Dutch Harbor report

From the local police blotter:

Trespass, Feb. 16 — Facility manager asked that strikers be told to move off the dock as their actions were disrupting the handling of hazardous materials. The picketers moved to a different area without incident.

Environmental, March 2 — A crane tipped over and struck a waste oil tank, dumping approximately 20 gallons of petroleum product into the bay. Personnel at the scene had already placed absorbent boom and pads by the time an officer arrived. The U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies were notified.

Assistance rendered, March 2 — A vessel crewman reported that another crewman, who had quit just a few hours after their 10-day trip started, had stolen money from several people on the vessel and had been seen stuffing cash into a vent. Because the crimes occurred outside city limits, the information was passed on to the Alaska State Troopers for further investigation.

Traffic crime, March 3 — Complaint about an erratic driver who nearly drove into a ditch and crossed into the opposing lane several times. The responding officer found the driver, who said he had just returned after a 20-year absence and was distracted by the changes to the town during the intervening years.

Assault, March 4 — Caller told police he had locked himself in the wheelhouse of his vessel because another man had threatened to knife the people onboard. Officers responded and found an extremely intoxicated and distraught man who claimed to have been thrashed by other members of the boat's crew when he returned to the boat in a disreputable state. The crew admitted to forcing the drunk off the boat after he became unmanageable. The captain of the vessel elected not to pursue charges.

Assistance rendered, March 4 — Officer contacted picketers near the Delta Western fuel dock and made sure they knew what areas they were allowed to occupy and what areas they were not.

Welfare check, March 5 — An anonymous caller reported concern about a man who had previously been victimized by freeloaders and thieves, and had been seen earlier this day in the company of yet another person of questionable repute. Officers eventually found both people, neither of whom appeared in need of assistance.

Trespass, March 6 — An inebriated James T. Massey, 31, who had earlier been carried from the bar and deposited outside the doors, was arrested for criminal trespass after he lay down in front of the doors and refused to leave.

Suspicious activity, March 7 — Officer contacted two individuals in regard to a large amount of smoke coming from their yard. The individuals were working on a sweat house and shortly after were able to get the kinks out of their design.