Dutch Harbor report

From the local police blotter:

Theft, April 27 — Ishmael Guerrero, 29, recently unemployed and unable to board a flight off the island, stole a vehicle whose driver had conveniently left the keys inside when she went into the airport. Guerrero loaded his bags in the bed of the truck and sped towards downtown Unalaska, where he was briefly contacted by an off-duty Alaska state trooper before fleeing in the direction of the Russian Orthodox church. Guerrero, who damaged parts of the historic church before being apprehended by two citizens, was charged with several offenses including vehicle theft, burglary and damaging historic resources.

Liquor law violation, May 2 — Liquor store employee reported that a group of clearly intoxicated fishermen had repeatedly attempted to purchase alcohol. Officers found two of the suspects, who they recognized from previous contacts, stumbling about the area. The bibulous boys were advised they could be arrested if they returned to the liquor stores or bars this night.

Environmental, May 3 — Several drums of what was possibly waste oil were secreted behind the wall of a World War II structure on Tundra Drive. An officer attempted to contact crew onboard the vessel whose name appeared on the barrels, to no avail.