From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Naknek
Type: Commercial fish closed waters, hindering prosecution
On 6/27/11 at 1215 hours, Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers on aircraft patrol observed a drift gillnet vessel commercial fishing in closed waters outside the open Naknek section. As the aircraft circled to identify the vessel, the skipper, later identified as Steven D. Lewis, 60, of Anchorage, used his body to obscure the vessel's Alaska Department of Fish and Game numbers from view while the crew pulled the net from the water. As the aircraft continued to circle, two crewmen, later identified as Tobbie J. Cook, 55, of Petersburg, and Cody W. Dishon, 22, of Palmer, stood on each rail of the boat and used their bodies to obscure the vessel's ADF&G numbers from view of the AWT aircraft. The pilot was eventually able to observe the vessel's name as the F/V Steinbit. The crew was observed to stand, blocking the ADF&G numbers for approximately 55 minutes until the arrival of an AWT patrol skiff. The vessel subsequently was escorted to Naknek where the vessel's nets and illegal catch of 3,000 pounds of salmon were seized. Lewis was cited for commercial fishing in closed waters and also for commercial fishing with obscured ADF&G numbers. The two crewmen were each issued mandatory court citations for hindering prosecution in the second degree. Arraignment on all charges is set for 7/15/11 in Naknek District Court.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Juneau trio blew out Chinook limit, troopers say
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Juneau
Type: Prohibited conduct
On 6/27/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Eric Endicott, 39, William Endicott, 43, and Michael Gabel, 37, all of Juneau, for possessing 14 king salmon over their bag and possession limit. All three subjects are to appear on 7/14/11 in Juneau District Court for charges of prohibited conduct. The daily bag and possession limit for residents in Southeast Alaska is three king salmon greater than 28 inches. The three men were contacted with 23 king salmon reportedly caught in two days.
Location: Juneau
Type: Prohibited conduct
On 6/27/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Eric Endicott, 39, William Endicott, 43, and Michael Gabel, 37, all of Juneau, for possessing 14 king salmon over their bag and possession limit. All three subjects are to appear on 7/14/11 in Juneau District Court for charges of prohibited conduct. The daily bag and possession limit for residents in Southeast Alaska is three king salmon greater than 28 inches. The three men were contacted with 23 king salmon reportedly caught in two days.
Bay troopers ticket five, seize setnetter's catch
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Egegik
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 06/28/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a summons to Forbes Martin Jonasson, 34, of Medford, Ore., on the F/V Shasta Lee for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District of Bristol Bay. An arraignment date was set for 7/15/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Egegik
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/28/11 Taran White, 28, of Oregon, was cited by Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District of Bristol Bay aboard the F/V Red Magic. Also cited was the second permit holder onboard the vessel, Kenneth Cooper, 28, of California. An arraignment date was scheduled for 7/15/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Naknek
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/27/11 Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers cited Thomas L. Huizenga, 25, of Bellingham, Wash., for commercial fishing during a closed period with a set gillnet. Troopers additionally seized 2,500 pounds of salmon taken after the period closure. Arraignment is set for 7/20/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Dillingham
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/27/11 Katherine Rose Carscallen, 25, of Dillingham, was cited by Dillingham Wildlife Troopers for commercial salmon fishing with a drift gillnet vessel 7 minutes and 30 seconds after the closure of the drift gillnet fishery in the Nushagak District. Arraignment is scheduled for 7/17/11 in Dillingham District Court. Carscallen also was cited for operating a vessel without an Alaska Department of Fish and Game triangle, which carries a fine of $100.
Location: Egegik
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 06/28/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a summons to Forbes Martin Jonasson, 34, of Medford, Ore., on the F/V Shasta Lee for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District of Bristol Bay. An arraignment date was set for 7/15/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Egegik
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/28/11 Taran White, 28, of Oregon, was cited by Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District of Bristol Bay aboard the F/V Red Magic. Also cited was the second permit holder onboard the vessel, Kenneth Cooper, 28, of California. An arraignment date was scheduled for 7/15/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Naknek
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/27/11 Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers cited Thomas L. Huizenga, 25, of Bellingham, Wash., for commercial fishing during a closed period with a set gillnet. Troopers additionally seized 2,500 pounds of salmon taken after the period closure. Arraignment is set for 7/20/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Dillingham
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/27/11 Katherine Rose Carscallen, 25, of Dillingham, was cited by Dillingham Wildlife Troopers for commercial salmon fishing with a drift gillnet vessel 7 minutes and 30 seconds after the closure of the drift gillnet fishery in the Nushagak District. Arraignment is scheduled for 7/17/11 in Dillingham District Court. Carscallen also was cited for operating a vessel without an Alaska Department of Fish and Game triangle, which carries a fine of $100.
Cordova gillnetter accused of fishing in closed area
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/28/11 Luis M. Landaluce, 60, of Cordova, operator and permit holder on the F/V Clean Sweep, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, for operating a drift gillnet outside of the Esther subdistrict which was closed by regulation. Arraignment set for 8/17/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/28/11 Luis M. Landaluce, 60, of Cordova, operator and permit holder on the F/V Clean Sweep, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, for operating a drift gillnet outside of the Esther subdistrict which was closed by regulation. Arraignment set for 8/17/11 in Cordova District Court.
Troopers ticket Yukon River fisherman
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Lower Yukon River
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/28/11, during a commercial fishery patrol via state float plane, Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued Clifford Westdahl, 27, of St. Marys, a summons for commercial fishing during a closed period as a permit holder.
Location: Lower Yukon River
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/28/11, during a commercial fishery patrol via state float plane, Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued Clifford Westdahl, 27, of St. Marys, a summons for commercial fishing during a closed period as a permit holder.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Six gillnetters accused of illegal fishing at Egegik
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Egegik
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/24/11 Scott M. Cheledinas, 47, of Bozeman, Mont., and Daniel T. Cheledinas Jr., 19, of Seattle, were cited by Bristol Bay Wildlife Enforcement Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District. Arraignment is scheduled for 7/22/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Egegik
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/24/11 Adam C. Evich, 40, of Fairhaven, Mass., was cited by Bristol Bay Wildlife Enforcement Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters and displaying the "D" for dual permit holder when there was only one permit holder on board in the Egegik District. Arraignment is scheduled for 7/22/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Egegik
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/24/11 Brennan J. Best, 24, of Soldotna, was cited by Bristol Bay Wildlife Enforcement Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District. Arraignment is scheduled for 7/15/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Egegik
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/24/11 John Baden Hansen, 54, of Anchorage, was cited by Bristol Bay Wildlife Enforcement Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District. Arraignment is scheduled for 7/15/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Egegik
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/24/11 Andrew Sabol, 64, of Malibu, Calif., was cited by Bristol Bay Wildlife Enforcement Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District. Arraignment is scheduled for 7/22/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Egegik
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/24/11 Scott M. Cheledinas, 47, of Bozeman, Mont., and Daniel T. Cheledinas Jr., 19, of Seattle, were cited by Bristol Bay Wildlife Enforcement Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District. Arraignment is scheduled for 7/22/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Egegik
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/24/11 Adam C. Evich, 40, of Fairhaven, Mass., was cited by Bristol Bay Wildlife Enforcement Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters and displaying the "D" for dual permit holder when there was only one permit holder on board in the Egegik District. Arraignment is scheduled for 7/22/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Egegik
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/24/11 Brennan J. Best, 24, of Soldotna, was cited by Bristol Bay Wildlife Enforcement Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District. Arraignment is scheduled for 7/15/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Egegik
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/24/11 John Baden Hansen, 54, of Anchorage, was cited by Bristol Bay Wildlife Enforcement Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District. Arraignment is scheduled for 7/15/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Egegik
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/24/11 Andrew Sabol, 64, of Malibu, Calif., was cited by Bristol Bay Wildlife Enforcement Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District. Arraignment is scheduled for 7/22/11 in Naknek District Court.
Shrimper pleads no contest, draws $1,000 fine
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Yakutat
Type: Plea
On 6/8/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers on board the patrol vessel Enforcer cited Robert Bulard, 57, of Yakutat, for operating commercial shrimp pots that failed to have a legal biodegradable escape mechanism. Bulard was issued a summons to appear in Yakutat District Court on the same day. At the arraignment Bulard plead no contest and was fined $1,000 and placed on probation for three years.
Location: Yakutat
Type: Plea
On 6/8/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers on board the patrol vessel Enforcer cited Robert Bulard, 57, of Yakutat, for operating commercial shrimp pots that failed to have a legal biodegradable escape mechanism. Bulard was issued a summons to appear in Yakutat District Court on the same day. At the arraignment Bulard plead no contest and was fined $1,000 and placed on probation for three years.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Troopers cite three Copper River gillnetters
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Copper River flats
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/26/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, cited Raymond S. Honkola, 62, of Cordova, operator and permit holder on the F/V AK 0143 P, for commercial fishing a drift gillnet during a closed period. Arraignment was set for 7/27/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Copper River flats
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/26/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, cited Ashton J. Poole, 24, of Homer, operator and permit holder on the F/V China Cat, for commercial fishing a drift gillnet during a closed period. Arraignment was set for 7/27/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Copper River flats
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/27/11 David L. Glasen, 43, of Cordova, operator and permit holder on the F/V Wild West, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, for operating a commercial drift gillnet during a closed period. Arraignment was set for 7/27/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Copper River flats
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/26/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, cited Raymond S. Honkola, 62, of Cordova, operator and permit holder on the F/V AK 0143 P, for commercial fishing a drift gillnet during a closed period. Arraignment was set for 7/27/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Copper River flats
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/26/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, cited Ashton J. Poole, 24, of Homer, operator and permit holder on the F/V China Cat, for commercial fishing a drift gillnet during a closed period. Arraignment was set for 7/27/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Copper River flats
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/27/11 David L. Glasen, 43, of Cordova, operator and permit holder on the F/V Wild West, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, for operating a commercial drift gillnet during a closed period. Arraignment was set for 7/27/11 in Cordova District Court.
Fisherman was over Port Heiden line, troopers say
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Port Heiden
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/23/11 Donald P. Aus, 59, of Unalaska, was cited by Kodiak Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing the closed waters seaward of the 3-mile boundary line of the outer Port Heiden section of the North Peninsula commercial fishing districts. Arraignment is scheduled for 7/6/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Port Heiden
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/23/11 Donald P. Aus, 59, of Unalaska, was cited by Kodiak Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing the closed waters seaward of the 3-mile boundary line of the outer Port Heiden section of the North Peninsula commercial fishing districts. Arraignment is scheduled for 7/6/11 in Naknek District Court.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Five Prince William Sound gillnetters ticketed
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/20/11 at approximately 2010 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from the Cordova Post contacted Michael Piatkoff, 21, of Gonvick, Minn. Investigation revealed that Piatkoff was operating a drift gillnet in waters closed to commercial fishing aboard the F/V Sea Poacher in the Eshamy District. A summons was issued to appear for arraignment on 7/27/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/21/11 at approximately 0600 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from the Cordova Post contacted Ron Thomson, 47, of Toledo, Wash. Investigation revealed that Thomson was operating a drift gillnet in waters closed to commercial fishing aboard the F/V Strait Shot in the Eshamy District. A summons was issued to appear for arraignment on 7/27/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/21/11 at approximately 0355 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from the Cordova Post contacted Michael Basargin, 34, of Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Basargin was operating a drift gillnet in waters closed to commercial fishing aboard the F/V Sea Runner in the Eshamy District. A summons was issued to appear for arraignment on 7/27/11 in the Cordova District Court.
Location: Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/21/11 at approximately 0430 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from the Cordova Post contacted Michael Davis, 25, of Homer. Investigation revealed that Davis was operating a drift gillnet in waters closed to commercial fishing aboard the F/V Jetsetter in the Eshamy District. A summons was issued to appear for arraignment on 7/27/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Main Bay, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/22/11 at approximately 2008 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from the Cordova Post contacted Elliot Irvin, 25, of Conway, N.H. Investigation revealed that Irvin was operating a set gillnet in waters closed to commercial fishing in the Eshamy District. A summons was issued to appear for arraignment on 7/27/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/20/11 at approximately 2010 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from the Cordova Post contacted Michael Piatkoff, 21, of Gonvick, Minn. Investigation revealed that Piatkoff was operating a drift gillnet in waters closed to commercial fishing aboard the F/V Sea Poacher in the Eshamy District. A summons was issued to appear for arraignment on 7/27/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/21/11 at approximately 0600 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from the Cordova Post contacted Ron Thomson, 47, of Toledo, Wash. Investigation revealed that Thomson was operating a drift gillnet in waters closed to commercial fishing aboard the F/V Strait Shot in the Eshamy District. A summons was issued to appear for arraignment on 7/27/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/21/11 at approximately 0355 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from the Cordova Post contacted Michael Basargin, 34, of Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Basargin was operating a drift gillnet in waters closed to commercial fishing aboard the F/V Sea Runner in the Eshamy District. A summons was issued to appear for arraignment on 7/27/11 in the Cordova District Court.
Location: Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/21/11 at approximately 0430 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from the Cordova Post contacted Michael Davis, 25, of Homer. Investigation revealed that Davis was operating a drift gillnet in waters closed to commercial fishing aboard the F/V Jetsetter in the Eshamy District. A summons was issued to appear for arraignment on 7/27/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Main Bay, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/22/11 at approximately 2008 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from the Cordova Post contacted Elliot Irvin, 25, of Conway, N.H. Investigation revealed that Irvin was operating a set gillnet in waters closed to commercial fishing in the Eshamy District. A summons was issued to appear for arraignment on 7/27/11 in Cordova District Court.
Sitka troopers say hand trollers fished illegally
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Silver Bay
Type: Multiple violations
On 6/24/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, observed Patrick H. Barker Jr., 40, of Sitka, and Carl Heckman, 43, of Dundee, Ore., take king salmon in closed waters of Bear Cove while operating commercial hand troll gear. Barker was contacted and found to be in possession of two undersized king salmon. Additionally, Barker did not have a Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit card or identification in possession. Barker and Heckman were cited with arraignment set in Sitka District Court.
Location: Silver Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/24/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, observed Victor Littlefield, 38, of Sitka, take a king salmon in the closed waters of Bear Cove while operating commercial hand troll gear. Littlefield was contacted and cited for commercial fishing in closed waters. Arraignment is set in Sitka District Court.
Location: Silver Bay
Type: Multiple violations
On 6/24/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, observed Patrick H. Barker Jr., 40, of Sitka, and Carl Heckman, 43, of Dundee, Ore., take king salmon in closed waters of Bear Cove while operating commercial hand troll gear. Barker was contacted and found to be in possession of two undersized king salmon. Additionally, Barker did not have a Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit card or identification in possession. Barker and Heckman were cited with arraignment set in Sitka District Court.
Location: Silver Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/24/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, observed Victor Littlefield, 38, of Sitka, take a king salmon in the closed waters of Bear Cove while operating commercial hand troll gear. Littlefield was contacted and cited for commercial fishing in closed waters. Arraignment is set in Sitka District Court.
Ketchikan crabber Aleutian Ballad hauls up a ticket
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Ketchikan
Type: No pot ID tag
On 6/20/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers onboard the patrol vessel Enforcer cited David Lethin, 51, of Washington state, for operating a commercial king crab pot of the F/V Aleutian Ballad that failed to have an identification tag attached. Lethin was issued a summons to appear on 6/30/11 in Ketchikan District Court.
Location: Ketchikan
Type: No pot ID tag
On 6/20/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers onboard the patrol vessel Enforcer cited David Lethin, 51, of Washington state, for operating a commercial king crab pot of the F/V Aleutian Ballad that failed to have an identification tag attached. Lethin was issued a summons to appear on 6/30/11 in Ketchikan District Court.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Six accused of illegal fishing in Bristol Bay
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/22/11 Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers cited Nicholas J. Blakey, 25, of Bainbridge Island, Wash., for commercial fishing in closed waters south of the Naknek section on 6/21/11 aboard the F/V No Limit. Arraignment is set for 7/22/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/18/11 Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers cited Stephen A. Miles, 26, of Kodiak, permit holder aboard the F/V Freelancer, for commercial fishing in closed waters outside the Egegik District on 6/17/11. Arraignment is set for 7/14/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/22/11 Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers cited Donald R. Johnson, 65, of La Conner, Wash., for commercial fishing during a closed period inside the Kvichak section of the Naknek-Kvichak District. Arraignment is set for 7/20/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/22/11 Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers cited Brad S. Barber, 44, of Snohomish, Wash., for commercial fishing in closed waters south of the Naknek section on 6/21/11 aboard the F/V Lisa J. Barber also was cited for commercial fishing with his Alaska Department of Fish and Game numbers obscured on both sides of his vessel. Bail was set at $210. Arraignment is set for 7/21/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/22/11 Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers cited Andrew M. Hartinger, 20, of Shoreline, Wash., for commercial fishing during a closed period inside the Kvichak section of the Naknek-Kvichak District. Arraignment is set for 7/15/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/22/11 Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers cited Mark E. Angasan, 53, of Naknek, for commercial fishing during a closed period inside the Kvichak section of the Naknek-Kvichak District. Arraignment is scheduled for 7/13/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/22/11 Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers cited Nicholas J. Blakey, 25, of Bainbridge Island, Wash., for commercial fishing in closed waters south of the Naknek section on 6/21/11 aboard the F/V No Limit. Arraignment is set for 7/22/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/18/11 Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers cited Stephen A. Miles, 26, of Kodiak, permit holder aboard the F/V Freelancer, for commercial fishing in closed waters outside the Egegik District on 6/17/11. Arraignment is set for 7/14/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/22/11 Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers cited Donald R. Johnson, 65, of La Conner, Wash., for commercial fishing during a closed period inside the Kvichak section of the Naknek-Kvichak District. Arraignment is set for 7/20/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/22/11 Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers cited Brad S. Barber, 44, of Snohomish, Wash., for commercial fishing in closed waters south of the Naknek section on 6/21/11 aboard the F/V Lisa J. Barber also was cited for commercial fishing with his Alaska Department of Fish and Game numbers obscured on both sides of his vessel. Bail was set at $210. Arraignment is set for 7/21/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/22/11 Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers cited Andrew M. Hartinger, 20, of Shoreline, Wash., for commercial fishing during a closed period inside the Kvichak section of the Naknek-Kvichak District. Arraignment is set for 7/15/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/22/11 Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers cited Mark E. Angasan, 53, of Naknek, for commercial fishing during a closed period inside the Kvichak section of the Naknek-Kvichak District. Arraignment is scheduled for 7/13/11 in Naknek District Court.
Troopers cite longliner, seize halibut and gear
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Ketchikan
Type: No halibut permit, unlawful possession
On 6/25/11 at 0345 hours Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, cited William Hayward for commercial fishing halibut near Duke Island without a Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission interim use permit. Hayward also was cited for possessing halibut taken illegally by commercial longline gear without a permit. Approximately 100 pounds of halibut and three skates of longline gear were seized. A mandatory court appearance was set for 7/11/11 in Ketchikan District Court.
Location: Ketchikan
Type: No halibut permit, unlawful possession
On 6/25/11 at 0345 hours Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, cited William Hayward for commercial fishing halibut near Duke Island without a Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission interim use permit. Hayward also was cited for possessing halibut taken illegally by commercial longline gear without a permit. Approximately 100 pounds of halibut and three skates of longline gear were seized. A mandatory court appearance was set for 7/11/11 in Ketchikan District Court.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Troopers cite Bristol Bay salmon fishermen
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Egegik
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/21/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a summons to Joel Ludwig, 52, of Arlington, Wash., on the fishing vessel Match Point for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District of Bristol Bay. A second permit holder who was a minor was also issued a summons. An arraignment date was set for 7/15/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Egegik
Type: Operate driftnet too close to setnet
On 6/23/11 Kirk Eid, 50, of Washington state, was cited by Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers for operating a drift gillnet within 100 feet of a set gillnet while commercial fishing in the Egegik District of Bristol Bay. An arraignment date was set for 7/14/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Egegik
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/21/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a summons to Joel Ludwig, 52, of Arlington, Wash., on the fishing vessel Match Point for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District of Bristol Bay. A second permit holder who was a minor was also issued a summons. An arraignment date was set for 7/15/11 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Egegik
Type: Operate driftnet too close to setnet
On 6/23/11 Kirk Eid, 50, of Washington state, was cited by Bristol Bay Wildlife Troopers for operating a drift gillnet within 100 feet of a set gillnet while commercial fishing in the Egegik District of Bristol Bay. An arraignment date was set for 7/14/11 in Naknek District Court.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Halibut fisherman cited over lingcod bycatch
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Icy Bay, Yakutat
Type: Bycatch
On 6/21/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, cited Kurt N. Hansen, 49, of Seattle, for retaining lingcod while the commercial lingcod season was closed by emergency order. Investigation revealed Hansen retained lingcod bycatch in the halibut fishery on 6/11/11 inside the Icy Bay subdistrict, which had been closed to the retention of lingcod on 5/24/11. Hansen was cited and scheduled to appear for arraignment in Yakutat District Court.
Location: Icy Bay, Yakutat
Type: Bycatch
On 6/21/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, cited Kurt N. Hansen, 49, of Seattle, for retaining lingcod while the commercial lingcod season was closed by emergency order. Investigation revealed Hansen retained lingcod bycatch in the halibut fishery on 6/11/11 inside the Icy Bay subdistrict, which had been closed to the retention of lingcod on 5/24/11. Hansen was cited and scheduled to appear for arraignment in Yakutat District Court.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Dutch Harbor report
From the local police blotter:
Animal, June 13 — The extremely protective bald eagles at the Dutch Harbor post office attacked a small boy who was riding his bike nearby. No injuries were reported.
Animal, June 13 — An immature bald eagle that flew headlong into the grill of a passing vehicle impeded traffic while it sat stunned in the middle of the road. It later flew away on its own power. No damage was reported to the car.
Animal, June 13 — Caller reported two vicious dogs were roaming about the PCR (Parks, Culture and Recreation). An officer responded and allowed himself to be licked repeatedly until the dogs' owner arrived on scene.
Suspicious activity, June 16 — A man who had docked his boat at a private dock found that his vehicle had been blocked on the dock by a large trawl door. Officers contacted both the boat and dock owners and ensured that both parties were aware of their rights and responsibilities in such a situation.
Sexual assault/offense, June 17 — An intoxicated man expressed his dislike of a UniSea security officer by flipping her off and then flashing her from his bedroom window. The victim elected not to press charges and the inebriate was given a warning about his behavior.
Criminal mischief, June 17 — Caller reported several large road signs had been shot multiple times. Under investigation.
Trespass, June 17 — Officer issued a trespass advisement, per Bering Fisheries management, to a man no longer welcome on the property.
Animal, June 13 — The extremely protective bald eagles at the Dutch Harbor post office attacked a small boy who was riding his bike nearby. No injuries were reported.
Animal, June 13 — An immature bald eagle that flew headlong into the grill of a passing vehicle impeded traffic while it sat stunned in the middle of the road. It later flew away on its own power. No damage was reported to the car.
Animal, June 13 — Caller reported two vicious dogs were roaming about the PCR (Parks, Culture and Recreation). An officer responded and allowed himself to be licked repeatedly until the dogs' owner arrived on scene.
Suspicious activity, June 16 — A man who had docked his boat at a private dock found that his vehicle had been blocked on the dock by a large trawl door. Officers contacted both the boat and dock owners and ensured that both parties were aware of their rights and responsibilities in such a situation.
Sexual assault/offense, June 17 — An intoxicated man expressed his dislike of a UniSea security officer by flipping her off and then flashing her from his bedroom window. The victim elected not to press charges and the inebriate was given a warning about his behavior.
Criminal mischief, June 17 — Caller reported several large road signs had been shot multiple times. Under investigation.
Trespass, June 17 — Officer issued a trespass advisement, per Bering Fisheries management, to a man no longer welcome on the property.
Troopers ticket 10 in Prince William Sound
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Eshamy, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/15/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Philip D. Reutov, 18, of Molalla, Ore., for commercial fishing in closed waters. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Eshamy, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/15/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Christopher Barnett, 22, of Brea, Calif., for commercial fishing in closed waters. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Eshamy, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/15/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Andrew Tresness, 32, of Bend, Ore., for commercial fishing in closed waters. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Eshamy, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/15/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Jake Rosauer, 23, of Girdwood, for commercial fishing in closed waters. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Coghill, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/14/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Elisay Kuzmin, 25, of Homer, for commercial fishing in closed waters. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Eshamy, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/15/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Kallistrat Kuzmin, 22, of Delta Junction, for commercial fishing in closed waters. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Eshamy, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/14/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Dennis Reutov, 24, of Wasilla, for commercial fishing in closed waters. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Esther, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/14/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Fred Reutov, 38, of Molalla, Ore., for commercial fishing during a closed period. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Esther, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/14/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Steven James, 56, of Baker City, Ore., for commercial fishing during a closed period. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Eshamy, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/15/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Darin Gilman, 18, of Cordova, for commercial fishing in closed waters. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Eshamy, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/15/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Philip D. Reutov, 18, of Molalla, Ore., for commercial fishing in closed waters. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Eshamy, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/15/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Christopher Barnett, 22, of Brea, Calif., for commercial fishing in closed waters. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Eshamy, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/15/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Andrew Tresness, 32, of Bend, Ore., for commercial fishing in closed waters. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Eshamy, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/15/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Jake Rosauer, 23, of Girdwood, for commercial fishing in closed waters. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Coghill, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/14/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Elisay Kuzmin, 25, of Homer, for commercial fishing in closed waters. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Eshamy, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/15/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Kallistrat Kuzmin, 22, of Delta Junction, for commercial fishing in closed waters. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Eshamy, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/14/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Dennis Reutov, 24, of Wasilla, for commercial fishing in closed waters. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Esther, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/14/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Fred Reutov, 38, of Molalla, Ore., for commercial fishing during a closed period. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Esther, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/14/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Steven James, 56, of Baker City, Ore., for commercial fishing during a closed period. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Eshamy, Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/15/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Darin Gilman, 18, of Cordova, for commercial fishing in closed waters. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Kodiak pair busted in theft of fish-processing gear
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Kodiak
Type: Theft, trespassing
On 5/24/11 a 69-year-old male resident of Kodiak reported the theft of commercial fish-processing equipment. Investigation revealed that approximately $4,000 worth of aluminum and stainless steel equipment had been taken from the victim's storage lot on Rezanof Drive on or about May 24. The stolen equipment, some of which was custom-made for salmon roe processing, was located the following day at a Kodiak metal recycling facility. Troopers identified two suspects in the theft: James Earl Deater, 30, and Sarah Skye Korn, 25, both of Kodiak. On 6/18/11 troopers forwarded criminal charges to the Kodiak district attorney's office. Deater and Korn are both charged with felony theft and misdemeanor criminal trespass.
Location: Kodiak
Type: Theft, trespassing
On 5/24/11 a 69-year-old male resident of Kodiak reported the theft of commercial fish-processing equipment. Investigation revealed that approximately $4,000 worth of aluminum and stainless steel equipment had been taken from the victim's storage lot on Rezanof Drive on or about May 24. The stolen equipment, some of which was custom-made for salmon roe processing, was located the following day at a Kodiak metal recycling facility. Troopers identified two suspects in the theft: James Earl Deater, 30, and Sarah Skye Korn, 25, both of Kodiak. On 6/18/11 troopers forwarded criminal charges to the Kodiak district attorney's office. Deater and Korn are both charged with felony theft and misdemeanor criminal trespass.
Three accused of failure to mark herring pound
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Emmons Island, Sitka
Type: Failure to mark herring pound
On 6/13/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, cited George Skeek, 54, Terence Durkin, 50, and Kenneth Madsen, 53, all of Petersburg, for failing to mark herring pounds or web support with first initial, last name and permit number at all times while gear is in the water. All three men are scheduled to appear in Sitka District Court for arraignment.
Location: Emmons Island, Sitka
Type: Failure to mark herring pound
On 6/13/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, cited George Skeek, 54, Terence Durkin, 50, and Kenneth Madsen, 53, all of Petersburg, for failing to mark herring pounds or web support with first initial, last name and permit number at all times while gear is in the water. All three men are scheduled to appear in Sitka District Court for arraignment.
Troopers cite halibut fisherman over permit
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Hoonah
Type: Permit
On 6/12/11 Scott Visscher, 53, of Haines, was cited for landing commercially caught halibut without first obtaining a Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission halibut permit.
Location: Hoonah
Type: Permit
On 6/12/11 Scott Visscher, 53, of Haines, was cited for landing commercially caught halibut without first obtaining a Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission halibut permit.
Two Dungness crabbers accused of early fishing
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Hoonah
Type: Dungeness crabbing closed season
On 6/15/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Gregory Wallace, 61, of Sitka, and Theodore Suckling, 63, of Nenana, for commercial crabbing during a closed season. On opening day of the 2011 Dungeness crab season, troopers observed approximately 57 pots set in the waters of Freshwater Bay before the noon opening. The crab vessel Jeana Marie was observed nearby. Subsequent investigation revealed this boat had started setting pots approximately five hours before the opening. Arraignment set for 7/6/11 in Hoonah District Court.
Location: Hoonah
Type: Dungeness crabbing closed season
On 6/15/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Gregory Wallace, 61, of Sitka, and Theodore Suckling, 63, of Nenana, for commercial crabbing during a closed season. On opening day of the 2011 Dungeness crab season, troopers observed approximately 57 pots set in the waters of Freshwater Bay before the noon opening. The crab vessel Jeana Marie was observed nearby. Subsequent investigation revealed this boat had started setting pots approximately five hours before the opening. Arraignment set for 7/6/11 in Hoonah District Court.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Two Copper River drifters accused of illegal fishing
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Copper River flats
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/14/11 Danny C. Carpenter, 53, of Cordova, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, for commercial fishing a drift gillnet after the period closure. Arraignment was set for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Copper River flats
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/14/11 William E. Straub, 72, of Circle, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, for commercial fishing a drift gillnet after the period closure. Arraignment was set for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Copper River flats
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/14/11 Danny C. Carpenter, 53, of Cordova, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, for commercial fishing a drift gillnet after the period closure. Arraignment was set for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Copper River flats
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/14/11 William E. Straub, 72, of Circle, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, for commercial fishing a drift gillnet after the period closure. Arraignment was set for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Troopers ticket Metlakatla halibut fishermen
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Ketchikan
Type: Halibut permit, vessel registration
On 6/10/11 Jay Beal, 32, and Trinity Jackson, 33, both of Metlakatla, were cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, for commercial fishing for halibut in Alaska waters without a valid interim use permit, and for fishing from a vessel which was not registered with the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission. A mandatory court appearance was set for 6/28/11 in Ketchikan District Court.
Location: Ketchikan
Type: Halibut permit, vessel registration
On 6/10/11 Jay Beal, 32, and Trinity Jackson, 33, both of Metlakatla, were cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, for commercial fishing for halibut in Alaska waters without a valid interim use permit, and for fishing from a vessel which was not registered with the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission. A mandatory court appearance was set for 6/28/11 in Ketchikan District Court.
Dungeness crabber found guilty, fined $1,500
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Sitka
Type: Update — crabbing closed season
On 6/13/11 Pete Roddy appeared in Sitka District Court for trial for operating commercial Dungeness crab pots during a closed season. Roddy was found guilty and fined $4,000 with $2,500 suspended. Roddy also was placed on one year of probation, not to commit any fish and wildlife violations. Roddy's three crab pots were returned to him.
Location: Sitka
Type: Update — crabbing closed season
On 6/13/11 Pete Roddy appeared in Sitka District Court for trial for operating commercial Dungeness crab pots during a closed season. Roddy was found guilty and fined $4,000 with $2,500 suspended. Roddy also was placed on one year of probation, not to commit any fish and wildlife violations. Roddy's three crab pots were returned to him.
Salmon troller was fishing illegally, troopers say
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Sitka
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 6/15/11 at approximately 1624 hours, Sitka Wildlife Troopers contacted Darell Ness, 72, of Juneau, in Fish Bay near Sitka. Ness was operating commercial salmon troll gear when contacted. Fish Bay, which is in the Salisbury Sound area, had been closed by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for the operation of commercial salmon troll gear effective 6/14/11, at approximately 2359 hours. Ness was given a mandatory court appearance on 6/28/11 in Sitka District Court.
Location: Sitka
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 6/15/11 at approximately 1624 hours, Sitka Wildlife Troopers contacted Darell Ness, 72, of Juneau, in Fish Bay near Sitka. Ness was operating commercial salmon troll gear when contacted. Fish Bay, which is in the Salisbury Sound area, had been closed by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for the operation of commercial salmon troll gear effective 6/14/11, at approximately 2359 hours. Ness was given a mandatory court appearance on 6/28/11 in Sitka District Court.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Crewman lacking license cited at Dutch Harbor
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Unalaska
Type: Crew license
On 6/13/11 Dutch Harbor Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to Jeremy Blue Abena, 28, of Kodiak, for commercial fishing without having a 2011 crewmember license in his possession. Bail was set at $250.
Location: Unalaska
Type: Crew license
On 6/13/11 Dutch Harbor Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to Jeremy Blue Abena, 28, of Kodiak, for commercial fishing without having a 2011 crewmember license in his possession. Bail was set at $250.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Two Prince William Sound fishermen charged
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/8/11 at approximately 0758 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, contacted Jeff Olsen, 48, of Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Olsen was operating a drift gillnet aboard the F/V Jacqueline Kay in waters closed to commercial fishing in the Eshamy District. A summons was issued to appear for arraignment on 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/10/11 Brian Shaw, 47, of Cordova, was cited by the Valdez state trooper for commercial fishing in the closed waters of the Esther subdistrict in western Prince William Sound. Arraignment scheduled for 7/27/11 in Valdez District Court.
Location: Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/8/11 at approximately 0758 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, contacted Jeff Olsen, 48, of Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Olsen was operating a drift gillnet aboard the F/V Jacqueline Kay in waters closed to commercial fishing in the Eshamy District. A summons was issued to appear for arraignment on 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/10/11 Brian Shaw, 47, of Cordova, was cited by the Valdez state trooper for commercial fishing in the closed waters of the Esther subdistrict in western Prince William Sound. Arraignment scheduled for 7/27/11 in Valdez District Court.
Dungeness crabber fined $1,500 after guilty plea
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Juneau
Type: Update — Dungeness crab violation
On 5/26/11 Ole Nordgren, 43, of Juneau, pled guilty to one count of violating commercial Dungeness crab regulations during the 2010 summer fishery. Nordgren was fined $3,000 with $1,500 suspended and was placed on probation for one year.
Location: Juneau
Type: Update — Dungeness crab violation
On 5/26/11 Ole Nordgren, 43, of Juneau, pled guilty to one count of violating commercial Dungeness crab regulations during the 2010 summer fishery. Nordgren was fined $3,000 with $1,500 suspended and was placed on probation for one year.
Dutch Harbor report
From the local police blotter:
Animal, June 6, 0932 hours — Patron at the Dutch Harbor post office received lacerations to the head after being attacked by a fiercely protective nesting bald eagle.
Animal, June 6, 1134 hours — Another patron at the Dutch Harbor post office received lacerations to the head after being attacked by a fiercely protective nesting bald eagle.
Assault, June 7, 0246 hours — Five intoxicated men began fighting with one another in front of the Harbor View bar, where they had continued to imbibe long after the bar had closed. An officer contacted the men's skipper and asked that he collect his drunken crew.
Theft, June 8 — Prescription medication was stolen from several vessels' medical kits, which had been left since April in an often-unsecured room at the UniSea facility. Under investigation.
Suspicious activity, June 8 — Business owner reported finding a counterfeit $100 bill amongst the cash he had recently received. Under investigation.
Public safety, June 10 — An officer advised an obviously intoxicated man, who was seated in the driver's seat of a vehicle outside the Harbor View bar, that he should take a taxi rather than risk being arrested for DUI. The driver took the officer's advice. The driver's captain was less understanding and berated the officer for having taken away his designated driver.
Animal, June 6, 0932 hours — Patron at the Dutch Harbor post office received lacerations to the head after being attacked by a fiercely protective nesting bald eagle.
Animal, June 6, 1134 hours — Another patron at the Dutch Harbor post office received lacerations to the head after being attacked by a fiercely protective nesting bald eagle.
Assault, June 7, 0246 hours — Five intoxicated men began fighting with one another in front of the Harbor View bar, where they had continued to imbibe long after the bar had closed. An officer contacted the men's skipper and asked that he collect his drunken crew.
Theft, June 8 — Prescription medication was stolen from several vessels' medical kits, which had been left since April in an often-unsecured room at the UniSea facility. Under investigation.
Suspicious activity, June 8 — Business owner reported finding a counterfeit $100 bill amongst the cash he had recently received. Under investigation.
Public safety, June 10 — An officer advised an obviously intoxicated man, who was seated in the driver's seat of a vehicle outside the Harbor View bar, that he should take a taxi rather than risk being arrested for DUI. The driver took the officer's advice. The driver's captain was less understanding and berated the officer for having taken away his designated driver.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Trouble on the Time Bandit
The Homer Tribune reports the vessel involved in this incident was the Time Bandit, a crab boat made famous on "Deadliest Catch."
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Offshore Anchor Point
Type: Assault on a police officer
On 5/29/11 at 1324 hours, an Alaska state trooper and K-9 Yukon were requested to conduct a boarding with the U.S. Coast Guard of a vessel that had been anchored near Anchor Point Beach. During the boarding a small amount of marijuana was located aboard and USCG officials will be investigating. During the contact, a male refused to identify himself onboard. It was later determined that the male was Michael Lee Shannon, 39, of Wasilla, who was a guest on the vessel and intoxicated. As the trooper was trying to secure a weapon on Shannon's person, Shannon grabbed the trooper's arm and would not let go after being ordered to do so. Shannon was arrested for disorderly conduct, assault on a police officer and resisting arrest. Investigation complete.
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Offshore Anchor Point
Type: Assault on a police officer
On 5/29/11 at 1324 hours, an Alaska state trooper and K-9 Yukon were requested to conduct a boarding with the U.S. Coast Guard of a vessel that had been anchored near Anchor Point Beach. During the boarding a small amount of marijuana was located aboard and USCG officials will be investigating. During the contact, a male refused to identify himself onboard. It was later determined that the male was Michael Lee Shannon, 39, of Wasilla, who was a guest on the vessel and intoxicated. As the trooper was trying to secure a weapon on Shannon's person, Shannon grabbed the trooper's arm and would not let go after being ordered to do so. Shannon was arrested for disorderly conduct, assault on a police officer and resisting arrest. Investigation complete.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Troopers cite four Prince William Sound fishermen
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Valdez
Type: No permit
On 5/30/11 Nikolai Kuzmin, 19, of Homer, was contacted by the Valdez wildlife trooper near Esther Rock, western Prince William Sound. The investigation revealed that Kuzmin was operating a commercial drift gillnet and in possession of commercially caught salmon without a valid Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit. Kuzmin was issued citations for commercial fishing without a permit and other infractions, and 1,300 pounds of fish were seized. Arraignment scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Valdez
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/6/11 Avtonom Kusnetsov, 30, of Wasilla, was cited by the Valdez wildlife trooper for commercial fishing in the closed waters of the Esther subdistrict. Kusnetsov was documented in Esther Passage fishing in closed waters by the Valdez PST while on a stakeout. Arraignment scheduled for 6/29/11 in Valdez District Court.
Location: Valdez
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/6/11 Simeao Kusnetsov, 28, of Wasilla, was cited by the Valdez wildlife trooper for commercial fishing in the closed waters of the Esther subdistrict. Kusnetsov was documented in Esther Passage fishing in closed waters by the Valdez PST while on a stakeout. Kusnetsov also was cited by the Valdez trooper for the same offense near Esther Rock on 5/30/11. Arraignment scheduled for 6/29/11 in Valdez District Court.
Location: Valdez
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/6/11 Bryan Haney, 27, of Cordova, was cited by the Valdez wildlife trooper for commercial fishing in the closed waters of the Esther subdistrict, western Prince William Sound. Arraignment scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Valdez
Type: No permit
On 5/30/11 Nikolai Kuzmin, 19, of Homer, was contacted by the Valdez wildlife trooper near Esther Rock, western Prince William Sound. The investigation revealed that Kuzmin was operating a commercial drift gillnet and in possession of commercially caught salmon without a valid Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit. Kuzmin was issued citations for commercial fishing without a permit and other infractions, and 1,300 pounds of fish were seized. Arraignment scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Valdez
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/6/11 Avtonom Kusnetsov, 30, of Wasilla, was cited by the Valdez wildlife trooper for commercial fishing in the closed waters of the Esther subdistrict. Kusnetsov was documented in Esther Passage fishing in closed waters by the Valdez PST while on a stakeout. Arraignment scheduled for 6/29/11 in Valdez District Court.
Location: Valdez
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/6/11 Simeao Kusnetsov, 28, of Wasilla, was cited by the Valdez wildlife trooper for commercial fishing in the closed waters of the Esther subdistrict. Kusnetsov was documented in Esther Passage fishing in closed waters by the Valdez PST while on a stakeout. Kusnetsov also was cited by the Valdez trooper for the same offense near Esther Rock on 5/30/11. Arraignment scheduled for 6/29/11 in Valdez District Court.
Location: Valdez
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/6/11 Bryan Haney, 27, of Cordova, was cited by the Valdez wildlife trooper for commercial fishing in the closed waters of the Esther subdistrict, western Prince William Sound. Arraignment scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Two fined at Sitka for herring pound violation
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Sitka
Type: Failure to mark herring pound
On 5/23/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, filed charges in Sitka District Court against Matthew Carle, 61, Arlene Carle, 67, Jonathan Carle, 37, and Tony Sanderson, 48, all of Hydaburg, for failing to mark herring pound equipment as required by regulation. On 6/7/11 Jonathan Carle and Arlene Carle pled no contest. Both were fined $600 with $300 suspended and are on probation for one year.
Location: Sitka
Type: Failure to mark herring pound
On 5/23/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, filed charges in Sitka District Court against Matthew Carle, 61, Arlene Carle, 67, Jonathan Carle, 37, and Tony Sanderson, 48, all of Hydaburg, for failing to mark herring pound equipment as required by regulation. On 6/7/11 Jonathan Carle and Arlene Carle pled no contest. Both were fined $600 with $300 suspended and are on probation for one year.
Troller fined $1,000 after no contest plea at Sitka
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Sitka
Type: Conviction — commercial fish closed waters
On 6/7/11 Quentin Seager, 59, of Mukilteo, Wash., pled no contest to commercial trolling in closed waters on 5/13/11. Seager was fined $2,000 with $1,000 suspended and placed on probation for a year.
Location: Sitka
Type: Conviction — commercial fish closed waters
On 6/7/11 Quentin Seager, 59, of Mukilteo, Wash., pled no contest to commercial trolling in closed waters on 5/13/11. Seager was fined $2,000 with $1,000 suspended and placed on probation for a year.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Dutch Harbor report
From the local police blotter:
Suspicious activity, May 30 — Caller reported hearing what sounded like a seal bomb somewhere in downtown Unalaska. An officer located the culprit, who was extremely apologetic about his behavior.
Disorderly conduct, May 31 — Officer responded to the Harbor View bar regarding a drunk who refused to pay his bar bill. The drunk, who did not think it possible he could have consumed $68 worth of booze, eventually agreed to sign his tab and leave the bar.
Ambulance request, May 31, 0341 hours — EMS volunteers provided medical care and transport to a drunken man with his lips and nose nearly torn off, allegedly as the result of an assault. It was later determined the patient and his companion had been involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Ambulance request, May 31, 0435 hours — EMS volunteers provided medical care and transport to a drunken man who had returned to his boat with a broken arm and broken jaw. It was later determined the patient had been involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Accident with injury, May 31, 0440 hours — Officer determined that the various patients who had received medical care this night had been involved in and had fled from a rollover vehicle accident on East Point Loop, wherein a pickup had left the roadway, struck a stack of containers and landed at the bottom of an embankment. Under investigation.
Ambulance request, May 31, 0503 hours — EMS volunteers provided medical care and transport to a drunken man who had returned to his boat with a broken neck. It was later determined the patient had been involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Ambulance request, May 31, 1047 hours — EMS volunteers provided medical care and transport to a drunken man with a broken neck who had walked out of the clinic and returned to his boat. It was later determined the patient had been involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Environmental, May 31 — Courtesy call from a processing plant regarding a small ammonia leak, which had already been cleared. Notifications to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation had already been made.
Theft, June 3 — Woman reported the theft of perhaps $60 from her room at a processing plant. Under investigation.
Suspicious activity, May 30 — Caller reported hearing what sounded like a seal bomb somewhere in downtown Unalaska. An officer located the culprit, who was extremely apologetic about his behavior.
Disorderly conduct, May 31 — Officer responded to the Harbor View bar regarding a drunk who refused to pay his bar bill. The drunk, who did not think it possible he could have consumed $68 worth of booze, eventually agreed to sign his tab and leave the bar.
Ambulance request, May 31, 0341 hours — EMS volunteers provided medical care and transport to a drunken man with his lips and nose nearly torn off, allegedly as the result of an assault. It was later determined the patient and his companion had been involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Ambulance request, May 31, 0435 hours — EMS volunteers provided medical care and transport to a drunken man who had returned to his boat with a broken arm and broken jaw. It was later determined the patient had been involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Accident with injury, May 31, 0440 hours — Officer determined that the various patients who had received medical care this night had been involved in and had fled from a rollover vehicle accident on East Point Loop, wherein a pickup had left the roadway, struck a stack of containers and landed at the bottom of an embankment. Under investigation.
Ambulance request, May 31, 0503 hours — EMS volunteers provided medical care and transport to a drunken man who had returned to his boat with a broken neck. It was later determined the patient had been involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Ambulance request, May 31, 1047 hours — EMS volunteers provided medical care and transport to a drunken man with a broken neck who had walked out of the clinic and returned to his boat. It was later determined the patient had been involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Environmental, May 31 — Courtesy call from a processing plant regarding a small ammonia leak, which had already been cleared. Notifications to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation had already been made.
Theft, June 3 — Woman reported the theft of perhaps $60 from her room at a processing plant. Under investigation.
Homer man charged with fishing in closed waters
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Cordova
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/3/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Alexandre M. Reutov, 24, of Homer, for commercial fishing in closed waters near Esther aboard the F/V Westnet. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Cordova
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/3/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Alexandre M. Reutov, 24, of Homer, for commercial fishing in closed waters near Esther aboard the F/V Westnet. Arraignment is scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Sitka man accused of sportfish violation on troller
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Sitka
Type: Failure to mark sport-caught salmon on commercial boat
On 6/3/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, cited Robert Edenso Jr., 74, of Sitka, for failing to remove the dorsal fins of king salmon caught while sportfishing in an area closed to commercial salmon trolling off the commercially licensed and registered troller Bobby's Girl. Edenso was issued a summons to appear in Sitka District Court for arraignment.
Location: Sitka
Type: Failure to mark sport-caught salmon on commercial boat
On 6/3/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, cited Robert Edenso Jr., 74, of Sitka, for failing to remove the dorsal fins of king salmon caught while sportfishing in an area closed to commercial salmon trolling off the commercially licensed and registered troller Bobby's Girl. Edenso was issued a summons to appear in Sitka District Court for arraignment.
Two cited at Ketchikan on crew license violations
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Ketchikan
Type: Crew license
On 6/4/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Patrick Lahmeyer of Oregon for engaging in a commercial fishery without a 2011 commercial crewmember license, and Danny Haynes of Ketchikan for employing an unlicensed crewmember. Bail is set at $260 each with an optional arraignment in Ketchikan District Court.
Location: Ketchikan
Type: Crew license
On 6/4/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Patrick Lahmeyer of Oregon for engaging in a commercial fishery without a 2011 commercial crewmember license, and Danny Haynes of Ketchikan for employing an unlicensed crewmember. Bail is set at $260 each with an optional arraignment in Ketchikan District Court.
Guide said no catch but lied, troopers charge
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Cordova
Type: Logbook falsification
On 6/1/11, while performing a sportfish guide investigation, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Cordova Post found that Randy C. Wells, 35, of Moose Pass, made a false statement when he submitted a 2010 sportfish logbook page on 8/2/10 stating that no fish were caught or retained by paying clients aboard the charter vessel Rogue when in actuality seven pelagic rockfish, 15 coho salmon and eight halibut were caught and retained. Wells was summoned to appear on 6/21/11 in Seward District Court for arraignment.
Location: Cordova
Type: Logbook falsification
On 6/1/11, while performing a sportfish guide investigation, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Cordova Post found that Randy C. Wells, 35, of Moose Pass, made a false statement when he submitted a 2010 sportfish logbook page on 8/2/10 stating that no fish were caught or retained by paying clients aboard the charter vessel Rogue when in actuality seven pelagic rockfish, 15 coho salmon and eight halibut were caught and retained. Wells was summoned to appear on 6/21/11 in Seward District Court for arraignment.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Valdez trooper cites three in Prince William Sound
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Valdez
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 5/30/11 Simeau Kosnetsov, 28, of Wasilla, was cited by the Valdez wildlife trooper for commercial fishing in the closed waters of the Esther subdistrict, western Prince William Sound. Arraignment scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Valdez
Type: Employ unlicensed crewmember
On 5/30/11 Maxim Matveev, 18, of Homer, was cited by the Valdez wildlife trooper for employing an unlicensed crewmember while commercial drift gillnet fishing near Esther Rock, western Prince William Sound. Bail set at $260 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Valdez
Type: Crew license
On 5/30/11 Safron Kojin, 17, of Wasilla, was cited by the Valdez wildlife trooper for commercial fishing near Esther Rock, western Prince William Sound, without a 2011 commercial crewmember license. Bail set at $260.
Location: Valdez
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 5/30/11 Simeau Kosnetsov, 28, of Wasilla, was cited by the Valdez wildlife trooper for commercial fishing in the closed waters of the Esther subdistrict, western Prince William Sound. Arraignment scheduled for 6/29/11 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Valdez
Type: Employ unlicensed crewmember
On 5/30/11 Maxim Matveev, 18, of Homer, was cited by the Valdez wildlife trooper for employing an unlicensed crewmember while commercial drift gillnet fishing near Esther Rock, western Prince William Sound. Bail set at $260 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Valdez
Type: Crew license
On 5/30/11 Safron Kojin, 17, of Wasilla, was cited by the Valdez wildlife trooper for commercial fishing near Esther Rock, western Prince William Sound, without a 2011 commercial crewmember license. Bail set at $260.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Troopers ticket fishing vessel crewman at Homer
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Kachemak Bay
Type: Crew license
On 5/30/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Mitchell Pruitt, 22, of Kodiak, for failing to have his commercial fishing crewmember's license in possession while aboard the F/V Chariot. Bail is set at $260 in Homer District Court.
Location: Kachemak Bay
Type: Crew license
On 5/30/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Mitchell Pruitt, 22, of Kodiak, for failing to have his commercial fishing crewmember's license in possession while aboard the F/V Chariot. Bail is set at $260 in Homer District Court.
Sitka sportfish guide fined over lack of license
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Sitka
Type: Sportfish guide without proper license
On 5/28/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Lucas Nesbet, 23, of Sitka, near Cape Edgecumbe. Nesbet was actively guiding sportfish clients without his sportfish license and related sportfish guide documents in possession. Nesbet was fined $210 and given an optional court appearance within 30 days in Sitka District Court.
Location: Sitka
Type: Sportfish guide without proper license
On 5/28/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Lucas Nesbet, 23, of Sitka, near Cape Edgecumbe. Nesbet was actively guiding sportfish clients without his sportfish license and related sportfish guide documents in possession. Nesbet was fined $210 and given an optional court appearance within 30 days in Sitka District Court.
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