Public safety briefs for July 28, 2019

Public safety briefs for July 28, 2019

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Information for this report was taken from publicly available law enforcement records and includes arrest and citation information. Anyone listed in this report is presumed innocent.

On July 20, Alaska Wildlife Troopers conducted a patrol of the Kenai River dipnet fishery. During the patrol, Eric Bell, 33, of Anchorage, was observed dipnet fishing and was contacted. Bell was able to provide a valid 2019 Alaska fishing license but was unable to provide a 2019 Kenai Personal Use Dipnet Permit. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $220.

On July 20, Alaska Wildlife Troopers conducted a patrol of the Kenai River Dipnet fishery. During the patrol, Pu’Aloa Aspero, 23, of Anchorage, was observed dipnet fishing and was contacted. Aspero was able to provide a valid 2019 Alaska fishing license but was unable to provide a 2019 Kenai Personal Use Dipnet Permit. He was a citation, with bail set at $220.

On July 20, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, contacted Natalia Smart, 52, of Anchorage, while she was personal use fishing on the Kenai Beach. Smart failed to have her sport fish license in possession as required. Smart was issued a citation for the violation, with bail set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 20 at 2:38 p.m., the Alaska State Troopers Soldotna K-9 Team attempted to stop a 2004 red Pontiac Bonneville near Mile 15 of the Kenai Spur Highway for speeding. The vehicle failed to yield and traveled north on the Kenai Spur Highway. During the pursuit, the vehicle passed vehicles on the right, traveled at speeds over 100 miles per hour, passed in no-passing zones, failed to signal, drove recklessly, and attempted to elude the K-9 Team. After turning onto Malaita Avenue, the driver of the red Pontiac came to a stop. K-9 Donna was deployed as the driver refused to exit the vehicle. During that time, the trooper was able to positively identify the driver as Nick Leon Sacaloff, 34, of Soldotna. Sacaloff then attempted to drive away and leave the scene but suffered mechanical failure about 100 yards farther at the intersection of Malaita Avenue and Tarawa Street. He jumped from the moving vehicle and fled into the woods. A perimeter of officers and troopers from the Kenai Police Department and Alaska State Troopers and Alaska Wildlife Troopers Soldotna Posts was established. A K-9 track was attempted but was unsuccessful. Court records indicated that Sacaloff’s driver’s license was suspended for driving under the influence. At 5:49 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers returning from a routine beach patrol spotted Sacaloff as he attempted to hitchhike on the Kenai Spur Highway near Mile 23. He was arrested without further incident and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility, where he was held for arraignment without bail. The 2004 red Pontiac was impounded.

On July 21 at 2:32 a.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to the Duck Inn in Soldotna on the report of an assault. Samantha Bunch, 42, of Soldotna was contacted during the investigation and was found to have assaulted a household member. Bunch was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility on the charge of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence).

On July 21 at about 2:40 a.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Fannie Mae Avenue in Sterling for report of a disturbance. Investigation revealed that Don Howell III, 44, of Sterling, had physically assaulted a female. Howell was arrested for fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) and taken to Wildwood Pretrial without bail.

On July 20 at 3:06 a.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to the report of a disturbance involving gunfire on Opal Street in Nikiski. A male suspect was identified as Cody Fitzpatrick, 37, of Nikiski. Cody Fitzpatrick, a convicted felon, was found to have assaulted another male, struck the male with a short-barreled-rifle lacking identification marks, causing physical injury, fired the gun several times while impaired by alcohol during the altercation, and attempted to sic a dog upon the victim. A search warrant was executed on Fitzpatrick’s residence, during which Fitzpatrick was arrested. Kelsey Fitzpatrick, 27, of Nikiski, was also contacted during the investigation and was determined to have possessed a prohibited weapon with no identification marks. After the investigation, Cody Fitzpatrick was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial on the charges of second-degree assault, attempted second-degree assault, third-degree assault, four counts of third-degree misconduct involving weapons, and fourth-degree misconduct involving weapons. Kelsey Fitzpatrick was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial on the charges of two counts of third-degree misconduct involving weapons.

On July 15 at 8:05 a.m., Alaska State Troopers received report that two people were stealing items from a car at Deville Road and the Sterling Highway. Investigation revealed that Daniel Dobson, 34, of Sterling, had entered the car without the owner’s consent and taken several items, totaling $550. Dobson was issued misdemeanor citations for third-degree theft and second-degree criminal trespass and released from the scene.

On July 15 at 5:03 p.m., Alaska State Troopers performed a routine traffic stop on a vehicle at the Kasilof Mercantile for equipment violations. The driver was identified as David Wayne Pine, 40, of Kenai. Investigation revealed that Pine was driving with a suspended license and did not have liability insurance and that he had 16 prior convictions of driving with a suspended license. Pine was arrested on charges of driving with a suspended license and no liability insurance and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial, where he was remanded on both charges and released on his own recognizance.

On July 21, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, cited Francis Desebel, 58, of Anchorage, for personal use fishing in the Kenai River dipnet fishery during a closed period. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 21, Alaska Wildlife Troopers conducted a patrol of the Kenai River dipnet fishery. During the patrol, Emil Tolentino, 45, of Anchorage, was observed dipnet fishing and contacted. Tolentino was able to provide a valid 2019 Alaska fishing license but was unable to provide a 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit. He was issued a citation, with bail set at #220.

On July 21, Alaska Wildlife Troopers conducted a patrol of the Kenai River dipnet fishery. During the patrol, Alton Drones, 34, of Anchorage, was observed dipnet fishing and contacted. Drones was able to provide a valid 2019 Alaska fishing license but was unable to provide a 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $220.

On July 21, Alaska Wildlife Troopers conducted a patrol of the Kenai River dipnet fishery. During the patrol, Alan Ward, 61, of Anchorage, was observed dipnet fishing and contacted. Ward was able to provide a valid 2019 Alaska fishing license but was unable to provide a 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $220.

On July 21, Alaska Wildlife Troopers conducted a patrol of the Kenai River dipnet fishery. During the patrol, Alberto Garcia, 63, of Anchorage, was observed dipnet fishing and contacted. He was unable to provide a valid 2019 Alaska fishing license and was issued a citation, with bail set at $220.

On July 21, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, issued a citation to Victoria Milton, 59, of Anchorage, for obtaining more than one personal use permit for her household. Arraignment is scheduled in Kenai District Court on Aug. 15.

On July 21, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, cited Ruben Medrano, 38, of Anchorage, for personal use fishing in the Kenai River dipnet fishery without a 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Permit in his possession and no sport fish license in his possession. Bail for both violations was set at $440 in Kenai District Court.

On July 19 at 10:53 p.m., Alaska State Troopers observed Adam Pringle, 37, of Seward, driving a red GMC Sierra northbound on the Seward Highway near Coolidge Drive. Troopers had knowledge that Pringle had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for a probation violation. A records check confirmed Pringle’s active arrest warrant, and troopers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and contacted Pringle, who was arrested and taken to the Seward Jail without bail.

On July 21 at about 12:10 p.m., Alaska State Troopers performed a routine traffic stop on a vehicle near Scout Lake Road and Blexes Road in Sterling. Investigation revealed that Samantha Fry, 25, of Soldotna, was driving with a revoked license. Further investigation revealed that Fry had previous convictions of driving while license revoked, the most recent being Apr. 25, and was also on conditions of release for another case. Fry was arrested on charges of driving with a revoked license and violating conditions of release and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility without bail.

On July 20, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, cited Dutchy Inman, 41, of Wasilla, for failing to record her personal use fish on her 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Permit. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 20, Alaska State Troopers were patrolling the Kenai City Docks when Stephen Wilson, 62, of Anchorage, was contacted. When the trooper requested to see his 2019 personal use dipnet permit, the fish he had caught that day were not logged. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 20, Alaska State Troopers were patrolling the Kenai City Docks when Elizabeth Olack, 40, of Anchorage, was contacted. When the trooper requested to see her 2019 personal use dipnet permit, the fish she had caught that day were not logged. She was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 20, Alaska State Troopers were patrolling the Kenai City Docks when Priscilla Frankson, 24, of Wasilla, was contacted. When the troopers requested to see her 2019 personal use dipnet permit, the fish she had caught that day were not logged, and she was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 19, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, cited Carla Parker, 24, of Anchorage, for personal use fishing in the Kenai River dipnet fishery without a 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Permit. Parker was also cited for taking salmon during closed period of the 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Fishery. Bail was set at $220 for each citation in Kenai District Court.

On July 19, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, cited Sandra Christenson, 51, of Chugiak, for taking salmon during closed period of the 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Fishery. Bail was set at $195 in Kenai District Court.

On July 19, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, cited Albert Sharp, 45, of Anchorage, for taking salmon during closed period of the 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 19, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, cited Gabriel Andreis, 40, of Valdez, for taking salmon during closed period of the 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 22 at 12:55 a.m., Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance on Shady Lane in Seward. Investigation revealed that Pesamino Tofiga, 22, of Seward, committed the crime of fifth-degree criminal mischief (domestic violence). Tofiga was arrested and taken to the Seward Jail without bail.

On July 22 at 1:33 a.m., Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on grey Chevy sedan for an equipment violation. The passenger in the vehicle was identified as Rodney McRorie, 32, of Nikiski. Investigation revealed that McRorie had two outstanding warrants for probation violations. He was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility without bail.

On July 21, Alaska Wildlife Troopers responded to a call about an over limit of fish being caught a male, later identified as Joseph Lapierre, 32, of Washington, who admitted to catching four salmon, one more than the three allowed. The trooper seized on of the fish not net filleted and gave it to charity. Lapierre was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 21 at 7:25 p.m., Kenai police responded to a local residence in the area of the Kenai Spur Highway and Tinker Lane, due to reports of a male and female arguing. Officers contacted Onya J. Pate, 31, of Kenai, who was arrested for fourth-degree assault (domestic violence), tampering with physical evidence, and second-degree unlawful contact and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility.

On July 20 at 1:36 a.m., Kenai police received a report from a local grocery store near Mile 10 of the Kenai Spur Highway that a male was trespassing the premises. Officers contacted the suspect male, Andrew J. Hoke, 22, of Kenai, who was arrested for second-degree criminal trespass and taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On July 20 at 2:17 a.m., Kenai police responded to a disturbance at a residence near Mile 14 of Kalifornsky Beach Road. Officers contacted multiple people, and, after investigation, Jamie E. Doleman, 35, of Kenai, was arrested for fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On July 20 at 12:43 p.m., Kenai police made contact with a wanted person, Anthony C. Larocca, 51, of Soldotna, who was arrested on a Soldotna Alaska State Troopers warrant for failure to appear for arraignment on the original charge of third-degree theft, $250 bail cash appearance. Larocca was taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On July 20 at about 3:30 p.m., Kenai police made contact with a wanted person, Christian T. Athey, 22, of Nikiski, who was arrested on a felony Soldotna Alaska State Troopers warrant for omnibus hearing on original charges of vehicle theft, first-degree promoting contraband, and fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, $1,500 bail cash appearance, and failure to comply with conditions of probation on the original charge of petition to revoke probation, new criminal charge, bail cash appearance, and another misdemeanor Soldotna Alaska State Troopers warrant for violating conditions of release, with bail set at court-appointed third-party custodian and conditions of release. Athey was taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On July 20 at 6:54 p.m., a Kenai police officer conducted a routine traffic stop near Mile 12 of the Kenai Spur Highway. Luke J. Spiers, 27, of Kenai, was issued a summons for driving while license suspended. An hour later, at 7:56 p.m., another Kenai police officer conducted a routine traffic stop on the same vehicle near Evergreen Street in Kenai. Spiers was contacted as the driver again and was arrested for driving while license suspended and taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On July 19 at 11:41 a.m., Kenai police responded to a local grocery store near Mile 10 of the Kenai Spur Highway for a report of a female who was trespassed from the business. Officer contacted the suspect female, Samantha J. Fry, 25, of Soldotna, who was arrested for second-degree criminal trespass and taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On July 19 at 1:07 p.m., Kenai police received a request for officer assistance in serving a Writ of Assistance at a local residence. After assisting at the scene, Alicia M. Phares, 33, of Kenai was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On July 19 at 6:11 p.m., a local business requested that a female be trespassed from the premises. Kenai police officers responded and located the female inside the store. Jessica R. Spurgeon, 40, of Kenai, was arrested for concealment of merchandise and two counts of violating conditions of release and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On July 18, at 12:32 p.m., Kenai police assisted the Pretrial Enforcement Office with an arrest. After assisting the office, Shannon L. Beals, 30, of Sterling, was charged an additional charge and issued a summons for fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance.

On July 22 at about 6:50 p.m., Alaska State Troopers received a call about a male who had returned home, was intoxicated, and had court orders to not do either. Troopers responded, and investigation resulted in the arrest of Joseph Cooper, 50, of Ninilchik, for two counts of violating conditions of release. Cooper was taken to the Homer Jail.

On July 21 at 8:18 p.m., Alaska State Troopers received a report that a motorcycle had driven off the roadway near Mile 66.5 of the Seward Highway. Investigation revealed that Carolyn Andrus, 50, of Willow, was operating her red 2015 Harley Davidson Motorcycle northbound on the Seward Highway when a semi-truck traveling southbound began crossing the centerline, causing Andrus to swerve to avoid a collision. Andrus swerved into the shoulder of the northbound side of the highway and ultimately into the ditch, where she was ejected off the motorcycle. Girdwood Emergency Medical Services responded and took Andrus to Providence Alaska Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries. Alcohol was not factor.

On July 23, Alaska Wildlife Troopers conducted a patrol of the Kasilof River dipnet fishery. During the patrol, Jerry Tuitea, 30, of Anchorage, was observed dipnet fishing and was contacted. He was unable to provide a valid 2019 Alaska fishing license or permit for the Cook Inlet Personal Use Fishery and was issued citations, with bail set at $440.

On July 22, Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Keith Hanson, 68, of Minnetonka, Minnesota for retaining over his daily limit of sockeye salmon from the Kenai River. Bail was set at $140 in Kenai Court.

On July 21, Darcey Ahlin-Stieren, 45, of Anchorage, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, for failing to record six salmon onto her personal use permit during the Kenai River dipnet fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 21, Ryan Peterson, 33, of Soldotna, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, for failure to immediately mark 13 of his personal use salmon during the Kenai River dipnet fishery. Bail was set at $95 in Kenai District Court.

On July 23 at 8:15 a.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Terry S. Johnson, 38, of Anchorage, while he was personal use dipnet fishing at the Kasilof River. Investigation resulted in Johnson receiving a citation for failure to possess a valid 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Fishery Permit. Bail was set at $220.

On July 23 at 5:41 a.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers observed Eugene P. Harnett, 59, of Eagle River attempt to take salmon while he was personal use dipnet fishing during a closed period. Investigation resulted in Harnett being issued a citation. No salmon were caught during this time. Bail was set at $215.

On July 22 at about 5:40 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Daniel J. Ashton, 70, of Minnesota, while he was sport fishing at the Kenai River with a juvenile. Investigation resulted in Ashton being charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, with a mandatory court date of Aug. 15 at the Kenai Court. One sockeye salmon was seized and donated to a charity.

On July 22, Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report of people snagging and over-limit retention of sockeye salmon on the Kenai River near the Funny River Campground. At 8:55 a.m., troopers contacted Peter J. Sweeny, 72, of Massachusetts, and investigation resulted in him receiving a citation for intentional waste of fish, with a mandatory court date of Aug. 15 in Kenai Court.

On July 19 at 7:08 a.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Paul E. Williams, 39, of Oregon while he was sport fishing on the Kenai River. Investigation resulted in Williams being issued a citation for retaining an over-sized rainbow trout. The rainbow trout was seized and donated to a charity. Bail was set at $120.

On July 19, Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Luis Oropeza, 20, Cheryl Henderson, 45, and Andrew Long, 29, all of Anchorage, for over-limit of personal use salmon. Bail was set for a total of $810 ($270 per citation) in the Kenai Court.

On July 18 at about 2:20 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted David A. Dunlap, 31, of Anchorage, at Centennial Park in Soldotna. Investigation revealed that Dunlap had failed to record 16 salmon on his 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit before transporting the salmon from the fishing site. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 23 at 2:02 p..m., Alaska State Troopers were dispatched to Mile 78 of the Sterling Highway in Sterling for a report of a motor vehicle collision. Investigation revealed that the driver of a blue 2016 Ford Fiesta followed too closely, causing damage to the vehicle in front of it. The driver, Collin J. Smith, 24, of Soldotna, provided false information to troopers. Smith was identified and found to have three active arrest warrants and suspended license for points. Smith also had five prior driving while license revoked convictions, making this driving while license suspended a misdemeanor. Smith was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility. Wildwood officers located controlled substances on Smith’s person while he was at the facility. Smith was additionally remanded for first-degree promoting contraband and fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance. Smith has a prior conviction of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, making this a felony charge.

On July 23, Masonn Byrd, 25, of Kenai, was arrested without incident for two counts of first-degree murder for the murders of Rachelle Armstrong and Lisa Rutzebeck. The investigation is ongoing.

On July 23 at 1:12 a.m., Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a motorcycle near the Soldotna State Trooper Post. Investigation revealed that Samuel McElrea, 21, of Soldotna, was operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and was driving under the influence of alcohol. He was also in possession of a concealed handgun, about which he did not immediately notify law enforcement. McElrea was charged with driving under the influence, fourth-degree and fifth-degree misconduct involving weapons, and no valid operator’s license and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility.

On July 23 at about 6:30 p.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to Johnson Lake Campground for a disturbance. Investigation revealed that Carl Anthony Bowman, Jr., 62, of Kasilof, was trespassing at the campground after having previously advised that he was prohibited from being on the premises. He was arrested for second-degree criminal trespass and taken to Wildwood Pretrial. He was later released on his own recognizance.

On July 20 at 12:15 a.m., Soldotna police stopped a vehicle near Mile 94 of the Sterling Highway. A passenger, Loren Burns, 18, of Soldotna, was found to be in possession of marijuana. Burns was issued a criminal citation for sixth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance and released.

On July 19 at 9:59 a.m., Soldotna police stopped a vehicle on Fireweed Street near Rockwell Avenue. Austin Struthers, 28, of Sterling, was issued a criminal citation for driving while license revoked and released.

On July 17 at about 3:30 a.m., Soldotna police responded to the area of the Sterling Highway and Birch Street for a welfare check on a female driver passed-out behind the wheel of a vehicle. Investigation led to the arrest of Jennifer Gadola, 34, of Anchor Point, for driving under the influence of a controlled substance, driving while license revoked, fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, and tampering with physical evidence. Gadola was taken to Wildwood Pretrial without bail.

On July 17 at about 2:00 p.m., Soldotna police responded to Walgreen’s for a report of a woman in the store who had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. Officers contacted Lauren Roesing, 31, of Soldotna, and arrested her on the warrant. Roesing was also found to be in possession of a large amount of heroin and methamphetamine and was charged with second-degree and third-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance. Officers also contacted Sarah Urdahl, 36, of Soldotna, who was found to have shoplifted from the store. Urdahl was issued a criminal citation for third-degree theft and released. Roesing was taken to Wildwood Pretrial and held without bail.

On July 15 at 1:47 p.m., Soldotna police responded to Soldotna Creek Park for a motor vehicle collision. One of the involved drivers, Dominic Allen, 41, of Soldotna, was issued a criminal citation for driving while license suspended and released.

On July 15 at 2:42 p.m., Soldotna police responded to Safeway for a trespassing complaint. Officers contacted Arianna Nielsen, 19, of Soldotna. Nielsen was arrested on two outstanding warrants and for fourth-degree theft and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial on $600 bail.

On July 14 at about 2:20 a.m., Soldotna police responded to Centennial Campground for a disturbance. John Jordan, 48, of Wasilla, was arrested for fourth-degree assault and taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On July 13 at about 2:10 a.m., Soldotna police stopped a vehicle near Mile 94 of the Sterling Highway. William Sena, 80, of Soldotna, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On July 13 at 6:57 p.m., Soldotna police responded to the parking lot of Fred Meyer for a suspicious male causing a disturbance. Officers contacted Jacob Stanfield, 34, of Soldotna, and Tyler Schjoll, 21, of Sterling. Schjoll fled on foot from officers, but was apprehended a short distance away. During the investigation, two pistols and a rifle that were previously reported stolen in Kenai were recovered from their vehicle. Officers from the Kenai Police Department responded and took custody of Stanfield and the firearms. Schjoll was arrested for disorderly conduct and taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On July 23 at 1:18 p.m., Kenai police were called to the area of the Kenai Spur Highway and Lilac Lane for reports of a impaired driver and made contact with Richard G. Rauch, 60, of Anchorage, who was arrested for driving while intoxicated and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility.

On July 23 at 1:22 p.m., Kenai police were called to a residence on North Forest Drive regarding a disturbance and made contact with Glen C. Hollars, 29, of Sterling, who was arrested for third-degree assault and taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On July 22 at 1:06 a.m., Kenai police conducted a traffic stop in the area of First Street and Redoubt Avenue, contacting the driver, Sebastian R. Farnam, 21, of Kenai, who was arrested for driving while under the influence and taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On July 23, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, observed Joseph K. Libal, 49, of Anchorage, on the Kenai River, actively dipnetting from a powerboat outside the personal use fishery in closed waters. Libal was cited for taking salmon in a closed area. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai Court.

On July 23, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, observed Jimmy Dale Smith, 70, of Anchorage, on the Kenai River, actively dipnetting from a powerboat outside the personal use fishery in close waters. Smith was cited for taking salmon in a closed area. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai Court.

On July 23, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, observed Jonathan Smith, 59, of Anchorage, on the Kenai River, actively dipnetting from a powerboat outside the personal use fishery in close waters. Smith was cited for taking salmon in a closed area. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai Court.

On July 22, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, contacted Marilyn A. Martin, 56, of Anchorage, at the Kenai City Dock, who was in possession of personal use caught sockeye salmon. Martin presented a personal use permit without any fish recorded on it. She was cited for failure to record 10 personal use caught salmon on her personal use permit before concealing from plain view or leaving the fishing site. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai Court.

On July 22, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, contacted Katrina R. Nelson, 42, of Kenai, at the Kenai City Dock, who was in possession of personal use caught sockeye salmon. Nelson presented a personal use permit without any fish recorded on it. She was cited for failure to record personal use caught salmon on her personal use permit before concealing from plain view or leaving the fishing site. Warnings were given to the other two permit holders on the same powerboat who were also in violation of failing to report. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai Court.

On July 21, Alaska Wildlife Troopers Soldotna Post, contacted Deborah L. Swallow, 56, of Anchorage, on the Kenai City Dock, who was in possession of personal use caught sockeye salmon. Swallow was unable to present a personal use permit upon request. She was cited for failure to have permit in possession while personal use fishing. Swallow was also warned for failing to record 25 personal use caught salmon on her personal use permit before concealing from plain view or leaving the fishing site. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai Court.

On July 21, Alaska Wildlife Troopers Soldotna Post, contacted George R. Mariman, 49, of Anchorage, on the Kenai City Dock. Hotchkiss was cited for failure to register his powerboat for 2019 with the Department of Motor Vehicles as required. Bail was set at $70 in Kenai Court.

On July 21, Alaska Wildlife Troopers Soldotna Post, contacted William S. Phelan, 65, of Anchorage, on the Kenai City Dock. Phelan was cited for failure to register his powerboat for 2019 with the Department of Motor Vehicles as required. Bail was set at $70 in Kenai Court.

On July 21, Alaska Wildlife Troopers Soldotna Post, contacted Gene R. Quinn, 38, of Anchorage, at the Kenai City Dock, who was in possession of personal use caught sockeye salmon. Quinn presented a personal use permit without any fish recorded on it. He was cited for failure to record the salmon on his personal use permit before concealing from plain view or leaving the fishing site. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai Court.

On July 21 at 2:32 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Kristopher M. Hlebechuk, 42, of Wasilla, at the Kenai City Dock after personal use dipnet fishing at the Kenai River. Investigation revealed that he failed to record 19 salmon on his 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit before taking the salmon from the fishing site. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 21 at 2:26 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Matthew J. Kiley, 39, of Anchorage, at the Kenai City Dock after personal use dipnet fishing at the Kenai River. Investigation revealed that he failed to record 19 salmon on his 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit before taking the salmon from the fishing site. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 21 at 3:45 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Albert J. Parra, 50, of Kenai, at the Kenai City Dock after personal use dipnet fishing on his boat. Investigation revealed that Parra failed to properly display his boat registration decal as required. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $70.

On July 21 at about 4:20 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Heidi L. Austin, 31, of Wasilla, at the Kenai City Dock after personal use dipnet fishing at the Kenai River. Investigation revealed that she failed to record 33 salmon on her 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit before taking the salmon from the fishing site. She was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 21 at about 4:40 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Paul E. Bennetts, 32, of Anchorage, at the Kenai City Dock after personal use dipnet fishing at the Kenai River. Investigation revealed that he failed to record eight salmon and one flounder on his 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit before taking the fish from the fishing site. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 21 at about 3:00 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Roy P. Smith, 58, of Anchorage, at the Kenai City Dock after personal use dipnet fishing at the Kenai River. Investigation revealed that he failed to record 34 salmon on his 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit before taking the salmon from the fishing site. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 21 at about 3:00 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Garrett T. Abbott, 32, of Fairbanks, at the Kenai City Dock after personal use dipnet fishing at the Kenai River. Investigation revealed that he failed to record 34 salmon on his 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit before taking the salmon from the fishing site. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 20, Alaska Wildlife Troopers Soldotna Post, contacted Carl L. McPherson, 52, of Anchorage, on the Kenai City Dock, who was in possession of personal use caught sockeye salmon. McPherson presented a personal use permit without any fish recorded on it. She was cited for failure to record 10 personal use caught salmon on her personal use permit before concealing from plain view or leaving the fishing site. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai Court.

On July 20, Alaska Wildlife Troopers Soldotna Post, contacted Britt H. Zufelt, 35, of Anchorage, at the Kenai City Dock, who was in possession of personal use caught sockeye salmon. Zufelt presented a personal use permit without any fish recorded on it. She was cited for failure to record 10 personal use caught salmon on her personal use permit before concealing from plain view or leaving the fishing site. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai Court.

On July 20, Alaska Wildlife Troopers Soldotna Post, contacted John K. Thorne, 56, of Palmer, on the Kenai City Dock, who was in possession of personal use caught sockeye salmon. Thorne presented a personal use permit without any fish recorded on it. He was cited for failure to record 35 personal use caught salmon on his personal use permit before concealing from plain view or leaving the fishing site. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai Court.

On July 20, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, contacted Yuriy Gayvoronskiy, 46, of Delta Junction, at the Kenai City Dock, who was in possession of personal use caught sockeye salmon. Gayvoronskiy presented a personal use permit with 11 unmarked sockeye salmon. He was cited for failure to mark (clip tails) of the 11 sockeye salmon before concealing them from plain view or leaving the fishing site. Gayvoronskiy was warned for not recording 11 personal use caught salmon and seven flounder on his personal use permit before leaving the fishing site. Bail was set at $90 in Kenai Court.

On July 20 at about 10:30 a.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Nancy J. Williams, 55, of Anchorage, after personal use dipnetting on the Kenai River. Investigation resulted in her receiving a citation for having more than one 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit per household. This citation has a mandatory court date of Aug. 15 in Kenai Court.

On July 20 at about 10:30 a.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Donald P. Fry, 57, of Anchorage, after personal use dipnetting on the Kenai River. Investigation resulted in Fry receiving a citation for having more than one 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit per household. This citation has a mandatory court date of Aug. 15 in Kenai Court.

On July 20 at about 12:40 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Matthew D. Waychoff, 30, of Anchorage, at the Kenai City Dock after personal use dipnet fishing at the Kenai River. Investigation revealed that Waychoff failed to record eight salmon on his 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit before taking the salmon from the fishing site. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 20 at about 12:40 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Jared S. Todd, 30, of Anchorage, at the Kenai City Dock after personal use dipnet fishing at the Kenai River. Investigation revealed that he failed to record eight salmon on his 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit before taking the salmon from the fishing site. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 20 at 2:18 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Christopher J. Petro, 53, of Wasilla, at the Kenai City Dock after personal use dipnet fishing at the Kenai River. Investigation revealed that Petro failed to record eight salmon on his 2019 Upper Cook Inlet personal Use Salmon Permit before taking the salmon from the fishing site. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 20 at about 1:20 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Olney W. Smith, Jr., 61, of Palmer, at the Kenai City Dock after personal use dipnet fishing at the Kenai River. Investigation revealed that he failed to record 13 salmon on his 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit before taking the salmon from the fishing site. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 19, Alaska Wildlife Troopers Soldotna Post, issued a citation to Garry Michel, 57, of Eagle River, near the North Beach of the Kenai River, who was in possession of 16 personal use caught sockeye salmon and one pink salmon personal use caught and concealed in a cooler. Michel presented a personal use permit without any fish recorded on it. He was cited for failure to record personal use caught salmon on his personal use permit before concealing from plain view or leaving the fishing site. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai court.

On July 19, Alaska Wildlife Troopers Soldotna Post, issued a citation to Kenneth Hopkins, 44, of Wasilla , near the North Beach of the Kenai River, who was in possession of personal use caught sockeye salmon. Hopkins presented a personal use permit without any fish recorded on it. He was cited for failure to record personal use caught salmon on his personal use permit before concealing from plain view or leaving the fishing site. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai court.

On July 19, Alaska Wildlife Troopers Soldotna Post, contacted Matthew L. Denn, 36, of Anchorage, on the Kenai City Dock, who was in possession of personal use caught sockeye salmon. Denn presented a personal use permit without any fish recorded on it. He was cited for failure to record 25 personal use caught salmon on his personal use permit before concealing from plain view or leaving the fishing site. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai Court.

On July 19, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, issued a citation to Flora M. Martin, 35, of Kenai, near the North Beach of the Kenai River, who was in possession of 49 personal use caught sockeye salmon. Martin presented a personal use permit without any fish recorded on it. She was cited for failure to record personal use caught salmon on her personal use permit before concealing from plain view or leaving the fishing site. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai Court.

On July 19 at 8:33 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Gary S. Drew, 59, of Anchorage, near the North Beach Kenai River after personal use dipnet fishing. Investigation revealed that he failed to record three salmon on his 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit before taking the salmon from the fishing site. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 19 at 7:56 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Brianna N. Shreeve, 30, of Healy, after personal use dipnetting on the Kenai River. Investigation resulted in her receiving a citation for having more than one 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit per household. This citation has a mandatory court date of Aug. 15 in Kenai Court.

On July 19 at 7:07 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Joseph Atafua, 31, of Anchorage, near the North Beach Kenai River after personal use dipnet fishing. Investigation revealed that he failed to record 13 salmon on his 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit before taking the salmon from the fishing site. He was issued a citation, with bail set at #120.

On July 19 at 6:41 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Lorraine A. Kincaid, 80, of Anchorage, near the North Beach Kenai River after personal use dipnet fishing. Investigation revealed that she failed to record five salmon on her 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit before taking the salmon from the fishing site. She was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 19 at 6:27 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Benito B. Parrera, 67, of Anchorage, near the North Beach Kenai River after personal use dipnet fishing. Investigation revealed that Parrera failed to mark seven salmon by clipping the tips of their tails before leaving the fishing area. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $95.

On July 19 at about 5:50 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted June M.R. Tuaiao, 38, of Anchorage, near the North Beach Kenai River after personal use dipnet fishing. Investigation revealed that she failed to record 16 salmon on her 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit before taking the salmon from the fishing site. She was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 19 at 11:17 a.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Young A. Suenram, 53, of Anchorage, at the Kenai City Dock after personal use dipnet fishing at the Kenai River. Investigation revealed that Suenram failed to record four salmon on his 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit before taking the salmon from the fishing site. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 19 at 10:57 a.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted 59 year old Douglas P. Bushey, 59, at the Kenai City Dock after personal use dipnet fishing on his boat. Investigation revealed that Bushey failed to register his powerboat as required. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $70.

On July 19 at about 11:50 a.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Robert Lopez, Jr., of Eagle River, at the Kenai City Dock after personal use dipnet fishing at the Kenai River. Investigation revealed that Robert failed to record two salmon on his 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit before taking the salmon from the fishing site. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 19 at 9:19 a.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Eric D. Harrison, 39, of Wasilla, at the Kenai City Dock after personal use dipnet fishing on his boat. Investigation revealed that Harrison failed to register his powerboat as required. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $70.

On July 19 at 10:12 a.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Michele N. Johnson, 39, of Anchorage, at the Kenai City Dock after personal use dipnet fishing at the Kenai River. Investigation revealed that she failed to record 11 salmon on her 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit before taking the salmon from the fishing site. She was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 19 at about 11:30 a.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Andrew J. Mickelson, 42, of Big Lake, at the Kenai City Dock after personal use dipnet fishing at the Kenai River. Investigation revealed that Mickelson failed to record five salmon on his 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit before taking the salmon from the fishing site. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

On July 25 at 9:58 p.m., Soldotna Alaska State Troopers received a report of a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of North Miller Loop and the Kenai Spur Highway. The complainant reported that the other party had left the scene. That driver was located and identified as Chrystal Schoenrock, 73, of Nikiski. Investigation revealed that Schoenrock was driving while under the influence. She was arrested for driving under the influence, was also charged with refusal to submit to tests and leaving the scene of an accident, and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility on $500 bail.

On July 24 at 11:29 p.m., Alaska State Troopers received a call reporting a male who was driving intoxicated on an ATV in the Kasilof area. Troopers responded to the area and contacted Patrick Hodgson, 59, of Kasilof, who was riding an ATV. Hodgson failed to stop at the direction of a police officer. After he stopped, Hodgson was highly intoxicated and was arrested for driving under the influence and second-degree eluding and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On July 26, Alaska Wildlife Troopers observed an assault in progress on the North Kasilof Beach. Wildlife Troopers detained and identified Duane Jennings, 56, of Anchorage, at the scene of the assault. Jennings was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility on a charge of fourth-degree assault. Jennings was also found to be listed as a missing person, and his family was notified that he had been located.

On July 26, Alaska Wildlife Troopers conducted a patrol of the Kasilof River dipnet fishery. During the patrol, Clifford Ambro, 53, of Anchorage, was observed dipnet fishing and was contacted. Ambro was able to provide a valid 2019 Alaska fishing license but was unable to provide a 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $220.

On July 26, Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Brian Mockett, 49, of Anchorage, and Steven Jessop, 56, of Anchorage, for taking salmon in a closed area in the Kasilof River personal use dipnet fishery. Bail was set at $440 in Kenai Court.

On July 26, Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Kerry Bakker, 52, of Chugiak, and Tristan Leal, 33, of Anchorage, for taking salmon in a closed area in the Kasilof River personal use dipnet fishery. Bail was set for $440 in Kenai Court.

On July 25, Steven Isaacs, 58, of Anchorage, was cited by Seward Wildlife Troopers for harvesting an undersized lingcod in Resurrection Bay. Smith retained a 33.5-inch long lingcod. The minimum is 35 inches long. The lingcod was seized and given to a local charity. Bail was set at $170 in Seward Court.

On July 21, James Fleming, 63, of Eagle River, was cited by Seward Wildlife Troopers for sport fishing with more line in the water. Fleming was observed fishing with two fishing poles in Resurrection Bay. Bail was set at $120 in Seward Court.

On July 21, Scott Smith, 45, of Anchorage, was cited by Seward Wildlife Troopers for harvesting an undersized lingcod in Resurrection Bay. Smith retain a 27-inch long lingcod. The minimum is 35 inches long. The lingcod was seized and given to a local charity. Bail was set at $170 in Seward Court.

On July 20, Tena Newhouse, 23, of Anchorage, was cited by Seward Wildlife Troopers for fishing for king salmon without a king stamp in Resurrection Bay. Bail was set at $120 in Seward Court.

On July 20, Patrick Quiambo, 35, of Anchorage, was cited by Seward Wildlife Troopers for not having a fishing license in possession when contacted fishing. Bail was set at $220 in Seward Court.

On July 19, Nicholas Rampton, 37, of Valley View, Utah, was cited by Seward Wildlife Troopers for fishing in closed waters in the Seward Lagoon. Bail was set at $120 in Seward Court.

On July 19, Camden Lambe, 21, of Anchorage, was cited by Seward Wildlife Troopers for fishing for king salmon without a king stamp in Resurrection Bay. Bail was set at $120 in Seward Court.

On July 19, Caleb Lambe, 19, of Anchorage, Alaska, was cited by Seward Wildlife Troopers for fishing for king salmon without a king stamp in Resurrection Bay. Bail was set at $120 in Seward Court.

On July 19, Susan Haggart, 59, of Soldotna, Alaska, was cited by Seward Wildlife Troopers for having an over-limit of pelagic “black” rockfish. The rockfish were seized and given to a local charity. Bail was set at $160 in Seward Court.

On July 18, Max Finch, 62, of Sterling, was cited by Seward Wildlife Troopers for not having a fishing license in possession when contacted fishing. Bail was set at $220 in Seward Court.

On July 27, at 4:02 a.m., Soldotna-based Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance in the area of South Face Place in Cooper Landing. Investigation revealed that Danielle Anaruk, 21, of Soldotna, had recklessly caused physical injury to a female and also revealed that Anaruk was in violation of her conditions of release. Anaruk was arrested for fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) and violating conditions of release and was taken to the Seward jail without bail.

On July 27, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, contacted Rose Frisby, 67, of Anchorage, while personal use fishing on the Kenai River Beach. Frisby failed to have her sport fish license in possession as required. Frisby was issued a citation for the violation, with bail set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 27, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, contacted Apo Taino, 39, of Anchorage, while personal use fishing on the Kenai River Beach. Taino failed to have his sport fish license in possession as required. Taino was issued a citation for the violation with bail set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 27, Alaska Wildlife Troopers conducted a patrol of the Kenai River Dipnet fishery. During the patrol Abel Fata, 25, of Anchorage, was observed dipnet fishing and contacted. Fata was able to provide a valid 2019 Alaska fishing license but was unable to provide a 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit. Fata was issued a citation, with bail set at $220.

On July 27, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, issued a citation to Salefasa Mataule, 36, of Anchorage, for not having a valid 2019 sport fish license while personal use dipnet fishing. Bail was set at $220.

On July 27, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, issued a citation to Angelo Mataese, 35, of Anchorage, for not having a valid 2019 sport fish license while personal use dipnet fishing. Bail was set at $220.

On July 27, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, issued a citation to Luteru Taliulu, 41, of Anchorage, for obtaining more than one personal use permit for his household. Arraignment is scheduled in Kenai District Court.

On July 27, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, contacted Bencasey Malaga, 31, of Anchorage, while he was personal use fishing on the Kenai River Beach. Malaga started personal use fishing before it opened per regulation at 6:00 a.m.. He was issued a citation for the violation, with a bail set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 27, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, contacted Francis Lavea, 43, of Anchorage, while he was personal use fishing on the Kenai River Beach. Lavea failed to have a 2019 Upper Cook Inlet Permit in his possession as required. He was issued a citation for the violation, with bail set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 27, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, issued a citation to Saadiea Abakar, 43, of Anchorage, for obtaining more than one personal use permit per household. Arraignment is scheduled in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Donald Ritchie, 56, of Anchorage, for participating in a personal use fishery without the required personal use permit. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Tatayana Martynyuk, 40, of Anchorage, for fishing without fishing license in possession. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Zachary Doss, 31, of Anchorage, for failure to record daily catch on personal use permit. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Maksim Borovik, 26, of Anchorage, for failure to record daily catch on personal permit. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Robert Ferguson, 60, of Anchorage, for failure to record daily catch on personal use permit. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Michella Bennet, 54, of Anchorage, for failure to record daily catch on personal use permit. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Wildlife Troopers cited David Kropidlowski, 45, of Anchorage, for failure to record daily catch on personal use permit. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Peter Kropidlowski, 50, of Anchorage, for failure to record daily catch on personal use permit. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Jerry Rias, 50, of Anchorage, for failure to record daily catch on personal use permit. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Kade Parker, 20, of Wasilla for failure to record daily catch on personal use permit. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Bryan Simpson, 52, of Anchorage, for failure to record daily catch on personal use permit. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Terrance Franzini, 48, of Soldotna for failure to record daily catch on personal use permit. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Matthew Sweeney, 31, of Wasilla for failure to record daily catch on personal use permit. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26 at 3:52 p.m., Matsu West Wildlife Troopers contacted Kevin Hubbard 47, yoa of Palmer near the Kenai North Shore. Hubbard had caught and removed personal use salmon from the fishing site and failed to mark the salmon as required. He was cited, with bail set at $95.

On July 26, Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Joseph Gibson, 43, of Palmer for failure to record daily catch on personal use permit. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Jesse Gray, 38, of Palmer for failure to record daily catch on personal use permit. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 24, Alaska Wildlife Troopers were conducting a patrol of Kenai river dipnet fishery when Vaimaila Tuuaga, 59, of Anchorage, was contacted at 11:15 p.m on the Kenai River North Bank. Tuuaga was observed holding a dipnet in the water. The Kenai River dipnet fishery had closed at 11:00 p.m. Tuuaga was cited for the same violation last year. A fish was seized, and she was issued a citation, with bail set at $120.

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