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August 14 – Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a report of a bear inspecting a trash can on Mitkof Highway. PPD received a report of ravens getting into trash on Harbor Way. PPD received a report of a bear eyeing chickens on Tango Street, but the bear left the area at the direction of an officer. No chickens were harmed. An officer assisted Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on Birch Street. A trespass notice was served on Vesta Street. A trespass notice was served on South 3rd Street. An officer assisted the Alaska State Trooper (...
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...
The Borough Assembly updated several local health mandates and an emergency directive at an emergency meeting Tuesday in response to the expiration of the state's emergency declaration. The health mandates had previously contained language that reflected similar health mandates at the state level, but Alaska's health mandates related to COVID-19 expired Feb. 14 along with the emergency declaration. The Assembly updated the language in several of the local health mandates in order to reinstate...
An ordinance adjusting the fiscal year 2021 borough budget for known changes, including the reallocation on COVID-19 funds, passed in its third reading on Monday by the Borough Assembly. Ordinance #2020-24 takes the remaining $275,000 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Support Act funds set aside for a one-time $500 utility credit for households struggling financially as a result of the pandemic and transfers it to three other COVID-19 related programs. Of the $275,000, $100,000 will go to...
In a story on page 4 of last week’s edition of the Petersburg Pilot, the Pilot incorrectly stated the Petersburg Borough had a non-congregate sheltering agreement with the Tides Inn. The agreement is between the borough and the Narrows Inn....
The Borough Assembly extended its emergency non-congregate sheltering agreement with the Narrows Inn on Monday through the end of the year or until state health mandate #14 is rescinded. Non-congregate sheltering gives homeless populations, first responders and health care workers a safe place to quarantine while they're waiting for the results of a COVID-19 test or to isolate while they recover from the virus. "Hopefully we don't need it before the end of the year, but if we do, we'll be glad...
September 30— Authorities responded to a report of criminal mischief at a location on Sing Lee Alley. Eric Larson, 40, was arrested on charges of driving under the influence. Bears were spotted at locations on Skylark Way and Sandy Beach Rd. and near the baler facility. Oct. 1— A sex offender registered with the Petersburg Police Department. A dangerous driver was seen on Sandy Beach Rd. Theft was reported at a location on S. 1st St. Suspicious activity was observed at locations on Haugen Dr. and N. Nordic. Dr. Bears were seen at locations on...
June 30 – Julia Brusell was released O.R. on a charge of violating conditions of release. Defendant was given strict conditions not to possess or consume alcohol or illegal drugs, be subject to search for prohibited items and not go onto the Narrows Inn property. July 7 – Garitt L. Johnston entered not guilty pleas to charges of wanton waste of big game (two counts), hunting bag limits on moose (two counts) and big game unlawful methods. Defendant was released on $500 cash performance bond with additional conditions. July 8 – Brian T. Sterb...
Several hand washing stations have been set up throughout town to provide residents with basic hygiene needs at a time when the public is urged to wash their hands regularly to prevent the transmission and contraction of COVID-19. Ashley Kawashima, of the borough's incident command team, said the stations were set up for the growing local population of individuals who don't have access to running water. They would use the Parks and Recreation Center and Petersburg Public Library, for their...
Lloyd Bennett, 51, was indicted by a Grand Jury on Tuesday on one count of misconduct involving a controlled substance in the third degree, which is a class B felony. On Monday, United States Postal Inspector Kevin Horne intercepted a priority mail package that was addressed to Bennett, according to a complaint filed at the Petersburg Courthouse. Inside the package, Horne found about 85 grams of methamphetamine. Later that day, the package was delivered to the Petersburg Post Office and was...
December 17— A damaged vehicle was parked at the six mile mark of Mitkof Highway. Authorities responded to a report of a drunk driver at the five mile mark of Mitkof Highway. A disturbance was reported at a location on Ira II St. An individual was acting indecently at a location on S. Nordic Dr. Dec. 18 — An alarm was going off at a location on S. Nordic Dr. An alarm was reported on the 500 block of N. 1st St. A fire was reported at the Narrows Inn, but it was a false alarm. A drunk driver was reported at Scow Bay. Extra patrols were req...
April 4 — Andrew Whitethorn entered a not guilty plea to charges of DUI, assault 4 and two counts of criminal mischief. The court released the defendant on a $500 cash performance bond with conditions. April 10 — Juan Carlos Gallardo entered a guilty plea to charges of driving without a license. The court accepted his guilty plea and granted a suspended entry of judgment if the defendant showed proof of a driver’s license within six months. The defendant paid a $20 service charge. Donald Lee Fincher, Jr. entered not guilty pleas on an assau...
January The borough assembly received a proposed update to its zoning code that would introduce a new form of affordable housing, an expansion of the historical and industrial districts and the end of a requirement for businesses to include parking downtown. The borough assembly held a work session to discuss a plan to impose restrictions on the senior tax exemption. A possible annual fee to sales tax exemption card holders was agreed upon ranging between $50 and $60. Police Chief Kelly Swihart...
Long time Petersburg resident Patti Norheim celebrated her 90th birthday with two birthday parties earlier this month alongside family and friends. On her birthday Oct. 4, she held a small party at Mountain View Manor where friends from the manor, church and around town wished her a happy birthday and gave her flowers and balloons. They were treated to birthday cake and a small concert featuring Norheim on the washboard with thimbles, which she said is one of her favorite things to do. The next...
Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht presented the following report at the Assembly meeting on May 7. The Library is getting ready for the Storyteller Pole unveiling on Thurs., May 17 at 4pm. PIA's JOM Dance Group will perform and Nicole Hallingstad will be guest speaker. City Creek Spillway Rehabilitation pre-construction meeting has been held. Reid Brothers to mobilize to the site and start work on May 7. Their proposed schedule has them finishing up all work by mid-July. Marty Susort has been hired as the Borough’s inspector on the Spillway w...
March 7 — An officer responded to assist EMS with a reported breathing problem. An officer responded to a report of suspicious activity behind a business on South Nordic Drive. The officer came in contact with four subjects, after which they agreed to leave the private property. March 8 — The pump station 8 alarm was activated. There was alleged violation of court order at the Narrows Inn. No criminal activity was found. Police found a cell phone and placed it on PSG Facebook page. There was a report of harassment on Kupreanof Island. An audibl...
Three police officers and two citizens in Petersburg were honored at a borough assembly meeting on Monday for their rescue efforts during an apartment fire last year. On May 5, 2017 an apartment fire was reported at the Narrows Inn in Petersburg. Before responders arrived, Petersburg citizens Mandy Smida and Cecilio Escatell entered the burning apartment in search of an injured person inside. "Using brute strength," said Capt. John Hamilton, who presented the awards, "[Escatell] forced the door...
Feb. 21 — There was report of overnight parking on Haugen Drive. The owner moved the vehicle. A canine was found in traffic and brought to the police department. The owner was contacted, and the dog was fine. A license was issued and paid. A civil complaint was reported on Lumber Street. A complainant was referred to court regarding property ownership. Feb. 22 — There was a parking in a snow dump complaint. An officer was contacted and the owner is moving the vehicle. An officer provided traffic control for a citizen moving an oversized tra...
Dec. 27 — An officer responded to a report of a single vehicle sliding off the road in the 1000 block of Sandy Beach Road. Icy conditions contributed to the accident. No injuries or damage were reported. A disturbance was reported at a Lumber St. location. Police responded to a report of suspicious activity on Mill Rd. An injured deer was reported on N. Nordic Dr. Suspicious activity was reported on Lumber St. An officer responded to a report of domestic violence. A verbal argument was in progress. Dec. 28 — A vehicle slid into the ditch near t...
Nov. 29 — Police made a traffic stop at 1st & Haugen Dr. Amanda C. Ohmer, 40, was cited for Expired Registration and Liability Insurance Required. Eric J. Johnson, 52 was cited for Expired Registration. Suspicious activity was reported at a Mitkof Hwy. location. Nov. 30 — An injured deer was reported on Excel St. and moved away without assistance. A disturbance complaint was reported at a downtown location. A single car vehicle accident was reported at a downtown location. Dec. 1 — A report of indecent act was unfounded. Suspicious activ...
Aug. 9 — Police responded to two disturbance calls on N. Nordic Dr. and on Mitkof Hwy. A vehicle theft was reported on Scow Bay Loop Rd. Police provided transportation at mile 2.4 Mitkof Hwy. Alcohol use was reported at Buschmann Park. Police made traffic stops on Chief John Lott St. and in the 1100 block of S. Nordic Dr. Suspicious activity was reported at the 500 block of Lumber St. Jeremy L. Johnson, 38, was cited for Liability Insurance Required. Aug. 10 — Police responded to disturbance calls at Ira II St. and 4.5 St. and on Excel St. Sus...
Aug. 2 — Suspicious activity was reported at locations on Excel St., Odin St. and Sing Lee Alley. Police responded to disturbance calls at the airport, Buschmann Park and at an undisclosed location. Police made traffic stops at N. Nordic and Gjoa and at Haugen Dr. and N. 12th St. Wildlife calls were reported on Lake St. and at Vesta & Pearl F Streets. No additional explanation was provided. Police assisted with a lockout at a N. Nordic Dr. parking lot. Aug. 3 — Police made traffic stops at 6-mile Mitkof Hwy. and at an undisclosed location. Tre...
July 19 — Police received a disturbance call from the Narrows Inn. Littering was reported on S. 2nd St. A criminal complaint was investigated at an undisclosed location. Police assisted with a lockout. Courtney A. Brown, 26, was arrested on a charge of Disorderly Conduct. July 20 — Police completed an impound at N. 3rd and Dolphin St. A burglary was reported on Cornelius Rd. Suspicious activity was reported on S. Sing Lee Alley. Trespassing was reported in the Middle Harbor Parking lot. July 21 — A traffic stop was conducted at N. 3rd and G...
July 12 — Police made a traffic stop at 1100 S. Nordic. A civil matter was reported on Hungerford Hill. A process service was made on N. Nordic. An intoxicated person was reported on N. Nordic Dr. Police responded to a disturbance call on Haugen Dr. A protective order was served at LeConte RV Park. Police cited Brittany L. Martin, 24, for Liability Insurance Required. July 13 — Police responded to a civil matter in the 200 block on N. Nordic Dr. Police received a disturbance call from the Red Bone Apts. A traffic offense was reported at Mile 4...
June 21 — Suspicious activity was reported in the Middle Boat Harbor and at the Excel St. ball field. Police made a traffic stop at the Middle Boat Harbor. Trespassing was reported on S. 7th St. and on S. 4th St. Katie J. Edfelt, 28, was booked without being taken into custody on a charge of Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree. An impaired driver was reported on Dolphin and N. Nordic Dr. A process service was made on N. Nordic Dr. A traffic stop was made at 1300 S. Nordic Dr. June 22 — Traffic stops were made on S. Nordic Dr. and at the Sco...
