Public safety briefs for May 8, 2019

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Public safety briefs for May 8, 2019

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 May 7 at 12:19 a.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to a reported disturbance at a residence off of Mark Boulevard in Nikiski. Investigation revealed that Sara Elizabeth Magnuson, 33, of Nikiski, had assaulted two people inside of a home and was in possession of and had discharged a firearm during the incident. She was arrested for two counts of fourth-degree assault and one count each of third-degree assault and second-degree and fourth-degree misconduct involving weapons and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility without bail, pending arraignment.

On May 3 at 2:44 p.m., Alaska State Troopers received a REDDI (Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately) report that turned into a vehicle going into the ditch at the intersection of the Sterling Highway and Tote road. Troopers were in the area and made contact with driver Debra Krause, 59, of Soldotna. Investigation revealed that Krause was under the influence of alcohol. She was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

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On May 6 at 12:56 p.m., Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Marfa Molodih, 45, of Anchor Point, for fishing without a valid 2019 sport fishing license. Molodih was observed participating in the personal use hooligan fishery. When contacted by troopers, she was unable to produce a 2019 sport fish license.

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