Kenai Peninsula setnet sites vandalized

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Anchor Point

Type: Vandalism
On Saturday, Aug. 7, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a series of vandalizations at three commercial setnet sites near Mile 126 of the Sterling Highway. Alaska State Troopers and Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Anchor Point responded to the area. Based on a preliminary investigation, three structures and two vehicles received thousands of dollars of damage due to vandalism that occurred on Thursday, Aug. 5. Troopers were able to identify two juvenile persons of interest after social media posts were posted from the site of the vandalism and passed on to troopers. The troopers contacted two juveniles, and charges related to their actions were forwarded to the Division of Juvenile Justice.

Two teens arrested in vandalism of Icicle cannery

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Larsen Bay, Kodiak Island
Type: Burglary, criminal mischief
On 9/14/12 at approximately 1042 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report that the Icicle Seafoods cannery in Larsen Bay had been broken into and vandalized. Investigation revealed a warehouse belonging to Icicle had been broken into sometime between 2200 hours on 9/13/12 and 0800 hours on 9/14/12. A forklift inside the warehouse was driven through a wall of the warehouse breaching the outside wall. A pallet with packing for processing was also damaged. Icicle Seafoods estimated the damages at approximately $20,000. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Pete Muller, 19, and Derick Hochmuth, 19, both of Larsen Bay. Muller and Hochmuth were lodged into the Kodiak jail to await arraignment.

Hatchery vandals wipe out king salmon fry

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Craig
Type: Burglary, criminal mischief
On 3/2/11 at approximately 0830 hours Klawock AST responded to the Prince of Wales Hatchery on Port Saint Nicholas Road. Investigation revealed that sometime between 5:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. someone entered the building and turned several water valves off, depriving the king salmon fry of fresh water. This caused the oxygen levels in the water to fall to fatal levels. It is estimated that 98 to 99 percent of the salmon fry died. If anyone has any information concerning this crime please contact the Alaska State Troopers. The investigation continues.

Vandals hit Kwik'pak Fisheries landing craft

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Emmonak
Type: Vandalism
On 1/27/11 at approximately 1928 hours, Alaska State Troopers from Emmonak received a report from a Kwik'pak Fisheries employee that three of the company's landing craft were vandalized. Windows and handrails were broken on the vessels. Damage estimates are being compiled. Investigation is continuing.

Seiner trashed in Old Harbor, suspect identified

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Old Harbor
Type: Criminal mischief
On 09-05-2009 at approximately 0926 hrs Alfred Cratty Jr, 54, of Old Harbor, phoned Alaska State Troopers and reported his fishing vessel F/V MARKELYA DAWN was damaged in excess of $7,000. AST flew to Old Harbor to investigate. AST investigation indicates that the F/V MARKELYA DAWN, a 48-foot seiner, incurred damages to the bow from striking the Old Harbor city dock. AST has identified a suspect. Alcohol was a factor in this incident.