Alaska State Trooper Reports for the Talkeetna Area http://www.wholewheatradio.org/wiki/index.php/Trooper_Reports en-us Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:35:37 -0800 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:35:37 -0800 http://www.wholewheatradio.org/wiki/images/thumb/3/3f/Aktrooper.jpg/180px-Aktrooper.jpg http://www.wholewheatradio.org/wiki/index.php/Trooper_Reports Alaska State Trooper Reports for the Talkeetna Area http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-23-2008.20080723.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-23-2008.20080723.txt Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:17:54 -0800 Location: Trapper Creek / Chulitna Case number: 08-59895 Type: Theft 2nd Text: On 07/23/08 at 0749 hours, Todd Richardson, age 38 of Talkeetna, reported the theft of copper wire from an new ALMR Radio tower that is being constructed on the property of the Chulitna DOT Station at mile 121 of the Parks Highway near Chulitna. Investigation revealed that sometime between 1600 hours, on 07/22/08 and 0730 hours, on 07/23/08 unknown individuals stole a spool of copper wire valued at approximately $6,000. If anyone has information regarding this theft please contact the MatSu Crimestoppers at 745-3333. Investigation is ongoing. Author: TJS3 Received Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:23 AM and posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:20 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-14-2008.20080714.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-14-2008.20080714.txt Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:04:39 -0800 Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-56452 Type: MCA Text: On 7-12-08 at approximately 1830 hours, Troopers contacted Vincent Tubbs, age 20, of Palmer, in downtown Talkeetna after observing Tubbs drinking from a beer bottle and throwing the bottle on the ground. Investigation revealed that Tubbs had been consuming alcohol. Tubbs was issued a summons to appear in court for Minor Consuming Alcohol. Author: SMC1 Received Monday, July 14, 2008 12:14 AM and posted Monday, July 14, 2008 10:07 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-14-2008.20080714.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-14-2008.20080714.txt Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:04:39 -0800 Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-56478 Type: Warrant Arrest Text: On 7-12-08 at approximately 1957 hours, Troopers contacted Anthony Rama, age 22, of Denali, while investigating a disturbance in downtown Talkeetna. Investigation revealed that Rama had a $500 warrant for his arrest for failure to appear in court on a Criminal Mischief charge. Rama was arrested and remanded into MSPT. Author: SMC1 Received Monday, July 14, 2008 12:14 AM and posted Monday, July 14, 2008 10:07 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-14-2008.20080714.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-14-2008.20080714.txt Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:04:39 -0800 Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-56614 Type: MVC-Fatality / Four Wheeler UPDATE Text: On 07/13/08 at approximately 0925 hours, Talkeetna AST and Willow Medics responded to a report of an overturned four wheeler with a person trapped underneath near mile 71 of the Parks Highway near Willow, Alaska. Investigation revealed that Jonathan E. Minturn, age 38 of Willow, was found by two passing motorists pinned underneath his four wheeler at approximately 0900 hours on 07/13/08. Willow Medics treated Minturn on scene for trauma to his head, neck and upper torso. Minturn was transported by Medics to the Willow airport where he was transferred to a Life Guard helicopter and transported to Providence Medical Center in Anchorage. Next of Kin were on scene. UPDATE: On 7/14/2008 at 1403 hours Minturn died from injuries sustained in the accident. Family was present at the time of death. Author: NMMO Received Monday, July 14, 2008 3:14 PM and posted Monday, July 14, 2008 3:24 PM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-13-2008.20080713.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-13-2008.20080713.txt Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:24:04 -0800 Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-56586 Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - State Vehicle Text: On 7/13/08 at approximately 0327 hours, Trooper Shayne Calt, age 28, assigned to the Talkeetna AST patrol unit was traveling north on the Talkeetna Spur Rd. in a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria patrol vehicle, when a moose entered the roadway near mile 9. The moose ran into the southbound lane then suddenly crossed into the northbound lane. Trooper Calt did not see the moose until the last second and although an attempt was made to avoid a collision, the vehicle impacted the moose. The vehicle sustained extensive damage to the front passenger side and a hind quarter of the moose penetrated the passenger compartment and was found on the passenger floor board. Trooper Calt was wearing his seatbelt and sustained minor injuries that required only on scene treatment by Talkeetna EMS. The moose was salvaged by a local charity. Author: SDA0 Received Sunday, July 13, 2008 9:13 AM and posted Sunday, July 13, 2008 9:27 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-12-2008.20080712.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-12-2008.20080712.txt Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:36:15 -0800 Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-56022 Type: DUI Text: On 7-11-08 Talkeetna Wildlife Troopers stopped a green 1996 Pontiac Grand Am, license plate CUON1T for speeding 72 mph in a 55 mph zone at mile 13 of the Talkeetna Spur Highway. The driver was identified as Michael E. Harms, 50 YOA of Anchorage, Alaska. Harms admitted drinking beer and had an open beer container in his center console. Harms failed FST's and a PBT sample resulted in a reading of .191 BAC. Harms was subsequently arrested and transported to the Talkeetna post where a Datamaster test resulted in a reading of .283 BAC. Harms was issued a citation for speeding and transported to MSPT where his bail was set at $5000.00 cash or corporate with a court approved third party. Author: DAM2 Received Saturday, July 12, 2008 8:12 AM and posted Saturday, July 12, 2008 8:32 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-11-2008.20080711.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-11-2008.20080711.txt Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:07:54 -0800 Location: Talkeetna/ Montana Creek Case number: 08-55821 Type: Sport Fish Closed Waters Text: On 7-10-08 at 2248 hours Talkeetna Wildlife Troopers cited Eric J. Bonnes 18 YOA, of Wasilla, AK for sport fishing in the closed waters of Montana Creek below the Parks Highway Bridge. Bail was set at $110.00 in the Palmer District Court. Author: DAM2 Received Friday, July 11, 2008 11:11 AM and posted Friday, July 11, 2008 11:27 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-11-2008.20080711.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-11-2008.20080711.txt Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:07:54 -0800 Location: Talkeetna/ Montana Creek Case number: 08-55821 Type: Sport Fish Closed Waters Text: On 7-10-08 at 2248 hours Talkeetna Wildlife Troopers cited Jeff C. Ward 21 YOA, of Wasilla, AK for sport fishing in the closed waters of Montana Creek below the Parks Highway Bridge. Bail was set at $110.00 in the Palmer District Court. Author: DAM2 Received Friday, July 11, 2008 11:11 AM and posted Friday, July 11, 2008 11:27 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-10-2008.20080710.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-10-2008.20080710.txt Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:38:43 -0800 Location: Trapper Creek Case number: 08-53590 Type: MVC-F UPDATE Text: A fourth victim, 20-year-old Matthew Holmes of Hudsonville, Mich., died at Providence Medical Center on Wednesday night (July 9) from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle crash on July 4. Original press release: On 7/4/08 at 2033 hours, AST received a report of a serious motor vehicle collision near mile 131 of the Parks Hwy. Investigation revealed that a red 2003 Infiniti sedan left a party at a Talkeetna park with 21 year old William Bradley of Whittier, Calif, 21 year old Nathan Pollard of La Mirada, Calif. 21 year old Jerry Luzzi of La Habra, Calif., 20 year old Matthew Holmes and 19 year old Christopher Nile, both of Hudsonville, Mich. The vehicle rolled several times near mile 131 Parks throwing all five occupants from the vehicle. Nathan Pollard, Jerry Luzzi, and William Bradley died as a result of injuries sustained during the collision. Christopher Niles was transported to Mat-Su Regional and Matthew Holmes was flown to Providence Hospital in Anchorage. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the collision. The investigation is continuing. All occupants were not wearing seatbelts. Received Thursday, July 10, 2008 11:10 AM and posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 11:25 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-09-2008.20080709.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-09-2008.20080709.txt Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:09:06 -0800 Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-55103 Type: MVC-I Text: On 7/8/08 at 2005 hours, AST received a report that a vehicle ran over a person near the Mountain High Pizza Pie in Talkeetna. Investigation revealed that a 16 year old male from Talkeetna was jumping out of the bed of a 1990 red Toyota Pickup while it was still moving. The driver, 16 year old William Kelly of Willow, didn't know that the Talkeetna male had jumped out, and inadvertently ran him over. The victim was transported to Mat-Su Regional Hospital with minor injuries. Author: AJA2 Received Wednesday, July 09, 2008 12:09 PM and posted Wednesday, July 09, 2008 12:32 PM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-08-2008.20080708.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-08-2008.20080708.txt Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:46:43 -0800 Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-54742 Type: SAR (Death) Text: On 07/07/08 at approximately 1600 hours, Talkeetna AST received a report from Geriann Boling, age 57 of Anchorage, that her boyfriend Raymond Lyn Westbrook, age 50 of Anchorage, and his friend Eric Scott Henman, age 42 of Watertown, South Dakota, were overdue from a hunting trip on the Susitna River. The hunters reportedly planned a three day hunting trip departing the Deshka Landing at 2100 hours, on Thursday, July 3rd and returning at 2100 hours, on Sunday, July 6th. On Monday, July 7th at approximately 1600 hours, the Westbrook and Henman were reported overdue. Investigation revealed that Westbrook and Henman departed the Deshka Landing near Willow on Thursday evening at approximately 2100 hours, in an aluminum canoe. Westbrook and Henman planned to canoe down the Susitna River to hunt bear and once they made it to Cook Inlet they would make their way to Point McKenzie where a vehicle was parked and waiting for them. On 07/07/08 at 1700 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers began a search of the Susitna River via boat and fixed wing aircraft from the Deshka Landing to Cook Inlet and east to Point McKenzie, but were unable to locate any sign of the hunters. The search for Westbrook and Henman continued into Tuesday, 07/08/08. On 07/08/08 at approximately 1200 hours, Alaska State Troopers located the body of Henman along with the canoe near Point McKenzie. The Anchorage Fire Department assisted with the recovery with the use of their watercraft. At approximately 1500 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers located the body of Westbrook in the water near Fire Island. The Search And Rescue was a coordinated effort involving the Anchorage Fire Department, Alaska Wildlife Troopers and the Alaska State Troopers. Investigation is ongoing. Author: TJS3 Received Tuesday, July 08, 2008 8:08 PM and posted Tuesday, July 08, 2008 8:59 PM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-06-2008.20080706.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-06-2008.20080706.txt Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:53:28 -0800 Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-54361 Type: Search and Rescue Text: On 7/6/08 at approximately 1435 hours, Michael McCarter, age 42, of Anchorage, reported to the Alaska State Troopers that he and a fellow rafter, Rebecca Shaffer, age 34, of Anchorage, had overturned their boat on the Talachulitna River after hitting a log and were stranded. McCarter and Shaffer were dropped off at Judd Lake on 7/5/08 and were floating down the river when their boat hit the log at approximately 2030 hours. McCarter called from a SAT phone and provided their GPS coordinates. AST launched Helo 1 and arrived on scene at approximately 1709 hours. Helo 1 picked up McCarter and Shaffer and transported them to Alaska Regional Medical Center in Anchorage where McCarter was treated for dehydration and hypothermia. McCarter and Shaffer did not report any injuries. Family members have been notified and responded to Alaska Regional Medical Center. Author: CKC0 Received Sunday, July 06, 2008 10:06 PM and posted Sunday, July 06, 2008 10:09 PM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-06-2008.20080706.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-06-2008.20080706.txt Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:53:28 -0800 Location: Talkeetna/ Sheep Creek Case number: 08-53554 Type: Sport Fish Closed Waters/ Sport Fish no License in Possession Text: On 7-4-08 at 1859 hours Talkeetna Wildlife Troopers cited Taylor A. Tanner 22 YOA, of Anchorage, AK for sport fishing in the closed waters of Sheep Creek below the Parks Highway Bridge and for Sport Fishing with no License in Possession. Total bail was set at $320.00 in the Palmer District Court. Author: DAM2 Received Sunday, July 06, 2008 3:06 PM and posted Sunday, July 06, 2008 3:10 PM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-05-2008.20080705.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-05-2008.20080705.txt Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:38:53 -0800 Location: Trapper Creek Case number: 08-53590 Type: MVC-F (corrected version) Text: On 7/4/08 at 2033 hours, AST received a report of a serious motor vehicle collision near mile 131 of the Parks Hwy. Investigation revealed that a red 2003 Infiniti sedan left a party at a Talkeetna park with 21 year old William Bradley of California, 21 year old Nathan Pollard of California, 21 year old Jerry Luzzi of California, 20 year old Matthew Holmes of Michigan, and 19 year old Christopher Niles of Michigan. The vehicle rolled several times near mile 131 Parks throwing all five occupants from the vehicle. Nathan Pollard, Jerry Luzzi, and William Bradley died as a result of injuries sustained during the collision. Christopher Niles was transported to Mat-Su Regional and Matthew Holmes was flown to Providence Hospital in Anchorage. Niles and Holmes are currently in critical condition. Next of kin has been notified. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the collision. The investigation is continuing. Author: AJA2 Received Saturday, July 05, 2008 4:05 AM and posted Saturday, July 05, 2008 4:45 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-05-2008.20080705.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-05-2008.20080705.txt Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:38:53 -0800 Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-53416 Type: MVC I Text: On 7/4/08 at about 1130 hours, AST responded to a motor vehicle collision near mile 91.5 of the Parks Highway. Investigation indicated that Romy Byrd, 29 of Talkeetna was traveling South in her 2002 Subaru when she became distracted by a bug inside her car. As a result her vehicle crossed the center line and caused William Hitchcock, 63 of Anchorage who was traveling North on the Parks Highway in his 1996 Ford Explorer to take evasive action to avoid a head on collision which subsequently caused his vehicle to loose control and roll. Neither Byrd or her passenger, Annie Rauchenstein, 22 of Talkeetna were injured. Hitchcock and his wife, Carole Hitchcock 61 also of Anchorage sustained minor injuries, were treated by EMS on scene and then released. The Ford Explorer was totaled and was towed from the scene. Author: WDB0 Received Saturday, July 05, 2008 1:05 PM and posted Saturday, July 05, 2008 1:56 PM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-05-2008.20080705.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-05-2008.20080705.txt Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:38:53 -0800 Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-53449 Type: MVC D Text: On 7/4/08 at about 1249 AST responded to about mile 97.8 of the Parks Highway for a MVC. Investigation indicated that Steve Callison, 47 of Palmer was traveling South in his 2000 Chevy Van which was towing his 1995 travel trailer. Callison was about to turn East into a local business when Jeremy Bren who was also traveling South on the Parks Highway in his 2004 Chevy pick up truck attempted to pass Callison and the two vehicles that had been between his vehicle and Callison's. As a result, when Callison started to make is turn off the roadway into the parking lot Bren's vehicle collided with the travel trail that was being towed by Callison vehicle. No one was injured, and all reported to have been wearing seatbelts. Damage to both vehicles is estimated at $5000.00. Bren was cited for improper passing on the left and expired registration. Both vehicles were driven from the scene. Author: WDB0 Received Saturday, July 05, 2008 2:05 PM and posted Saturday, July 05, 2008 2:18 PM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-04-2008.20080704.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-04-2008.20080704.txt Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:38:56 -0800 Location: Talkeetna/ Montana Creek Case number: 08-53026 Type: Sport Fish Closed Waters Text: On 7-3-08 at 1134 hours Talkeetna Wildlife Troopers cited Jon P. Zanis 60 YOA, of Anchorage, AK for sport fishing in the closed waters of Montana Creek below the Parks Highway Bridge. Bail was set at $110.00 in the Palmer District Court. Author: DAM2 Received Friday, July 04, 2008 7:04 AM and posted Friday, July 04, 2008 7:07 AM _____________________________________ Location: Deshka Landing Case Number: 08-52656 Type: Warrant Arrest Text: On 7/2/08 Michael Mason, age 47 of Wasilla, was arrested by Alaska Wildlife Troopers. Mason had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for failing to appear in court on charges of operating a vehicle without a valid license. Mason was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility in Palmer and held on $200 bail. Author: Trooper Litster/ CDL0 Received Friday, July 04, 2008 7:04 AM and posted Friday, July 04, 2008 7:05 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-04-2008.20080704.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-04-2008.20080704.txt Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:38:56 -0800 Location: Talkeetna/ Montana Creek Case number: 08-53026 Type: Sport Fish Closed Waters Text: On 7-3-08 at 1134 hours Talkeetna Wildlife Troopers cited Johnathon A. Storter 29 YOA, of Anchorage, AK for sport fishing in the closed waters of Montana Creek below the Parks Highway Bridge. Bail was set at $110.00 in the Palmer District Court. Author: DAM2 Received Friday, July 04, 2008 7:04 AM and posted Friday, July 04, 2008 7:09 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-02-2008.20080702.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-02-2008.20080702.txt Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:40:19 -0800 Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-52592 Type: Injury / Agency Assist Text: On 07/02/08 at approximately 0840 hours, Talkeetna Troopers and Trapper Creek Medics responded to the loading dock at the Talkeetna Refuse transfer site, near mile one of the Talkeetna Spur Highway, for a report that an employee fell into one of the dumpsters that was being loaded. Investigation revealed that a William Burns, age 57 of Talkeetna, is an employee and truck driver for the Privately Owned Talkeetna Refuse. Burns was in the process of unloading a 10' X 20' dumpster into a larger 10' X 45' dumpster when the rear door on the 10' X 20' dumpster swung out and struck Burns in the back. Burns was knocked off the platform where he was standing and fell approximately fifteen feet into the empty 10' X 45' dumpster, landing on the steel floor on his back. Burns suffered serious, but non life-threatening injuries to his back, neck and legs. Burns was transported by medics to the Talkeetna airport where he was medi-vaced to Providence Hospital in Anchorage. AKOSH was notified of the incident and their investigation is ongoing. Author: TJS3 Received Wednesday, July 02, 2008 2:02 PM and posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 2:22 PM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-02-2008.20080702.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-02-2008.20080702.txt Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:40:19 -0800 Location: Sheep Creek Case number: 08-51651 Type: Treble Hook in Single Hook Waters Text: On 6-29-08 at 1021 hours Talkeetna Wildlife Troopers cited Grant A. Simmons II 48 YOA of Anchorage, AK for using a treble hook in the single hook waters of Sheep Creek above the Parks Highway Bridge. Bail was set at $60.00 in the Palmer District Court. Simmons was issued a verbal warning for sport fishing for king salmon in closed waters. Author: DAM2 Received Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:02 AM and posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:38 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-02-2008.20080702.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-02-2008.20080702.txt Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:40:19 -0800 Location: Willow Creek Case number: 08-51609 Type: Bait Where Prohibited/ Treble Hook in Single Hook Waters Text: On 6-29-08 at 0714 hours Talkeetna Wildlife Troopers cited Wesley D. Lancaster 54 YOA of Anchorage, AK for using bait where prohibited and for using a treble hook in the single hook waters of Willow Creek above the Parks Highway Bridge. Total bail was set at $170.00 in the Palmer District Court. Author: DAM2 Received Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:02 AM and posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:35 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-02-2008.20080702.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-02-2008.20080702.txt Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:40:19 -0800 Location: Sheep Creek Case number: 08-51651 Type: Treble Hook in Single Hook Waters Text: On 6-29-08 at 1021 hours Talkeetna Wildlife Troopers cited Javier Gonzales 33 YOA of Anchorage, AK for using a treble hook in the single hook waters of Sheep Creek above the Parks Highway Bridge. Bail was set at $60.00 in the Palmer District Court. Gonzales was issued a verbal warning for sport fishing for king salmon in closed waters. Author:DAM2 Received Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:02 AM and posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:26 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-02-2008.20080702.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-02-2008.20080702.txt Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:40:19 -0800 Location: Sheep Creek Case number: 08-51609 Type: Treble Hook in Single Hook Waters Text: On 6-29-08 at 1021 hours Talkeetna Wildlife Troopers cited Rick L. Puckett 45 YOA of Anchorage, AK for using a treble hook in the single hook waters of Sheep Creek above the Parks Highway Bridge. Bail was set at $60.00 in the Palmer District Court. Puckett was issued a verbal warning for sport fishing for king salmon in closed waters. Author: Received Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:02 AM and posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:27 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-02-2008.20080702.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-02-2008.20080702.txt Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:40:19 -0800 Location: Sheep Creek Case number: 08-51651 Type: Treble Hook in Single Hook Waters Text: On 6-29-08 at 1021 hours Talkeetna Wildlife Troopers cited Rick L. Puckett 45 YOA of Anchorage, AK for using a treble hook in the single hook waters of Sheep Creek above the Parks Highway Bridge. Bail was set at $60.00 in the Palmer District Court. Puckett was issued a verbal warning for sport fishing for king salmon in closed waters. Author: DAM2 Received Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:02 AM and posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:36 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-02-2008.20080702.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-02-2008.20080702.txt Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:40:19 -0800 Location: Sunshine Creek Case number: 08-51805 Type: Fail to Log King Salmon/ Sport Fish Without a Valid 2008 Sport Fish License in Possession Text: On 6-29-08, at 2110 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Mat-Su West Post contacted Rashell Frederickson, age 32, of Talkeetna while fishing at Sunshine Creek. Investigation revealed Frederickson failed to log a King Salmon that measured 41 inches and was fishing without a 2008 sport fish license in possession. Frederickson was issued a citation for Fail to Log a King Salmon 20 inches or over where bail was set at $100.00 and sport fishing with out a 2008 license in possession where bail was set at $200.00. Author: MWH0 Received Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:02 AM and posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:44 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-02-2008.20080702.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 07-02-2008.20080702.txt Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:40:19 -0800 Location: Talkeetna/ Grey's Creek Case number: 08-50700 Type: Sport Fish Closed Waters Text: On 6-26-08 at 1002 hours Talkeetna Wildlife Troopers cited Charles Reynolds 53 YOA, of Wasilla, AK for sport fishing in the closed waters of Gray's Creek below the Parks Highway Bridge. Bail was set at $110.00 in the Palmer District Court. Reynolds 16 year old son was given a verbal warning for sport fishing in the closed waters of Gray's Creek. Author: DAM2 Received Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:02 AM and posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:26 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 06-28-2008.20080628.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 06-28-2008.20080628.txt Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:24:30 -0800 Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-51274 Type: Death Investigation / ATV Fatality - off highway Text: On 6-28-08 at approximately 0100 hours, Talkeetna AST responded to a report of a deceased male in the water at the mouth of Birch Creek near Talkeetna. Troopers and EMS were transported to the scene by a chartered jet boat. The victim was identified as Craig Wayne, age 56 of Talkeetna. Investigation indicated that the Wayne had driving his ATV when it slid off an incline into the river where it overturned. The ATV rolled over, and landed on top of Wayne in the water. Wayne was transported to the State Medical Examiner's office in Anchorage. Troopers recovered the ATV and it was transported to Palmer by Matanuska Towing and Recovery. Next-of-kin has been notified. No foul play is suspected, investigation is ongoing. Author: WDB0 for SMC1 Received Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:28 AM and posted Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:54 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 06-28-2008.20080628.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 06-28-2008.20080628.txt Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:24:30 -0800 Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-51174 Type: Assault IV, DC Text: On 6/27/08 at 2008 hours, AST responded to a report of a disturbance at the Montana Creek Campground on the northwest side of the bridge. Investigation revealed that 40 year old Wayne Anasogak of Anchorage got drunk and assaulted his wife while they were camping. A nearby camper identified as 39 year old David King of Anchorage assisted the victim. Wayne later came over to King's camp and attempted to start a fight with King and his fellow campers. Wayne was arrested for Assault IV DV, and Disorderly Conduct. Wayne was remanded to Matsu Pretrial without incident and without bail. Author: AJA2 Received Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:28 PM and posted Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:17 PM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 06-26-2008.20080626.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 06-26-2008.20080626.txt Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:17:11 -0800 Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-50682 Type: Search and Rescue Text: On 6/26/08 at about 0900 hours, AST was notified by a personal locator beacon monitoring company out of Texas that it received a distress signal from a beacon it rented out. Investigation indicated that the signal was coming from an area near the Talachulitna River about 60 miles northeast of Anchorage. AWT Troopers in a fixed wing Trooper Super Cub with floats responded to the area and located two stranded people on the bank of the river but were unable to land. Helo 1 was then dispatched to the scene and recovered the two men who were identified as Jerry Wallerstein, age 47, and Bruce Withers, age 47, both of California. They stated that they were flown out to the area by an air taxi service three days prior. They further stated that at approximately 1400 hours on 6/25/08, their inflatable boat struck a tree hanging over the river causing their boat to sink. The men were flown back to Anchorage and were in good health. Author: WDB0 Received Thursday, June 26, 2008 3:26 PM and posted Thursday, June 26, 2008 3:34 PM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 06-25-2008.20080625.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 06-25-2008.20080625.txt Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:14:32 -0800 Location: Cordova, Willow & Talkeetna Areas Case number: 08-45299, 08-48274 & 08-48650 Type: Commerical Marijuana Cultivation & Distribution Synopsis: On 6-10-08, at about 1925 hours, investigators with the Mat-Su Alaska Bureau of Alcohol & Drug Enforcement (ABADE) and Cordova Police Department executed a Search Warrant on Georgia L. Nichols, age 63, of person and her vehicle, while she was in Cordova. Subsequent to the search, Nichols was found to be in possession of a felonious amount of marijuana. Ms. Nichols was arrested and charged with two counts of MICS 4th. From the above described investigation, investigators managed to locate at least two of the source marijuana grow operations that Ms. Nichols was being supplied with the marijuana. The source marijuana grow operations were determined to be in the Willow / Talkeetna areas. On 6-20-08, at approximately 0935 hours, Mat-Su ABADE investigators were assisted by members from the Major Offenders Unit, AST Talkeetna Patrol & the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in executing a Search Warrant at a residence located off of Merlin Dr., in Willow. That Search Warrant service resulted in finding 18 marijuana plants under two lights systems. The homeowner, Charles Richardson, age 63, was identified as the proprietor of the grow operation and was arrested on scene for three counts of MICS 4th. From that location, at about 1135 hours, investigators and agents then went to a residence located off of E. Sunshine Lake West Drive, in Talkeetna, where an investigative contact was conducted. As a result of the contact, investigators discovered that a 58 plant marijuana grow operation existed at the home. The homeowners were identified and are both being charged with four counts of MICS 4th. Author: PDLA0 Received Wednesday, June 25, 2008 1:25 PM and posted Wednesday, June 25, 2008 1:02 PM AK Bureau of Investigation...No news reported. Headquarters...No news reported. End of Dispatch http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 06-24-2008.20080624.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 06-24-2008.20080624.txt Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:30:01 -0800 Location: Trapper Creek Case number: 08-49795 Type: Search & Rescue Text: On 6/23/08 at approximately 2113 hours, Talkeetna AST was notified of two male adults that had crashed their boat on some boulders in the middle of Peters Creek approximately six miles up from the mouth. It was reported that the two individuals were standing in the middle of the creek and could not get out. AST launched Helo 1 from Anchorage who responded to the scene and was able to rescue the men and fly them to Willow. Subsequent investigation revealed that Anthony Roberts, 51 of Anchorage, and Randy Spohnholz, 55 of Anchorage, were floating down Peters Creek when they could not avoid hitting some boulders. Roberts and Spohnholz had a satellite phone and were able to call a friend for help who in turn reported it to AST. Roberts and Spohnholz were treated by Houston EMS and were released from the scene. Author: JSC0 Received Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:24 AM and posted Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:42 AM http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 06-24-2008.20080624.txt http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 06-24-2008.20080624.txt Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:30:01 -0800 Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-49711 Type: Motor Vehicle Crash - Injury, Commercial Vehicle Text: On 6/23/08 at approximately 1547 hours, Talkeetna AST responded to Mile 91 Parks Highway for a report of a two vehicle crash. Susbequent investigation revealed that Clyde Connolly, 58 of Talkeetna, was driving northbound in her 2000 Dodge Durango when she crossed the center line for unknown reasons and collided with a 2009 Peterbilt being driven by Joshua McMillen, 30 of Anchorage. After colliding with the Peterbilt, Connolly's vehicle rolled off of the West side of the highway and struck a tree. Connolly was wearing her seatbelt and had to be extricated from her vehicle. Connolly suffered injuries and was transported to Mat-Su Regional Hospital by EMS. McMillen was wearing his seatbelt and was not injured in the crash. Connolly's vehcile was totaled in teh crash and was towed from the scene. McMillen's Peterbilt sustained approximately $15,000.00 damage and was towed from the scene. The investigation is continuing. Author: JSC0 Received Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:24 AM and posted Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:31 AM