Troller cited, salmon seized at Sitka

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Sitka
Type: Possess king, coho during closed period
On 8/11/23 Alaska Wildlife Troopers investigated a report of coho salmon being delivered from a troll vessel which had retained the fish during a closed period. Investigation revealed Jeffrey Odam, 54, of Oregon, had retained five coho salmon and one king salmon while participating in the commercial chum salmon fishery. Retention of king and coho salmon was closed by emergency order when the fish were retained. The fish were seized and Odam was issued a summons to appear in Sitka District Court.

Sitka man falsified salmon delivery, troopers say

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Sitka
Type: File false fish ticket
On 6/27/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, cited Eric C. Vanveen, 42, of Sitka, after an investigation showed he delivered king and coho salmon caught under another commercial fisherman's permit. Vanveen, owner of the F/V Zip, claimed the salmon as his own on a fish ticket submitted to the processor. Vanveen also was found to be in possession of less than an ounce of marijuana during the investigation. He was charged with one count each of filing a false fish ticket, unlawful practices and misconduct involving a controlled substance. Arraignment set in Sitka District Court. Additional suspects have been identified and the investigation continues.

Sitka troller charged, coho proceeds seized

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Sitka
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 8/28/11 at 0928 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, contacted the F/V Chancey commercial power trolling for salmon in closed waters of Ushk Bay. Permit holder Patrick Parrish, 50, of Sitka, was issued a summons to appear in Sitka District Court on one count of commercial trolling in closed waters. The state seized $142.80 in proceeds for illegally taken coho salmon.

Cordova coho 'molested,' troopers say

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Cordova
Type: Molesting of fish
On 09-28-09, at approximately 1630 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Cordova Post contacted a 17-year-old juvenile, of Cordova, as he was shooting at a school of coho salmon in a pond next to the roadway. A .22-caliber rifle was confiscated. The case will be referred to juvenile intake in Valdez.