Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, May 13, 2013 Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. A Detachment ------------------------------------------------- Location: Hollis Case number: AK13031679 Type: Search and Rescue Text: On 5/12/2013 at approximately 2230 hours, Ketchikan AST Dispatch received a 911 call from Jesse Liechty, 35-years old of Lagrange, Georgia, reporting that he and his 14-year-old son were stranded near the Harris River Drainage near the Community of Hollis. Liechty and his son were members of a five person black bear hunting party and had been dropped off in the area by skiff. The other three members of the hunting party identified as Harold Martin, 52-years old of Pensacola, Florida; Christopher Whitley, 42-years old also of Lagrange, Georgia; and his 13-year-old son had taken the skiff to the head of 12 Mile Arm to hunt and were two hours overdue picking up Liechty. Weather conditions were deteriorating and Liechty claimed that all members of the hunting group had only brought equipment for a day hunt. Klawock AST and AWT Troopers responded to Hollis where they obtained that use of a civilian vessel to conduct a hasty search. At approximately 0015 hours, Liechty and his son were located and picked up off the beach. AST then continued towards the head of 12 Mile Arm where the skiff with the other three members of the hunting group was located. Subsequent investigation revealed that the outgoing tide had left the 18' Lund Skiff stranded on the beach. By the time the tide had come up enough to refloat the skiff, it was too dark for Martin, Whitley and the 13-year-old boy to navigate back to pick up Liechty and his son. All members of the hunting group were safely escorted back to the Hollis Dock without further incident. No injuries were reported in connection with this SAR. Author: BES1 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 12:13 PM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 12:01 PM B Detachment ------------------------------------------------- Location: Wasilla Case number: AK13031470 Type: Warrant Arrest Text: On 5/11/13 at approximately 2330 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a black pick-up truck for a moving violation. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Roman Pugach, age 26 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed Roman had operated a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol. Roman had marijuana in his possession. Subsequently, Roman was arrested for DUI and MICS 6th Degree. He was transported to Mat-Su Pretrial with bail set at $500. Author: MDD1 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 4:13 AM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 4:24 AM C Detachment ------------------------------------------------- Location: Gambell Case number: AK 13031534 Type: Probation Violation Text: On 5/11/13 at approximately 2300 hours, Brandon Boolowon, 26 years of age of Gambell was arrested after a Gambell Police officer determined that he was in violation of his probation conditions by consuming alcohol. Boolowoon was on probation for the charges of Harassment in the second degree until 7/3/13. Author: HLA0 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 9:13 AM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 9:28 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Gambell Case number: AK 13031537 Type: Probation Violation Text: On 5/12/13 at approximately 0400 hours, Mary Iyakitan, 23 years of age of Gambell was arrested after a Gambell Police officer investigated and determined that she was in violation of her probation by consuming alcohol. Mary Iyakitan is on probation for the charges of importation of alcohol into the dry community of Gambell. The PBT resulted in a .217 BrAC. Author: HLA0 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 9:13 AM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 9:27 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Gambell Case number: AK 13031538 Type: Probation Violation Text: On 5/12/13 at approximately 0100 hours, Pauline Apassingok, 29 years of age of Gambell was arrested after a Gambell Police Officer investigated and determined that she was in violation of her probation conditions by consuming alcohol. Apassingok in on probation until 1/17/15 for the charges of importing alcohol into the dry community of Gambell. Author: HLA0 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 9:13 AM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 9:30 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Little Diomede Case number: AK13031752 Type: Expected Death Text: On 5/13/13 at approximately 0900 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a death in Little Diomede. The investigation revealed that Philip Ahkinga, 72 yoa of Little Diomede, had passed away as a result of significant health issues. The State Medical Examiner released Philip Ahkinga's remains to his family. No foul Play is suspected. Author: AMW0 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 1:13 PM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 1:57 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Mountain Village Case Number: AK13031800 Type: Death Investigation Text: On 5/13/13 at about 1145 hours, St Mary's based Troopers were notified of a death in the Mountain Village. Troopers responded and the Investigation revealed that Ramona Rose Waskey, 57, of Mountain Village died in her sleep as a result of an over consumption of home brew alcohol when she aspirated her stomach content, which clogged her airway. The body has been sent to the States Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy. No foul play is suspected. Author: ANM0 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 4:13 PM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 4:27 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Teller Case number: AK13031924 Type: Probation Violation, Conditions of Release Violation Text: On 5/13/13 at approximately 1421 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a probation violation in Teller. Investigation showed that Eric Pushruk, 31, of Teller violated his probation by consuming alcohol. Pushruk is also on Conditions of Release, which include no alcohol. Pushruk is on probation and conditions of release for vehicle theft and assault. Pushruk was arrested and remanded to AMCC. Author: CMC0 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 7:13 PM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 7:16 PM D Detachment ------------------------------------------------- Location: Cantwell Case number: AK13031480 Type: Warrant Arrest/Fugitive from Justice Text: On 5-12-13 at approximately 1205 hours Alaska State Troopers contacted Richard Z. Sims, age 29 from Georgia, as the driver of a white Ford Explorer during a traffic stop for a moving violation near mile 242 of the Parks Highway. Investigation revealed that Sims had an extraditable warrant for his arrest out of Georgia for felony Battery/Cruelty to Children. Sims was arrested on the warrant and transported to the Fairbanks Correctional Facility where he was remanded into custody as a Fugitive from Justice and held pending transport to Georgia. Author: CBB0 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 1:13 PM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 1:04 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Healy Case number: AK13031706 Type: DUI, Refusal To Submit to A Chemical Test Text: On 5-13-2013 at approximately 0332 hours, while investigation a wildlife incident Parks Highway Alaska State troopers contacted Sean Leet, age 30 of Healy, who was operating a six wheeler on a roadway in Healy. The ensuing investigation led to the arrest of Leet for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Leet was later requested to a provide a sample of his breath, which he refused to do. Leet was further charged with Refusal to Submit to A Chemical Test. Leet was transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center. He was remanded in lieu of $2000 bail pending arraignment. Author: GDY0 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 7:13 PM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 7:36 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Healy Case number: AK13031647 Type: DUI Text: On 5-12-2013 at approximately 1910 hours, Parks Highway Alaska State Troopers received a REDDI report on a black Nissan Extra that was weaving between lanes and passing unsafely. Troopers located the vehicle at a local business in Healy. Troopers located the driver a short time later walking away from the business and vehicle. The driver was identified as Jessica Kreifels, age 29 of Nebraska. The investigation led to the arrest of Kreifels for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Kreifels was later remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center, in lieu of $1000 bail pending arraignment. Author: GDY0 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 7:13 PM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 7:38 PM E Detachment ------------------------------------------------- Location: Soldotna Case number: AK13030974 Type: Violate DVPO Text: On 05-09-13 at approximately 2306 hours, a 27-year-old resident of Soldotna reported to Alaska State Troopers that his girlfriend, Katrina Renn, age 28 of Soldotna, had violated a domestic violence protective order (DVPO) by contacting him after the order was served. Further investigation revealed Renn had contacted the petitioner of the DVPO several hundred times in a 20 day period. AST attempted to locate and arrest Renn; however, she was not found. A request was made to have the court issue a warrant for Renn's arrest regarding 20 counts of violating a DVPO. The next day, Alaska Wildlife Troopers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. Renn was located at that particular disturbance and she was subsequently arrested and charged in a separate incident by AWT for DV Assault in the 4th degree, Interfere with a report involving domestic violence and violating a DVPO. Author: ETO9 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 4:13 AM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 4:58 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Tustumena Lake Case number: AK13031269 Type: Gunshot victim - Misconduct Weapons 4th degree, Minor Consuming Alcohol Text: On 05-11-13 at approximately 0316 hours, Alaska State Trooper (AST) dispatch received a phone call from Central Peninsula Hospital (CPH) in Soldotna regarding the treatment of a victim who had been shot with a gun. Further investigation revealed a 16-year-old resident of Soldotna had shot himself in the leg with a .22 caliber semi-auto pistol while camping at the Tustumena Lake campground earlier that morning. At the time the juvenile was shot, he was found to be under the influence of alcohol. The juvenile was subsequently transported to CPH, treated for minor injuries sustained and released to his parents. Further investigation revealed there was a large party at the campground site and after the juvenile shot himself, a mass exit ensued and everyone fled the scene. Juvenile intake was contacted regarding the incident in question and per their request; the juvenile was arrested on the charge of Misconduct Involving a Weapon in the 4th degree and transported to the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility. The juvenile was also issued a summons to appear in court regarding the charge of Minor Consuming Alcohol. The investigation continues. Author: ETO9 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 4:13 AM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 4:59 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Soldotna Case number: AK13031268 Type: Driving While License Suspended Text: On 05-11-13 at approximately 0252 hours, Alaska State Troopers stopped a 2001 Subaru Legacy being operated by Fred Koski, age 35 of Soldotna, near mile 20 of the Kalifornsky Beach Road. Koski was observed to be operating the vehicle with an obscured license registration tab. Koski was also found to have a suspended Alaska driver's license regarding the previous charge of failure to maintain liability insurance. Koski was issued a summons for DWLS and released on his own recognizance. Author: ETO9 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 4:13 AM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 4:58 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Tyonek Case number: AK13031497 Type: Runaway Juvenile Text: On 05-12-13 at approximately 0150 hours, a 35-year-old Tyone woman called Alaska State Troopers to report a 13-year-old juvenile had run away from her residence. The juvenile was entered into the missing persons clearing house as a runaway juvenile. Several hours later, the juvenile returned home unharmed. The Office of Children's Services was contacted by AST for follow up as this has been a reoccurring event. Author: ETO9 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 4:13 AM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 5:00 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Soldotna Case number: AK13031472 Type: Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest Text: On 05-11-13 at approximately 2327 hours, Alaska State Trooper dispatch received a report of a possible domestic assault. AST responded to a residence in Soldotna and made contact with a person who said the woman causing the disturbance had fled the scene prior to AST arrival. AST was able to locate Laura Evans, age 49 of Soldotna, in the nearby woods and due to her subsequent actions with AST; she was arrested on the charge of Disorderly Conduct, followed by Resisting Arrest. Further investigation revealed the initial assault report was unfounded. Evans was transported to Wildwood Pretrial and remanded on the aforementioned charges. Alcohol was a factor with Evan's behavior. Author: ETO9 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 5:13 AM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 5:00 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Soldotna Case number: AK13031256 Type: Disorderly Conduct, Obstruction of Highways, Reckless Endangerment Text: On 05-11-13 at approximately 0056 hours, Alaska State Trooper (AST) dispatch received multiple reports from drivers that a hitchhiker was walking in the middle of the roadway near 20 mile of the Kalifornsky Beach Road. Drivers had to avoid the hitchhiker and drive into oncoming traffic to avoid the pedestrian. AST responded and when arriving on scene, an individual who was later identified as Derrick Burlison, age 22 of Sterling; was observed walking in the northbound lane of travel. Burlison fled the scene as AST attempted to make contact and a foot pursuit was initiated. Burlison was taken into custody shortly thereafter without further incident. Burlison was arrested and transported to Wildwood Pretrial and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Obstruction of Highways, and Reckless Endangerment. Alcohol was found to be a factor with Burlison's behavior. Author: ETO9 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 5:13 AM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 5:31 AM Location: Moose Pass Case number: AK13030380 Type: DUI Text: On 05-08-13, at approximately 1925 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation near mile 37 of the Seward Highway near Moose Pass. Investigation revealed that the operator of the vehicle, Adam Pringle, age 30 of Moose Pass, was impaired by alcohol, had a revoked driver license, and was required to have an ignition interlock device installed on any vehicle he operates. He was arrested for driving under the influence, driving while license revoked, and driving in violation of a license restriction. He was remanded at the Seward Jail with a $1500 bond. Author: JLM3 ------------------------------------------------- Received Monday, May 13, 2013 8:13 AM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 8:34 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Homer Case number: AK13029813 Type: Warrant Arrest Text: On 5/5/13, at 1841 hours, the Alaska State Troopers contacted Mandy Fry, 32, of Homer at a homer residence. Fry had an active warrant for her arrest for Failure to Appear in court. She was arrested and remanded to the Homer Jail. Author: JHP0 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 11:13 AM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 11:35 AM AK Wildlife Troopers ------------------------------------------------- Location: Kipchuk River Case number: AK13028733 Type: Fail to have hunting guide contract in place Text: On 04/30/13, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Aniak contacted Bob Adams, age 57 of Eagle River, at his guide camp on the Kipchuk River in GMU19B. Investigation revealed that Adams did not have a hunting guide contract in place as required for one of his brown bear clients. On 05/03/13, Adams was issued a summons to appear in Aniak District Court for a mandatory court appearance on 06/05/13 at 0915hrs. Author: TDA0 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 10:13 AM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 10:12 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Yakutat Case number: AK13030757 Type: Commercial Fish Closed Season Text: On 05/06/2013, while conducting an aerial patrol over Yakutat Bay for a spring commercial troll fishery, Yakutat Wildlife Troopers observed a commercial trolling vessel actively trolling approximately 2 miles into an area not open to commercial trolling. Troopers made note of the vessel and contacted the operator of the commercial fishing vessel upon its return to the Yakutat boat harbor. Investigation revealed Mark Sappington, age 49 of Yakutat, engaged in commercial trolling for salmon in closed season. The proceeds for Sappington's catch were seized and Sappington was issued a summons for a mandatory court appearance for Commercial Fishing in a Closed Season for the Yakutat District Court. Author: DBL1 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 2:13 PM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 2:35 PM AK Bureau of Investigation ------------------------------------------------- Location: Sterling Case number: AK13031662 Type: DWLR Text: On 5/12/2013 at approximately 2032 hours, Alaska State Troopers stopped a red 2006 Nissan pickup near milepost 77 Sterling Hwy for speeding. The driver was identified as Frank James Howard, age 26 of Anchorage. Investigation revealed Howard's Alaska driver's license was revoked due to a recent DUI arrest. He was issued a misdemeanor citation for Driving While License Revoked and released. Author: MJW0 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 4:13 AM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 4:54 AM Headquarters...No news reported. AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ------------------------------------------------- Location: Mi 98, Sterling Highway Case number: AK13031244 Type: DWLR / IID Device Text: On 5-10-2013 at 2350 hours the Bureau of Highway Patrol, Kenai Peninsula team was on patrol and conducted a traffic stop on a red 2000 Audi sports car for an equipment violation near milepost 98 of the Sterling Highway. Upon contact the operator of the vehicle was identified as Daniel T. Maciariello, 23, of Soldotna AK. Investigation revealed Maciariello was operating the motor vehicle with a revoked operator's license and he was not in compliance with his interlock ignition device requirements. Maciariello was issued misdemeanor citations for DWLR and for driving in violation of OL limitations. The vehicle and Maciariello were released to a responsible driver. Author: JAW4 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 4:13 PM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 4:21 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Girdwood Case number: AK13031444 Type: DWLS, MICS VI Text: On 5-11-13, at approximately 2005 hours, The Alaska State Troopers with the Bureau of Highway Patrol stopped a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu for an equipment violation near mile 73 of the Seward Highway. The driver, Shamaira M. Gray, age 21 of Anchorage, was found to be driving with a suspended license and was issued an AUC for DWLS and released on scene. The passenger, Devante K. Alexander, age 21 of Anchorage, was found to be possessing marijuana and was issued an AUC for Misconduct involving a controlled substance VI and released on scene. Author: HAP0 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 4:13 PM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 4:19 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Mi 10, Kenai Spur Highway Case number: AK13031509 Type: MCA Text: On 5-12-2013 at 0329 hours the Bureau of Highway Patrol, Kenai Peninsula team was on patrol and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a moving violation near milepost 10 of the Kenai Spur Hwy. Upon contact there was a passenger in the vehicle that was identified as Paris A. Silba, 19 years of age of Soldotna AK. Investigation revealed Silba had been consuming alcohol and she is under 21 YOA. Silba was issued an MCA citation and she was released to a responsible party. Author: JAW4 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 4:13 PM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 4:29 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Mi 9, Kenai Spur Highway Case number: AK13031282 Type: DUI / MICS 4 X3, violating conditions of release Text: On 5-11-2013 at 0516 hours the Bureau of Highway Patrol, Kenai Peninsula team was on patrol and conducted a traffic stop on a red 1994 Ford Ranger for a moving violation near milepost 9 of the Kenai Spur Highway. Upon contact the operator of the vehicle was identified as Crystal R. Nelson, 35, of Kenai. The passenger was identified as Timothy P. Kelly, 44, of Kenai. Investigation revealed Nelson was operating the motor vehicle while impaired. Investigation revealed Nelson and Kelly were also in possession of controlled substances. Kelly was found to be in violation of conditions of release from a prior case. Nelson was arrested for DUI and two counts of MICS 4 and Kelly was arrested for MICS 4 and for being in violation of his conditions of release. The vehicle was released to a responsible driver. Author: JAW4 Received Monday, May 13, 2013 4:13 PM and posted Monday, May 13, 2013 4:27 PM AK Bureau of Judicial Services...No news reported. AK Div of Fire and Life Safety...No news reported. End of Dispatc