Assault
On 10/27/15 Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to Toumante Dia, 36, of Philadelphia, Pa., for assaulting and punching a fellow crewmember while they were commercial fishing. The incident occurred on 10/25/15 while aboard the F/V Katie Ann near St. Paul Island. Arraignment was set for 11/3/15 in Unalaska District Court.

Crewman charged with assault on Bering Sea vessel

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Dutch Harbor
Type: Assault
On 9/24/15 Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to Samuel W. Everett, 28, of Sedro-Woolley, Wash., for assaulting and punching a fellow crewmember several times while they were commercial fishing. The incident occurred on Sept. 22 aboard the F/V Alaska Mist near the Pribilof Islands. Arraignment set for 10/13/15 in Unalaska District Court.

F/V Blue Attu racks up citations at Dutch Harbor

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Dutch Harbor
Type: Assault
On 5/22/15 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Dutch Harbor Post, issued a citation to Steven Gilvaja, 26, of Hickory, N.C., for assaulting a fellow commercial fisherman aboard the F/V Blue Attu near St. Paul Island on 4/20/15. Arraignment set for 6/9/15 in Unalaska District Court.

Location: Dutch Harbor
Type: Crew license
On 5/22/15 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Dutch Harbor Post, issued citations to Renee Perez, 51, of Waco, Texas, and David Main, 35, of Old Town, Florida, for commercial fishing aboard the F/V Blue Attu without a valid license. Wayne Oxton, 55, of Rockport, Maine, was cited for employing unlicensed crewmembers.

Assault reported on vessel near Afognak Island

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Kodiak
Type: Assault
On 8/13/14 at 0410 hours, Alaska State Troopers were notified of an assault that had occurred on the F/V Crimson Tide on the waters near Afognak Island. Randall Carter, 43, of Soldotna, reported he had been assaulted by two men from the F/V Cora Maria. The investigation continues.

Assault reported on vessel at Petersburg

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Petersburg
Type: Assault
On 7/23/14 at 0805 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of an assault aboard the F/V Favorite. Investigation revealed the 28-year-old captain assaulted a 31-year-old crewmember by grabbing him around the throat with his hands. The crewmember has disembarked the vessel and the investigation is still ongoing.

Assault reported at False Pass plant

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: False Pass
Type: Assault
On 7/3/14 at about 2300 hours, the False Pass village public safety officer was informed of an assault that occurred at the Bering Pacific Seafoods plant. Investigation revealed Aukusitino Tulsea, 22, of Anchorage, assaulted a coworker causing injury. A criminal summons was issued for Aukusitino for assault in the fourth degree. Alcohol was a factor in the incident.

Three Bering Sea crewmen charged with assault

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Dutch Harbor
Type: Assault
On 5/26/14 Dutch Harbor Wildlife Troopers issued summonses to Ualesi Afoa, 23, of Honolulu; Enders Vaimili Vailolo, 47, of Silverdale, Wash.; and Javoen Shakeem Byrd, 23, of Olympia, Wash., for assault in the fourth degree. The three were crewmen on a Bering Sea commercial fishing vessel and the assaults occurred at sea while the vessel was fishing and processing.

Skipper jailed in Kodiak, accused of crew assault

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Kodiak
Type: Assault, DWI
On 7/30/13 at approximately 0900 hours, Alaska State Troopers were notified of an assault aboard a commercial fishing vessel. An investigation revealed that on the evening of 7/29/13 the skipper of the F/V Oceana Kaylani, 56-year-old Michael A. Clemens of Nevada, assaulted two deckhands, both 22-year-old male residents of Pennsylvania. At the time of the assault, the vessel was commercial fishing in the waters off Cape Chiniak. Clemens reportedly was highly intoxicated. The two victims and a third crewmember escaped by taking the seine skiff to Kodiak. At approximately 1055 hours, troopers contacted Clemens at the St. Paul harbor in Kodiak where he was arrested for two counts of domestic violence assault in the fourth degree and boating under the influence. Clemens was remanded to the Kodiak city jail and held without bail pending an arraignment.

Assault reported on Kodiak boat

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Kodiak
Type: Assault
On 7/24/13 at approximately 0840 hours a 31-year-old male resident of Kodiak reported he had been assaulted by a commercial fishing boat captain. The assaulted reportedly occurred approximately 24 hours earlier while vessel was fishing in waters near the village of Old Harbor. The man was not seriously injured, and an investigation is ongoing.

Arrest made in Seward bunkhouse assault

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Seward
Type: Assault
On 3/2/13 at approximately 0327 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault at the Polar Seafoods bunkhouse at mile 2 of Nash Road. Investigation revealed that Kenneth Woodard, 52, of Seward, assaulted his roommate, Brian Eby, 44, of Seward. Woodard was arrested and remanded to the Seward jail on the charge of assault.

Assault on Kodiak boat reported to troopers

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Kodiak Island
Type: Assault, reckless endangerment
On 8/30/12 two crewmen of a Kodiak-based fishing vessel reported one was assaulted by a third crewman on 8/28/12 in the vicinity of Tombstone Rocks. The investigation continues.