Public safety briefs for March 27, 2019

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Public safety briefs for March 27, 2019

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

On Mar. 24, Danielle Calhoun, 34, of Sterling, was issued a citation by Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Anchor Point Post, for king salmon fishing without a king salmon stamp. Bail is set at $120 in Homer Court.

On Mar. 22 at 6:43 p.m., Spring Creek Correctional Center staff contacted Alaska State Troopers to report an assault at the facility. Investigation revealed that one inmate had attacked another inmate repeatedly with a pencil. Three counts of second-degree assault have been forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review.

On Mar. 25 at 10:21 a.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Self Street in Sterling to serve an arrest warrant on the owner. Troopers were unable to locate the owner, but did contact Alec Smith, 26, of Kenai, who had an outstanding arrest warrant related to an original charge of fourth-degree theft. Smith was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility on $50 bail.

On Mar. 25 at 1:26 p.m., Alaska State Troopers received report of a theft from a vehicle on Chilkat Drive in Nikiski. The complainant report several items missing from the car and stolen mail left at the scene. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Alaska State Troopers at 907-262-4453.

On Mar. 25 at 1:39 p.m., Alaska State Troopers received report of a stolen gun. The caller reported that the handgun was left in a truck at the hockey game at the Soldotna Sports Center on Saturday. Anyone who may have seen anything or have information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Alaska State Troopers at 907-262-4453.

On Mar. 25 at 6:46 p.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to a reported trespassing incident at a residence on Echo Lake Road. Investigation revealed that Ariel Lemmon, 25, of Soldotna, was trespassing at the home. She was arrested for second-degree criminal trespass (domestic violence) and taken to Wildwood Pretrial without bail, pending arraignment.

On Mar. 25 at 10:27 p.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Self Street in Sterling to investigate a suspicious circumstance and follow-up on information on the whereabouts of Britney Hope Mackey, 29, who has several outstanding warrants for her arrest. Mackey was not located. However, Daniel Joseph Dobson, 34, of Sterling, was contacted and arrested for an outstanding warrant relating to a fourth-degree theft offense. He was taken to Wildwood Pretrial on $50 bail. Anyone with information about Mackey’s whereabouts may contact Alaska State Troopers at 262-4453 or Crimestoppers. Callers can remain anonymous.

On Mar. 25 at about 2:30 p.m., Kenai police received a call regarding a REDDI (Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately) vehicle northbound. Officers responded and contacted Dylan R. Adams, 25, of Juneau, who was arrested for driving under the influence, second-degree and fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, and second-degree and fourth-degree misconduct involving weapons.

On Mar. 25 at 5:33 p.m., Kenai police received a call reporting that a male with an arrest warrant would be getting on a flight out of Kenai that evening. Officers responded to the Kenai Airport, where Daniel Spiers, 32, of Kenai, was contacted and arrested for a failure to comply with conditions warrant and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility.

On Mar. 24 at 4:28 a.m., Kenai police received a call regarding a REDDI vehicle on the Kenai Spur Highway. Officers responded and contacted Tammy M. Tepp, 28, of Kenai, who was arrested for driving under the influence.

On Mar. 24 at 6:05 p.m., Kenai police responded to a shoplifting complaint at a local business. The suspect was detained from attempting to steal merchandise. The suspect fled from scene after being advised that he was already permanently trespassed. Multiple officers pursued the suspect, eventually stopping him on Marathon Road. Patrick D. Heath, 34, of Kenai, issued a summons for second-degree criminal trespass and second-degree failure to stop at the direction of a peace officer.

On Mar. 22 at about 8:30 a.m., Kenai police received a report that a former employee was causing a disturbance at a local office. Officers responded to the scene and contacted Jaime K. Tyler, 26, of Soldotna, was issued a summons for fourth-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal mischief.

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