Dutch Harbor report

From the local police blotter:

Motor vehicle accident, Aug. 23, 0232 hours — Devon Davis, 19, drove through a stop sign and sped through the UniSea area before striking three vehicles and a cement barrier on Salmon Way. Alcohol was a factor in the collision. Davis will be charged with reckless driving and minor in possession. Other charges pending further investigation.

Assist other agency, Aug. 23, 0312 hours — A harbor officer found a couple fornicating in the middle of Ballyhoo Road. The couple, who were both intoxicated and naked from the waist down, agreed it might be best to return to their vessel before resuming their sexual activity. Charges of public indecency were not filed.

Assistance rendered, Aug. 24 — A man flagged down an officer and demanded information about how to locate and contact various "Deadliest Catch" fishing vessels and crew, as he was certain that employment on one of those vessels would pay more than a job in Michigan.

Missing person, Aug. 27 — American Seafoods personnel reported a longtime employee had not reported for work when his vessel left the dock, and had not been found anywhere onboard the vessel.

Lost property, Aug. 27 — Brown vinyl binder with fishing documents.

Welfare check, Aug. 27 — Officer attempted to locate three men who reported being depressed due to their inability to get a flight off the island.

Drunk disturbance, Aug. 28, 0124 hours — Three drunken men who were arguing with one another told an officer that their disagreement came about after two of the men told the third man that his wife was having an affair, which in turn led to an unpleasant confrontation between the man and wife. The first two men later admitted the only reason they thought the wife was having an affair was because she was beautiful and the only woman on the boat.

Drunk disturbance, Aug. 28 — Officers responded to Westward Seafoods where a drunken man was threatening other employees, who had allegedly employed racial epithets in conversations with the drunk.

Sitka troopers ticket Deep Inlet fisherman

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Sitka
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 8/21/11 the Alaska Department of Fish and Game reported that the F/V Kenai Ranger possibly was commercial fishing in Deep Inlet near Sitka. Deep Inlet is currently closed to all commercial fishing by ADF&G emergency order. On 8/25/11 Sitka Wildlife Troopers contacted Larry Rhea, 62, of Lindale, Texas, on the F/V Kenai Ranger. Investigation revealed Rhea was commercial fishing during a closed period in Deep Inlet. Rhea was issued a mandatory court appearance summons for 8/30/11 in Sitka District Court.

Three arrested after assault on fishing vessel

This incident started on the commercial fishing vessel Alaska Rose and then moved to land, an Alaska State Troopers spokeswoman told The Brig.

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Chignik Bay
Type: Assault, kidnapping, criminal mischief
On 8/24/11 King Salmon-based Alaska State Troopers responded to the village of Chignik Bay for a reported assault. Investigation revealed that Christopher Jordan, 33, of Oregon; Lloyd Davis, 36, of Kenai; and Daniel Whittington, 22, of Oregon, all went onto a fishing boat and assaulted an 18-year-old male who was sleeping on the
boat. Jordan, Davis and Whittington were all arrested and transported to the King Salmon jail where they are awaiting arraignment.

Troopers ticket two fishermen in Juneau

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Juneau
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 8/18/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game that the F/V Ragtime was observed fishing in closed waters in District 11B south of Juneau. The owner-operator of the F/V Ragtime was identified as Leslie J. Nelson, 62, of Blaine, Wash. Troopers contacted Nelson in Juneau and issued a citation for fishing in closed waters.

Location: Juneau
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 8/18/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game that the F/V Vindicator was observed fishing in closed waters south of Juneau in Speel Arm by Bride Point. The owner-operator of the F/V Vindicator was identified as Mike L. Delong, 47, of Juneau. Troopers contacted Delong in Juneau and issued a citation for fishing in closed waters.

Sablefish fisherman cited at Dutch Harbor

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Dutch Harbor
Type: Vessel registration
On 8/19/11 Jesse Pavlik, 27, of Yakutat, was cited by Dutch Harbor Wildlife Troopers for failing to register his vessel with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for the Aleutian District sablefish fishery. Pavlik was given an arraignment date of 10/5/11 in Unalaska District Court.

Dutch Harbor report

From the local police blotter:

Welfare check, Aug. 17, 0040 hours — Officer found an inebriate passed out in front of the Harbor View bar. Several comrades agreed to ensure that the man returned to his vessel safely.

Liquor law violation, Aug. 17, 0114 hours — Officer observed numerous extremely intoxicated persons inside the Harbor View bar. A responsible party agreed to gather his personnel and take them back to their vessel.

Public safety, Aug. 17 — A half-ton of explosives was left on the tarmac at the Unalaska airport after the company contracted to transport the explosives claimed they had no vehicles or drivers to do so.

Other services, Aug. 18 — Police, fire and EMS personnel provided support services for an U.S. Air Force demolition team on the island to dispose of a WW II hand grenade.

Fire response, Aug. 20, 0007 hours — Fire personnel responded to the North Pacific dock on Captains Bay Road, where a pickup had been found on fire.

Ambulance request, Aug. 20, 0013 hours — EMS personnel responded to a fire scene.

Assistance rendered, Aug. 20, 0014 hours — Officer initiated an investigation into the source of the fire which had ignited a pickup on the North Pacific dock.

Homer man charged with fishing in closed waters

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Soldotna
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 8/18/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a summons to Charles D. Walkden, 57, of Homer, to appear in court for operating a commercial fishing net from the F/V June Bug while in closed waters on 7/19/11.

Florida man accused of interfering with gear

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Valdez
Type: Interfere with commercial fishing gear
On 8/17/11 Daniel Alley, 44, of Florida, was cited by the Valdez Wildlife Trooper for interfering with the commercial fishing gear of another. Arraignment scheduled for 9/22/11 in Valdez District Court.

Homer man indicted, might lose boat in drug case

Here's a press release from the U.S. attorney's office.

Two sentenced in Bristol Bay illegal fishing case

Here's an update to a case we first reported here.

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Naknek
Type: Update — commercial fish closed waters, hindering prosecution
On 8/17/11 in Naknek District Court, Richard Aiello pled guilty to a consolidated strict liability violation for commercial fishing in closed waters. He was sentenced to pay a $5,000 fine with none suspended, and he will receive six demerit points against his Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit. A charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor was dismissed as part of an agreement. Manual Amorin pled guilty to one count of hindering prosecution and received a $500 fine.

Another Kodiak salmon fisherman ticketed

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Kodiak
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 8/12/11 Freddie Christiansen, 51, of Kodiak, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial salmon fishing during a closed period.

Troopers make three Prince William Sound cases

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters, unlawful possession
On 8/14/11 Everett Lindholm, 68, of Washington state, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Valdez Post, for commercial fishing closed waters and unlawful possession. Arraignment scheduled for 9/28/11 in Cordova District Court.

Location: Valdez
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 8/14/11 Roderick Jensen, 37, of Cordova, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Valdez Post, for commercial fishing on 8/1/11 within 500 yards of a salmon stream terminus in Snug Corner Cove. Arraignment scheduled for 9/28/11 in Cordova District Court.

Location: Valdez
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 8/13/11 Robert Bernard, 32, of Oregon, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Valdez Post, for commercial fishing in the closed waters off Point Helen, south Knight Island. Arraignment scheduled for 10/26/11 in the Cordova District Court.

Fisherman reports his stuff thrown overboard

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Kodiak
Type: Criminal mischief
On 8/15/11 at approximately 1500 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of criminal mischief from a 26-year-old male resident of Virginia. The man reported an assortment of his personal belongings were thrown overboard while he was commercial fishing in Larsen Bay. The items were valued at approximately $185. The incident is under investigation.

Kodiak troopers cite salmon fisherman

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Kodiak
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 7/30/11 Jody Yakanak, 34, of Kodiak, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing for salmon during a closed period.

Dutch Harbor report

From the local police blotter:

Weapons, Aug. 8 — A possibly unexploded, WW II-era hand grenade was located on a nearby beach. A team marked the area and provided appropriate military authorities with relevant information.

Drunk disturbance, Aug. 8 — One of two drunken men who were causing problems at the Grand Aleutian fell down and cut his head while trying to flee from UniSea security.

Disorderly conduct, Aug. 8 — UniSea security requested assistance with three men who had been engaged in an altercation. Officers learned that one man had screamed at two others while waiting in a cafeteria line, and found no evidence that a crime had occurred.

Drunk disturbance, Aug. 12 — Officers escorted a drunken, chest-thumping man to his bunkhouse room after receiving a report from UniSea security that the man was challenging others to fight.

Alcohol, Aug. 12, 0208 hours — Officers contacted a man who was passed out against a warehouse, and learned he had been drinking at a local bar and was trying to make his way back to his vessel. Officers located a sober third party who agreed to take responsibility for the inebriate.

Drunk disturbance, Aug. 12, 2202 hours — Caller reported an extremely intoxicated man wandering about on Salmon Way. An officer transported the drunk to his vessel, where the captain agreed to take responsibility for him.

Trespass, Aug. 13 — Officers issued trespass advisements, per Westward security, to several men who had been involved in the commission of crimes on Westward Seafoods property.

Fire response, Aug. 13, 1623 hours — EMS and fire volunteers responded to a report that an "old gentleman" had just jumped from the South Channel Bridge into Captains Bay.

Assistance rendered, Aug. 13, 1624 hours — Officers assisting fire and EMS personnel contacted two uninjured men who had elected to take a recreational plunge from the South Channel Bridge, and who were most apologetic for having caused a commotion amongst the emergency response community.

Assistance rendered, Aug. 13 — Caller reported a man had illegally parked in an apartment parking lot, ignored the caller's complaint about same, put a bicycle in his vehicle, and had then driven away. The caller said he would fight the dastardly parker if he returned.

Troopers cite trollers, donate salmon to charity

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Craig
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 8/14/11 at 1205 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, contacted the F/V High Pockets commercial power trolling for salmon off Baker Island during a closed season. Investigation revealed the vessel had retained eight king salmon before the opening of the season at 1201 hours on 8/15/11. Skipper and permit holder Thomas A. George, 56, and crewman Jared B. Barlow, 37, both of Klawock, were cited with one count each of commercial fishing in a closed season and unlawful possession of fish. Arraignment was set for 8/31/11 in Craig District Court. The eight illegally taken salmon were seized and donated to charity.

Gillnetter hit with summons at Soldotna

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Soldotna
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 8/8/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a summons to Thomas P. Huhndorf, 53, of Anchorage, to appear in court on Aug. 19 for operating a commercial drift gillnet from the F/V Andrea Grace while in closed waters on 7/16/11.

Seiner nets $3,000 fine, forfeits $4,000 catch

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Juneau
Type: Update — commercial fish closed waters
On 8/9/11 Paul Rostad, 51, of Kake and the F/V Christina Dawn, pled no contest in Juneau District Court to one count of operating a commercial seine net in the closed waters of District 10. He was fined $6,000 with $3,000 suspended and placed on probation for two years. His catch, valued at just under $4,000, was ordered forfeited. The violation occurred near the southern tip of the Glass Peninsula south of Juneau.

Crewman jailed at Unalaska on warrant

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Dutch Harbor
Type: Warrant arrest
On 8/5/11 Christopher R. Laier, 39, of Libby, Mont., was arrested by Dutch Harbor Wildlife Troopers on an Unalaska warrant. The original charge was for driving while license suspended or revoked. Laier was arrested off the F/V Frontier Explorer and booked into the Unalaska jail without incident.

Dutch Harbor report

From the local police blotter:

Welfare check, Aug. 2 — 911 hang-up call, received from the Alyeska Seafoods area. There was no indication of any emergency at that location.

Welfare check, Aug. 5 — Caller reported a fully clothed man playing in the Bering Sea in water up to his shoulders, and expressed concern about his developing hypothermia. A fire officer was dispatched to the scene.

Trespass, Aug. 6 — Officers issued a trespass advisement, per Bering Fisheries security, to a man who had been lolling about the area and had cursed at a security officer who told him to vacate the premises.

Drunk disturbance, Aug. 7 — A pool player who insulted another man's girlfriend suddenly found himself without a cue ball when the boyfriend stole it and then fled from the area. No one was injured in the ensuing melee, and all parties were advised to depart.

Suspicious activity, Aug. 7, 0321 hours — Officer observed a small skiff being operated by an apparently intoxicated man. The inebriate, who could not be identified, refused to come ashore when ordered to do so and continued driving out of the harbor.

Homer fisherman charged with illegal lingcod take

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Yakutat
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 8/5/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Yakutat contacted Tom Hogan, 62, of Homer, in Yakutat. Investigation revealed that Hogan had retained lingcod on 7/7/11 from the closed waters of the Icy Bay subdistrict. Hogan was issued a summons with a mandatory court date of 8/25/11 in Yakutat District Court.

Two Cook Inlet salmon fishermen get court dates

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Soldotna
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 8/5/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a summons to Jeffrey M. Widman, 43, of Anchorage, to appear in court on 8/19/11 for operating a commercial drift gillnet from the F/V Albacore while in closed waters on 7/21/11.

Location: Soldotna
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 8/5/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a summons to Brian M. Ranguette, 34, of Nikiski, to appear in court on 8/19/11 for operating a commercial drift gillnet from the F/V Costa Lotta while in closed waters on 7/11/11.

Gillnetter fished in closed waters, troopers say

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Soldotna
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 8/4/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a summons to Michael A. Basargin, 32, of Nikolaevsk, to appear in court on 8/19/11 for operating a commercial drift gillnet from the F/V Kasatka while in closed waters on 7/7/11.

Troopers ticket two Kodiak salmon fishermen

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Kodiak
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 7/30/11 Albert "Richie" Bigley III, 33, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial salmon fishing prior to the noon opening of the Inner Ayakulik River on 7/18/11.

Location: Kodiak
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 7/24/11 Mitchell Keplinger, 50, was cited by Kodiak Wildlife Troopers for commercial salmon fishing prior to the noon opening of the Inner Ayakulik section on 7/18/11.

Island Girl fished four minutes early, troopers say

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Tebenkof Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 7/31/11 at 0456 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, observed the F/V Island Girl operating commercial salmon seine gear before the 0500 hours opening in Tebenkof Bay. The permit holder and operator, Lars R. Eide, 67, of Petersburg, was cited for commercial fishing during a closed period. Arraignment set in Petersburg District Court.

Troopers ticket salmon setnetter at Yakutat

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Yakutat
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 7/31/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Jerald Holmes, 39, of Des Moines, Wash., at the East River near Yakutat. Investigation revealed that Holmes was operating his commercial setnet during a closed period on the East River. Holmes was issued a summons to appear on 8/25/11 in Yakutat District Court.

Dutch Harbor report

From the local police blotter:

Drunk disturbance, July 24 — Officers contacted several men regarding an altercation at the Galaxy dock. One of those contacted was found to be in violation of his probation conditions; information passed on to his probation officer.

Assist other agency, July 25 — Police and harbor officers contacted the captain of a sailboat which had run aground near the East Channel. The captain, who spoke no English, displayed no signs of intoxication.

Theft, July 25 — A woman reported the theft of $200 from her room in a Westward Seafoods bunkhouse. The victim also told officers she had lost her labeled room key several weeks earlier, and had not to this date requested a new lock. No suspects were identified.

Assistance rendered, July 29, 0317 hours — Request to have some sodium lights, which were interfering with drivers' ability to see, turned off at a local dock. A harbor officer was able to remedy the situation.

Assistance rendered, July 31, 0210 hours — Officer found an intoxicated man vainly attempting to climb into a Dumpster. When confronted, the inebriate told the officer he was simply going to his room. The officer, who knew the man lived in a nearby bunkhouse and not a Dumpster, assisted the man to his residence.

Troopers ticket several gillnetters at Juneau

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Juneau
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 7/27/11 Aaron C. Place, 38, of Juneau, was charged with two counts of operating a commercial drift gillnet in closed waters. Place was given an arraignment date of 8/9/11 in Juneau District Court.

Location: Juneau
Type: Undersized gillnet mesh
On 7/27/11 Gunnar K. Noreen, 55, of Douglas, was cited for operating a commercial gillnet with mesh smaller than legally allowed. He was given an arraignment date of 8/10/11 in Juneau District Court.

Location: Juneau
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 7/27/11 Bernard R. Ivey, 75, of Juneau, was cited for operating a commercial drift gillnet in closed waters. Ivey was given an arraignment date of 8/10/11 in Juneau District Court.

Location: Juneau
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 7/27/11 Jed Bickford-Harding, 35, of Gustavus, was issued two citations for operating a commercial drift gillnet in closed waters. One charge was based on observations made on 7/24/11 near Point Bishop and the other was based on observations made on 6/26/11 near Benjamin Island. Bickford-Harding was given an arraignment date of 8/11/11 in Juneau District Court.

Location: Juneau
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 7/27/11 Christopher J. Place, 39, of Douglas, was cited on four counts of operating a commercial drift gillnet in closed waters. Three counts are from events observed on 7/24/11 near Point Bishop and one count is from events observed on 6/26/11 near Benjamin Island. Place operates the F/V Mara. He was given an arraignment date of 8/9/11 in Juneau District Court.

Location: Juneau
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 7/24/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers observed the F/V Seniavin Sun operated by Ryan Gullufsen, 36, of Juneau, commercial gillnet fishing over the Point Bishop line on three separate occasions. On 7/28/11 Gullufsen was issued three misdemeanor citations for fishing in closed waters.

Troopers charge two Cook Inlet gillnetters

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Soldotna
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 7/22/11 while on routine helicopter patrol of the Cook Inlet commercial fishery, Alaska Wildlife Troopers observed the F/V Matros fishing in closed waters. Troopers contacted Nihei P. Reutov, 35, of Wasilla, and issued a summons to appear in court on 8/12/11.

Location: Soldotna
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 7/11/11 while on routine helicopter patrol of the Cook Inlet commercial fishery, Alaska Wildlife Troopers observed the F/V Night Stalker fishing in closed waters. Troopers contacted Angela K. Niemi, 24, of Astoria, Ore., and issued a summons to appear in court on 8/9/11.

Hoonah troopers accuse seiner of overtime fishing

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Hoonah
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 7/23/11 Stephen Huestis, 49, of Washington state, was cited by Hoonah Wildlife Troopers for commercial purse seine fishing during a closed season. Huestis was towing his commercial purse seine and fishing just off Hawk Inlet two minutes past the 8 p.m. closure time. Huestis was scheduled for arraignment on 7/27/11 in Hoonah District Court.