Steven Carr, fishing out of Kodiak, in 2008 caught 761,421 pounds of Pacific Ocean perch worth more than $120,000.
Trouble was, he lied about where he caught the fish, say federal authorities who today announced Carr's indictment.
Read more details here.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Dutch Harbor report
From the local police blotter:
Suspicious person, June 9 — Vehicle owner asked an officer to remove from her tailgate the drunken young man seated thereon. The man, who was indeed intoxicated and also belligerent, refused to cooperate and suggested the officer get help. He became quite compliant when the number of officers rapidly doubled, and agreed to leave the area.
Fire response, June 9 — Report of smoke from the UniSea/N C Machinery area. Responders stood down after an officer determined the smoke was coming from the UniSea power plant.
Traffic crime, June 10 — Mother reported her son had nearly been killed by a taxi the previous day. Only limited information regarding the identity of the vehicle or driver was available. The mother asked for more frequent patrols of the UniSea area.
Fire response, June 12, 0824 hours — Fire personnel responded to the Coastal Dock regarding a fiber fire inside the hold of the F/V Blue Pacific. The fire was extinguished after several hours. The U.S. Coast Guard is inspecting the vessel for structural damage caused by the intense heat.
Fire safety, June 13 — Fire officer inspected a commercial incineration operation and ordered it to be extinguished until all chemically contaminated debris had been removed.
Suspicious person, June 9 — Vehicle owner asked an officer to remove from her tailgate the drunken young man seated thereon. The man, who was indeed intoxicated and also belligerent, refused to cooperate and suggested the officer get help. He became quite compliant when the number of officers rapidly doubled, and agreed to leave the area.
Fire response, June 9 — Report of smoke from the UniSea/N C Machinery area. Responders stood down after an officer determined the smoke was coming from the UniSea power plant.
Traffic crime, June 10 — Mother reported her son had nearly been killed by a taxi the previous day. Only limited information regarding the identity of the vehicle or driver was available. The mother asked for more frequent patrols of the UniSea area.
Fire response, June 12, 0824 hours — Fire personnel responded to the Coastal Dock regarding a fiber fire inside the hold of the F/V Blue Pacific. The fire was extinguished after several hours. The U.S. Coast Guard is inspecting the vessel for structural damage caused by the intense heat.
Fire safety, June 13 — Fire officer inspected a commercial incineration operation and ordered it to be extinguished until all chemically contaminated debris had been removed.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Seward fisherman cited over skate bycatch
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Seward
Type: Retention of prohibited species
On 6/7/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Seward Post, issued a summons to Andrew David Mezirow, 49, of Seward, for retaining a prohibited species during a commercial groundfish fishery. Investigation revealed Mezirow retained big skates during a groundfish fishery in Cook Inlet on 5/21/13, when Cook Inlet waters were closed to the retention of big skates as bycatch. Arraignment set for 7/23/13 in Seward District Court.
Note: Mezirow is a member of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Advisory Panel.
Location: Seward
Type: Retention of prohibited species
On 6/7/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Seward Post, issued a summons to Andrew David Mezirow, 49, of Seward, for retaining a prohibited species during a commercial groundfish fishery. Investigation revealed Mezirow retained big skates during a groundfish fishery in Cook Inlet on 5/21/13, when Cook Inlet waters were closed to the retention of big skates as bycatch. Arraignment set for 7/23/13 in Seward District Court.
Note: Mezirow is a member of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Advisory Panel.
Cordova setnetter accused of illegal fishing
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Prince William Sound, Eshamy District
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/12/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers observed a skiff operating a set gillnet during a closed period. Investigation revealed that Lyle A. Kritchen, 55, of Cordova, was operating the skiff. Arraignment set for 6/26/13 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Prince William Sound, Eshamy District
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/12/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers observed a skiff operating a set gillnet during a closed period. Investigation revealed that Lyle A. Kritchen, 55, of Cordova, was operating the skiff. Arraignment set for 6/26/13 in Cordova District Court.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Dutch Harbor report
From the local police blotter:
Assist other agency, May 19 — Officers attempted to locate a fisherman to advise him of a family emergency. Family members were able to contact the fisherman before officers found him.
Assault, May 23 — Caller reported being struck several times in the face after he squirted a former coworker with a squirt gun. Under investigation.
Animal, June 3 — Mother reported her son had been attacked by a bald eagle, leaving him with a laceration on the right side of his head. The on-call physician was notified and asked to contact the mother.
Drunk disturbance, June 6, 1313 hours — Officers responded to a hotel regarding an intoxicated squatter who had not paid for his room. Officers determined that the drunk had been fired for fighting with his captain, had been given significant severance pay, and had run out of friends who were willing to deal with him. Officers found one last person who was willing to let him sleep in the front yard.
Drunk disturbance, June 6, 1658 hours — An intoxicated squatter was seen wandering about in the road and yelling. Officers responded and determined that the man's earlier camping arrangements were no longer suitable. The squatter was provided with contact information for a person who might be able to help him with his problems.
Assist other agency, May 19 — Officers attempted to locate a fisherman to advise him of a family emergency. Family members were able to contact the fisherman before officers found him.
Assault, May 23 — Caller reported being struck several times in the face after he squirted a former coworker with a squirt gun. Under investigation.
Animal, June 3 — Mother reported her son had been attacked by a bald eagle, leaving him with a laceration on the right side of his head. The on-call physician was notified and asked to contact the mother.
Drunk disturbance, June 6, 1313 hours — Officers responded to a hotel regarding an intoxicated squatter who had not paid for his room. Officers determined that the drunk had been fired for fighting with his captain, had been given significant severance pay, and had run out of friends who were willing to deal with him. Officers found one last person who was willing to let him sleep in the front yard.
Drunk disturbance, June 6, 1658 hours — An intoxicated squatter was seen wandering about in the road and yelling. Officers responded and determined that the man's earlier camping arrangements were no longer suitable. The squatter was provided with contact information for a person who might be able to help him with his problems.
Guide cited in use of king salmon as bait
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Ketchikan
Type: Aid sportfish client in violation
On 6/9/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, issued a summons to Sean Falconer, 45, of El Sobrante, Calif., for aiding a sportfish client in illegally using the edible portions of a sport-caught king salmon as bait. Falconer is a registered sportfishing guide for Yes Bay Lodge. Falconer must appear on 6/26/13 in Ketchikan District Court.
Location: Ketchikan
Type: Aid sportfish client in violation
On 6/9/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, issued a summons to Sean Falconer, 45, of El Sobrante, Calif., for aiding a sportfish client in illegally using the edible portions of a sport-caught king salmon as bait. Falconer is a registered sportfishing guide for Yes Bay Lodge. Falconer must appear on 6/26/13 in Ketchikan District Court.
Friday, June 7, 2013
Halibut fisherman lacked permit, troopers say
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Ketchikan
Type: Halibut permit
On 6/1/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, cited James Caspersen, 57, of Metlakatla, for commercial fishing for halibut without a Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit, and for possessing approximately 800 pounds of halibut without having a permit. Caspersen was given a summons to appear on 6/18/13 in Ketchikan District Court.
Location: Ketchikan
Type: Halibut permit
On 6/1/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, cited James Caspersen, 57, of Metlakatla, for commercial fishing for halibut without a Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit, and for possessing approximately 800 pounds of halibut without having a permit. Caspersen was given a summons to appear on 6/18/13 in Ketchikan District Court.
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