Public safety briefs for the week of Aug. 2, 2020

Public safety briefs for the week of Aug. 2, 2020

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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 July 24, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, cited Joseph Mahlen, 48, of Anchorage, and Walter Hickel, 40, of Anchorage, for taking salmon in a closed area of the Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Dipnet Fishery on the Kasilof River. Bail was set for $220 each in Kenai District Court.

On July 24, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, cited Brooks Connors, 27, of Anchorage, for not having a permit as required for the Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Dipnet Fishery. Bail was set for $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 24, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, cited Pauline Miles, 61, of Fairbanks, for failing to record salmon on her Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Dipnet Permit. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 21, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Bo Millhouse, 33, of Anchorage, Travis Marvin, 27, of Anchorage, and Ieremia Alavisi, 36, of Anchorage, at South Kasilof Beach. Millhouse, Marvin, and Alavisi had failed to log their salmon on their Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Dipnet Permits as required and were issued citations. Bail amount set for $120 each in Kenai District Court.

On July 19, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, cited Richard Birch, 56, of Soldotna, Floyd Demoski, 45, of Anchorage, Roderick Horner, 42, of Wasilla, Heidi Will, 32, of Eagle River, Mark Kralick, 62, of Anchorage, and Isiais Solano-Hernandez, 47, of Fairbanks, for taking salmon in a closed area of the Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Dipnet Fishery on the Kasilof River. Bail was set for $220 each in Kenai District Court.

On July 25 at 6:12 a.m., Alaska State Troopers received a call about a disturbance on Burton Drive in Kasilof. Investigation revealed that Suzi S. Hutchins, 27, of Kasilof, threw a rock at another person’s truck, breaking a window. Hutchins was arrested for fifth-degree criminal mischief (domestic violence) and also for a $250 arrest warrant for failure to appear on the original charge petition to revoke probation regarding an Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment requirement and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility without bail.

On July 25, the following individuals were cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, for failing to record their personal use catch as required: Andrew Roles, 39, of Wasilla, Sharon Kim, 41, of Anchorage, and Javier Serrano, 30, of Anchorage. Bail was set at $120 each in Kenai District Court.

On July 24, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Jeremy Rogers, 30, of Michigan, while he was sportfishing on the Kenai River. Investigation determined that Rogers had snagged a red salmon in the throat and retained it. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 24, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Maridalia Pimentel De Los Santos, 34, of Anchorage, while she was dipnet fishing in the Kasilof River. Pimentel De Los Santos was in possession of four personal use salmon that had been concealed from view and not recorded on a personal use permit. She was issued a citation, with bail set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 24, Alaska Wildlife Trooper contacted Daniel Francom, 40, of Palmer, dipnet fishing at 11:20 p.m. in the Kenai River Personal Use Area, 20 minutes past the closing of the fishery. Francom was issued a citation, with bail set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26 at 4:52 a.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to a reported theft of a liquor bottle from Big John’s gas station. The suspect vehicle, a white four-door car, left northbound on the Sterling Highway. The case is under investigation.

On July 25 at 7:32 p.m., Soldotna Alaska State Troopers received a REDDI (Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately) report on a Chevrolet truck southbound from Mile 68 of the Sterling Highway. Troopers had prior knowledge of this particular truck and believed it to be driven by Brandon Timpke, 30, of Nikiski, who has two outstanding arrest warrants. Troopers located the vehicle near Mile 85.5 of the Sterling Highway and initiated a traffic stop after observing Timpke driving the vehicle. Timpke took off from the traffic stop and accelerated to speeds over 100 miles per hour. Timpke ultimately crashed the truck near Robinson Loop and Montgomery Avenue before fleeing in to the wooded area, leaving his two passengers behind. Troopers were unable to locate Timpke in the woods. The following charges are being filed in the Kenai Court with a request for an arrest warrant to be issued: first-degree failure to stop, reckless driving, driving while license revoked, first-degree assault, two counts of third-degree assault, third-degree misconduct involving controlled substances, and fourth-degree misconduct involving substances.

On July 25 at 9:25 p.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to a reported domestic disturbance at the recreation site on Kasilof Beach Road. Investigation revealed that Joshua Brittain, 35, of Anchorage had assaulted a family member and smashed a window out of the car of another family member. He was arrested for third-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal mischief, both domestic violence charges. Additionally, he was in violation of his conditions of release from a pending fourth-degree assault charge. He was taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility and held without bail, pending arraignment.

On July 27 at 1:19 a.m., Soldotna Alaska State Troopers contacted Stefany Alton, 42, of Nikiski, on Mark Boulevard. Alton was found to have an outstanding warrant for her arrest for violating conditions of release. Alton was arrested without incident and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility, with bail set at $5,000.

On July 27, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Rudolph Richards, 36, of Anchorage, for fishing in a personal use fishery without the required permit. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Norman Ticket, 34, of Wasilla, for fishing in a personal use fishery without the required permit. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Nicholas Chichenoff, 60, of Anchorage, for failing to mark/clip the tails of personal use fish as required. Bail was set at $95 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Norman Bowles, 56, of Anchorage, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Iain McKeever, 32, of Anchorage, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Joseph Mizera, 44, of Kenai, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Gwendolyn Adams, 54, of Anchorage, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Jeremiah Moss, 28, of Anchorage, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 26, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Melany Bamburg, 47, of Anchorage, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 25, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Lloyd Stine, 54, of Barrow, for fishing in a personal use fishery without the required permit. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 25, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Anthony Edwardsen, 60, of Barrow, for fishing in a personal use fishery without the required permit. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 25, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Ester Kim, 23, of Anchorage, for failing to mark/clip the tails of personal use fish as required. Bail was set at $95 in Kenai District Court.

On July 25, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Norman Orr, 34, of Kasilof, for failing to possess a fishing license during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 25, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Douglas Regnas, 57, of Anchorage, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 25, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Yvette Shelton, 45, of Anchorage, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 25, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Keith Sebelius, 34, of Palmer, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 25, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Shannon Masneri, 41, of Anchorage, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 25, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Steven Ernst, 41, of Anchorage, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court

On July 25, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Daniel Olmsted, 18, of Kasilof, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 25, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Joseph Mizera, 44, of Kenai, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 22 at 7:48 p.m., Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop in Soldotna. Garrette Racette, 33, of Nikiski, was arrested for driving while license revoked and no vehicle insurance. A passenger, Wesley Schmidt, 33, of Wasilla, was also arrested on an outstanding felony warrant for first-degree burglary and first-degree assault. A second passenger, Tommie Adams, 41, of Nikiski, was released on scene. The vehicle was seized, and a search warrant was granted. Search of the vehicle produced over 100 grams of methamphetamine, as well as other drugs. All three parties are being charged with misconduct involving a controlled substance.

On July 21 at 10:27 a.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of an assault on Funny River Road. Investigation revealed that Brandon Marple, 27, of Wasilla, assaulted a Funny River Road man when he pointed a handgun at him and threatened to kill him and then “pistol whipped” him with the gun during an argument. Marple was arrested and charged with second-degree assault and third-degree assault and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility.

On July 27 at about 1:00 p.m., Alaska State Troopers, Anchor Point Post, conducted a patrol to Nikoleavsk for a welfare check. While en route to the location, a Blue Chevy Cruze was identified to contain the individuals pertaining to the welfare check. A traffic stop was initiated on the Chevy Cruze, but the vehicle continued on without stopping. The vehicle was finally stopped, using spike strips. Ivan Kojin, 37, of Nikoleavsk, was identified as the driver and was arrested and taken to Homer jail for failure to stop at the direction of a peace officer, third-degree assault, driving while license suspended, reckless driving, and the two arrest warrants he already had outstanding at the time of the stop.

On July 27 at 8:58 p.m., Alaska State Troopers found a disabled vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway on Rustic Avenue in Soldotna. The owner was identified as Scott Phillips, 58, of Soldotna, who had a warrant for his arrest for failure to appear on the original charge of driving while license revoked. He was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility, with bail set at $50.

On July 26 at 9:03 p.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to a reported single-vehicle crash involving an ATV. Jamie Blair, 26, of Maine, was identified as the driver and suffered serious injuries. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor. Investigation continues.

On July 28 at 3:35 a.m., Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a white 2005 Nissan Murano at Mile 12 of the Kenai Spur Highway for speeding. After investigation revealed that Winton S. Komonseak, 26, of Anchorage, was driving the vehicle while impaired and under the influence of alcohol, he was arrested for driving under the influence and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility.

On July 27 at 8:58 a.m., Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen camper from a parking area on KB Drive in Soldotna. On July 28, a tip was received that the camper was parked on a lot in a residential area in Kenai. Troopers and the Kenai Police Department arrived on scene, confirmed that it was the stolen camper, and contacted Casey J. Johnson, 38, of Kenai, who was occupying it. Johnson was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial on charges of first-degree theft and violating conditions of release.

On July 28 at 10:57 p.m., Alaska State Troopers Dispatch received a report of a domestic violence disturbance on Holt Lamplight Road in Nikiski. Investigation found that Eric Christin, 37, of Nikiski, had assaulted a family member. Eric was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial without bail on charges of second-degree and third-degree assault (domestic violence), domestic violence criminal mischief, interfering with a report of domestic violence, and violating conditions of release.

On July 29, Grigoriy Litvinchuk, 48, of Wasilla, was contacted by Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, and issued a citation for personal use fishing in closed waters from the shore of the Kenai River. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 29, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Robb Travica, 35, of Palmer, for failing to possess a fishing license during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 28, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Gerald Martone, 63, of Anchorage, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 28, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Isaac Sugimoto, 28, of Wasilla, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 28, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Monica Huynh, 62, of Anchorage, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 28, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Terra Schranz, 34, of Wasilla, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 28, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Thomas Garber, 52, of Kenai, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 28, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Anthony Archer, 49, of Anchorage, for fishing in a personal use fishery without the required permit. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 28, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Fidelis Aki, 57, of Anchorage, for fishing in a personal use fishery without the required permit. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 27, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Grace Green, 45, of Anchorage, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 27, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Anthony Lutes, 44, of Eagle River, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 27, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Don Slats, 44, of Soldotna, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 27, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Eben Olrun, 72, of Anchorage, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 27, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Christian Shaut, 27, of Anchorage, for fishing in the Kenai River with bait when bait is not allowed. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 28, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Jonathan McCormack, 30, of Anchorage, for fishing in a personal use fishery without the required permit. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 28, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Poloie Oloi, 31, of Anchorage, for fishing in a personal use fishery without the required permit. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 27, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Troy Weilbacher, 52, of Soldotna, for three counts of over-limit/possession of Dolly Varden, three oversize Dolly Varden, possession of over-size Rainbow, failure to record Rainbow, and fishing without sport fishing license in possession. Bail was set for a total of $820 in Kenai District Court.

On July 27 at 2:15 p.m., Kenai police officers responded to a broken-down vehicle in the roadway, blocking traffic near the Kenai Spur Highway and Forest Drive. After contacting the vehicle and the driver, John C. Hansen, 41, of Kenai, was issued a summons for driving while license revoked.

On July 26, Bryan W. Keys, 55, of Kenai, was issued a summons for fourth-degree assault, stemming from a July 25 report of a male who had been assaulted in the Kenai area.

On July 24, after investigation into a fire that previously occurred in the 600 block of Peninsula Avenue in June, where Thomas Ponsolle, 21, of Kenai, was arrested for first-degree arson, first-degree burglary, and violating conditions of release, Kenai police arrested Ponsolle on additional charges of third-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, second-degree misconduct involving a weapon, five counts of third-degree misconduct involving a weapon, fourth-degree misconduct involving a weapon, and violating conditions of release. Ponsolle was taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility. Laura C.T. Archuleta, 19, of Soldotna, was arrested for third-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, second-degree misconduct involving a weapon, four counts of third-degree misconduct involving a weapon, fourth-degree misconduct involving a weapon, and fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On July 24 at 2:27 a.m., Kenai police conducted a traffic stop at Mile 13 of the Kenai Spur Highway. William Scull, 65, of Anchorage, was arrested for driving under the influence and refusal to submit to a chemical test and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On July 24 at about 8:40 p.m., Kenai police responded to an ATV complaint off Spruce Street in Kenai. Moshi D. Perez-Jordan, 20, of Anchorage, Monyai M. Perez-Jordan, 20, of Anchorage, and Maijun O. Strong, 21, of Anchorage, were arrested for making false reports. All three were taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On July 24 at 8:49 p.m., Kenai police received a REDDI (Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately) report from the Alaska State Troopers about a vehicle inbound from the Nikiski Tesoro that was swerving. Flora M. Martin, 36, of Nikiski, was arrested for driving under the influence and taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On June 24, Kenai police received a report from the Office of Child Services about a possible child abuse. Kenai police officers began investigating and, as a result of their investigation, an arrest was made July 23 on a 17-year-old male, of Kenai. The male was taken to the Division of Juvenile Justice on one count of second-degree sexual assault.

On July 23 at 2:45 p.m., Kenai police responded to Fourth Avenue regarding a violation of conditions of release. Kathi L. Malston, 46, of Kenai, was arrested for fourth-degree and fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On July 26 at 6:15 p.m., Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen truck from a residence on Robinson Loop Road in Sterling. On July 29, troopers received a report of an abandoned vehicle near the boat launch at Sports Lake in Soldotna. Investigation revealed the abandoned vehicle was the truck stolen from Sterling. The truck was recovered and removed from the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

On July 29, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Martin Salantay, 47, of Connecticut, while he was sport fishing on the Kenai River. Investigation revealed that Salantay snagged a red salmon and retained it. the salmon was seized, and Salantay was issued a citation, with bail set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 25, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Stuart Brown, 31, of Anchorage, Katherine Sweetman, 29, of Anchorage, Maurice Kainoa-Oohlughn Walluk, 24, of Anchorage, and Joshua Wright, 30, of Anchorage, while they were dipnetting on the South Kenai Beach. All four were observed to be dipnetting at 11:10 p.m., 10 minutes after the closing of the fishery. All four were issued citations, with bail set at $120 each in Kenai District Court.

On July 23, Alaska Wildlife Troopers found evidence that Troy Marquez, 41, of Eagle River, retained a king salmon while dipnetting in the Kenai River Personal Use Area. Emergency Order 2-KS-1-30-20 closes the Kenai River Personal Use Fishery to retention of king salmon and states that any king salmon caught must be immediately returned to the water unharmed. Marquez was issued a citation, with bail set at $270 in Kenai District Court.

On July 30 at 11:58 p.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to a verbal disturbance off South Miller Loop in Nikiski. Investigation revealed that during the disturbance between neighbors, Dwayne William Meganack, 31, of Nikiski, had fired a handgun into the air, with reckless disregard to the risk of damage to other persons or property nearby. Meganack’s weapon was seized, and he was cited for fourth-degree misconduct involving weapons.

On July 29 at 7:33 p.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to assist the U.S. Probation Office with a home visit at the residence of Edward Brighton, 52, of Nikiski. Investigation revealed that Brighton was in possession of oxycodone pills and methamphetamine. Further, he was residing in the home with two concealable firearms. He was arrested for two counts third-degree misconduct involving weapons and misconduct involving controlled substances. Additionally, he was in violation of his conditions of probation for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of firearm in relation to a drug trafficking crime. He was taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility and held without bail, pending arraignment.

On July 29 at 9:45 p.m., Soldotna Alaska State Troopers contacted John Love, 32, of Nikiski, at an address in Nikiski regarding a warrant for his arrest for a single charge of fourth-degree assault. Love was arrested without incident and taken to Wildwood Pretrial on $500 bail.

On July 29 at 10:49 p.m., Soldotna police contacted the driver of a vehicle at Arc Lake after a REDDI (Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately) report was received. Michael Hauser, 36, of Eagle River, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, refusal to submit to a chemical test, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and fourth-degree misconduct involving weapons and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility.

On July 26, after a REDDI report was received, at about 4:20 a.m., Soldotna police stopped a vehicle at Mile 22 of Kalifornsky Beach Road. Kathleen Napageak, 36, of Nuiqsut, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and for violating her court-ordered conditions of release and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial without bail.

On July 26 at 5:16 p.m., Soldotna police responded to Fred Meyer store for a shoplifter. Jennifer Nunley, 31, of Soldotna, was issued a criminal citation for third-degree theft and released.

On July 25 at about 3:50 p.m., Soldotna police stopped a vehicle near Mile 106.5 of the Sterling Highway for driving 109 miles per hour in a 55 miles per hour zone. Frank Marotta, 44, of Soldotna, was arrested for reckless driving, driving while license revoked, and failure to carry motor vehicle liability insurance and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial.

On July 25 at 5:37 p.m., Soldotna police responded to Fred Meyer store for a shoplifter. Carey Benson, 44, of Soldotna, was issued a criminal citation for third-degree theft and released.

On July 22 at 1:46 p.m., Soldotna police responded to the Aspen Drive area for a report of a vehicle racing back and forth. The responding officer located the involved vehicle and attempted to stop it at the corner of Aspen Drive and Marydale Avenue. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver failed to yield and continued down Aspen Drive, eventually pulling into the rear of a business and stopping. Darryn Myers, 40, of Soldotna, was arrested for driving while license revoked, driving without vehicle liability insurance, misuse of registration, fail to stop at the direction of a police officer, and a probation violation. He was taken to Wildwood Pretrial without bail. The vehicle was impounded.

On July 22 at 5:31 p.m., Soldotna police stopped a vehicle on the Kenai Spur Highway. Guy McWhorter, 56, of Anchorage, was issued a criminal citation for driving while his license was revoked with prior convictions and released.

On July 29 at 10:07 p.m., Alaska State Troopers was advised of a fatal bear mauling in the Hope area of the Chugach National Forest. It was reported that a Hope resident had been clearing a trail about one mile behind his property, which is located off Mile 8 of the Hope Highway. His wife became concerned when he was overdue, and their dog, which had been with him, returned home alone. The body was located by family and friends in the area he had been working, deceased, with wounds consistent with a bear attack. All subjects immediately departed the area. The trail is described as not ATV accessible. A joint response to the site of the mauling by Alaska Wildlife Troopers and U.S. Forestry Service rangers is in progress. Updates to follow.

On July 29, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Wade Rdechor, 29, of Anchorage, dipnet fishing in the Kenai River personal use area, after he was observed fishing at 11:19 p.m., 19 minutes after the closing of the fishery. Rdechor was issued a citation, with bail set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 31, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Sosefina Vaafuti, 45, of Anchorage, for fishing in a personal use fishery without the required permit. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 30, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Lori Kniceley, 51, of Anchorage, for failing to possess a fishing license during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 30, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited William Sparkman, 38, of Wasilla, for failing to possess a fishing license during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 30, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Dwayne Kniceley, 57, of Anchorage, for failing to possess a fishing license during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $220 in Kenai District Court.

On July 30, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Bryan Anderson, 49, of Anchorage, for having more than one personal use permit per household. A mandatory appearance is set in Kenai District Court.

On July 30, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited James Starace, 35, of Wasilla, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 30, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Christine Beecroft, 42, of Soldotna, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 30, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Daniel Morris, 64, of Soldotna, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 30, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Jon Gilbert, 55, of Soldotna, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 30, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Zova Her, 23, of Anchorage, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 30, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Neemia Tuaiao, 37, of Anchorage, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 30, Tok Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Todd McCracken, 46, of Palmer, for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in Kenai District Court.

On July 29, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, cited Lee Cook, 37, of Carey, Idaho, for failure to release a snagged salmon on the Kenai River, with bail set at $140 in Kenai District Court.

On July 29, Charles Benshetler, 57, of Palmer, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, for failure to immediately mark the tails of his personal use salmon on the Kenai River dipnet fishery. Bail was set at $95 in Kenai District Court.

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