Information about fire, police and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases.
Jan. 15 to Jan. 20
On Jan. 17 at 8:19 p.m., Soldotna Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a disturbance occurring at a residence located on Aspen Lane in Nikiski and contacted Roy B. Johnson III, 55, of Nikiski. Investigation revealed that a physical altercation had occurred between Johnson and a family member. Johnson was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility without bail on the charge of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence).
On Jan. 13 at about 6:10 a.m., Alaska State Troopers contacted Sidney Clark, 35, of Kenai during a suspicious vehicle investigation in the Borgen Avenue area of Kenai. Clark was found to be in possession of a controlled substance and also found to be violating conditions of release issued in conjunction with a separate criminal case. After investigation, Clark was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial on the charges of fourth-degree misconduct involving controlled substances and violating conditions of release.
On Jan. 16 at 12:17 p.m., Kenai police contacted James H. Duncan, 54, of Soldotna, at a local business on Main Street Loop. A records check indicated that Duncan had an active trespass from there. He was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility for second-degree criminal trespass.
On Jan. 16 at about 1:30 p.m., Carrie L. Pinckley, 40, of Kenai, arrived at the Kenai Police Department to turn herself in for leaving the residence without her third party the day before. As a result, Pinckley was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial for violating conditions of release. Police later responded to Wildwood Pretrial and additionally remanded Pinckley for six outstanding warrants.
On Jan. 15 at 11:15 p.m., Kenai Dispatch received a report of a traffic accident near Shotgun Drive on the Kenai Spur Highway. Police responded to the scene and contacted Sean M.J. Lewis, 19, of Soldotna. A records check led to his arrest for an outstanding Soldotna Alaska State Troopers $25 warrant for failure to appear for arraignment on the original charge of minor operating after consuming alcohol, bail cash appearance.
On Jan. 17 at 9:22 a.m., Alaska State Troopers received a report of a burglary and theft at a residence in Sterling. Troopers responded to the scene, and investigation revealed that a vehicle, a 1994 green Ford pickup with a matching green topper, had been stolen from the property. There were also other items stolen from the residence and two sheds. There are currently no suspects and no leads. Please contact troopers with information on the vehicle or suspects.
On Jan. 16 at 1:55 p.m., Alaska State Troopers remanded Jesse Davis, 31, of Kenai, who was in custody at Wildwood Correctional Facility, on other charges. Davis was remanded on new charges of two counts of second-degree theft, fourth-degree criminal mischief, second-degree criminal trespass, and fraudulent use of an access device.
On Jan. 17 at 8:19 p.m., Soldotna Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a disturbance occurring at a residence located on Aspen Lane in Nikiski and contacted Roy B. Johnson III, 55, of Nikiski. Investigation revealed that a physical altercation had occurred between Johnson and a family member. Johnson was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility without bail on the charge of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence).
On Jan. 18, Soldotna based Alaska State Troopers received two separate reports of a phone scam. The caller said they were a State Trooper and that the person called had missed jury duty. The caller then proceeded to advise the individual they needed to pay fines, so they won’t be arrested. The caller will ask the individual to pull cash out of their bank account and buy some type of gift card. They will ask you to read the number to them and destroy the number after you read it. There are many different phone scams currently taking place. If at any time the public receives a phone call and needs to verify if it’s a scam, they can contact their local police department or Alaska State Troopers 24 hours a day at 907-262-4453.
On Jan. 18 at 11:56 a.m., Soldotna based Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a black Chevrolet truck. Investigation revealed that Kyle Jack, 45, of Nikiski, was driving with a revoked license. Jack was issued a misdemeanor citation.
On Jan. 17 at 4:48 p.m., Soldotna based Alaska State Troopers received a report of a three-vehicle accident at about Mile 103 of the Sterling Highway. Ruby Ashcraft, 64, of Kasilof, was driving a blue Toyota Rav. Cloe Milbauer, 18, of Kasilof, was driving a maroon Dodge Durango. Jerry Hartman, 70, of Kasilof, was driving a silver Toyota Tundra. Investigation revealed that a school bus was stopped with its red flashing lights on. Ashcraft and Milbauer came to a stop, but Hartman was unable to come to a stop and avoid a accident. Jerry Hartman was issued a citation.
On Jan. 19 at 7:04 a.m., Soldotna based Alaska State Troopers received a report of an active burglary taking place in the Sterling area. Troopers arrived and confirmed that there was an individual in a residence with a headlamp on. Upon attempting to contact the male, the individual attempted to flee by jumping out a side window. The male was apprehended and identified as Jesse Rice, 44, of Sterling. Nearby was a female associated with Rice, identified as Jennifer Friendshuh, 47, of Sterling. Friendshuh was found to be in possession of a handgun, after having been convicted of a felony offense in 2011. Both Rice and Friendshuh were arrested, Rice for first-degree burglary, first-degree criminal trespass, fourth-degree criminal mischief, third-degree misconduct involving weapons, and fourth-degree theft, and Friendshuh for third-degree misconduct involving weapons. Both were taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility and held without bail.
On Jan. 19 at about 6:30 a.m., Soldotna based Alaska State Troopers received multiple reports regarding David Obrien, 38, of Nikiski, causing disturbances with the residents on Alexander Road in Nikiski. Investigation revealed that Obrien had been trespassing on his neighbor’s properties and refusing to leave. Obrien was additionally challenging his neighbors to fight him, and he ultimately assaulted one of his neighbors before fleeing the property and leaving the area. Obrien was later contacted in Kenai by Kenai Police Department and arrested for a separate incident. Once at Wildwood Pretrial Facility, troopers remanded Obrien for fourth-degree assault, four counts of disorderly conduct, first-degree criminal trespass, three counts of second-degree criminal trespass, and violating conditions of release. Obrien was held without bail.
On Jan. 19 at 6:37 p.m., Soldotna Alaska State Troopers responded to Frost Road in Nikiski for a report of a child custody dispute. Upon arrival, Justin C. Bachmeier, 25, of Nikiski, was contacted. Investigation revealed that Bachmeier has a no bail warrant for his arrest, stemming from the original charge of first-degree burglary. Bachmeier was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial without bail.
On Jan. 18 at 7:18 p.m., Soldotna Alaska State Troopers responded to Mile 122, Sterling Highway to a report of a single-vehicle rollover involving a silver 2003 Dodge Durango. Upon arrival, investigation revealed that Jadzia V. Martin, 20, of Anchor Point, was attempting to pass two other vehicles on icy roads and lost control of her vehicle. Martin’s vehicle went off the roadway and rolled several times. No injuries were reported by Martin or her passenger. Both parties reported to have been wearing seat belts, and airbags were not deployed. Martin was issued citations for no insurance and basic speed. The vehicle was totaled. ASAP Towing responded and took possession of the vehicle.
On Jan. 18 at about 12:00 p.m., Alaska State Troopers in Seward received a report that a local residence had been broken into sometime in the past week. There were signs that the suspect(s) had slept in the residence before leaving, taking a headlamp belonging to the homeowner when they left. Anyone with information relating to this case is asked to call the Alaska State Troopers in Seward at 224-3346.
On Jan. 16, Alaska State Troopers were notified that the Nanwalek Head Start building had been damaged on Jan. 15. Investigation showed that Cybill Berestoff, 31, of Nanwalek, Samantha Moonin, 38, of Nanwalek, and another adult female had gone into the Nanwalek Head Start building without permission. Berestoff and Moonin were cited for trespassing, and trespass charges are pending against the third female. The investigation is ongoing, and other charges are possible.
On Jan. 20 at 2:16 p.m., Kenai police responded to a residence on a report of a disturbance. Officers arrived and contacted the parties involved. After investigation, Erica Agayar, 30, of Kenai, was arrested for two counts of third-degree assault and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility.
On Jan. 19 at 3:16 p.m., Kenai police received a call about a suspicious person at a local business. Police responded to the scene and made contact with David Obrien, 38, of Kenai. After an investigation, Obrien was charged with terroristic threats as well as violating conditions of release and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial.
On Jan. 18 at 11:55 p.m., Kenai police received a report of a disabled vehicle in Old Town. Officers arrived in the area and located a vehicle matching the description. Officers contacted the driver, Peter D. Nagle, 60, of Homer. After investigation, Nagle was arrested on the charges of driving under the influence and breath test refusal and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial.
On Jan. 18 at 2:03 a.m., Kenai police came into contact with a suspicious vehicle at a local business. A records check showed that the vehicle had been reported stolen. Operating the vehicle was Jacob D. Snyder, 24, of Anchorage. Snyder was arrested and booked on the charge of first-degree vehicle theft. Snyder was also charged with second-degree theft in an unrelated case.
