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A longtime Palmer pilot told federal inspectors that he is a “free citizen” who doesn’t need a government-issued pilot license or aircraft registration, according to prosecutors who have now filed aviation-related criminal charges against him. On July 18, William Marsan was arrested in Palmer and jailed on federal charges of operating a plane without a license, operating an unregistered aircraft and operating a plane displaying a false registration mark. Each of the three charges could bring up to three years in prison and hundreds of thous...
February 5, 2024 Magistrate Judge Rachel Newport presided over a change of plea proceeding where Kelly Wilbur Brown entered a guilty plea to Criminal Trespass 1. The sentence included 90 days of jail with 90 days suspended, $100 police surcharge, $50 jail surcharge, and 18 months of probation. February 13, 2024 At arraignment, Kylene Hedlund entered a not guilty plea to Violating Conditions of Release and was released on her own recognizance with all prior conditions the same. At a change of plea proceeding, Wayne Vincent Friday entered a...
January 17, 2024 At arraignment, Magistrate Judge Rachel Newport presided as Kelly Wilbur Brown of Kake entered a not guilty plea to charges of Attempted Burglary 2, Theft 4, Criminal Trespass 1. The defendant was released on own recognizance with orders not to consume or possess alcohol or go into any establishment where it is the primary source of business, and to have no contact with the alleged victims nor go to their residence, and to submit to alcohol testing upon reasonable suspicion by village public safety officer. In a minor offence...
December 28, 2023 At a felony first appearance Kelly Wilbur Brown of Kake was charged with Burglary 2 and was released on own recognizance with orders not to consume or possess alcohol or go into any establishment where it is the primary source of business, and to have no contact with the alleged victims nor go to their residence, and to submit to alcohol testing upon reasonable suspicion by village public safety officer. At arraignment, Anthony Curtiss entered a not guilty plea to the charge of Violating Conditions of Release. Pre-trial...
July 25, 2023 Superior Court Judge Katherine Lybrand presided over the bail review hearing in State of Alaska v. David Estes. Bail was granted in part, with conditions set to include $1,000 performance bond, Pretrial Enforcement ordered, electronic monitoring with 24/7 house arrest, and all other previously imposed conditions of release remaining the same. August 4, 2023 Magistrate Judge Rachel Newport presided over the arraignment in State of Alaska v. Brina Compton. A not guilty plea was entered by the court on behalf of the defendant to the...
July 12, 2023 Magistrate Judge Rachel Newport presided over the arraignment for State of Alaska v. Jonathan Wilson Barnett Randrup. The defendant entered a not guilty plea to the charge of Violating Conditions of Release and was released on own recognizance with all conditions remaining as previously ordered. Magistrate Judge Rachel Newport presided over the arraignment in State of Alaska v. Alejandro Melendez Aguilar. The defendant pleaded not guilty to three counts of Misconduct Involving a Weapon in the 4th degree, Reckless Endangerment,...
June 23, 2023 Superior Court Judge Katherine Lybrand presided over a change of plea proceeding in State of Alaska v. Gordon Lyons. The defendant entered a guilty plea to the charge of Assault 4 and was sentenced to 90 days jail with all but time served suspended, a fine of $1,500 with $1,000 suspended, police and jail surcharges, two years probation, orders not to consume or possess alcohol, orders to obtain a behavioral health evaluation, and have no contact with victim. The state has 90 days to file for restitution. June 27, 2023 Magistrate...
June 1, 2023 Superior Court Judge Katherine Lybrand presided over the hearing of a petition to revoke probation in State of Alaska v. Jared Burns. The petition was denied with conditions of probation remaining in place. Additionally, arraignment proceedings took place for the charges of Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Mischief 4. The defendant pleaded not guilty to each charge and was released on a $250 performance bond for each charge, as well as orders not to consume or possess alcohol or be where alcohol is the primary item for sale, submit...
April 25, 2023 Superior Court Judge Katherine Lybrand presided over the change of plea in State of Alaska (SOA) v Chadam Lopez. The defendant pleaded guilty to Reckless Driving and was sentenced to 30 days jail with 30 days suspended, a fine of $1,000, police and jail surcharges, 2 years probation, 6 month license revocation, ignition interlock device for 1 year, and an alcohol assessment with recommendations followed. The charge of DUI was dismissed by the prosecution. April 27, 2023 Superior Court Judge Katherine Lybrand over a status...
Dear Friends and Neighbors: Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thriving public schools are the foundation of our economy and the heart of our communities. The statute establishing Alaska's schools reads "All students will succeed in their education and work, shape worthwhile and satisfying lives for themselves, exemplify the best values of society, and be effective in improving the character and quality of the world about them." Please take a moment to thank the educators you know, and the...
A federal judge issued an order Tuesday that appears to close an iconic Southeast Alaska salmon fishery for at least the summer season - a decision that threatens hundreds of jobs and a $30 million industry in response to a conservation group's lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed by the Washington state-based Wild Fish Conservancy, seeks to protect endangered orcas off the coast of the Lower 48 and British Columbia - whales that feed on some of the same salmon harvested by Southeast Alaska troll... Full story
March 29, 2023 Magistrate Judge Kimberly Rice presided over the arraignment in State of Alaska v William Schroepfer. A not guilty plea was entered by the court on behalf of the defendant to the charges of DUI, Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test, and Misconduct Involving a Weapon in the fourth degree. Defendant was released on own recognizance with conditions to obey all laws and appear at all hearings, maintain contact with attorney when appointed, notify court and attorney in writing within 24 hours of any change in address, phone,or email,...
March 21, 2023 Magistrate Judge Rachel Newport presided over the arraignment in State of Alaska v Jason Lapeyri. The defendant entered a not guilty plea to the charge of Violating Conditions of Release. The defendant was released on own recognizance with an SL3 alcohol monitoring device ordered and all other conditions of release remaining in place. Magistrate Judge Rachel Newport presided over the arraignments for Danny Rusk and Ramona Short. Each defendant entered not guilty pleas to the charge of Violating Conditions of Release, and each...
March 10, 2023 Superior Court Judge Michael McConahy presided over a bail review hearing in State of Alaska v Ramona Short. The request was granted and the defendant was released on their own recognizance with all previously ordered conditions of release remaining in place. March 15, 2023 Superior Court Judge Katherine Lybrand presided over the trial call in State of Alaska v Dylan Barger. The trial call was continued until April 12 with trial week scheduled for April 24 and the associated warrant was quashed. In the arraignment on the charge...
The Alaska House of Representatives voted 35-1 on Wednesday to approve a letter urging state and federal officials to fight a lawsuit that could shut down a major king salmon fishery in Southeast Alaska. “This fishery has come under attack,” said Rep. Rebecca Himschoot, I-Sitka, and the sponsor of the letter, House Joint Resolution 5, which now goes to the Senate. The resolution has broad bipartisan support in the Alaska Legislature, where lawmakers view the issue as one about an outside group attacking Alaskans’ way of life. “This resolut... Full story
February 8, 2023 In State of Alaska v Wayne Collins, the defendant failed to appear at a readiness hearing. A $1,000 bench warrant was issued. February 17, 2023 Superior Court Judge Katherine Lybrand presided over the status hearing in State of Alaska v Aaron Bradford. Probation was revoked and reimposed with the additional requirement to obtain a Behavioral Health Assessment and follow all recommendations at the direction of the probation officer. Superior Court Judge Katherine Lybrand presided over further proceedings in State of Alaska’s p...
The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Southeast commercial Chinook troll fishery during Monday's meeting. The resolution of support comes in the wake of a judge's recommendation to suspend the fishery as part of an ongoing lawsuit filed by Wild Fish Conservancy (WFC), a Washington-based nonprofit conservation organization. Western District of Washington Magistrate Judge Michelle Peterson's report and recommendation concluded that the National Marine...
January 18, 2023 In State of Alaska v Martin Johnson, Superior Court Judge Katherine Lybrand presided over the arraignment. The defendant entered a not guilty plea to the felony charge of Assault 3. All the previously established conditions of release remain the same. An omnibus hearing is scheduled for February 21 and a trial has been scheduled for March 27. January 25, 2023 Magistrate Judge Rachel Newport presided over a hearing in State of Alaska v Cody Tyler Stelmach. The defendant pleaded guilty to Driving Under the Influence and was...
This summer's commercial Chinook trolling fishery is in jeopardy following the recent release of a judge's recommendation to suspend the fishery as part of an ongoing lawsuit, leaving Southeast trollers in uncertain waters. Western District of Washington Magistrate Judge Michelle Peterson's report, released in December 2022, concludes that the National Marine Fishery Service (NMFS), also known as NOAA Fisheries, violated the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the National Environmental Policy Act...
January 5, 2023 In the Petersburg District Court, Magistrate Judge Rachel Newport presided over a bail hearing for Jason Lapeyri. The defendant's request was granted and his electronic monitoring and alcohol detection device were removed. He must check in before departure and upon arrival with the Pretrial Enforcement Division, send an itinerary to the Pretrial Enforcement Division Officer and submit to a portable breath test if directed by the officer. All other conditions remain the same. A call was set for February 8. January 9, 2023...
SITKA – After hearing comments Tuesday night on the “existential threat” facing the Southeast troll fishing industry, the Sitka Assembly gave unanimous approval to a resolution and a financial contribution to help the Alaska Trollers Association fight a lawsuit by a conservation group against a federal fisheries agency. “I hope we have a unanimous decision because if the resolution is going to have any effect, we have to have real solidarity,” Assembly member Thor Christianson said prior to the vote. ATA Request and Resolution The resolutio...
December 27, 2022 In the Petersburg District Court, Magistrate Judge Rachel Newport presided over a minor offense trial for Maxwell Charles Peeler. The defendant entered a change of plea to no contest. The charges were amended to a minor offense of four counts of giving a false statement on the license application without any culpable mental state. The defendant also entered a no contest plea to failure to affix the locking tag to a big game animal. He was fined $1700, a $20 police surcharge and a $1000 restitution for game fine. The state has...
November 22, 2022 Magistrate Judge Rachel Newport presided in an arraignment hearing for Maxwell Charles Peeler in the Petersburg District Court. The defendant entered a not guilty plea and the State intends to reduce the charges to the violations. A trial was set for December 20. November 28, 2022 Superior Court Judge Katherine Lybrand, in the Petersburg District Court presided over a change of plea hearing in State of Alaska v Britt Banry. Count 1, negligent driving not a commercial motor vehicle, was admitted to by the defendant and the fine...
November 15, 2022 In the Peterburg District Court, Magistrate Judge Rachel Newport presided over an arraignment hearing for Angelica Curtis. The court entered a not guilty plea on behalf of the defendant to the charge of Driving in Violation of Instruction Permit. Her conditions of release were to obey all laws, appear at all hearings, maintain contact with attorney, and not drive unless legally licensed and insured. A call was set for December 6. November 16, 2022 Magistrate Judge Rachel Newport presided over the arraignment hearing for...
November 2, 2022 In the Petersburg District Court, Magistrate Judge Rachel Newport presided over an arraignment hearing for Kaddy Anthony Egen. The court entered a not guilty plea on the behalf of the defendant on charges of Driving while Under the Influence and 3 charges of Reckless Endangerment. The conditions of release for the defendant included release on his own recognizance, and requirement to obey all laws, appear at all hearings, maintain contact with attorney, Pre-trial Enforcement Division supervision, maintain contact with...
