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.