From the local police blotter:
Theft, March 31 — Processing plant employee reported his phone had been stolen, possibly by a roommate, while he was showering. Under investigation.
Welfare check, April 2 — Woman asked for assistance locating any record of her father, last seen two years earlier boarding a flight to Unalaska. Officers checked employment records at the major employers in town but found no record that the father had ever worked at any of those places.
Assault, April 10 — Officers responded to a galley regarding a finger-wrestling match gone awry. One intoxicated contestant allegedly carried the digit-grappling too far when he wrenched his opponent's fingers until the man pulled away in fear and pain. Alipio S. Pogoy Jr., 35, will be charged with one count of assault.
Environmental, April 10 — Hundreds of crab legs were dumped at an intersection near the community center, causing concern that eagles and foxes would descend en masse upon the area. Officers located the person responsible for the spill and advised her to collect the legs and remove them from the area.
Assault, April 11 — A man told police he had been attacked by a bunkhouse tenant armed with a hatchet, but had been able to disarm the suspect and had then run to the police department with the weapon. The suspect claimed he had the knife because he intended to use it for preparing his dinner in the common kitchen. A witness confirmed that the suspect had been holding a knife when he approached the victim after an argument. Tuan Anh Nguyen, 54, was charged with assault after officers recovered an 8-inch cleaver from the victim.
Release conditions, April 12 — Tuan Anh Nguyen, 54, was arrested for violating conditions of release when he returned to his bunkhouse room only a short time after having been released from jail and ordered by the court not to return to his lodging.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Homer fisherman fined after trial verdict
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Cordova
Type: Trial verdict
On 4/9/14 a Cordova District Court jury found Jim L. Frary, 55, of Homer, guilty of failing to complete fish tickets as required by regulation. He was fined $1,500 and placed on probation for three years. This case stemmed from an August 2011 incident where the defendant repeatedly disregarded the processor (Trident Seafoods), the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and Alaska Wildlife Troopers in their attempts to have the defendant sign (complete) two fish tickets involving blackcod and halibut deliveries. The fish tickets eventually were completed to Fish and Game's satisfaction seven months after they were due.
Note: This item has been revised to reflect new information.
Location: Cordova
Type: Trial verdict
On 4/9/14 a Cordova District Court jury found Jim L. Frary, 55, of Homer, guilty of failing to complete fish tickets as required by regulation. He was fined $1,500 and placed on probation for three years. This case stemmed from an August 2011 incident where the defendant repeatedly disregarded the processor (Trident Seafoods), the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and Alaska Wildlife Troopers in their attempts to have the defendant sign (complete) two fish tickets involving blackcod and halibut deliveries. The fish tickets eventually were completed to Fish and Game's satisfaction seven months after they were due.
Note: This item has been revised to reflect new information.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Troller charged with illegal lingcod retention
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Warren Channel
Type: Bycatch violation
Investigation revealed that Barry Mckee, 65, of Sitka, the captain of the F/V Ocean Gem, retained lingcod on 1/24/14 while participating in the winter commercial troll fishery. Lingcod can only be taken as bycatch during the commercial troll season from May 16 through Nov. 30. Mckee was issued a citation for retaining lingcod during a closed period. He must appear in Craig District Court.
Location: Warren Channel
Type: Bycatch violation
Investigation revealed that Barry Mckee, 65, of Sitka, the captain of the F/V Ocean Gem, retained lingcod on 1/24/14 while participating in the winter commercial troll fishery. Lingcod can only be taken as bycatch during the commercial troll season from May 16 through Nov. 30. Mckee was issued a citation for retaining lingcod during a closed period. He must appear in Craig District Court.
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Vessel operator charged with drunk driving
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Ketchikan
Type: Driving while intoxicated
On 4/4/14 at approximately 1425 hours, the U.S. Coast Guard received a report of an intoxicated boater near Metlakatla. At approximately 1510 hours, the USCG contacted the F/V Cape Ommaney at Walden Rocks, Nichols Passage, near Metlakatla. The operator of the boat was detained by the USCG on suspicion of intoxication. Investigation revealed Richard D. Olin II, 32, of Metlakatla, was driving while intoxicated. Olin was arrested and transported to the Ketchikan Correctional Center.
Location: Ketchikan
Type: Driving while intoxicated
On 4/4/14 at approximately 1425 hours, the U.S. Coast Guard received a report of an intoxicated boater near Metlakatla. At approximately 1510 hours, the USCG contacted the F/V Cape Ommaney at Walden Rocks, Nichols Passage, near Metlakatla. The operator of the boat was detained by the USCG on suspicion of intoxication. Investigation revealed Richard D. Olin II, 32, of Metlakatla, was driving while intoxicated. Olin was arrested and transported to the Ketchikan Correctional Center.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Dutch Harbor report
From the local police blotter:
Emergency response, March 23 — Fire, EMS and police personnel responded to a small ammonia leak. (The leak occurred at the UniSea complex, prompting a worker evacuation, KUCB radio reported.)
Animal, March 23 — A runner reported having been attacked by a bald eagle, apparently one of a nesting pair returning to nest across from the clinic.
DUI, March 24 — Officers investigated a report that a fishing vessel captain was operating his boat while intoxicated. No signs of alcohol consumption or impairment were discovered.
Suspicious person, March 25, 0537 hours — Caller reported an intoxicated man sleeping in the entry of a local church. The man, whose explanation was peppered with expletives, said he was trying to attend Bible study.
Assault, March 25 — Anthony Espiritu Aro, 28, was arrested on charges of burglary, assault and tampering with evidence after officers investigated an assault in a local bunkhouse. Multiple witnesses stated that Aro, armed with a knife, attempted to force his way into another man's bunkroom and then tried to stab the victim multiple times. The victim's roommates were able to protect him from all but minor injury. Aro, who had fled to another room, claimed he had been jumped by unidentified assailants and had cut himself on a broken bottle.
Assistance rendered, March 26 — Harbor and police officers responded to a docked vessel from which the U.S. Coast Guard had received an automated distress signal. The crew was unaware that a distress signal had been sent, and was unsure how the emergency messaging system worked. Officers noted nothing amiss aboard the vessel.
Public safety, March 27 — Unalaska Department of Public Safety employees and volunteers participated in a tsunami evacuation drill.
Emergency response, March 23 — Fire, EMS and police personnel responded to a small ammonia leak. (The leak occurred at the UniSea complex, prompting a worker evacuation, KUCB radio reported.)
Animal, March 23 — A runner reported having been attacked by a bald eagle, apparently one of a nesting pair returning to nest across from the clinic.
DUI, March 24 — Officers investigated a report that a fishing vessel captain was operating his boat while intoxicated. No signs of alcohol consumption or impairment were discovered.
Suspicious person, March 25, 0537 hours — Caller reported an intoxicated man sleeping in the entry of a local church. The man, whose explanation was peppered with expletives, said he was trying to attend Bible study.
Assault, March 25 — Anthony Espiritu Aro, 28, was arrested on charges of burglary, assault and tampering with evidence after officers investigated an assault in a local bunkhouse. Multiple witnesses stated that Aro, armed with a knife, attempted to force his way into another man's bunkroom and then tried to stab the victim multiple times. The victim's roommates were able to protect him from all but minor injury. Aro, who had fled to another room, claimed he had been jumped by unidentified assailants and had cut himself on a broken bottle.
Assistance rendered, March 26 — Harbor and police officers responded to a docked vessel from which the U.S. Coast Guard had received an automated distress signal. The crew was unaware that a distress signal had been sent, and was unsure how the emergency messaging system worked. Officers noted nothing amiss aboard the vessel.
Public safety, March 27 — Unalaska Department of Public Safety employees and volunteers participated in a tsunami evacuation drill.
Petersburg crabber fined for illegal gear storage
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Petersburg
Type: Conviction
On 4/1/14 Kory Versteeg, 30, of Petersburg, the permit holder aboard the F/V Guardian, was convicted of unlawful storage of commercial crab gear. The conviction is a result of an Alaska Wildlife Troopers investigation that showed Versteeg had illegally stored crab gear before the Tanner and golden king crab season in Frederick Sound. Versteeg was fined $2,000 with $1,000 suspended and placed on probation for one year.
Location: Petersburg
Type: Conviction
On 4/1/14 Kory Versteeg, 30, of Petersburg, the permit holder aboard the F/V Guardian, was convicted of unlawful storage of commercial crab gear. The conviction is a result of an Alaska Wildlife Troopers investigation that showed Versteeg had illegally stored crab gear before the Tanner and golden king crab season in Frederick Sound. Versteeg was fined $2,000 with $1,000 suspended and placed on probation for one year.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Petersburg crabber nets $3K fine, forfeits catch
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Petersburg
Type: Conviction
On 4/1/14 Jared Bright, 39, of Petersburg, the permit holder aboard the F/V Obsession, was convicted of retaining undersized golden king crab. The conviction is the result of an Alaska Wildlife Troopers investigation that showed Bright delivered commercially caught golden king crab that were less than 7 inches in width of shell. Bright was convicted of a misdemeanor and sentenced to pay $8,000 with $5,000 suspended and placed on probation for two years. Bright forfeited the undersized crab to the state of Alaska.
Location: Petersburg
Type: Conviction
On 4/1/14 Jared Bright, 39, of Petersburg, the permit holder aboard the F/V Obsession, was convicted of retaining undersized golden king crab. The conviction is the result of an Alaska Wildlife Troopers investigation that showed Bright delivered commercially caught golden king crab that were less than 7 inches in width of shell. Bright was convicted of a misdemeanor and sentenced to pay $8,000 with $5,000 suspended and placed on probation for two years. Bright forfeited the undersized crab to the state of Alaska.
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