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June 14 — An impaired driver was reported at S. Nordic Drive and Wesley St. Harassment was reported on Skylark Way. A disturbance was reported on Excel St. June 15 — Transportation was reported on S. Sing Lee Alley. Police responded to disturbance calls on S. Nordic Drive and N. First St. Disorderly Conduct was reported at the Narrows Inn. Police responded to an assault call on S. Nordic Drive. A disabled vehicle was reported at 8 mile Mitkof Hwy. June 16— Suspicious activity was reported on Frederick Point Road. Extra patrols were reque...
May 17 — Chase A. Martin, 22 was cited for driving without a valid license. Police responded to an alarm on N. 1st. St. Police provided transport on Hungerford Hill. Trespassing was reported on Mill Slough. Brittany L. Martin, 24 was arrested following a reported assault. May 18 — Suspicious activity was reported on N. 14th St., Vesta St., N. Nordic Drive and S. Nordic Drive on this date. A process service was made at a Skylark Way address. A disabled vehicle was reported at 4th and Gjoa. A motor vehicle accident was reported at Haugen and Nord...
Petersburg Police responded to an apartment fire at the Narrows Inn on Friday at 11 p.m. and rescued the tenant from the burning structure, according to volunteer fire department spokesperson Dave Berg. Berg said when the ambulance and engine arrived, police had already entered the structure and pulled a victim to safety. According to Police Chief Kelly Swihart, Derek Thorsen broke a window to vent smoke, and Kalin Rosse and Carl Tate entered the apartment and pulled the victim out. The fire...
May 3 — Levi A. O’Connor, 26, was arrested on a bench warrant for failure to appear. An assault was reported at a Chief John Lott address. Disorderly conduct was reported at 2nd and Gjoa St. Littering was reported at the crane dock. A burn violation was reported at a Sandy Beach address. A criminal incident was reported on Ira II St. Police handled a civil matter on Mitkof Highway. May 4 — A parking complaint was reported on Lumber St. Suspicious activity was reported on Odin Lane. A thefts were reported at 2nd and Haugen, at Towne Trail...
April 12 — Police investigated a theft on Sing Lee Alley. April 13 — Two abandoned vehicles were reported on Hungerford Hill and Howkan Street. Suspicious activity was reported on Sing Lee Alley and at Towne Trailer Park. Disturbance calls were reported on N. Nordic Drive and on S. Second St. Police responded to a harassment call on S. Nordic Dr. Police made a traffic stop at Mile 1.5 Mitkof Hwy. April 14 — Police responded to a civil matter at Magill’s Trailer Court. A call of suspicious activity was received from a Mitkof Highway address...
Mar. 29 — An abandoned vehicle was reported at Charles W and Dolphin St. Luis G. Arce, 49, was arrested on a charge of Unlawful Contact in the 1st Degree. He was not taken into custody. Trespassing was reported on Odin St. Suspicious activity was reported on N. First St. and, 4 hours later, on Lumber St. Mar. 31 — A process service was made at a Neptune St. address. Police made contact with a person regarding sex offender registration. A motor vehicle accident was reported on N. Nordic Drive. Police investigated a drug offense at a Charles W S...
Feb. 22 — Police made a traffic stop at 3.5 mile Mitkof Highway. Process papers were served to an Odin St. address. A protective order was served at a S. Nordic St. address. Feb. 23 — Police responded to a civil matter at a S. Second St. location. A trespassing complaint was reported at a S. Second St. location. Police responded to a trespassing call at First and Haugen. Feb. 24 — Police assisted with a repossession on Gjoa St. Police assisted with a vehicle lockout. Suspicious activity was reported on N. First St. Feb. 25 — Process papers were...
Feb. 8 — Mavis R. Worthington, 66 was cited for expired registration. Police responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 400 block of S. Nordic Drive. Police responded to Petersburg High School for a minor in need of supervision. A theft was reported in the Middle Harbor. Feb. 9 — Police received a call reporting intimidation in the Towne Trailer Court. A disturbance call was reported at Parks and Rec. Feb. 10 — A sex offender registered. Transportation was provided to Unimak St. A disturbance was reported at the Narrows Inn. Police respo...
EDITOR’S NOTE: The police department is implementing a new media reporting system. For the past three weeks, no arrest or citation information was provided to The Pilot. This week, arrest, warrant and citation information included names, but not the charges made against the individuals. We will continue to work with the department to obtain more complete information in next week’s paper. August 17 There was a call concerning an intoxicated individual at the hospital. There was a call concerning an intoxicated individual at North Harbor. The...
August 10 An abandoned vehicle was reported at the Sandy Beach Park parking lot. There was a call concerning theft on Mitkof Highway. Suspicious activity was reported on Harbor Way. A traffic hazard was reported on Sing Lee Alley. August 11 Suspicious activity was reported on Harbor Way. There was a call concerning alcohol at the Whale Observatory. August 12 Suspicious activity was reported at Eagle’s Roost Park. Suspicious activity was reported at South Harbor. There was a call concerning burglary at South Harbor. A traffic offense occurred o...
The 35th Annual Petersburg Chamber of Commerce King Salmon Derby gets underway this Friday, May 27 at 7 a.m. The derby continues through the Memorial Day Weekend and ends Monday at 5 p.m. Two tagged fish worth $10,000 and $5,000 will be available for anglers this year. Derby committee member Doug Welde reported the king salmon were tagged on Wednesday morning near the mouth of Wrangell Narrows. The $10,000 prize is sponsored by Alaska Marine Lines and the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce. The $5,000 tagged fish is sponsored by Hammer and Wikan. N... Full story
April 27 A driver was given a warning for headlights. Permelia Lyons, 52, was arrested for outstanding warrants. There was a report of people writing their names in new concrete. A caller reported a domestic dispute in progress at the Narrows Inn. April 28 A caller reported a hit and run parking accident. April 29 A caller reported their son’s bike was stolen the previous night. A caller reported a red truck driving too fast and revving their engine. There was a report of a possible intoxicated driver. April 30 A complainant reported there w...
February 10 A caller reported a flash and being out of power. A caller reported possible drug paraphernalia found at Wrangell Narrows beach. A caller reported being threatened by individuals. A caller reported a cat stuck in a tree. The caller spoke with an officer. February 11 A driver received a verbal warning for speeding. A driver received a verbal warning for failure to stop at a stop sign. A caller reported a vehicle crossing the center line on South Nordic Drive. A driver received a verbal warning for speeding. Gregory Birchell, 51,...
Petersburg Police are charging a man with multiple counts of burglary and theft after a Christmas Eve break in left a family without a vehicle, tools and firearms. According to charging documents, police charged Neil Ray Hacker, 37, with 12 felony counts after a confession to police where he admitted to stealing nine firearms, including rifles and shotguns, along with a 2012 Toyota pickup truck, vehicle parts and tools from a warehouse on Hungerford Hill owned by Albert Hofstad. The charging... Full story
December 2 A caller reported being locked out of their vehicle, they had locked their keys in it. An officer responded and gained entry. A caller reported harassment from a landlord. A caller reported stolen Rx medication. December 3 A caller reported a suspicious person in the area of the Harbormaster shack. A caller reported an assault that happened the night before at Charles W Street. A caller reported a parking accident on N. Nordic Drive. A caller reported an individual driving after drinking. December 4 A caller spoke with an officer...
November 24 Police issued a citation to John Murray, 55, for a parking violation. A driver received a warning for failure to stop at a stop sign on Haugen Drive. A driver received a warning for failure to stop at a stop sign on Gjoa Street and Nordic Drive. A driver received a warning for failure to stop at a stop sign on Gjoa Street and Nordic Drive. A driver received a warning for failure to yield in a school zone. A caller reported possibly being followed. A caller reported an individual driving recklessly and almost causing an accident. A...
September 10 Randi Jo Haviland appeared before Magistrate Judge Desiree Burrell for an arraignment on a charge of Negligent Driving, a minor offense. Haviland pled not guilty and a trial was scheduled for Oct. 14. September 15 Permelia Lyons appeared telephonically before Superior Court Judge Leonard Devaney for a felony first proceeding. Lyons is charged with Assault in the 3rd Degree and three misdemeanor charges. A public defender agency was appointed and an arraignment for the misdemeanor charges was scheduled for Sept. 16. Superior Court...
August 19 Public urination was reported. Police received multiple complaints of a noise disturbance coming from a group on the benches near North Harbor. An officer responded to a report of a fight in progress. All participants were intoxicated and said they were just rough housing. An individual reported someone who was selling and smoking marijuana on private property downtown. A caller reported damaged wet cement at a construction site. A motor vehicle accident was reported and an ambulance requested. Police arrested Patrick D. Gray, 31, on...
February 5 A single vehicle rollover accident with injuries was reported. PVFD and EMS responded. A caller reported loud noise was preventing them from sleeping. An officer responded and spoke with both parties. February 6 A parking violation related to snow removal was reported. A driver reported an individual almost caused a collision on a slippery road. An intoxicated individual walking into traffic on Mitkof Highway was reported to police. After receiving a call of an individual being rear-ended, police issued a citation to David F. Evens,...
Sept. 24 Officer assisted Transportation Security Administration officers with a noon ammo seizure at the airport. Sept. 25 Caller reported finding a child’s jacket in the Garnet Mine area. Caller reported an abandoned vehicle on their property along Haugen Drive. Officer served a summons to Jacob Sturgeon to appear in court on Oct. 2 for a Sept. 15 charge of Driving WhileLicenseCancelled/ Suspended/Revoked/Limited. The charge is a Class A Misdemeanor. Sept. 26 Officer responded to a request for assistance on Haugen Drive. The individual subseq...
Sept. 17 Caller reported suspicious individuals going through a donation bin. Officers made contact with an individual on the matter on Haugen Drive. Caller reported a vehicle blocking a driveway near Excel Street. Another vehicle was reported by a caller along S. Nordic Drive as having a flat tire, to be moved the following day. Police responded to a report of found property. Officers were dispatched over a reported dispute over a bicycle, which ended without charges. Sept. 18 Officers responded to a caller’s report of their wallet being t...
February 19 A caller reported a vehicle blocking the street. February 20 A caller reported a dog without a leash. A caller reported vehicles blocking the roadway. February 21 An officer responded to a report of a vehicle damaged while parked. February 22 Police charged Marsha Fernandez, 63, with Violating Conditions of Release. A caller reported a dog walking without a leash. Police issued a citation to Brandon Thomassen, 24, for Failure to Provide Insurance. A caller reported an intoxicated male punched a hole in the wall at the Narrows Inn....
December 11 A caller reported an unruly individual. A caller reported their medications have gone missing at Narrows Inn. Police located the son of a caller who reported his teenager was not where he was supposed to be. December 12 A caller reported a family dispute. Police received a report of a stolen black, Trek 850, 18-speed mountain bike. A caller reported an individual’s suspicious behavior. December 14 A caller reported an individual in an area moving things around. Police received report of suspicious activity in Eagle’s Roost Par...
December 4 A caller reported suspicious activity west of City Bridge. December 5 A caller reported stolen fuel. An officer responded to a report of a caller pushed by an individual. A caller reported a vehicle driving like a maniac. December 6 A caller reported hearing a gunshot. A caller reported an individual acting strangely. Police received report of a reckless driver. Police issue a citation to Isaac McMurren, 22, for failure to stop at a stop sign. A caller requested help with outside frozen pipes. December 7 An officer reported graffiti...
March 6 Vibrations were reported in a building on 12th Street. March 7 Petersburg Public Works was notified of a manhole cover askew on the 600 block of S. Nordic Drive. A vehicle was impounded after a parking violation at South Boat Harbor parking lot. March 8 Alaska Department of Transportation was notified of a vehicle parked in a yellow zone at the Ferry Terminal. A forklift struck and damaged a power pole on First Street. Cash was taken from a vehicle on S. Nordic Drive. A civil matter was reported on Lumber Street. March 9 Kelly Scaduto,...
