Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, November 16, 2012 Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. A Detachment...No news reported. B Detachment ------------------------------------------------- Location: Palmer Case number: AK12249960 Type: MVC-D Text: On 11/15/12 at approximately 1702 hours, AST responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision without injuries at the intersection of the Palmer-Wasilla Hwy and E. Westside Dr. in Palmer. Investigation revealed Conor Moistner, age 20 of Palmer, was operating a black 1998 Hyundai and failed to yield to oncoming west bound traffic on PWH subsequently causing two other vehicles to collide on PWH. A blue 2006 Chevy Cobalt operated by Malachi Muth, age 32 of Palmer, received major front end damage and was towed from the scene. A grey 2011 Volvo operated by Gabrielle Black, age 16 of Palmer, received minor rear end damage and left the scene under its own power. Moistner was issued a citation for failure to yield to oncoming traffic. All parties reported wearing their seatbelts. Author: LEP0 Received Friday, November 16, 2012 4:16 AM and posted Friday, November 16, 2012 4:59 AM Location: Copper Center Case Number: AK12249976 Type: MVC, DUI, Violation of Instruction Permit, Assault IV Text: On 11-15-12 at approximately 1828 hours AST responded to a REDDI report/crash on Brenwick Craig Road near the Princess Copper Center Lodge. Matt Frankson age 30 of Gulkan was driving a 1991 Ford pickup eastbound on Brenwick Craig Road when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the guardrail. Investigation resulted in Frankson's arrest for DUI, violation of instruction permit, and for Assault IV due to minor injury caused to a passenger in the vehicle. Frankson was also issued citations for no proof of insurance and failure to register vehicle. Frankson was transported to Crossroads Medical Center for evaluation and declined treatment. Frankson was held at AST Glennallen pending arraignment. The vehicle was impounded. Author: BPE0 Received Friday, November 16, 2012 9:16 AM and posted Friday, November 16, 2012 9:17 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Wasilla Case number: AK12250036 Type: Parole Violation Text: On November 16th, 2012 at approximately 0034 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence on N. Spruce Drive, Wasilla, for a reported disturbance. Investigation revealed Archie A. Watson, age 40 of Wasilla, was on felony parole for Burglary II and violated his conditions by consuming alcohol. Watson was arrested and remanded to the custody of the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility where he was held without bail. Author: ASG0 Received Friday, November 16, 2012 11:16 AM and posted Friday, November 16, 2012 11:06 AM C Detachment ------------------------------------------------- Location: Ambler Case number: AK12218435 Type: Search and Rescue Text: On 11-11-12 at approximately 1430 hours, Troopers in Kotzebue received a report of an overdue hiker in a mountainous area approximately 45 miles North on the Ambler River from the Village of Ambler. Thomas Seibold, age 31, of Three Lakes Wisconsin, traveled to the region with friends in September to hike and explore. In late September, Seibold parted with his traveling companions and remained in the region to spend time with nature. Seibold planned to remain at a remote cabin area through October when he planned to hike out more than 25 miles. Seibold did not arrive in Kobuk as planned and missed a return flight home. Seibold is an outdoors and survival instructor. He has extensive experience in wilderness survival and in the past has winter camped in northern region for extended periods. Troopers are utilizing aircraft to search Seibold's likely route and have ground searched near remote cabins in the region without success. Troopers are focusing their search in an area near the confluence of the Ambler River and Ulaneak Creek were it is believed Thomas may have built a base camp. Weather conditions have restricted flight efforts and ground search is not an option due to open rivers, thin ice and a lack of snow. AST is continuing search efforts with the Northwest Arctic Borough Search and Rescue's assistance and Ambler residence. Author: TRS1 Received Friday, November 16, 2012 1:16 PM and posted Friday, November 16, 2012 1:03 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Kotzebue to Buckland Case number: AK12249850 Type: Search and Rescue Text: On 11-15-2012 at approximately 0800 hours, Kotzebue Alaska State Troopers were notified of an overdue snowmachiner, traveling from Kotzebue to Buckland. William Lee, age 22, of Buckland left Kotzebue traveling by snowmachine to Buckland and had not shown up in Buckland as of 1000 hours. Lee was reportedly dressed for the weather and his snowmachine was in good running order. At approximately 1300, Lee was located near the mouth of the Buckland River. Lee was cold and tired, but needed no medical attention. Williams' snowmachine broke down and he had been walking all night. Author: GDY0 Received Friday, November 16, 2012 1:16 PM and posted Friday, November 16, 2012 1:36 PM D Detachment...No news reported. E Detachment...No news reported. AK Wildlife Troopers ------------------------------------------------- Location: Wasilla Case number: 12-60626 Type: Black Bear tag violation Text: On 11-15-2012 Mat-Su West Wildlife Troopers cited Kenneth Rummelhart age 55 of Wasilla, AK for a black bear tag violation. Investigation revealed that Rummelhart had allowed a non-resident hunter to use his tag after harvesting a black bear. Rummelhart was given a court date for 12-13-12 in the Palmer District Court, the tanned black bear hide was seized as evidence. Author: DAM2 Received Friday, November 16, 2012 7:16 AM and posted Friday, November 16, 2012 7:44 AM AK Bureau of Investigation ------------------------------------------------- Location: Nome/Saint Michael Case number: AK12249629 Type: Alcohol Importation Text: On 11/10/12 at about 1400 hours, Nome WAANT received a complaint of a suspicious bag at one of the commercial airlines in Nome. The bag was destined for the local option community of Saint Michael. Subsequent to investigation, 4-750 ml bottles of Monarch Vodka were seized and charges are pending against a 23 year old female resident of Nome. Author: AMS1 Received Friday, November 16, 2012 9:16 AM and posted Friday, November 16, 2012 9:48 AM Location: Koliganek ARMS Number: AK12-249982 Type: Misconduct involving a Controlled Substance II & Tampering with Physical Evidence Text: The Dillingham WAANT Unit, with the help of the Dillingham Police Department and the Koliganek VPSO, investigated the possession and trafficking of heroin in Koliganek, AK. As a result of the investigation, two search warrants were executed at the residence of James Folsom Jr., age 26, in Koliganek. Dillingham Police K9 "Lutri" was utilized during the service of the search warrant and subsequently assisted with the seizure of over 4 grams of heroin, as well as approximately $2,000 in cash. While making contact with Folsom Jr., he attempted to destroy evidence in the presence of the officers. James Folsom Jr. was arrested and charged with Misconduct involving a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Folsom Jr. was transported to the Dillingham Correctional Center and held in no bail statues. Folsom Jr. was expected to arraigned on the morning of 11-16-12. Author: NWN0 Received Friday, November 16, 2012 9:16 AM and posted Friday, November 16, 2012 9:46 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Nome/Stebbins Case number: AK12249433 Type: Alcohol Importation Text: On 11/13/12 at about 1400 hours, Nome WAANT was notified of a suspicious bag at one of the commercial airlines in Nome. The bag was checked for the local option community of Stebbins. Subesequent to investigation, 1-750 ml bottle of Monarch Canadian Whisky was seized. Charges pending for Alcohol Importation against a 52 year old female resident of Stebbins. Author: AMS1 Received Friday, November 16, 2012 9:16 AM and posted Friday, November 16, 2012 9:47 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Anchorage, AK Case number: AK12248789 Type: MICS (Spice) Text: On 11-06-12 investigators with the Anchorage WAANT unit and the US Po stal Inspection Service interdicted a package addressed to a 46 year old ma le from Little Diomede. The parcel was mailed from a herbal supply company out of Los Angeles, CA. The addressee was contacted and gave consent to h ave the parcel opened. The parcel was opened and located inside the parcel was ten (10) 3 gram packets of suspected spice. The packets were marked a nd being marketed as Potpourri. The investigation is continuing by the WAA NT unit and the US Postal Inspectors. Author: WTW1 Received Friday, November 16, 2012 12:16 PM and posted Friday, November 16, 2012 12:11 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Anchorage, AK Case number: AK12248790 Type: Importation of Alcohol Text: On 11-09-12, investigators with the Anchorage WAANT unit and the US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) interdicted a parcel addressed to a 59-year-old-male from Noorvik, AK. The parcel was mailed from Salem, OR. The addressee was contacted and gave consent to have the parcel opened. The parcel was opened and located inside the parcel was four (4) 750 ml bottles of Broker's Canadian whisky. The investigation is continuing by the WAANT unit and the USPS to identify the sender of the parcel. Author: WTW1 Received Friday, November 16, 2012 12:16 PM and posted Friday, November 16, 2012 12:14 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Anchorage, AK Case number: AK12248791 Type: MICS (Marijuana) Text: On 11-09-12, investigators with the Anchorage WAANT unit and the US Postal Inspection Service USPIS) interdicted a package addressed to a 56-year-old male from Chignik, AK. The parcel was mailed from Kodiak, AK. The addressee was contacted and gave consent to have the parcel opened. The parcel was opened and located inside the parcel was approximately four (4) ounces of marijuana. The investigation is continuing by the WAANT unit and the USPIS to identify the sender of the parcel. Author: WTW1 Received Friday, November 16, 2012 12:16 PM and posted Friday, November 16, 2012 12:14 PM Headquarters...No news reported. AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ----------------------------------------- Location: Sterling Highway Case Number: AK12250125 Type: MVC-Fatal Text: On 11-16-12 at 1204 hours the Soldotna Public Safety Communications Center received 911 calls reporting a two vehicle motor vehicle crash near milepost 107 of the Sterling Highway. AST, BHP and Central Emergency Services responded to the scene. Investigation revealed a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, driven by Ruby Gonzales, age 82 of Soldotna, was northbound on the Sterling Highway at milepost 107.6 when she lost control near a hillcrest. The Jeep crossed over the center line into the southbound lane. The Jeep collided with a southbound 1999 Dodge truck driven by Vincent Redford, age 50 of Soldotna. The front seat passenger in the Jeep, Daniel Gonzales, age 85 of Soldotna, was ejected out of the Jeep. Daniel Gonzales was declared deceased by medics with CES on scene. Ruby Gonzales, Redford and Redford's front seat passenger, Constance Redford, age 72 of Soldotna, were transported by CES to Central Peninsula Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Traffic was diverted through Pollard Loop Road for the duration of the on-scene investigation conducted by BHP. The Sterling Highway was re-opened a 1700. BHP investigation continues. Author: VEF0 Received Friday, November 16, 2012 6:16 PM and posted Friday, November 16, 2012 6:33 PM AK Bureau of Judicial Services...No news reported. AK Div of Fire and Life Safety ----------------------------------- Location: Anchorage Text: FIRE SAFETY FOR THE HOLIDAYS... Cooking and heating-related incidents are the leading cause of residential structure fires in Alaska, accounting for almost 75% of the state's total reported residential structure fires. With the holidays approaching, warm, cozy homes and holiday feasts play a major role in our preparations for family gatherings. Unsafe cooking during these holiday gatherings can increase the risk for fire. These fires can be prevented by simply following a few safety precautions; * Pay particular attention while cooking, especially when using oils and grease. Cooking appliances should be kept clean of food and grease build-up. * Young children should be kept away from cooking appliances to prevent any mishaps. * It's always a good idea to use back burners when possible and keep pot handles turned to the inside so they won't be pulled or knocked over. * Check stoves and other appliances before going to bed or leaving your home to make sure that the units are left in the "off" position. * Keep combustible materials like holiday decorations at least 36 inches from heat sources. * Follow manufacturer's instructions when using space heaters. All heaters should be approved by a recognized testing authority such as Underwriter's Laboratories. Cooking your holiday turkey in a hot oil fryer is not recommended because of the extreme fire danger of igniting the hot oil. If you decide to use a turkey fryer, keep it out doors away from combustibles, follow the manufacturer's recommendations and have a fire extinguisher available. If a fire occurs in a pan, the most effective and safest method of control is to turn off the burner and apply a lid to the pan. Never carry a pan that's on fire, it may ignite clothes, or spill, causing severe burns. Putting water on a grease fire will only spread the fire. If the fire is inside your oven, turn off the heat and leave the door closed to cut off the fire's air supply. Call 911 as soon as possible in case of any fire emergency. Alaska State Fire Marshal Kelly Nicolello adds, "Fire safe behavior can keep a fire from starting. Working smoke alarms, planning and practicing your fire escape plan and adding residential fire suppression sprinklers can ensure your family's safety from a fire that occurs during the holidays." Author: MH Greene 746-5062, cell 355-0929, mahlon.greene@alaska.gov Received Friday, November 16, 2012 1:16 PM and posted Friday, November 16, 2012 1:02 PM End of Dispatch