Public safety briefs for May 1, 2019

Public safety briefs for May 1, 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 Apr. 29 at 1:54 a.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence off of Robinson Loop Road for a reported domestic disturbance. Investigation revealed that Arlianna Brittany Marquez, 25, of Sterling, had assaulted a family member. She was arrested for fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility without bail, pending arraignment.

On Apr. 29 at 4:11 p.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence off Carver Drive in Kenai after a homeowner reported returning home to find three people exiting his garage. Investigation led to the arrest of Elizabeth Gail Miller, 26, of Kenai, James Elwood Ohearn, 47, of Sterling, and Diane Louise Crume, 48, of Sterling, on charges of first-degree burglary and fourth-degree theft. All three were taken to Wildwood Pretrial without bail.

On Apr. 29 at 10:21 p.m., Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen Chevrolet Pickup bearing AK license plate FGV541. The report stated that the vehicle was stolen from a residence on the Old Sterling Highway near Anchor Point. The investigation is ongoing.

On Apr. 20, James Plymire, 58, of Homer, was issued a citation by Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Anchor Point Post, for failure to log a king salmon over 20 inches. Bail was set at $120 in Homer Court.

On Apr. 28, Alaska State Troopers in Seward received a report of a theft of a bicycle valued at $3,000 from the Lowell Point Campground parking area. On Apr. 29, acting on tips received from the community, troopers located the vehicle suspected to be involved in the theft. The vehicle was occupied by Lucas McAlary, 23, of Seward, and Michelle Meganack, 30, of Seward. McAlary had an active $100 arrest warrant, and Meganack had an active $1,000 arrest warrant. McAlary acknowledged having stolen the bicycle and provided information on the current location of the bicycle. Both McAlary and Meganack were arrested on their warrants. Additionally, McAlary was charged with second-degree theft and fifth-degree misconduct involving weapons. The bicycle was recovered and returned to the owner.

On Apr. 29 At 6:57 p.m., Kenai police received a REDDI (Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately) report on a vehicle going through town that was swerving and had almost hit another vehicle. Officers responded and were able to locate and traffic-stop the reported vehicle. After investigation, Misty S. Domanich, 28, was issued a summons for fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance.

On Apr. 26, Kenai police made contact with Arthur D. Hirth, 56, of Kenai, following multiple calls made to 911 with no need for police, medic, or fire response. Hirth was advised of disorderly conduct and to stop calling 911 unless he had an emergency. Police responded back to the residence and arrested Hirth for disorderly conduct following continued calls. He was taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility.

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