The Dutch Harbor report

From the local police blotter, as reported by the Unalaska Advertiser:

Welfare check, Aug. 17 — Several 911 calls which originated from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel were received in dispatch. Investigation revealed the land-line system for the vessel was set up in such a way that long-distance calls might mistakenly dial 911 rather than the intended recipient.

Drunk disturbance, Aug. 18 — Officers responded to a drunken shoving match on board a fishing vessel and found two intoxicated men who provided sketchy stories about whatever had occurred between them. Neither party wished to pursue any charges and the men were instructed to separate for the night.

Animal, Aug. 18 — An incensed caller reported a young woman had abandoned a 3-month-old puppy in the middle of the road. The caller had already given the young woman a tongue-lashing regarding her reprehensible behavior but wanted police to be aware of the situation. An officer contacted the woman, who maintained that her puppy had jumped out the car window and that she’d had every intention of returning for it later. The responsible citizen who found the puppy in the roadway told police he would like to keep it and provide it with a good home.

EMS, Aug. 19 — A man who was bleeding from a large gash on the top of his head came to the Unalaska Department of Public Safety to report having been attacked by eagles near City Hall. The man was provided with basic first aid and transport to the clinic.

Suspicious person, Aug. 20 — Caller reported a man in camouflage crouched on a hilltop near the Dutch Harbor post office with what appeared to be a weapon. An officer located the potential terrorist, who turned out to be a photographer with a very large lens.

Assistance rendered, Aug. 23 — A woman whose life had been changed by a man she met in Texas called to ask police if he was really a resident of Unalaska and whether police had contact with him in the past. She was considering moving to Unalaska but wanted to make sure this life-changing man wasn’t a fake. An officer advised her that police indeed know the man. The woman also asked if she should move to Unalaska to be with him. The officer suggested that perhaps she consider why she was calling the police to make this kind of decision.

Troopers bust up illegal halibut sales scheme

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Klawock
Type: Selling federal caught subsistence halibut
On 08/06/09, at 1354 hours, Klawock Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Donald Nickerson Jr., age 44, of Klawock, for posting a sign outside the Klawock post office advertising fresh halibut for sale. At approximately 1430 hrs, Klawock AWT caught Nickerson attempting to sell federal caught subsistence halibut from his motor vehicle in Craig. The case was documented by AWT and forwarded to the National Marine Fisheries Service. Nickerson Jr. is being charged by NMFS with the illegal sale of federal caught subsistence halibut.

Seiner charged with fishing violation at Ketchikan

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Ketchikan
Type: Commercial fishing closed waters
On 08/11/2009 John R Liddicoat, 45 yoa, of Washington, was cited for commercial fishing in closed waters. Liddicoat was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers after he was contacted while commercial salmon seining aboard the F/V Endurance. Investigation revealed the F/V Endurance was fishing in a closed area near Grant Cove. Arrangement was scheduled in Ketchikan for 08/17/2009.

Sen. Kookesh to fight subsistence fishing citation

On Aug. 6 the Alaska State Troopers issued the following press release about subsistence salmon fishing citations issued to state Sen. Albert Kookesh and others.

Here's an Associated Press story about how Kookesh plans to fight the charge.

Location: Angoon
Type: Take overlimit of subsistence salmon
On 7/12/09 Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Hoonah contacted Albert Kookesh Sr., Scott Hunter, Stanley Johnson and Rocky Estrada Sr. while they were in possession of 148 sockeye salmon they took subsistence fishing with a beach seine in Kanalku Bay near Angoon. These individuals and one other person on scene each had a valid subsistence permit allowing them to take and possess a total of 75 sockeye salmon collectively. The additional 73 sockeye salmon in their possession were provided to the senior center in Angoon. At the conclusion of the Troopers investigation, Albert Kookesh Sr., Scott Hunter, Stanley Johnson and Rocky Estrada Sr. were each cited for one count of taking an overlimit of subsistence salmon which is a mandatory court appearance. Court appearance date is 8/12/09 in Angoon District Court.

Cordova troopers make marijuana bust

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Cordova
Type: Misconduct involving a controlled substance
On 8/23/09 Robert W. Erickson, 49 yoa, of Kodiak, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post. Erickson was cited and released for smoking marijuana in public behind the Cordova Fish and Game office. The arraignment date was set for 9/30/09 in the District Court of Cordova.

Troopers ticket Kodiak fisherman, seize salmon

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Kodiak
Type: Commercial fish during closed period
On 8/22/09 at about 1139 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report of a fishing vessel in Izhut Bay, fishing after the closure. Troopers responded and contacted Michael Clemens, age 50, of Las Vegas, Nev. Clemens was given a summons for commercial fishing during a closed period and released. Approximately 5,000 pounds of salmon was seized by troopers.

The Dutch Harbor report

From the local police blotter, as reported by the Unalaska Advertiser:

Assist other agency, Aug. 9 — Robert L. Troup, 40 yoa, of Georgia, was arrested on an extraditable warrant out of Oregon for criminal nonsupport. Troup was located on a local fishing vessel and was taken into custody without incident.

Assistance rendered, Aug. 9 — Mother called requesting information on how to reach her daughter, who works on a vessel moored several miles from Unalaska. The mother was provided with contact numbers to reach the vessel.

Assault, Aug. 11 — Officers responded to Westward Seafoods, where it appeared a man and woman were fighting with one another. Investigation revealed the fight consisted only of the man holding and pushing the mildly intoxicated woman away from a bottle of alcohol he had just thrown away. The woman was additionally found to be on probation, with conditions including no alcohol consumption. Her probation officer was contacted and elected not to remand the violator.

Trespass, Aug. 12 — Westward security requested officer presence while a recently terminated employee was given a trespass advisement.

Traffic crime, Aug. 14 — UniSea security officer reported a man driving poorly through their facility, and suspected the driver might be intoxicated. The driver was found to be sober and was given a warning about driving carefully through private property.