Sitka herring seiner charged over costly collision

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Sitka
Type: Reckless operation of a watercraft
On 1/11/12 the Sitka District Attorney's office charged Daniel J. Crome, 35, of Seattle, with reckless operation of a watercraft, based on an investigation by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post. The charge stems from a vessel collision during the April 2011 Sitka Sound herring sac roe fishery, where the F/V Arctic Fox, operated by Crome, collided with the F/V Talia, operated by William Menish, of Petersburg. More than $40,000 in damage was caused to the F/V Talia in the collision. Arraignment set for 1/24/12 in Sitka District Court.

Bristol Bay troopers say man 'recklessly' fired gun

The person named in this item is a Bristol Bay salmon drift gillnet permit holder.

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Dillingham
Type: Misconduct involving firearm
On 7/5/10 Sergei I. Martushev, 24, of Homer, was cited by Bristol Bay Enforcement Troopers for misconduct involving a firearm. An investigation by troopers revealed Martushev was recklessly discharging a firearm in Bristol Bay. Arraignment is scheduled for 7/12/10 in Dillingham District Court.