From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/26/14 Jerold L. Vantrease, 57, of Homer, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing during a closed period in the Naknek area aboard the F/V Ruby. Arraignment set for 7/10/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/26/14 Joshua C. Vantrease, 19, of Homer, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing during a closed period in the Naknek area aboard the F/V Ruby. Arraignment set for 7/10/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/27/14 Matthew G. Marinkovich, 46, of Friday Harbor, Wash., was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Naknek area aboard the F/V Sandman. Arraignment set for 7/10/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/27/14 Eric L. Anderson, 54, of Seattle, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing during a closed period in the Naknek area aboard the Peregrine. Arraignment set for 7/10/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/27/14 Vincent Giammanco, 59, of Scottsdale, Ariz., was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Naknek area. Arraignment set for 7/10/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/27/14 Dustin B. Connor, 27, of Petersburg, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Naknek area. Arraignment set for 7/10/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/27/14 Louis E. Olson, 77, of Buckeye, Ariz., was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing during a closed period aboard the F/V Joy Denise. He also was cited for failure to display Alaska Department of Fish and Game numbers, and failure to have a buoy on the end of his net as required. Arraignment set for 7/10/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/27/14 Lange T. Solberg, 27, of Bellingham, Wash., was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing during a closed period in the Naknek area. Arraignment set for 7/10/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/27/14 Charles E. Laborde, 48, of Everett, Wash., was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Naknek area aboard the F/V Alice Moore. Arraignment set for 7/10/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/27/14 Robert D. Jones, 57, of Anchorage, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Naknek area. Arraignment set for 7/10/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/27/14 Raymond C. Willard, 57, of Wasilla, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in a closed period in the Naknek area aboard the F/V Janessa Rae. Arraignment set for 7/10/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/25/14 Charles Treinen, 61, of Anchorage, and Samuel Ekwurtzel, 31, of Granby, Conn., were cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters aboard the F/V Balrog outside the Egegik District. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/25/14 Heather Hall, 30, of Portland, Ore., was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters outside the Egegik District. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
3 charged at Cordova with fishing closed waters
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Cordova
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/23/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, observed a vessel operating a drift gillnet in waters closed to commercial fishing in Main Bay. Investigation revealed the vessel was the F/V Natural Gift, operated by Robert L. Nelson Jr., 52, of Soldotna. Arraignment set for 7/31/14 in Anchorage District Court.
Location: Cordova
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/23/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, observed a vessel operating a drift gillnet in waters closed to commercial fishing in Main Bay. Investigation revealed the vessel was the F/V Break Away, operated by Anthony Matveev, 29, of Wasilla. Arraignment set for 8/1/14 in Anchorage District Court.
Location: Cordova
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/23/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, observed a vessel operating a drift gillnet in waters closed to commercial fishing in Main Bay. Investigation revealed the vessel was the F/V Matrix, operated by Vlasy Kutsev, 23, of Anchorage. Arraignment set for 8/1/14 in Anchorage District Court.
Location: Cordova
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/23/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, observed a vessel operating a drift gillnet in waters closed to commercial fishing in Main Bay. Investigation revealed the vessel was the F/V Natural Gift, operated by Robert L. Nelson Jr., 52, of Soldotna. Arraignment set for 7/31/14 in Anchorage District Court.
Location: Cordova
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/23/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, observed a vessel operating a drift gillnet in waters closed to commercial fishing in Main Bay. Investigation revealed the vessel was the F/V Break Away, operated by Anthony Matveev, 29, of Wasilla. Arraignment set for 8/1/14 in Anchorage District Court.
Location: Cordova
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/23/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, observed a vessel operating a drift gillnet in waters closed to commercial fishing in Main Bay. Investigation revealed the vessel was the F/V Matrix, operated by Vlasy Kutsev, 23, of Anchorage. Arraignment set for 8/1/14 in Anchorage District Court.
Two Prince William Sound driftnetters cited
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Falls Bay
Type: Illegal drift gillnet operation
On 6/26/14 Tomas Pstross, 46, of Washington, was cited for operating a commercial salmon drift gillnet within 60 fathoms of a setnet in Falls Bay. Arraignment set in the Anchor age court.
Location: Falls Bay
Type: Illegal drift gillnet operation
On 6/26/14 Kaban Backlund, 21, of Moose Pass, was cited for fishing a commercial salmon drift gillnet within 60 fathoms of a setnet. Arraignment set in the Anchorage court.
Location: Falls Bay
Type: Illegal drift gillnet operation
On 6/26/14 Tomas Pstross, 46, of Washington, was cited for operating a commercial salmon drift gillnet within 60 fathoms of a setnet in Falls Bay. Arraignment set in the Anchor age court.
Location: Falls Bay
Type: Illegal drift gillnet operation
On 6/26/14 Kaban Backlund, 21, of Moose Pass, was cited for fishing a commercial salmon drift gillnet within 60 fathoms of a setnet. Arraignment set in the Anchorage court.
Sitka man falsified salmon delivery, troopers say
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Sitka
Type: File false fish ticket
On 6/27/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, cited Eric C. Vanveen, 42, of Sitka, after an investigation showed he delivered king and coho salmon caught under another commercial fisherman's permit. Vanveen, owner of the F/V Zip, claimed the salmon as his own on a fish ticket submitted to the processor. Vanveen also was found to be in possession of less than an ounce of marijuana during the investigation. He was charged with one count each of filing a false fish ticket, unlawful practices and misconduct involving a controlled substance. Arraignment set in Sitka District Court. Additional suspects have been identified and the investigation continues.
Location: Sitka
Type: File false fish ticket
On 6/27/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, cited Eric C. Vanveen, 42, of Sitka, after an investigation showed he delivered king and coho salmon caught under another commercial fisherman's permit. Vanveen, owner of the F/V Zip, claimed the salmon as his own on a fish ticket submitted to the processor. Vanveen also was found to be in possession of less than an ounce of marijuana during the investigation. He was charged with one count each of filing a false fish ticket, unlawful practices and misconduct involving a controlled substance. Arraignment set in Sitka District Court. Additional suspects have been identified and the investigation continues.
Wrangell crabber cited over small Dungeness
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Heritage Harbor, Wrangell
Type: Undersized Dungeness crab
On 6/20/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Richard Phillips, 28, of Wrangell, on the F/V Carolyn Ann. Investigation revealed Phillips was commercial fishing for Dungeness crab and was in possession of 78 undersized crabs. Phillips was issued a summons to appear in Wrangell District Court for arraignment.
Location: Heritage Harbor, Wrangell
Type: Undersized Dungeness crab
On 6/20/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Richard Phillips, 28, of Wrangell, on the F/V Carolyn Ann. Investigation revealed Phillips was commercial fishing for Dungeness crab and was in possession of 78 undersized crabs. Phillips was issued a summons to appear in Wrangell District Court for arraignment.
Two Dungeness crabbers cited, gear seized
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Juneau
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/26/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Juneau Post, inspected commercial Dungeness crab gear in Bridget Cove belonging to the F/V Aaralyn. Investigation revealed the permit holder and captain, Stewart Vick, 34, of Anchorage, had fished for Dungeness crab inside the closed waters of Bridget Cove. Troopers seized the gear that was in closed waters and later contacted Vick, who was issued a summons to appear in Juneau District Court.
Location: Juneau
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/26/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Juneau Post, inspected commercial Dungeness crab gear in Bridget Cove belonging to the F/V Camelot. Investigation revealed the permit holder and captain, Joshua Conn, 35, of Juneau, had fished for Dungeness crab inside the closed waters of Bridget Cove. Troopers seized the gear that was in closed waters and later contacted Conn, who was issued a summons to appear in Juneau District Court.
Location: Juneau
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/26/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Juneau Post, inspected commercial Dungeness crab gear in Bridget Cove belonging to the F/V Aaralyn. Investigation revealed the permit holder and captain, Stewart Vick, 34, of Anchorage, had fished for Dungeness crab inside the closed waters of Bridget Cove. Troopers seized the gear that was in closed waters and later contacted Vick, who was issued a summons to appear in Juneau District Court.
Location: Juneau
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/26/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Juneau Post, inspected commercial Dungeness crab gear in Bridget Cove belonging to the F/V Camelot. Investigation revealed the permit holder and captain, Joshua Conn, 35, of Juneau, had fished for Dungeness crab inside the closed waters of Bridget Cove. Troopers seized the gear that was in closed waters and later contacted Conn, who was issued a summons to appear in Juneau District Court.
Friday, June 27, 2014
Cordova man gets jail in reckless boating case
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Cordova
Type: Conviction — bench trial
On 6/27/14 Rodger Lee Koechling, 74, of Cordova, was convicted after a three-day bench trial of reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and reckless operation of a marine vessel. This case stemmed from an event on the Eyak River where Koechling used his 30-foot commercial bowpicker to recklessly scare and intimidate four other individuals (one 8 years old) who were fishing from a 15-foot skiff. Koechling was given 700 days in jail with 649 days suspended. The judge expressly related that this case was not about sportfishing versus commercial, but community condemnation and deterrence, and that this behavior presented a significant and exceptional risk to the occupants of the other vessel.
Location: Cordova
Type: Conviction — bench trial
On 6/27/14 Rodger Lee Koechling, 74, of Cordova, was convicted after a three-day bench trial of reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and reckless operation of a marine vessel. This case stemmed from an event on the Eyak River where Koechling used his 30-foot commercial bowpicker to recklessly scare and intimidate four other individuals (one 8 years old) who were fishing from a 15-foot skiff. Koechling was given 700 days in jail with 649 days suspended. The judge expressly related that this case was not about sportfishing versus commercial, but community condemnation and deterrence, and that this behavior presented a significant and exceptional risk to the occupants of the other vessel.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Three Prince William Sound fishermen cited
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Anchorage
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/23/14 Kiril Matveev, 23, of Homer, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Anchorage Post, for commercial fishing for salmon in Prince William Sound during a closed period. Arraignment set for 7/30/14 in Anchorage District Court.
Location: Anchorage
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/23/14 Maxim Matveev, 21, of Homer, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Anchorage Post, for commercial fishing for salmon in Prince William Sound during a closed period. Arraignment set for 7/30/14 in Anchorage District Court.
Location: Anchorage
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/23/14 Danny Carpenter, 56, of Cordova, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Anchorage Post, for commercial fishing for salmon in Prince William Sound during a closed period. Arraignment set for 7/28/14 in Anchorage District Court.
Location: Anchorage
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/23/14 Kiril Matveev, 23, of Homer, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Anchorage Post, for commercial fishing for salmon in Prince William Sound during a closed period. Arraignment set for 7/30/14 in Anchorage District Court.
Location: Anchorage
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/23/14 Maxim Matveev, 21, of Homer, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Anchorage Post, for commercial fishing for salmon in Prince William Sound during a closed period. Arraignment set for 7/30/14 in Anchorage District Court.
Location: Anchorage
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/23/14 Danny Carpenter, 56, of Cordova, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Anchorage Post, for commercial fishing for salmon in Prince William Sound during a closed period. Arraignment set for 7/28/14 in Anchorage District Court.
Several Bristol Bay salmon fishermen net tickets
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/16/14 Kyle E. Lints, 31, of Homer, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District area aboard the F/V Northland. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/24/14 Joshua S. Pearson, 36, of Southborough, Mass., was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Naknek area aboard the F/V Full Scale. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/16/14 Juan C. Sanchez, 44, of Kodiak, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District area aboard the F/V Duel. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/23/14 Matthew M. Kandoll, 36, of Petersburg, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District area aboard the F/V Diamond V. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/25/14 Frances A. Kual, 52, of Winthrop, Wash., and Tara Hines, 21, of Helena, Mont., were cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Naknek area aboard the F/V Janet Elaine. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/24/14 Vito J. Liberati, 56, of Naknek, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Naknek area aboard the F/V Hurricane. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/24/14 Andrey I. Martushev, 33, of Homer, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Naknek area aboard the F/V Profishnt. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/16/14 Kyle E. Lints, 31, of Homer, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District area aboard the F/V Northland. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/24/14 Joshua S. Pearson, 36, of Southborough, Mass., was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Naknek area aboard the F/V Full Scale. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/16/14 Juan C. Sanchez, 44, of Kodiak, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District area aboard the F/V Duel. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/23/14 Matthew M. Kandoll, 36, of Petersburg, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Egegik District area aboard the F/V Diamond V. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/25/14 Frances A. Kual, 52, of Winthrop, Wash., and Tara Hines, 21, of Helena, Mont., were cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Naknek area aboard the F/V Janet Elaine. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/24/14 Vito J. Liberati, 56, of Naknek, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Naknek area aboard the F/V Hurricane. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/24/14 Andrey I. Martushev, 33, of Homer, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Naknek area aboard the F/V Profishnt. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Troopers cite two Cordova driftnetters, seize fish
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Main Bay, western Prince William Sound
Type: Illegal driftnet operation
On 6/19/14 Brian Shaw, 49, of Cordova, was cited for operating a commercial salmon drift gillnet too close to a setnet. After receiving multiple complaints that Shaw was operating his driftnet in an illegal manner, stakeout operations were conducted and documented Shaw fishing illegally. Shaw's fish were seized and arraignment was set in Anchorage court.
Location: Main Bay, western Prince William Sound
Type: Illegal driftnet operation
On 6/19/14 Randy Merritt, 49, of Cordova, was cited for operating a commercial salmon drift gillnet too close to a setnet. After receiving multiple complaints that Merritt was operating his driftnet in an illegal manner, stakeout operations were conducted and documented Merritt fishing illegally. Merritt's fish were seized and arraignment was set in Anchorage court.
Location: Main Bay, western Prince William Sound
Type: Illegal driftnet operation
On 6/19/14 Brian Shaw, 49, of Cordova, was cited for operating a commercial salmon drift gillnet too close to a setnet. After receiving multiple complaints that Shaw was operating his driftnet in an illegal manner, stakeout operations were conducted and documented Shaw fishing illegally. Shaw's fish were seized and arraignment was set in Anchorage court.
Location: Main Bay, western Prince William Sound
Type: Illegal driftnet operation
On 6/19/14 Randy Merritt, 49, of Cordova, was cited for operating a commercial salmon drift gillnet too close to a setnet. After receiving multiple complaints that Merritt was operating his driftnet in an illegal manner, stakeout operations were conducted and documented Merritt fishing illegally. Merritt's fish were seized and arraignment was set in Anchorage court.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Two Prince William Sound fishermen cited
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Eshamy Bay, western Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/21/14 Steve Vican, 39, of Cordova, was cited for commercial fishing in closed waters. Vican was operating a drift gillnet within 500 yards of a designated salmon stream, which is closed to commercial salmon fishing. Arraignment set for 9/2/14 in Anchorage court.
Location: Western Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/20/14 William Cook, 61, of Oklahoma, was cited for commercial fishing in the closed waters outside the Eshamy District. Arraignment set for 9/9/14 in Anchorage court.
Location: Eshamy Bay, western Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/21/14 Steve Vican, 39, of Cordova, was cited for commercial fishing in closed waters. Vican was operating a drift gillnet within 500 yards of a designated salmon stream, which is closed to commercial salmon fishing. Arraignment set for 9/2/14 in Anchorage court.
Location: Western Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/20/14 William Cook, 61, of Oklahoma, was cited for commercial fishing in the closed waters outside the Eshamy District. Arraignment set for 9/9/14 in Anchorage court.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Troopers make three Bristol Bay cases
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/19/14 Johnny W. McMahan, 34, of Gakona, and Nicholas J. Brockman, 22, of Glennallen, were cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Naknek area aboard the F/V Emory James. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/19/14 David Zielinski, 50, of Kenmore, Wash., was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Naknek area aboard the F/V Roser. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/19/14 David S. Couch, 53, of San Diego, Calif., was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Naknek area aboard the F/V Icarus. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/19/14 Johnny W. McMahan, 34, of Gakona, and Nicholas J. Brockman, 22, of Glennallen, were cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Naknek area aboard the F/V Emory James. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/19/14 David Zielinski, 50, of Kenmore, Wash., was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Naknek area aboard the F/V Roser. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: Bristol Bay
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/19/14 David S. Couch, 53, of San Diego, Calif., was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for commercial fishing in closed waters in the Naknek area aboard the F/V Icarus. Arraignment set for 7/9/14 in Naknek District Court.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Cordova man fished in closed waters, troopers say
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Cordova
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/13/14 Cordova Wildlife Troopers cited Gregory Mans, 39, of Cordova, for commercial fishing in closed waters of the Copper River flats on 6/7/14 aboard the F/V Copper Dream. Arraignment set for 7/30/14 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Cordova
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/13/14 Cordova Wildlife Troopers cited Gregory Mans, 39, of Cordova, for commercial fishing in closed waters of the Copper River flats on 6/7/14 aboard the F/V Copper Dream. Arraignment set for 7/30/14 in Cordova District Court.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Two Prince William Sound fishermen cited
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Eshamy Bay, western Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/12/14 Joshua Grumblis, 32, of Anchorage, was cited for fishing within 500 yards of a salmon stream designated by the Department of Fish and Game as closed to commercial fishing. Arraignment set in Anchorage District Court.
Location: Falls Bay, western Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/12/14 Peter Blake, 68, of Cordova, was cited for commercial fishing in closed waters in Falls Bay. Arraignment set in Anchorage District Court.
Location: Eshamy Bay, western Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/12/14 Joshua Grumblis, 32, of Anchorage, was cited for fishing within 500 yards of a salmon stream designated by the Department of Fish and Game as closed to commercial fishing. Arraignment set in Anchorage District Court.
Location: Falls Bay, western Prince William Sound
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/12/14 Peter Blake, 68, of Cordova, was cited for commercial fishing in closed waters in Falls Bay. Arraignment set in Anchorage District Court.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Bristol Bay fisherman cited in year-old case
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: King Salmon
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/12/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Paul N. Mach, 76, of Seattle, for commercial fishing during a closed period. The citation was a result of trooper observations during the 2013 fishing season. Arraignment set for 6/18/14 in Naknek District Court.
Location: King Salmon
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/12/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Paul N. Mach, 76, of Seattle, for commercial fishing during a closed period. The citation was a result of trooper observations during the 2013 fishing season. Arraignment set for 6/18/14 in Naknek District Court.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Dutch Harbor report
From the local police blotter:
Suspicious person, May 26 — Officers contacted an individual causing a disturbance at a local drinking establishment. The individual was warned against such maleficent behavior.
Ambulance request, May 27 — Ambulance responded to a report of an individual having been attacked by an eagle.
Suspicious activity, May 29 — Complainant reported what he believed to be fraudulent activity in regards to his attempt to sell some fishing vessel equipment.
Assault, June 3 — Officers responded to a report of a fight aboard a processing barge. Both combatants were contacted and neither wished to discuss the issue with police. Their employment was terminated and they were removed from the vessel.
Suspicious activity, June 3 — Officers investigated a report of a dangerous situation that occurred a month prior. It was reported that a crane picked up a 40-foot container while it was still attached to the chassis, lifting the chassis and truck off the ground. Information was passed on to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Drunk disturbance, June 6, 0200 hours — Officers contacted two individuals who appeared to be involved in a heated debate about who was manlier. The two were separated and it was found that no crime had been committed.
Trespass, June 6, 0244 hours — A three-month trespass was issued by a local business to one of the participants in the above-mentioned alcohol- and testosterone-fueled confabulation.
Animal, June 6 — Officers responded to assist in a report of a fox chasing children in the playground. The Vulpes lagopus had fled the area prior to officers arriving.
Suspicious person, May 26 — Officers contacted an individual causing a disturbance at a local drinking establishment. The individual was warned against such maleficent behavior.
Ambulance request, May 27 — Ambulance responded to a report of an individual having been attacked by an eagle.
Suspicious activity, May 29 — Complainant reported what he believed to be fraudulent activity in regards to his attempt to sell some fishing vessel equipment.
Assault, June 3 — Officers responded to a report of a fight aboard a processing barge. Both combatants were contacted and neither wished to discuss the issue with police. Their employment was terminated and they were removed from the vessel.
Suspicious activity, June 3 — Officers investigated a report of a dangerous situation that occurred a month prior. It was reported that a crane picked up a 40-foot container while it was still attached to the chassis, lifting the chassis and truck off the ground. Information was passed on to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Drunk disturbance, June 6, 0200 hours — Officers contacted two individuals who appeared to be involved in a heated debate about who was manlier. The two were separated and it was found that no crime had been committed.
Trespass, June 6, 0244 hours — A three-month trespass was issued by a local business to one of the participants in the above-mentioned alcohol- and testosterone-fueled confabulation.
Animal, June 6 — Officers responded to assist in a report of a fox chasing children in the playground. The Vulpes lagopus had fled the area prior to officers arriving.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Troller charged with fishing in closed waters
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Sitka Sound, Biorka Island
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/9/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers observed the F/V Three Daughters commercial power trolling west of the Biorka spring troll area boundary. The permit holder and operator, Paul J. Peters, 63, of Haines, was cited for commercial trolling during a closed period. Arraignment set in Sitka District Court.
Location: Sitka Sound, Biorka Island
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 6/9/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers observed the F/V Three Daughters commercial power trolling west of the Biorka spring troll area boundary. The permit holder and operator, Paul J. Peters, 63, of Haines, was cited for commercial trolling during a closed period. Arraignment set in Sitka District Court.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Gillnetter accused at Cordova of illegal fishing
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Cordova
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/3/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, observed a vessel operating a drift gillnet in waters closed to commercial fishing. Investigation revealed the vessel was the F/V Lady Lori operated by Brian Lee, 59, of Sutton. He was issued a summons to appear for arraignment on 6/18/14 in Cordova District Court.
Location: Cordova
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/3/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, observed a vessel operating a drift gillnet in waters closed to commercial fishing. Investigation revealed the vessel was the F/V Lady Lori operated by Brian Lee, 59, of Sutton. He was issued a summons to appear for arraignment on 6/18/14 in Cordova District Court.
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