From the local police blotter:
Environmental, Nov. 23 — Construction material from a seafood processing facility was reportedly flying about in the wind. A responsible party from the facility advised that the items were being secured.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Troopers cite two on multiple geoduck violations
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Craig
Type: Dive fishing violations
On 11/26/10 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, cited Collin Darrah, 48, of Seattle, and Eric Riemer, 31, of Ketchikan, for commercially diving for geoducks during a closed period, and for operating commercial dive fishing gear during a closed period. Riemer additionally was charged with two counts of failing to properly identify commercially harvested geoducks. Darrah and Riemer committed the violations while diving from the F/V Patricia K in the waters off Cone Island, near Craig, on 11/18/10. The charges were filed in the Craig court.
Location: Ketchikan
Type: Dive fishing violations
On 11/26/10 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, cited Collin Darrah, 48, of Seattle, and Eric Riemer, 31, of Ketchikan, for commercially diving for geoducks during a closed period, and for operating commercial dive fishing gear during a closed period. Darrah and Riemer committed the violations while diving from the F/V Patricia K in the waters near Cat Island on 11/9/10. The charges were filed in the Ketchikan court.
Location: Craig
Type: Dive fishing violations
On 11/26/10 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, cited Collin Darrah, 48, of Seattle, and Eric Riemer, 31, of Ketchikan, for commercially diving for geoducks during a closed period, and for operating commercial dive fishing gear during a closed period. Riemer additionally was charged with two counts of failing to properly identify commercially harvested geoducks. Darrah and Riemer committed the violations while diving from the F/V Patricia K in the waters off Cone Island, near Craig, on 11/18/10. The charges were filed in the Craig court.
Location: Ketchikan
Type: Dive fishing violations
On 11/26/10 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, cited Collin Darrah, 48, of Seattle, and Eric Riemer, 31, of Ketchikan, for commercially diving for geoducks during a closed period, and for operating commercial dive fishing gear during a closed period. Darrah and Riemer committed the violations while diving from the F/V Patricia K in the waters near Cat Island on 11/9/10. The charges were filed in the Ketchikan court.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Crewman accused of sexually harassing observer
From the U.S. attorney's office:
Nov. 24, 2010
Fisherman charged with sexual harassment of fisheries observer
ANCHORAGE — U.S. Attorney Karen L. Loeffler announced today that a Mexican citizen was arrested and charged with sexual harassment of a National Marine Fisheries Service observer while on board a vessel; forcible sexual assault of a NMFS observer while on board a vessel; and interference with a NMFS observer while on board a vessel.
Victor D. Chavez-Ramirez, 28, a citizen of Mexico illegally in the United States, is charged in a three-count information.
On Nov. 18, Chavez-Ramirez was arrested in Dutch Harbor by special agents of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for sexual harassment of a NMFS observer.
At the defendant's arraignment on Nov. 22, Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven E. Skrocki alleged that while a crewmember on the fishing vessel F/V Frontier Spirit, from August 2008 through October 2008, Chavez-Ramirez sexually harassed and assaulted the NMFS observer assigned to the vessel and those acts interfered with the observer's ability to collect fisheries data.
During the arraignment proceedings, U.S. Magistrate Judge Deborah M. Smith denied bail and set trial for Jan. 11, 2011, in Anchorage. Smith ordered that Chavez-Ramirez be detained due to his illegal immigration status and the fact that he had previously fled from a prior deportation matter in 2006 in Washington state.
NMFS, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations, conducted the investigation of this case.
An information is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Nov. 24, 2010
Fisherman charged with sexual harassment of fisheries observer
ANCHORAGE — U.S. Attorney Karen L. Loeffler announced today that a Mexican citizen was arrested and charged with sexual harassment of a National Marine Fisheries Service observer while on board a vessel; forcible sexual assault of a NMFS observer while on board a vessel; and interference with a NMFS observer while on board a vessel.
Victor D. Chavez-Ramirez, 28, a citizen of Mexico illegally in the United States, is charged in a three-count information.
On Nov. 18, Chavez-Ramirez was arrested in Dutch Harbor by special agents of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for sexual harassment of a NMFS observer.
At the defendant's arraignment on Nov. 22, Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven E. Skrocki alleged that while a crewmember on the fishing vessel F/V Frontier Spirit, from August 2008 through October 2008, Chavez-Ramirez sexually harassed and assaulted the NMFS observer assigned to the vessel and those acts interfered with the observer's ability to collect fisheries data.
During the arraignment proceedings, U.S. Magistrate Judge Deborah M. Smith denied bail and set trial for Jan. 11, 2011, in Anchorage. Smith ordered that Chavez-Ramirez be detained due to his illegal immigration status and the fact that he had previously fled from a prior deportation matter in 2006 in Washington state.
NMFS, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations, conducted the investigation of this case.
An information is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Dutch Harbor report
From the local police blotter:
Welfare check, Nov. 17 — Adult son phoned 911 to report that his father, who was staying with him in order to keep him sober, wouldn't let him leave their hotel room to buy the bottle of vodka that would facilitate his getting to sleep. The son additionally told an officer that he didn't want his father telling him what to do. The officer advised the father that he could not keep his son in the room against the son's wishes.
Domestic disturbance, Nov. 18 — Officers responded to the UniSea facility, where a couple had engaged in a minor altercation following an attempt by the wife to discuss some alleged infidelity on the part of the husband. No charges were filed per the district attorney.
Unsecured premises, Nov. 19 — Harbor officer found an open door at a local business, at a time when the facility was usually closed and locked for the evening. A responsible party could not be located, so an officer checked the premises before allowing the harbor officer to secure the door.
Theft, Nov. 19 — Caller reported he had dropped his cell phone somewhere at Westward Seafoods and believed it had since been stolen, as it had not been returned to him.
Welfare check, Nov. 17 — Adult son phoned 911 to report that his father, who was staying with him in order to keep him sober, wouldn't let him leave their hotel room to buy the bottle of vodka that would facilitate his getting to sleep. The son additionally told an officer that he didn't want his father telling him what to do. The officer advised the father that he could not keep his son in the room against the son's wishes.
Domestic disturbance, Nov. 18 — Officers responded to the UniSea facility, where a couple had engaged in a minor altercation following an attempt by the wife to discuss some alleged infidelity on the part of the husband. No charges were filed per the district attorney.
Unsecured premises, Nov. 19 — Harbor officer found an open door at a local business, at a time when the facility was usually closed and locked for the evening. A responsible party could not be located, so an officer checked the premises before allowing the harbor officer to secure the door.
Theft, Nov. 19 — Caller reported he had dropped his cell phone somewhere at Westward Seafoods and believed it had since been stolen, as it had not been returned to him.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Dutch Harbor report
From the local police blotter:
Harassment, Nov. 8 — Complainant was upset that he had received a phone call from a perturbed woman who accused him of getting her brother in trouble. He was advised one phone call was not harassment. He also expressed dissatisfaction with the current cost of heating fuel.
Animal, Nov. 9 — Two dogs being walked off their leashes attempted to ascertain dominance through an impetuous rumble.
Motor vehicle accident with damage, Nov. 11 — An intoxicated individual backed his vehicle lightly into another and then left. Officers located Jesse Raymond Weekly, 22, of Unalaska, and invited him to be a guest in our jail on the charges of DUI and leaving the scene of an accident.
Harassment, Nov. 8 — Complainant was upset that he had received a phone call from a perturbed woman who accused him of getting her brother in trouble. He was advised one phone call was not harassment. He also expressed dissatisfaction with the current cost of heating fuel.
Animal, Nov. 9 — Two dogs being walked off their leashes attempted to ascertain dominance through an impetuous rumble.
Motor vehicle accident with damage, Nov. 11 — An intoxicated individual backed his vehicle lightly into another and then left. Officers located Jesse Raymond Weekly, 22, of Unalaska, and invited him to be a guest in our jail on the charges of DUI and leaving the scene of an accident.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Nevada man accused of lying to get crew license
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Cordova
Type: Crew license
On 11/16/10, while performing a licensing investigation, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Cordova Post found that Bryson G. Patula, 28, of Reno, Nev., made a false statement on a 2009 resident crewmember duplicate license application by stating he had lost his original license. Further investigation revealed that Patula had never purchased an original 2009 crewmember license. Arraignment is scheduled for 12/29/10 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Cordova
Type: Crew license
On 11/16/10, while performing a licensing investigation, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Cordova Post found that Bryson G. Patula, 28, of Reno, Nev., made a false statement on a 2009 resident crewmember duplicate license application by stating he had lost his original license. Further investigation revealed that Patula had never purchased an original 2009 crewmember license. Arraignment is scheduled for 12/29/10 in Cordova District Court.
Dutch Harbor man cited for lack of CDQ permit
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Dutch Harbor
Type: Vessel permit
On 11/10/10 Chad Hoefer, 40, of Dutch Harbor, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for failing to obtain his Alaska Department of Fish and Game Community Development Quota vessel permit prior to taking or delivering golden king crab. Arraignment was set for 11/24/10 in Unalaska District Court.
Location: Dutch Harbor
Type: Vessel permit
On 11/10/10 Chad Hoefer, 40, of Dutch Harbor, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for failing to obtain his Alaska Department of Fish and Game Community Development Quota vessel permit prior to taking or delivering golden king crab. Arraignment was set for 11/24/10 in Unalaska District Court.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Two ticketed at Dutch for vessel ID violations
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Unalaska
Type: Vessel identification
On 11/14/10 Dutch Harbor Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to Keith Harold Colburn, 47, of Redmond, Wash., for operating a commercial fishing vessel without having an Alaska Department of Fish and Game metal triangle plate permanently affixed to the vessel. Arraignment is scheduled for 11/29/10 in Unalaska District Court.
Location: Dutch Harbor
Type: Vessel identification
On 11/14/10 Dutch Harbor Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to John Carroll Nelson, 50, of North Bend, Wash., for operating a commercial fishing vessel without permanently affixing an Alaska Department of Fish and Game number plate to the vessel. Arraignment is scheduled for 11/29/10 in Unalaska District Court.
Location: Unalaska
Type: Vessel identification
On 11/14/10 Dutch Harbor Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to Keith Harold Colburn, 47, of Redmond, Wash., for operating a commercial fishing vessel without having an Alaska Department of Fish and Game metal triangle plate permanently affixed to the vessel. Arraignment is scheduled for 11/29/10 in Unalaska District Court.
Location: Dutch Harbor
Type: Vessel identification
On 11/14/10 Dutch Harbor Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to John Carroll Nelson, 50, of North Bend, Wash., for operating a commercial fishing vessel without permanently affixing an Alaska Department of Fish and Game number plate to the vessel. Arraignment is scheduled for 11/29/10 in Unalaska District Court.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Trident reports natural death to troopers
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Akutan
Type: Natural death
On 11/08/10 at 0353 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Dillingham received a report from Trident Seafoods manager John Babcock. According to Babcock, Tirso T. Tolentino, 50, of Hawaii, was found deceased in his apartment. Investigation revealed that Tolentino had been dealing with serious medical conditions and passed away of natural causes. After the investigation was finished there was no indication of foul play. Tolentino's next of kin was on scene and his body was later released to the family.
Location: Akutan
Type: Natural death
On 11/08/10 at 0353 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Dillingham received a report from Trident Seafoods manager John Babcock. According to Babcock, Tirso T. Tolentino, 50, of Hawaii, was found deceased in his apartment. Investigation revealed that Tolentino had been dealing with serious medical conditions and passed away of natural causes. After the investigation was finished there was no indication of foul play. Tolentino's next of kin was on scene and his body was later released to the family.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Dutch Harbor report
From the local police blotter:
Ambulance request, Oct. 31 — EMS responded to the airport to transport a patient from the Coast Guard helicopter to the clinic.
Drug law violation, Nov. 1 — Doorman reported a line of cocaine was found in the men's room. Investigation did not reveal the owner, and surprisingly no one claimed they had lost the expensive powder. The cocaine was seized for destruction.
Roads, Nov. 2 — Public Safety notified the roads chief of the first icy roads of the year.
Assistance rendered, Nov. 3 — Officer settled a disagreement between a captain and resigning employee. The employee was to be given money for travel expenses to return home. The captain needed him to sign a form before receiving the money. The employee would not sign the form before receiving the money and the captain would not hand over the money until the form was signed. The officer offered to act as broker and hold the money while the form was signed, which the squabbling pair accepted as more reasonable than the current zero-sum game they were pursuing.
Drug law violation, Nov. 5 — A vessel captain reported one of the crewmembers was smoking OxyContin and marijuana. An officer contacted another crewmember who stated the accused had taken a drug test which came out clean prior to coming to Unalaska. The officer then contacted the suspect, who asserted he was clean and allowed a search of his person and stateroom which revealed nothing of interest.
Ambulance request, Nov. 5 — EMS responded to a crapulent and injured man observed lying in the snow with no jacket.
Ambulance request, Oct. 31 — EMS responded to the airport to transport a patient from the Coast Guard helicopter to the clinic.
Drug law violation, Nov. 1 — Doorman reported a line of cocaine was found in the men's room. Investigation did not reveal the owner, and surprisingly no one claimed they had lost the expensive powder. The cocaine was seized for destruction.
Roads, Nov. 2 — Public Safety notified the roads chief of the first icy roads of the year.
Assistance rendered, Nov. 3 — Officer settled a disagreement between a captain and resigning employee. The employee was to be given money for travel expenses to return home. The captain needed him to sign a form before receiving the money. The employee would not sign the form before receiving the money and the captain would not hand over the money until the form was signed. The officer offered to act as broker and hold the money while the form was signed, which the squabbling pair accepted as more reasonable than the current zero-sum game they were pursuing.
Drug law violation, Nov. 5 — A vessel captain reported one of the crewmembers was smoking OxyContin and marijuana. An officer contacted another crewmember who stated the accused had taken a drug test which came out clean prior to coming to Unalaska. The officer then contacted the suspect, who asserted he was clean and allowed a search of his person and stateroom which revealed nothing of interest.
Ambulance request, Nov. 5 — EMS responded to a crapulent and injured man observed lying in the snow with no jacket.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Crabber in a pinch over undersized catch
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Dutch Harbor
Type: Possess undersized king crab
On 11/3/10 Dutch Harbor Wildlife Troopers issued a summons to Brett Alan Robinson, 50, of Mukilteo, Wash., for possessing undersized commercial Bristol Bay red king crab. Arraignment is scheduled for 11/24/10 in Unalaska District Court.
Location: Dutch Harbor
Type: Possess undersized king crab
On 11/3/10 Dutch Harbor Wildlife Troopers issued a summons to Brett Alan Robinson, 50, of Mukilteo, Wash., for possessing undersized commercial Bristol Bay red king crab. Arraignment is scheduled for 11/24/10 in Unalaska District Court.
Dutch Harbor report
From the local police blotter:
Animal, Oct. 25 — Caller reported a long-winded dog barking in the back of a truck. The truck left minutes later, thus removing the problem, or at least moving it to another area.
Assistance rendered, Oct. 26 — A father reported irritation at his two intoxicated adult sons. Upon arrival, officers assisted one snoring son into his bed for a more comfortable sleep. The other was found in his room, muttering threats against his brother. Officers fetched him his Archie comic book, which pacified the situation.
Suspicious activity, Oct. 26 — After receiving report of possible gunshots heard on a vessel leaving the dock, the harbor office was contacted and relayed the information that the vessel was setting off fireworks.
Drunk disturbance, Oct. 28 — A bruised fighter regaled officers with several stories of an epic altercation, but then claimed he had neither seen, heard, nor participated in any such event. Although others in the room were found to be involved in the fisticuffs, no one wished to pursue charges.
Trespass, Oct. 28 — Pugnacious disputant from the previous call returned to the hotel 10 minutes after being informed he would be arrested if found at the location again. Justin Michael Haggart, 29, of Vancouver, Wash., was charged with trespass.
Ambulance request, Oct. 29 — Zealous dancer injured neck while performing a somersault.
Animal, Oct. 25 — Caller reported a long-winded dog barking in the back of a truck. The truck left minutes later, thus removing the problem, or at least moving it to another area.
Assistance rendered, Oct. 26 — A father reported irritation at his two intoxicated adult sons. Upon arrival, officers assisted one snoring son into his bed for a more comfortable sleep. The other was found in his room, muttering threats against his brother. Officers fetched him his Archie comic book, which pacified the situation.
Suspicious activity, Oct. 26 — After receiving report of possible gunshots heard on a vessel leaving the dock, the harbor office was contacted and relayed the information that the vessel was setting off fireworks.
Drunk disturbance, Oct. 28 — A bruised fighter regaled officers with several stories of an epic altercation, but then claimed he had neither seen, heard, nor participated in any such event. Although others in the room were found to be involved in the fisticuffs, no one wished to pursue charges.
Trespass, Oct. 28 — Pugnacious disputant from the previous call returned to the hotel 10 minutes after being informed he would be arrested if found at the location again. Justin Michael Haggart, 29, of Vancouver, Wash., was charged with trespass.
Ambulance request, Oct. 29 — Zealous dancer injured neck while performing a somersault.
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