Information for this report was taken from publicly available law enforcement records and contains arrest and citation information. Anyone listed in this report is presumed innocent.
On Oct. 13 at 9:45 a.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers responded to report of a dead moose in the ditch at Mile 117 of the Sterling Highway. Investigation revealed that John Lopez, 52, of Kenai, collided with a moose on Oct. 12 and left the scene of the accident without notifying the State of the accident. The moose was not salvageable for human consumption. Lopez was issued two misdemeanor citations for driving while license revoked and failure to notify State after big game killed.
On Oct. 28 at 9:25 p.m., Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a moving violation in Soldotna and contacted Elisha Billings, 45, of Soldotna. Investigation revealed she was operating the motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance. During a search of the vehicle, troopers found controlled substances inside the vehicle. Billings was arrested for driving under the influence and two counts of fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance and taken to Wildwood Pretrial.
On Oct. 29 at 1:07 a.m., Alaska State Troopers conducted a stop with a four-wheeler on Kalifornsky Beach Road in Kenai. After investigation, Daniel Paulk, 21, of Illinois, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility.
On Oct. 28 at 8:25 p.m., Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop in Sterling for equipment and moving violations. Investigation during the stop revealed that Jenae Lafe, 61, of Soldotna, was in possession of more than 81grams of a controlled substance. Lafe was arrested for second-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, a Class A felony, and taken to Wildwood Pretrial. The seized drugs amounted to well over 800 individual user doses and had a street value of more than $16,000. The investigation was a collaborative effort of Soldotna Alaska State Troopers patrol troopers, Soldotna Statewide Drug Enforcement investigators, and the Anchorage Police Department.With the winter 40 Mile caribou hunt beginning on Oct. 27, Alaska Wildlife Troopers would like to review a few safety considerations to ensure everyone has a safe, legal, and enjoyable trip. It is likely that large numbers of hunters will participate in the hunt this winter. Please be mindful of other hunters around you and extremely cautious when discharging firearms, since there will likely be other hunters nearby, even if you can’t see them. Wearing blaze orange clothing or other contrasting colors is advisable. Early winter conditions can be challenging in the hunt area. Varying amounts of snow and ice accumulation are present throughout the hunt area. If you choose to hunt, travel with appropriate emergency gear in both your vehicle and with you if you leave the road systems. Be prepared for inclement weather, unexpected delays, or for remaining in the field longer than intended. File a trip plan with family, friends, or local law enforcement to include descriptions of your group, vehicles, ATV/ORV/snowmachines. Hunters are also reminded to be aware of applicable rules and regulations pertaining to the hunt. Have your hunting license and permit with you while hunting, don’t shoot on, from, or across the road, and validate your permit prior to leaving the kill site if you’re successful. Also, hunters are required to be aware of land status where they hunt and varying rules such as operation of off-road motor vehicles. Be aware that blocking the highway or obstructing the flow of traffic in any manner is unlawful. For questions or to report a violation, contact the Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Fairbanks at 907-451-5100.
On Oct. 26 at about 6:00 p.m., Soldotna Alaska State Troopers received the report of a late-reported domestic violence assault that had occurred near Mile 4 of the Kenai Spur Highway a few hours earlier. After investigation revealed that David Mosqueda, 48, had committed the domestic violence crime of fourth-degree assault against an adult female, he was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility.
On Oct. 24 at 11:58 p.m., Kenai police received a report that a possible wanted subject was at a local business off the Kenai Spur Highway, near Mile 10. After investigation, Richard A. Mattox, 61, of Kenai, was arrested for an Alaska State Troopers $1,500 cash bail warrant on original charges of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility.
On Oct. 23 at 2:43 a.m., Kenai police received a report of a possible ongoing disturbance at a residence off Linwood Lane. After investigation, Maggie M. Morrow, 40, of Kenai, was arrested for fourth-degree theft and taken to Wildwood Pretrial. Brent S. Jacobs, 58, of Kenai, was arrested for disorderly conduct, fourth-degree theft, and resisting arrest and taken to Wildwood Pretrial.
On Oct. 22 at 1:42 p.m., a Kenai police officer came into contact with a wanted subject in the area of Fourth Street. After investigation, Jacob D. Parrish, 25, of Kenai, was arrested for an Alaska State Troopers $150 failure to appear warrant on original charges of first-degree forgery and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial.
On Oct. 22 at about 4:40 p.m., Kenai police received a report of a suspicious circumstance at a local business off the Kenai Spur Highway, near Marathon Road. After investigation, Oliver F. Verg-In, 47, of Kenai, was issued a summons for second-degree trespass.
On Oct. 24 at 12:17 a.m., Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a moving violation in Kenai. After investigation, Nicholas Bernier, 29, of Kenai, was arrested for driving while license revoked and violating conditions of release and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility.
On Oct. 23 at 3:59 a.m., Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a moving violation in Soldotna and contacted the driver, Chelsie Curren, 33, of Soldotna. After investigation, Curren was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility.
On Oct. 22 at 9:27 p.m., Alaska State Troopers (AST) received a third-hand report of an active disturbance off Lowbush Street in Homer. It was reported that the suspect, Garrick Simmons, 28, of Homer, left the scene while AST was en route. With the assistance of the Homer Police Department, troopers located the vehicle and contacted Simmons. Investigation revealed Simmons had assaulted a household member and endangered the welfare of a minor. Simmons was arrested for two counts of second-degree assault (domestic violence), fourth-degree assault (domestic violence), reckless endangerment, driving under the influence, and driving while license revoked and was taken to the Homer Jail without bail. After being arrested, an additional charge of unlawful contact was added for attempting to contact the victim by phone.
