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Summary of Incidents:


Text Box: POLICE BEAT

Date                          Day          Time                                          Incident

08/10/08

Sun

1004

Commercial Vehicle - An inspection on a commercial vehicle revealed several violations.  Citations were issued accordingly.

 

 

 

 

08/10/08

Sun

1522

Traffic Roads – A large pothole with the potential to cause vehicular damage was reported.  Information was relayed to the Roads Chief.

 

 

 

 

08/10/08

Sun

1927

Suspicious Person/Activity – Caller reported what seemed to be a scam but was hoping for an officer to investigate, lest it be true and he miss out on a windfall.  Officer advised subject the big possibility of it being a scam.

 

 

 

 

08/11/08

Mon

0825

Animal – Feral feline

 

 

 

 

08/11/08

Mon

1001

Assistance Rendered – Vehicle unlock

 

 

 

 

08/11/08

Mon

1449

MVA-Damage – A vehicle was hit by another vehicle backing up into the roadway.  No injuries were reported.

 

 

 

 

08/11/08

Mon

1531

Civil – Officers advised parties involved in an escalating verbal argument regarding payment of service rendered to settle the matter civilly through the courts system.

 

 

 

 

08/11/08

Mon

1601

Assist Other Agency – Probationer requested a compliance check on a probationee.  Test results were inconclusive.  No charges were filed.

 

 

 

 

08/11/08

Mon

1725

Criminal Mischief – Caller reported his vehicle was spray painted.  During investigation, other areas were discovered to have been vandalized as well.  Under investigation.

 

 

 

 

08/11/08

Mon

1810

Assistance Rendered – Officer informed the Roads Chief of a mudslide into the roadway and assisted in clearing the debris off the road.

 

 

 

 

08/11/08

Mon

1841

Assistance Rendered – Vehicle unlock.

 

 

 

 

08/11/08

Mon

1908

Burn Permit -

 

 

 

 

08/11/08

Mon

2029

Traffic Roads – Officer assessed road conditions after a complaint and determined there were no significant potholes or washboards to warrant a call to the Roads Chief.

 

 

 

 

08/12/08

Tue

0114

Drug Law Violation – Officer noticed a strong odor of burnt marijuana and observed an individual smoking what appeared to be a small cigarette.  Individual explained he did not know it was marijuana then later stated he took a drag but did not inhale.  Anthony James Valente of WV, 35 yoa, was arrested on marijuana possession.

 

 

 

 

08/12/08

Tue

1013

Welfare Check – Officers unsuccessfully attempted to locate an individual reported to have crossed through while the warning lights by the airport were flashing.

 

 

 

 

08/12/08

Tue

1503

MVA-Injury – Complainant reported waking up in pain from a two-vehicle accident that occurred the previous day.  Under investigation.

 

 

 

 

08/12/08

Tue

1549

Public Safety - An investigation was initiated as to the requirement for an individual to register as a sex offender.

 

 

 

 

08/12/08

Tue

1926

Welfare Check – An individual found sleeping in the bushes was awakened by an officer. Subject was able to leave the area on foot with no problem.

 

 

 

 

08/12/08

Tue

2305

DUI – An individual was advised to take a cab by the doorman of a bar due to his intoxicated state.  Individual returned minutes later and drove away in his vehicle.  Officers were unable to locate suspect vehicle nor its driver.

 

 

 

 

08/13/08

Wed

0847

Found Property - Officer found a wallet in a parking lot and reunited it with its lost owner.

 

 

 

 

08/13/08

Wed

1300

Public Safety – Forrest Zell of Unalaska, 40 yoa, completed a Sex Offender Registration.

 

 

 

 

08/13/08

Wed

1559

Medevac -

 

 

 

 

08/13/08

Wed

2154

Fire Response – A series of 911 calls from an auto dialer reported the activation of the fire alarm.  Responders were stood down when Fire Officer determined there was no fire in progress.

 

 

 

 

08/13/08

Wed

2155

Assistance Rendered – Officers assisted with a fire response and discovered the cleaning crew were inside when the alarm went off.  Responsible party deactivated alarm and assisted officers in conducting an inspection of the area.

 

 

 

 

08/13/08

Wed

2204

Assist Other Agency – A State Trooper witnessed an argument between a couple where one was being prevented from leaving the scene by the other.  Parties were allowed to go their separate ways after investigation revealed no crime occurred.

 

 

 

 

08/13/08

Wed

2232

Drug Law Violation – Officer investigating a drug law violation.

 

 

 

 

08/13/08

Wed

2331

Suspicious Person/Activity – Caller reported someone was shaking his trailer.  Officers searched and patrolled the area but did not see anything suspicious.

 

 

 

 

08/14/08

Thu

1241

Welfare Check – Officers responded to a building after receiving a 911 alarm message.  On arrival, officers were informed that children accidentally set off the alarm.

 

 

 

 

08/14/08

Thu

1430

Assistance Rendered – Officer stood by while a former tenant retrieved personal belongings from the landlord’s residence.

 

 

 

 

08/14/08

Thu

1608

Drunk Disturbance – A report of a fight in progress was received.  Officer discovered that the intoxicated individuals were merely wrestling and no assault had occurred.

 

 

 

 

08/14/08

Thu

2219

Suspicious Person/Activity – Caller stated an intoxicated group had a big bonfire by the beach.  Officer did not deem the fire overly large but advised group to ensure it was completely extinguished when they leave.

 

 

 

 

08/15/08

Fri

0140

Assistance Rendered – Contact numbers to local AA and counselors were given to an intoxicated individual who was upset with himself over his weakness of alcohol.

 

 

 

 

08/15/08

Fri

0207

Unsecured Premise – A building door was found ajar when officers conducted a security check.  Nothing was found to be damaged.  Responsible party was advised.

 

 

 

 

08/15/08

Fri

0907

Public Safety – Message regarding road closure due to construction was recorded on the information line.

 

 

 

 

08/15/08

Fri

1431

Animal – Loose dog.

 

 

 

 

08/15/08

Fri

1637

Commercial Vehicle - A commercial vehicle was observed to have its wing door open while travelling.  Inspection resulted in discovery of more violations and driver was cited accordingly.

 

 

 

 

08/15/08

Fri

1957

Suspicious Person/Activity – Warning was given to individuals fishing in an area where it was not legal to fish.

 

 

 

 

08/15/08

Sat

0854

Public Safety – Message regarding road closure due to construction was recorded on the information line.

 

 

 

 

08/16/08

Sat

1116

Traffic Crime – A vehicle was reported to be speeding in a residential area.  Suspect vehicle was not located.

 

 

 

 

08/16/08

Sat

1147

EMS Other Services – Ambulance on standby for the Summer Bay Classic Run

 

 

 

 

08/16/08

Sat

1251

Theft – Caller reported his vehicle missing.  Officers located the vehicle in the same area not far from where caller reported he had parked it.  Nothing was damaged or missing.

 

 

 

 

08/16/08

Sat

1417

Theft – Management of a store attempted to detain an individual suspected of not paying for food.  Individual left in a car that almost hit an employee, who was getting the plate information.  Leah Brooks of Unalaska, 21 yoa, was arrested on the charges of Assault III, Theft IV and Violation of Conditions of Release.

 

 

 

 

08/16/08

Sat

1616

Lost Property – A blackberry type of cell phone was reported missing.

 

 

 

 

08/16/08

Sat

1747

Drunk Disturbance – An intoxicated male demanded to know why he was denied boarding.  Subject was told if he refrained from drinking, he could be on the next flight out.

 

 

 

 

08/16/08

Sat

2041

MVA-Damage – A single vehicle accident was reported.  No one was injured and damage was minimal.

 

 

 

 

08/16/08

Sat

2114

Traffic Crime – Officer responded to a request to advise the driver of a speeding van at a parking lot.  Upon contact, Officer observed the driver to smell of consumed alcoholic drink, swaying and displaying poor balance.  Subject failed a series of field sobriety tests and was arrested.  Mary Carolyn Lindsey of CA, 43 yoa, was charged with DUI.

 

 

 

 

08/16/08

Sat

2352

DUI – A car fell into a side ditch while making a turn into a street.  Witness was concerned that due to the observed erratic driving that driver might be intoxicated.  Suspect driver was contacted, who agreed to a series of field sobriety tests, which he failed.  Edward Martin Lauderbaugh of Unalaska, 50 yoa, was arrested on the charge of DUI and Driving Without a License.

 

 

 

 

08/17/08

Sun

0127

Domestic Disturbance – Officers responded to a report of a couple fighting outside a housing unit.  Investigation revealed it was a verbal altercation only.

 

 

 

 

08/17/08

Sun