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Information about fire, police and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases.

Anchor Point Fire and Emergency Services

June 11-17

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to 10 medical calls and three fire calls.

Homer Volunteer Fire Department

June 11-17

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to six medical calls and one fire call.

Kachemak Emergency Services

June 11-17

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians did not respond to any calls this week.

Homer Police

June 12

Officers at 12:55 p.m. attempted to make a warrant arrest at Mile 4 Spit Road but were unable to locate the suspect.

A caller at 2:24 p.m. reported a theft on Lake Street. An officer went to the location and arrested a 24-year-old woman on charges of forgery, theft, criminal impersonation, resisting arrest and violating conditions of release.

An officer at 2:54 p.m. assisted with a vehicle partially blocking the roadway on East End Road.

Officers at 7 p.m. assisted Kenai Adult Probations with a warrant arrest on Heath Street.

Officers at 8:20 p.m. contacted a vehicle in a parking lot on Spit Road and ended up calling Ace Towing to have the vehicle impounded.

An officer at 9 p.m. made a security check on Spit Road and advised a man encountered there about camping regulations.

A caller at 11:06 p.m. reported a case of vehicle theft on Homer Bypass Road. It turned out a family member had the vehicle and all was OK.

A caller at 11:21 p.m. reported an intoxicated man without clothing on in a business on Spit Road. Officers arrested the 43-year-old man for disorderly conduct and trespassing.

June 13

A caller at 4:29 a.m. reported that a man had assaulted her on Svedlund Street. Officers went to the location and arrested a 42-year-old man for assault.

A caller at 8:37 a.m. requested a welfare check on a man acting strangely at Mile 4 Spit Road. An officer went to the location, contacted the man and found all was OK. The officer advised the man to move along.

A caller at 9:08 a.m. reported a theft from a home on Spit Road. An officer responded to the location.

A caller at 10:22 a.m. made a Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately (REDDI) report on a vehicle at Greatland Street and the Sterling Highway. An officer located the vehicle unoccupied in a parking lot.

A caller at 4:10 p.m. reported a disabled vehicle in the roadway at Ocean Drive and Ocean Driver Loop. An officer went to the scene and found all was OK. The vehicle was able to be driven off the roadway.

A caller at 5:45 p.m. reported a suspicious vehicle with no license plates at Mile 0.5 Spit Road. An officer went to the scene and found all was OK.

A caller at 6:17 p.m. reported a shoplifter after the fact on Greatland street, and reported subsequent attempted shoplifting by that same person. An officer contacted the man in question and advised him to stay away from the business. A shoplifting investigation is ongoing.

A caller at 8:03 p.m. reported that a vehicle stuck traffic cones and then took off at Mile 3 Spit Road. An officer contacted the driver and detected no impairment.

June 14

A caller at 4:53 a.m. made a noise complaint and reported a possible domestic dispute on Rangeview Avenue. An officer went to the location.

Multiple callers at 5:44 a.m. reported a man yelling on West Fairview Avenue. An officer went to the location.

Multiple callers at 8:32 a.m. made a REDDI report on a reckless driver at East Hill Road and East End Road. An officer contacted the driver.

A caller at 10:55 a.m. requested that three men be issued a trespass notice to keep them from his property on East Bunnell Avenue. An officer later contacted the men and advised them of the trespass notice.

A caller at 5:15 p.m. reported a man recklessly brandishing a firearm in public on Bishop’s Beach. An officer went to the scene and warned the man about the issue.

A caller at 8:09 p.m. reported that a dog that had been running in the roadway on East End Road had been struck by a vehicle. The dog had run off but was still loose in the area. Officers advised the animal control office.

A caller at 7:43 p.m. reported catching a man siphoning gas from his vehicle on Spit Road. The caller said the man fled in his own vehicle. An officer later contacted the suspect and arrested the 27-year-old man for theft, violating conditions of release, eluding an officer and escape.

A caller at 8:20 p.m. reported a woman sending suicidal texts in the Homer area. An officer made contact with the woman and found she was staying with a friend for the night.

June 15

A caller at 5:29 a.m. reported a disturbance at a home on Ben Walters Lane. An officer went to the scene and contacted the people involved.

A business on Lake Street reported a shoplifter in custody at 6:03 p.m. An officer went to the scene and issued the 31-year-old woman a summons for shoplifting.

A caller at 6:28 p.m. reported hearing screaming coming from a home on April Place. An officer went to the scene and found there was a verbal altercation only. The people involved had already been separated.

An officer at 11:29 p.m. gave a driver a warning for having expired registration on Spit Road.

June 16

An officer at 12:15 a.m. made a traffic stop at Rogers Loop and the Sterling Highway that resulted in the arrest of a 52-year-old man for driving under the influence and misconduct involving weapons.

A caller at 12:50 p.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at Main Street and Homer Bypass Road for reckless driving. An officer responded to the area but was unable to locate the driver.

A person at 2:26 p.m. requested a welfare check on Calhoun Court. An officer went to the scene.

A caller at 5:35 p.m. reported a person making threats of physical harm on Ocean Driver. The two people involved had not been separated. An officer went to the scene, and one of the people involved requested that a man be given a trespass notice to keep him from the property.

A caller at 8:15 p.m. reported a man acting erratically on the roadside at mile 0.25 Kachemak Drive. An officer went to the location for a welfare check.

A caller at 9:29 p.m. requested police presence for a man making threats on Ocean Drive. An officer went to the scene and found the claim was unfounded.

June 17

Officers at 12:53 a.m. arrested a 27-year-old man on an outstanding warrant on East Pioneer Avenue.

A caller at 1:35 a.m. requested a welfare check on a man walking in the middle on the street at Mile 3 Spit Road. An officer went to the location but was unable to locate the man.

A caller at 2:44 p.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at Mile 168 Sterling Highway. An officer responded to the location.

A caller at 3:31 p.m. requested assistance asking a driver of another vehicle to move along on East Pioneer Avenue. An officer went to the scene but was unable to locate the vehicle in question.

June 18

A man at 3:56 a.m. went to the police station to report a suspicious person camping in a public restroom at Bartlett Street and Pioneer Avenue. An officer went to the scene and contacted the person there.

A caller at 10:01 a.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at Pioneer Avenue and Homer Bypass Road. An officer went to the scene and contacted the driver. The officer detected no impairment, and warned the person about their driving habits.

A man at 10:14 a.m. went to the police station to make a report of “crimes against humanity.” An officer spoke with the man and advised him of his options.

An officer at 12:31 p.m. made a traffic stop at Main Street and Danview Avenue. In the course of that traffic stop the officer ended up providing assistance to a citizen.

Multiple callers at 1:52 p.m. reported a man jumping into the roadway at Ocean Drive and Ocean Driver Loop. An officer responded to the area.

A caller at 2:24 p.m. requested assistance for a suicidal person at Pennock Street and Lakeside Drive.

A caller at 9:39 p.m. reported two vehicles driving on private property on Skyline Drive. Officers went to the location and ended up arresting one 26-year-old man on an arrest warrant.

June 19

A caller at 12:31 a.m. reported a domestic dispute on West Fairview Avenue. The people involved were separated. Officers later responded to the scene and contacted the people involved. They ended up arresting one 25-year-old woman for domestic violence related assault.

A caller at 3:06 a.m. requested a welfare check for a person on East Hill Road. An officer went to the location and found all was OK.

Troopers

June 16

Alaska State Troopers of Anchor Point issued a citation to a 22-year-old Caldwell, Idaho man at the Homer Lagoon for king salmon fishing as a non-resident without a king salmon stamp. Bail is set at $210 on the Homer Court.

Information regarding courthouse activity is taken from logbooks and court-issued forms and may not contain all details of the final disposition of each case. Case files are available for public review at the courthouse.

Courts

Court records show the following actions taken in Homer District Court through June 16:

Criminal Court

Rheanna R. Tussey, 24, two counts of first-degree forgery, second-degree theft, fourth-degree theft, resisting arrest, violating conditions of release, and two counts of second-degree criminal impersonation.

Jason T. Hodges, 42, fourth-degree assault.

Patrick R. M. Murphy, 43, second-degree criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct.

Niko E. Mogar, 27, fourth-degree theft, fourth-degree escape, failure to stop at the direction of an officer, and violating conditions of release.

Jimmie D. Alexson, 52, driving under the influence, and fourth-degree misconduct involving weapons.

Alane R. Dube, 48, driving under the influence.

Ashlyn R. Corbell, 31, fourth-degree theft.

Matthew D. Kidd, 37, two counts of fourth-degree assault, both domestic violence related.


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Information about fire, police and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases.

Anchor Point Fire and Emergency Services

June 18-24

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to seven medical calls.

Homer Volunteer Fire Department

June 18-24

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to eight medical calls and four fire calls.

Kachemak Emergency Services

June 18-24

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to two medical calls and two fire calls.

Homer Police

June 19

A caller at 7 a.m. made a crime stoppers report to police. An officer responded to Main Street and arrested a 31-year-old woman for hindering prosecution.

A caller at 5:20 p.m. reported suspicious circumstances at Tamara Street and Mark White Avenue. An officer responded to the area and found it was a civil issue.

June 20

A caller at 2:29 a.m. reported a disturbance on Landings Street. Officers went to the location.

A caller at 8:06 a.m. requested a welfare check on a person at Heath Street and Homer Bypass Road. An officer went to the area and found all was OK.

A caller at 2:11 p.m. reported suspicious activity on West Bunnell Avenue. Officers went to the scene but the people involved were gone when they arrived.

Officers at 2:24 p.m. arrested a 55-year-old man on an arrest warrant on Main Street.

A caller at 3:44 p.m. reported that a family member was possibly missing in the Homer area. Officers contacted the person and found all was OK.

A caller at 6:31 p.m. made a Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately (REDDI) report on a vehicle on the Spit Road. An officer contacted the driver and arrested the 71-year-old man for driving under the influence.

A caller at 8:05 p.m. reported a person who possibly violated conditions of release on Crittenden Drive. Officers responded to the location and found all was OK.

June 21

A caller at 10:05 a.m. reported a vehicle collision with a cyclist that had caused injury at Compass Drive and East End Road. Officers and medics went to the scene.

A caller at 11:30 a.m. reported a possible violation of a city ordinance taking place at Mile 4 Spit Road. An officer responded to the location.

A caller at 1:30 p.m. reported suspicious people possible stealing fuel on West Pioneer Avenue. An officer went to the location and found all was OK.

Multiple callers around 2:40 p.m. reported that a vehicle had hit a power pole on Heath Street. An officer went to the scene.

A caller at 6:09 p.m. requested a welfare check on a family member on Clover Lane. An officer was unable to locate the person.

A business at 6:52 p.m. reported a loose and aggressive dog in the area of Ohlson Lane. Officers advised the animal control office.

A caller at 7:15 p.m. reported a possible boat theft on Freight Dock Road. Officers found out the report was unfounded and that the owner was moving the boat.

A caller at 10:50 p.m. requested a patrol of a residential area on Ben Walters Lane due to suspicious activity. An officer responded to the area.

June 22

A caller at 3:38 a.m. requested assistance with a suicidal woman at South Peninsula Hospital. Officers went to the location, and eventually the patient gained composure and was cooperative with staff.

A caller at 6:46 a.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at Mile 170 Sterling Highway. An officer contacted the driver.

Officers at 10:24 a.m. went to a residence on Waddell Street to assist another agency.

A caller at 11:50 a.m. reported a vehicle collision that had caused damage in a parking lot on Homer Bypass Road. An officer responded to the scene.

A caller at 1:44 p.m. reported a person who had been previously given a trespass notice to keep them from a business on the Sterling Highway had returned. An officer went to the scene.

A caller at 4:36 p.m. requested assistance on East Hill Road. An officer and medics went to the scene.

Another agency at 5:05 p.m. passed on a REDDI report on a vehicle on Freight Dock Road. An officer contacted the driver, who parked the vehicle for the evening.

A caller at 6:07 p.m. reported a driver operating a vehicle with a revoked license on East Pioneer Avenue. An officer contacted the driver and found all was OK and that the driver was properly licensed.

A caller at 7:17 p.m. reported suspicious people at Karen Hornaday Park. An officer went to the location and was unable to locate anyone.

A person went to the police station at 7:35 p.m. to report that people were vandalizing the park on Ben Walters Lane. An officer went to the scene and issued a no trespass notice to one man.

A caller at 10:05 p.m. reported a man harassing pedestrians and patrons of a local business on Homer Bypass Road. Officers went to the scene but were unable to locate the man.

A caller at 10:06 p.m. reported a man giving alcohol to minors on East Hill Road. Officers went to the home in question but did not find the suspect or any minors.

A caller at 11:59 p.m. reported a party taking place in a campground on Spit Road after quiet hours and involving alcohol. Officers went to the scene.

June 23

A caller at 1:42 a.m. reported an unattended death on West Fairview Avenue. An officer went to the scene.

A caller at 3:43 a.m. reported an assault on Mattox Road. Officers went to the location and arrested a 29-year-old woman for fourth-degree assault.

A caller at 8:42 a.m. requested a welfare check on Klondike Avenue. An officer went to the area.

An agency at 9:23 a.m. passed on a REDDI report on a vehicle at Mile 172 Sterling Highway. An officer contacted the driver and didn’t note any impairment.

A caller at 9:47 a.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at Mile 1 Spit Road. An officer contacted the driver and didn’t note any impairment.

A caller at 10:45 a.m. reported an unruly individual at a business on Ben Walters Lane. An officer went to the scene and placed a woman in protective custody.

Officers at 12:01 p.m. conducted traffic control for a march at Pioneer Avenue and Lake Street.

An officer at 7:08 p.m. warned a driver for distracted driving at Heath Street and Homer Bypass Road.

A caller at 11:32 p.m. reported a noise complaint at a campground on Spit Road. An officer went to the location and contacted the responsible person.

June 24

A caller at 2:35 a.m. reported concern for a friend on the Sterling Highway. An officer went to the scene and found all was OK.

A caller at 6:57 a.m. reported a person who had been given a no trespass notice to keep them from a business on the Sterling Highway had returned to the business. Officers arrested a 20-year-old woman for second-degree trespassing.

A caller at 12:47 p.m. reported a vehicle collision that caused damage at Kachemak Drive and Ocean Driver Loop. An officer went to the scene.

A caller at 1:25 p.m. reported a disturbance at a home on Kachemak Way. Officers went to the scene and arrested a 49-year-old man for domestic violence-related assault and criminal mischief.

A caller at 2:09 p.m. reported a previous issue with a man who was then on the caller’s property on Lakeshore Drive. An officer went to the scene.

A caller at 6:10 p.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle that was driving on Bishop’s Beach. An officer responded to the location.

A caller at 6:23 p.m. made a suspicious request from Ben Walters Lane. An officer went to the location.

A caller at 6:59 p.m. reported an intoxicated man driving a vehicle at Mile 3 Spit Road. An officer contacted the driver and arrested the 57-year-old man for driving under the influence.

June 25

A caller at 6:32 a.m. reported a suspicious vehicle at East Bunnell Avenue and Beluga Place. An officer went to the location and tried to contact the driver. A 24-year-old man was arrested for violating conditions of his release.

A caller at 8:23 a.m. reported people going though trash on Ohlson Lane. An officer went to the area and advised them to only go during business hours.

A caller at 11:11 a.m. reported that smoke from an excavator on Homer Bypass Road was making him ill. He was advised to relocate.

Troopers

May 23

Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited a 60-year-old Idaho man, a 54-year-old Idaho woman and a 36-year-old Idaho man for failing to obtain registration permits before taking brown bears in Chinitna Bay. Bail to be set by Homer Court.

June 21

Alaska State Troopers at 4 p.m. attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2009 Ford Focus for speeding near Mile 155 Sterling Highway in Anchor Point. The vehicle attempted to elude by turning off the Sterling highway onto Cape Ninilchik Road and eventually pulling into a residence. The vehicle was located unoccupied. The female driver was located and identified as a 31-year-old Anchor Point woman. She was issued a mandatory court citation for failing to stop for law enforcement in the second degree, and also cited for speeding and no insurance.

June 23

Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited a 60-year-old Wasilla woman for sport fishing and retaining two halibut without her sport fish license in possession in Deep Creek. Bail is set at $210 in the Homer Court.

Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited a 67-year-old Kenai woman for failure to log two halibut while on a charter trip. Bail is set at $110 in the Homer Court.

Information regarding courthouse activity is taken from logbooks and court-issued forms and may not contain all details of the final disposition of each case. Case files are available for public review at the courthouse.

Courts

Court records show the following actions taken in Homer District Court through June 19:

Judgments

Jennifer S. Joyner, 31, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence. She was fined $2,000 with $500 suspended and sentenced to 30 days in jail or on monitoring with 27 days suspended; ordered to pay $75 to support the Police Training Fund, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and the $66 cost of imprisonment; ordered to attend an alcohol safety action program and install an ignition interlock device; had her driver’s license revoked for 90 days; and was placed on probation for one year.

Ashley J. Ingram, 31, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence. She was sentenced to 120 days in jail or on monitoring with 100 days suspended; ordered to pay $75 to support the Police Training Fund, and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended; ordered to attend an alcohol safety action program and install an ignition interlock device; had her driver’s license revoked for one year; and was placed on probation for one year.

Eugene D. Greet, 54, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and third-degree assault. He was sentenced to 12 months time for the DUI with 11 months suspended, and 36 months time for the assault charge with 32 months suspended. He was ordered to pay a fine of $5,000 with $2,000 suspended, a $100 police training surcharge, and a $200 jail surcharge per case with $100 suspended. His license was revoked for one year, and he was placed on probation for three years.

Iris S. Strongheart, 18, pleaded guilty to providing false information. She was sentenced to 30 days with 30 days suspended, fined a $50 police training surcharge, placed on probation for one year and ordered not to consume or possess alcohol for that year.

Criminal Court

Robert Scheetz, 34, fourth-degree assault and fifth-degree criminal mischief. Both were domestic violence related.

Jesmin Garza, 25, fourth-degree assault.

Jason L. Calone, 33, first-degree harassment.

Chrystal M. Gillmere, 31, first-degree hindering prosecution, and second-degree hindering prosecution.

Axel R. Bear, 23, domestic violence-related fourth-degree assault.

Jack C. Keener, 71, driving under the influence.

Sophia A. Kvasnikoff, 29, domestic violence-related fourth-degree assault.

Russell A. Schmieder Jr., 49, fourth-degree assault and fifth-degree criminal mischief. Both were domestic violence related.

Promise D. Chipps, 20, second-degree criminal trespass.

Harvey J. Beltz, 58, driving under the influence.

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Kachemak Emergency Services

June 25-July 1

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to one medical call.

Homer Police

June 25

A caller at 5:25 p.m. reported an unknown suspicious male in the area of Ben Walters Lane. An officer went to the area.

A caller at 6:41 p.m. reported suspicious circumstances on Ocean Drive Loop. An officer went to the area and determined that all was OK.

An officer at 7:35 p.m. arrested a 45-year-old man on two outstanding warrants on Homer Bypass Road.

A caller at 8:13 p.m. made a Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately (REDDI) report on a vehicle at Kachemak Drive and Spit Road. An officer contacted the driver and didn’t note any impairment.

June 26

A caller at 11:20 a.m. went to the police station with information on a “possible prank” on Klondike Street.

A caller at 12:36 p.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at East End Road and East Hill Road. An officer went to the area but was unable to locate the vehicle.

An officer at 5:34 p.m. contacted two drivers who had been in a vehicle collision at Pioneer Avenue and the Sterling Highway.

A caller at 6:31 p.m. reported a domestic disturbance on Mattox Road. Officers went to the scene and separated the people involved for the night.

A caller at 9:25 p.m. reported a civil dispute with their neighbors on Rangeview Avenue. An officer went to the scene and found all was OK.

June 27

A caller at 1:30 a.m. reported a person sleeping under a tractor/trailer on Homer Bypass Road. The caller expressed concern because they “almost struck (the) subject when moving (a) truck.” An officer was advised and the person left the area.

A caller at 2:32 a.m. reported witnessing a verbal domestic altercation while they were driving at Crittenden Drive and the Sterling Highway. An officer was unable to locate the vehicle in question.

A caller at 12:55 p.m. reported a suspicious man at Spit Road and Freight Dock Road. An officer went to the area but was unable to locate anyone suspicious.

A caller at 4:02 p.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at Fairview Avenue and East End Road. An officer contacted the driver and noted no impairment.

A caller at 5:14 p.m. reported several motocross riders creating a disturbance on Skyline Drive. An officer patrolled the area and was unable to find the riders.

An officer at 6:54 p.m. warned a driver for speeding at Mile 3 Spit Road.

A caller at 8:04 p.m. reported a possible drug transaction on Homer Bypass Road. An officer responded to the area.

An officer at 8:24 p.m. assisted the Homer Volunteer Fire Department on Bartlett Street.

A caller at 9:14 p.m. reported a domestic dispute at a home on Klondike Avenue. Officers went to the location and spoke with the male and female people involved.

A caller at 10:41 p.m. reported a loud party at a neighboring home on Spit Road. Officers went to the scene.

June 28

An officer at 1:08 a.m. spoke with a suspicious person on Heath Street.

A caller at 9:10 a.m. reported a wanted person on Lake Street. An officer responded and arrested the 45-year-old man on a warrant.

A woman at 10:50 a.m. went to the police station to report being stalked on Ocean Drive. An officer advised the woman of her options.

A caller at 11:21 a.m. reported a person who was possibly the victim of a scam on Homer Bypass Road. An officer went to the scene.

A caller at 12:04 p.m. reported a vehicle partially in the roadway at East End Road and Jack Gist Lane. An officer responded to the location.

A caller at 12:09 p.m. reported an intoxicated woman refusing to leave a home on East Hill Road. An officer went to the scene and the woman ended up leaving in a cab.

A caller at 1:55 p.m. reported a possible break in on Pennock Street. Officers went to the location and discovered the report was unfounded.

Multiple callers at 2:28 p.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at Lake Street and Pioneer Avenue. Officers contacted the driver and arrested the 28-year-old woman for driving while intoxicated.

A caller at 9:15 p.m. reported that a driver was using a compression engine brake within city limits. An officer went to the scene and contacted the driver about the issue.

June 29

A caller at 7:13 a.m. reported a man “passed out” behind the wheel of a vehicle that was in the ditch at Lee Street and Svedlund Street. Officers and medics went to the scene where the 53-year-old man was arrested for driving while intoxicated and taken to the Homer Jail.

A caller at 7:22 a.m. reported that a couple was arguing outside of a gas station on the Sterling Highway. An officer went to the area but was unable to locate the couple.

A caller at 5:30 p.m. reported a suspicious man with possible stolen property on Lakeside Drive. An officer responded to the area.

A caller at 9:54 p.m. reported a noise complaint on West Bunnell Avenue. An officer went to the scene, contacted the people making noise and told them to turn their music down.

A caller at 10:01 p.m. reported a possible domestic dispute happening at a campground at Mile 3 Spit Road. Officers went to the location and contacted the people involved. Officers gave the woman a disorderly conduct warning.

June 30

A caller at 2:18 a.m. requested a welfare check be made on a woman on the Sterling Highway. Officers ended up arrested a 45-year-old intoxicated man on two separate charges of violating his conditions of release.

A caller at 1:03 p.m. reported possible squatters on Main Street. An officer went to the scene but was unable to locate anyone.

A caller at 4:40 p.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle coming into Homer around Mile 168 Sterling Highway. An officer contacted the driver but did not detect any impairment.

A caller at 5:58 p.m. made a REDDI report on a driver who the caller said was speeding and driving unsafely on Homer Bypass Road. An officer contacted the driver and did not note any impairment.

Multiple callers at 9:50 p.m. reported a noise complaint on West Pioneer Avenue. An officer went to the scene.

A caller at 10:45 p.m. reported an intoxicated man driving in a campground at Mile 3 Spit Road. Officers went to the scene and arrested the 37-year-old man for driving under the influence and refusing a chemical test. He was taken to the Homer Jail.

A caller at 11:05 p.m. reported that RV campers were refusing to leave private property on Spit Road and that a man was “walking around without pants on.” An officer responded to the scene.

July 1

An officer at 1:59 a.m. assisted Alaska State Troopers at Mile 165 Sterling Highway.

An officer at 2:45 a.m. provided a person with transportation at East End Road and Bear Creek Road.

A caller at 3:27 a.m. reported a highly intoxicated man attempting to drive home on Pioneer Avenue. Officers went to the scene and contacted the man, who ended up taking a cab.

An officer at 4:39 a.m. contacted a parked vehicle on East Pioneer Avenue. The door was open with the lights on, and there was a man “slumped over behind the wheel.” The officer arrested the 22-year-old man for driving while intoxicated and took him to the Homer Jail.

A caller at 6:23 a.m. reported a possible break in on West Hill Road. An officer went to the area and found the report was unfounded.

A caller at 9:01 a.m. reported a man lying in the grass on Bartlett Avenue. The caller requested a welfare check. An officer went to the scene.

A caller at 9:22 a.m. reported a traffic hazard on Kachemak Drive. An officer went to the area but was unable to find any hazard.

A caller at 5:07 p.m. reported suspicious people near their home on Klondike Avenue. An officer responded to the location.

A caller at 5:12 p.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at Homer Bypass Road and Greatland Street. An officer contacted the driver and did not detect any impairment.

An officer at 6:32 p.m. gave a driver a citation for driving while their license was revoked on West Danview Avenue.

An officer at 7:27 p.m. gave a driver a citation for driving while their license was revoked at Pioneer Avenue and Bartlett Street.

A caller at 8 p.m. requested a welfare check on minors at Jack Gist Park. An officer went to the park and found all was OK.

Dispatchers around 10:55 p.m. got multiple 911 calls from the same caller on West Bunnell Avenue who continued to hang up. An officer went to the area, contacted the caller and gave them a warning to only call 911 with emergencies.

July 2

A caller at 2:13 a.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle on East Pioneer Avenue. Officers responded to the area and were unable to locate an intoxicated driver.

A caller at 6:34 a.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at Mile 167 Sterling Highway. An officer contacted the driver.

A caller at 7:02 a.m. requested a welfare check on her daughter in the Homer area who she hadn’t heard from in over a week. An officer spoke with the caller.

A caller at 8:39 a.m. reported an unattended death on Diamond Creek Place. An officer responded to the scene.

A caller at 10:41 a.m. reported seeing a dog panting in a vehicle at Mile 3.5 Spit Road. An officer went to the location but was unable to locate the dog in question.

A caller at 1:54 p.m. made an accidental 911 call. Sounds of walking were heard on the other end. On a call back a man advised that all was OK.

An officer at 7:18 p.m. issued a summons to a 19-year-old man for a drivers license violation at Spruceview Avenue and Rogers Loop.

A caller at 11:03 p.m. reported a camping violtion on Artic Tern Place. An officer responded to the scene.

Troopers

June 24

Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited a 49-year-old Anchorage man for having No ID markings on his subsistence fishing gear in Homer. Bail is set at $110 in the Homer Court.

Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited a 62-year-old Palmer man for sport fishing in Homer without license in possession. Bail is set at $210 in the Homer Court.

Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited a 55-year-old Florida man for failure to log halibut on his fishing license while out on a charter trip in Homer. Bail is set at $110 in the Homer Court.

June 27

Alaska State Troopers at 1:11 p.m. received a report of an assault which had occurred earlier in the day at a residence off Dorothy Drive. An investigation led to the arrest of a 42-year-old Anchor Point man. He was arrested and remanded into the Homer Jail on charges of third-and fourth-degree assault.

June 28

Alaska State Troopers at 9:04 a.m. responded to a motor vehicle crash with injuries near Mile 158.5 Sterling Highway. An investigation showed a vehicle being driven by a 42-year-old Soldotna man had struck a vehicle being driven by a 40-year-old Georgia man, while the man from Georgia attempted to turn off the road. Passengers in that man’s vehicle were transported by EMS for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

June 30

Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to a 25-year-old Oregon man for fishing in closed waters on the Anchor River. Bail is set at $110 in the Homer Court.

July 1

Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to a 57-year-old California man for failure to log halibut while on a charter trip in Kachemak Bay. Bail is set at $110 in the Homer Court.

Information regarding courthouse activity is taken from logbooks and court-issued forms and may not contain all details of the final disposition of each case. Case files are available for public review at the courthouse.

Courts

Criminal Court

Destiny M. Jones, 18, second-degree theft.

Joshua A. Meyer, 42, third-degree assault and two counts of fourth-degree assault that were domestic violence related.

Shawna M. Casino, 28, driving under the influence.

Eric W. Dubey, 45, two counts of violating conditions of release.

Mary Kaiser, 24, first-degree criminal trespass.

Karla Kaiser, 20, first-degree criminal trespass.

Matthew Boyscout, 33, domestic violence-related fourth-degree assault.

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Information about fire, police and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases.

Homer Volunteer Fire Department

July 3-9

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to 15 medical calls and two fire calls.

Kachemak Emergency Services

July 2-8

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to three medical calls and one fire call.

Homer Police

July 3

A caller at 8:32 a.m. reported three people acting suspiciously on Homer Bypass Road. An officer went to the location but the people were gone when the officer arrived, and the officer didn’t find anything suspicious.

Alaska State Troopers at 9:58 a.m. passed on a Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately (REDDI) report on a vehicle at Mt. Augustine Drive and the Sterling Highway. An officer contacted the driver and didn’t note any impairment.

A caller at 10:38 a.m. reported that a minor was “pinned on (a) trail” by a moose at Bartlett Street and Spruceview Avenue. An officer went to the location and the minor was rescued.

A caller at 12:33 p.m. reported an ongoing parking issue at Mile 4 Spit Road. An officer went to the location and provided options for fixing the situation.

A caller at 1:17 p.m. reported a vehicle without a handicapped placard was parked in a handicapped spot at Mile 3 Spit Road. An officer went to the scene.

A caller at 3:26 p.m. reported a vehicle theft at Freight Dock Road and Outer Dock Road. Officers responded to the area and the vehicle was located.

An officer at 3:58 p.m. assisted a driver at Spit Road and Freight Dock Road.

A caller at 6:19 p.m. reported a hit and run at Ocean Driver and Ocean Drive Loop. An officer responded to the scene.

July 4

At 9:59 a.m. an anonymous man went to the police station and reported a business was unlocked on East Pioneer Avenue. An officer went to the location.

Officers at 10:57 a.m. arrested a 29-year-old man on three outstanding warrants at East End Road and Kachemak Drive.

A caller at 1:02 p.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at Mile 3 Spit Road. Officers contacted the driver but noted no impairment.

A caller at 2:06 p.m. reported a small child riding an ATV on the beach near Mt. Augustine Drive. An officer was advised.

A caller at 3:38 p.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at East Hill Road and East End Road. An officer contacted the driver and noted no impairment.

A caller at 5:48 p.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at Lake Street and Ocean Drive. An officer responded to the area.

A caller at 7:22 p.m. requested a check on a home on East Hill Road. An officer went to the scene.

A caller at 8:50 p.m. reported fireworks on Bunnell Avenue. An officer went to the area.

A caller at 11:14 p.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at Main Street and the Sterling Highway. An officer contacted the driver and did not detect any impairment.

A caller at 11:37 p.m. reported fireworks at Skyline Drive and Easy Street.

July 5

A caller at 1:41 a.m. reported animals in a vehicle on Spit Road. An officer went to the location.

A caller at 6 a.m. reported a vehicle collision on Ben Walters Lane that had caused damage. An officer went to the scene.

A caller at 7:55 a.m. reported a vehicle collision on Ocean Drive. An officer and medics went to the scene. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was given a summons for driving in violation of his instruction permit, and for not having insurance.

A caller at 11:14 a.m. reported children riding in the bed of a pickup truck at Lake Street and East End Road. Officers contacted the driver.

An officer assisted Alaska State Troopers at 12:25 p.m. at Spit Road and Freight Dock Road.

An officer assisted the Homer Volunteer Fire Department with an unattended campfire at 12:43 p.m. on Bishop’s Beach.

A caller at 1:18 p.m. reported an unrestrained infant in a vehicle at Homer Bypass Road/Mile 91 Sterling Highway. An officer was unable to locate the vehicle.

A caller at 6:05 p.m. reported a vehicle driving on a closed part of Bishop’s Beach. An officer was unable to locate the driver.

A caller at 5:55 p.m. reported unauthorized camping and people driving with open alcohol containers at Karen Hornaday Park. An officer went to the scene and contacted the people in question.

A caller at 8:32 p.m. reported a domestic violence situation on Bay Avenue. An officer went to the scene and a man fled on foot. The 20-year-old man was later arrested for fourth-degree assault.

July 6

Officers at 2:24 a.m. assisted Alaska State Troopers on McLay Road.

A caller at 3:39 a.m. reported a disturbance on the street at Klondike Avenue and Lucky Shot Street. An officer went to the scene.

A caller at 10:18 a.m. requested a welfare check on an animal on Landings Street. An officer went to the area but was unable to find the animal.

A caller at 1:17 p.m. reported a vehicle collision on Ocean Drive Loop. An officer responded to the scene.

A caller at 1:52 p.m. reported a single vehicle rollover that had caused injuries at West Hill Road and Seascape Drive. Officers and medics went to the scene.

A caller at 3:49 p.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at Mile 4.5 Spit Road. An officer went to the location but was unable to find the driver.

An officer at 6:35 p.m. warned a driver for speeding at Mile 1 Kachemak Drive.

A caller at 8:18 p.m. reported a group of people creating a disturbance in a campground on Spit Road. Officers went to the location.

A caller at 11:08 p.m. reported a disturbance in a campground at Mile 1 Spit Road. Officers went to the location.

July 7

A caller at 12:15 a.m. reported fireworks at Mile 3 Homer Spit Road. An officer went to the scene but was unable to locate the fireworks.

A caller at 1:29 a.m. requested officer assistance with a “porcupine entrapment problem” on Bartlett Street. Officers went to the scene and safely extracted the rodent.

A caller at 2:08 a.m. reported a suspicious circumstance on Lakeshore Drive. An officer went to the location and was unable to locate anyone on the property the caller mentioned.

A caller at 5:30 a.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at Mile 159 Sterling Highway. An officer contacted the driver and didn’t detect any impairment.

A caller at 5:35 a.m. requested a welfare check on a woman in the Homer area. An officer attempted to make the check and was unable to locate the woman.

The police department received an anonymous letter at noon reported that a trailer was parked in the roadway on Noview Street. An officer was advised.

A caller at 3:58 p.m. was upset over vehicles parked on the street on Karen Hornaday Road due to a previous parking ticket they had received. An officer advised the caller of street parking rules.

A caller at 5 p.m. reported a man possibly passed out in a vehicle that also had children in it at Mile 90 Sterling Highway on the Homer Bypass. The man was woken up by another person and left the area. An officer was unable to locate the vehicle.

A caller at 8:11 p.m. reported an attempted assault with a sledgehammer at Main Street and Bunnell Avenue. The people had been separated at the time of the call. An officer went to the scene.

A caller at 9:22 p.m. reported a woman having a possible mental health issue on Ben Walters Lane. An officer went to the scene.

An officer at 10:15 p.m. assisted another agency with a traffic stop at Spit Road and Kachemak Drive.

A business at 11:12 p.m. reported a parking complaint at Main Street and Ohlson Lane. An officer went to the scene and was unable to locate anyone in the vehicle in question.

A caller at 11:37 p.m. reported people trespassing on private property on Crittenden Drive and concern over a large bonfire. An officer went to the location.

July 8

A caller at 8:56 a.m. reported a vehicle being used to camp illegally at Main Street and Ohlson Lane. An officer went to the scene and spoke with the occupants of the vehicle.

An agency at 9:53 a.m. reported a burglary alarm on Highland Drive. Officers went to the scene and found that all was OK.

A caller at 11:35 a.m. reported a disturbance in a neighboring apartment on Main Street. Officers went to the scene and found the call was unfounded.

A caller at 2:21 p.m. reported a horse running up Baycrest Hill. An officer went to the area and was unable to locate the horse.

Officers at 2:47 p.m. assisted medics on Main Street.

A caller at 7:46 p.m. reported a suspicious vehicle at Mile 1 Kachemak Drive. An officer went to the location but was unable to locate the vehicle.

A caller at 10:11 p.m. reported a suspicious circumstance on West Fairview Avenue. An officer went to the location and spoke with the complainant.

July 9

An officer made a traffic stop at 1:34 a.m. at Homer Bypass Road and Greatland Street, and issued a driver a citation for driving with their license suspended.

A caller at 2:35 a.m. reported a suspicious circumstance on Lakeshore Drive. Officers went to the scene and found the report was unfounded.

Officers assisted the Homer Volunteer Fire Department at 9:45 p.m. with a medical emergency on Homer Spit Road.

A caller at 10:55 p.m. reported a horse in the roadway at Saltwater Drive and the Sterling Highway. Officers went to the scene and roped the animal. The registered owner escorted it home.

July 10

A caller at 8:33 a.m., reported a black bear in her yard and adjoining properties on Sabrina Road. The proper agency was contacted.

A caller at 8:20 a.m. reported activity in a parking lot on Ben Walters Lane 12 hours prior to their call. An officer went to the area and asked the person found there to leave the area.

Alaska State Troopers passed on a REDDI report at 10:45 a.m. about a vehicle at Mile 172 Sterling Highway. An officer contacted the vehicle and gave the driver a citation for driving without license or registration. The officer noted no impairment.

A caller at 8:47 p.m. made a REDDI report about a vehicle at Main Street and the Sterlihg Highway. An officer contacted the driver, and the 61-year-old man was arrested for driving under the influence, refusing a chemical test and evidence tampering.

An officer at 11:58 p.m. assisted the Homer Volunteer Fire Department on McLay Road.

Troopers

July 5

Alaska State Troopers at 8:56 a.m. received a report of a drowning victim on a commercial fishing vessel in the Cook Inlet. An investigation was conducted by the Alaska State Troopers, Homer Police Department, and US Coast Guard when the vessel arrived in Homer. The investigation showed a 59-year-old Anchorage man and a 62-year-old Kenai man were commercial salmon fishing in Cook Inlet when the Kenai man went overboard. The Anchorage man attempted to get the Kernai man back on board but was not successful. While the Anchorage man was trying to get the Kenai man aboard, he became unresponsive and went face down in the water. A nearby vessel came over and the two crews were able to get the Kenai man out of the water and CPR was performed but they were unable to revive him. His remains are being sent to the State Medical Examiner’s office. Next of kin has been notified.

July 9

A 36-year-old Homer man was issued a citation by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Anchor Point Post, for failure to mark 39 personal use fish by clipping the tips of the tails. Bail is set at $85 in the Homer Court.

Information regarding courthouse activity is taken from logbooks and court-issued forms and may not contain all details of the final disposition of each case. Case files are available for public review at the courthouse.

Courts

Court records show the following actions taken in Homer District Court through July 9:

Judgments

Larry E. Pyatt Jr., 32, charges dismissed, driving under the influence, reckless driving, misconduct involving a controlled substance, two counts of first-degree assault, three counts of third-degree assault and reckless endangerment.

Kalenik Molodin, 18, charge dismissed, driving in violation of an instruction permit.

Nicholas Guarnere, 36, charge dismissed, driving with a canceled, suspended or revoked license.

Rachel M. Kerr, 37, charges dismissed, second-degree theft and second-degree vehicle theft.

Jared T. Porter, 39, charges dismissed, two counts of fourth-degree assault.

David L. Mastolier, 51, charges dismissed, third-degree assault and fourth-degree assault.

Timothy M. Sherman, 26, charge dismissed concealing merchandise.

Richard J. Nadeau, 57, charges dismissed, two counts of violating a domestic violence protective order.

Criminal Court

Orion S. Hannon, 19, driving in violation of an instruction permit on July 2. In a separate case on July 5, driving in violation of an instruction permit, and no motor vehicle liability insurance.

Melinda E. Cudaback, 39, driving under the influence.

Cody J. Gochenauer, 20, domestic violence-related fourth-degree assault.

Gus R. Ukatish, 58, third-degree assault and fourth-degree assault, both domestic violence-related.

Nick L. Nelson, 53, fourth-degree theft and fifth-degree criminal mischief.

Sarah A. Thorson, 59, fourth-degree theft.

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Anchor Point Fire and Emergency Services

July 9-15

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to four medical calls and one fire call.

Homer Volunteer Fire Department

July 9-15

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to 10 medical calls and five fire calls.

Kachemak Emergency Services

July 9-15

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to three medical calls and one fire call.

Homer Police

July 11

A caller at 8:55 a.m. made a Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately (REDDI) report about a vehicle at East End Road and Kachemak Drive. An officer went to the area.

Multiple callers at 11:09 a.m. reported that a vehicle went off the road at Mile 5 Kachemak Drive. Officers responded to the location.

A caller at 2:55 p.m. reported a theft in progress on Hazel Avenue. Officers went to the scene and arrested a 20-year-old man for fourth-degree theft.

A caller at 3:23 p.m. requested help from an officer on Clayton Way. An officer went to the area.

An officer at 3:25 p.m. observed a man driving with a revoked license at Heath Street and Hazel Avenue but was unable to contact him because he was diverted to another call.

A caller at 5:07 p.m. reported a vehicle collision at Ocean Drive and Douglas Place that had caused damage. An officer responded to the scene.

A caller at 6 p.m. reported a shoplifter on Greatland Street. An officer went to the location and arrested a 20-year-old man for fourth-degree theft and for violating conditions of release.

A caller at 7:39 p.m. reported suspicious activity on East End Road. An officer responded to the location and found the report was unfounded.

July 12

A caller at 4:40 a.m. reported finding hypodermic needles left in a public bathroom at Bartlett Street and Pioneer Avenue. An officer went to the scene and removed the needles.

An officer at 1:07 p.m. attempted to serve an arrest warrant on April Place but was unable to locate the subject of the warrant.

A caller at 3:34 p.m. reported smelling marijuana coming from a vehicle in a parking lot on Ben Walters Road. An officer went to the location and found the report was unfounded.

A caller at 3:52 p.m. reported seeing a black bear in a campground off the Sterling Highway. Officers responded to the location but could not locate the bear.

An officer at 9:51 p.m. warned a driver for driving with expired registration at Skyline Drive and Katie Jean Circle.

July 13

An officer at 3:23 a.m. arrested a 20-year-old woman on Main Street on an arrest warrant for failing to appear in court and took her to the Homer Jail.

An officer at 5:21 a.m. assisted the Homer Volunteer Fire Department with their initial response to a residential structure fire on Main Street.

A caller at 6:35 a.m. reported seeing a female driver “passed out” in a parking lot on the Sterling Highway for over two hours. An officer went to the scene and contacted the woman.

A caller at 10:32 a.m. reported a vehicle collision that caused an injury at Main Street and Pioneer Avenue. Officers and members of the Homer Volunteer Fire Department went to the scene.

A caller at 4:13 p.m. requested a welfare check on another person on Bishop’s Beach. An officer went to the scene.

A caller at 5:29 p.m. reported a domestic issue at a home on Waddell Avenue. An officer went to the scene and discovered it was a verbal argument only.

A caller at 5:59 p.m. reported a person possibly operating a business at Mile 3 Spit Road without the proper permits and permission from the property owner. An officer responded to the scene.

An officer at 10:43 p.m. contacted a 27-year-old man on Pioneer Avenue and arrested him on a warrant for failing to appear in court. The man was taken to the Homer Jail.

A caller at 11:22 p.m. reported a disturbance on White Alder Court happening after “reasonable quiet hours.” An officer went to the area and contacted the people making the disturbance.

July 14

An officer at 12:42 p.m. made a security check on Ben Walters Lane and warned a person for misuse of license plates. The officer confiscated the plates.

A caller at 1:27 p.m. reported a suspicious person at a business on West Bunnell Avenue. An officer responded to the scene.

A caller at 2:37 p.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at Ocean Driver and Lake Street that was heading toward the Homre Spit. An officer went to the area but was unable to locate the vehicle.

A caller at 3:16 p.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at Lake Street and Homer Bypass Road. An officer contacted the driver and did not note any impairment.

A caller at 7:03 p.m. reported a possible drug transaction on East Bunnell Avenue. Officers went to the scene. The caller said the vehicles involved left the area before officers got there. Officers later contacted the subjects in question at a nearby home.

A caller at 7:44 p.m. reported intoxicated people stumbling near the roadway on Homer Bypass Road. An officer contacted the people and provided them with a ride.

A person at 11:36 p.m. flagged down an officer on Kachemak Drive to report criminal mischief. An officer went to the scene.

A caller at 11:45 p.m. reported a person making threats on Kachemak Drive. Officers responded to the scene.

July 15

A caller at 3:24 p.m. reported that a baby moose was stuck in a fence on East Fairview Avenue. An officer went to the scene.

A caller at 9:04 p.m. reported two “younger looking males” attempting to break into a local business on Spit Road. Officers responded to the scene, contacted the two men and found the report was unfounded.

A caller at 11:22 p.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle on Homer Bypass Road. An officer contacted the driver and didn’t discover any impairment.

A caller at 11:39 p.m. reported a suspicious man at a business on West Bunnell Avenue. Officers went to the location and attempted to contact the man, but were unable to find him.

July 16

A caller at 12:05 a.m. reported a commercial vehicle without headlights in the roadway at Mile 171 Sterling Highway. An officer escorted the vehicle to a safe turnout.

An officer at 12:22 a.m. contacted people camping in vehicles on private property off the Sterling Highway. The officer advised them about camping laws and told them to move along.

An officer at 4:55 a.m. made a traffic stop at Mile 169 Sterling Highway. The officer arrested a 30-year-old man for driving under the influence and took him to the Homer Jail.

A caller at 2:08 p.m. made a REDDI report about a vehicle at Mile 3 Spit Road. An officer went to the area.

A caller at 5:40 p.m. reported a vehicle crash on Homer Bypass Road that had caused damage. An officer responded to the area.

A caller at 5:50 p.m. reported possible gunfire at a business on Kachemak Drive. An officer went to the location.

An officer at 6:44 p.m. gave a driver a traffic warning at Mile 4 Spit Road.

A caller at 9:44 p.m. reported an ongoing issue involving a dog barking for “hours at a time” near her home on Bartlett Street. An officer went to the area to attempt to talk with the animal owner and resolve the issue. The officer was unable to find the property owner.

July 17

An officer at 3:29 a.m. made a traffic stop on Ohlson Lane and arrested a 24-year-old man for violating conditions of his release. The man was brought to the Homer Jail.

Troopers

July 15

Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to a 35-year-old Anchorage man for sport fishing without a current 2018 sport fish license. Bail is set at $210 in the Homer Court.

July 16

Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to a 42-year-old Ninilchik man for aiding his clients in failing to log their halibut while on a charter trip. Bail is set at $110 in the Homer Court.

Information regarding courthouse activity is taken from logbooks and court-issued forms and may not contain all details of the final disposition of each case. Case files are available for public review at the courthouse.

Courts

Court records show the following actions taken in Homer District Court through July 16:

Criminal Court

Roderick J. Engle, 61, driving under the influence, tampering with evidence, and refusing a chemical test.

Karmon J. Gregson, 20, fourth-degree theft. In a second case, violating conditions of release and fourth-degree theft. In a third case, fourth-degree theft.

Berton Kvasnikoff, 40, domestic violence-related third-degree assault and fourth-degree assault.

Paul D. Moonin, 46, third-degree assault and fourth-degree assault, both domestic violence-related.

Everett E. Martin, 30, driving under the influence.

Natasha L. Johnston, 39, first-degree burglary, second0degree theft and fifth-degree criminal mischief.

Timothy M. Renfro-Papineau, 27, fourth-degree theft.

Terry I. Turner, methods, means and general restrictions.

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Anchor Point Fire and Emergency Services

July 16-22

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to seven medical calls and two fire calls.

Homer Volunteer Fire Department

July 16-22

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to 12 medical calls and one fire call.

Kachemak Emergency Services

July 16-22

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to four medical calls and three fire calls.

Homer Police

July 17

A caller at 9:54 a.m. made a Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately report on a vehicle at Lake Street and Grubstake Avenue. An officer went to the area but the driver was gone when they arrived.

A caller at 10:29 a.m. reporting having a shoplifter in their custody on Lake Street. An officer responded to the scene and arrested the 28-year-old man for theft and violating conditions of his release.

A caller at 10:31 a.m. reported hearing a possible domestic violence event happening on Karen Hornaday Road. An officer went to the scene and found it was only a verbal altercation and didn’t rise to the level of a crime.

A caller at 11:08 a.m. reporting a shoplifter at a business on Homer Bypass Road after the fact. An officer later found the person responsible and arrested him for theft and trespassing.

An officer at 12:08 p.m. charged a 30-year-old man with theft and criminal trespass on Homer Bypass Road.

A caller at 12:58 p.m. reported a domestic violence incident in progress on West Fairview Avenue. Officers went to the scene and arrested a 19-year-old woman for fourth-degree assault.

A caller at 2:15 p.m. reported a vehicle collision on Ocean Drive that had caused damage but no injuries. An officer went to the location.

A caller at 3:18 p.m. reported a man in a business on Homer Bypass Road who had previously been given a trespass notice to keep him away. An officer went to the location and arrested the 30-year-old man for trespassing.

A caller at 6:03 p.m. reported two ATVs had come off a trailer and were in the roadway causing a traffic hazard at East End Road and Kachemak Drive. An officer went to the location but the vehicles were gone when they arrived.

A caller at 10:20 p.m. reported a person possibly passed out in front of a business at Homer Bypass Road and Main Street. An officer contacted the person as they were walking away from the area and found all was OK.

A caller at 23:19 p.m. reported hearing gunfire on Bishop’s Beach. An officer went to the scene and found the source of the noise was actually fireworks. The officer advised the people lighting them about the rules regarding fireworks within city limits.

July 18

A caller at 4:28 a.m. reported guests stealing blankets from a hotel on East Pioneer Avenue. The caller later told police that everything was OK, and that the people had taken items outside and brought them back inside.

A caller at 8:46 a.m. made a REDDI report on a driver at Danview Avenue and Calhoun Court. An officer went to the scene, contacted the driver and determined the driver wasn’t intoxicated. It turned out to be a mechanical issue with the vehicle.

A caller at 10:36 a.m. reported that her vehicle had been damaged by a pellet gun as she was driving at Mile 0.5 Spit Road. An officer responded to the scene.

A caller at 6:15 p.m. requested a welfare check be made on a man lying in the middle of a trail at Grubstake Avenue and Lucky Shot Street. An officer responded to the location.

A caller at 10:07 p.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at Spit Road and Freight Dock Road. An officer went to the area but was unable to locate the driver.

July 19

A caller at 10:53 a.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at East Hill Road and East End Road. An officer contacted the driver and found they were not intoxicated.

A caller at 1:52 p.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle on Spit Road. An officer contacted the driver and found they were not intoxicated.

A caller at 8:01 p.m. reported a vehicle speeding and running stop signs at Bunnell Street and Beluga Place. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.

A caller at 11:04 p.m. reported a suspicious man on the apron at the Homer Airport. An officer went to the location but the man in question was already gone.

July 20

An officer at 2:22 a.m. contacted a man in a car that was parked in the right of way on Main Street. The officer arrested the 35-year-old man for a probation violation.

An officer contacted a man driving with no valid operators license on the Sterling Highway. The officer gave the driver a citation and the vehicle was impounded.

A caller at 1:32 p.m. reported witnessing a hit and run in a parking lot on Bartlett Street. An officer responded to the area.

A caller at 4:58 p.m. reported a woman who had previously been issued a trespass notice to keep her away was back on property on the Homer Bypass. Officers went to the location but the woman was already gone.

A caller at 7:46 p.m. reported a possible fight involving minors on East Pioneer Avenue. Officers went to the area and found everything was OK.

A caller at 8:44 p.m. reported an intoxicated man was harassing customers at a business on the Hoemr Bypass. Officers went to the scene and advised the man to move and long. A cab was requested.

A caller at 9:44 p.m. reported an assault at an apartment on Main Street. Officers responded to the location and discovered the call was unfounded.

A caller at 10:34 p.m. made a REDDI report about a vehicle on the Homer Spit. An officer contacted the driver and found they were not impaired.

July 21

An officer at 12:51 a.m. contacted a driver during a traffic stop on the Sterling Highway. The officer warned the driver for having expired registration.

A caller at 2:03 a.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at East Hill Road and East End Road. An officer contacted the vehicle, which was in the ditch at the intersection. The officer found an injured driver who was treated and taken to the hospital.

An officer attempted to serve a warrant over the phone on Heath Street.

A caller at 1:14 p.m. reported an injured sea otter at Mile 0.5 Spit Road. Officers notified the Alaska Wildlife Troopers.

A caller at 2:07 p.m. reported an animal in distress inside a locked vehicle on Ocean Drive. The registered owner of the vehicle was contacted and an officer went to the scene.

A caller at 2:12 p.m. reported a suspicious vehicle parked at a home on Kachemak Drive. An officer went to the location and found all was OK.

A caller at 3:21 p.m. reported a dog attack on Soundview Avenue. Officers, the Homer Volunteer Fire Department and Animal Control responded to the scene.

A caller at 5:25 p.m. reported an assault/fight after the fact that had happened on Ben Walters Lane. An officer responded to the location.

A caller at 6:24 p.m. reported a man causing a disturbance on the Hoper Bypass. Officers went to the location and issued the man a trespass notification.

A caller at 7:04 p.m. reported that a group of people were causing a disturbance on Jake Gist Lane. Officers went to the area.

A caller at 9:08 p.m. reported there were dogs tied up and unattended that were barking all day in the campground at Karen Hornaday Park. Animal Control was notified and an officer went to the location.

Multiple callers around 11:29 p.m. made REDDI reports about a vehicle on the Homer Bypass. Officers contacted the driver and arrested a 30-year-old man for driving while intoxicated.

July 22

Officers at 12:12 am. arrested a 44-year-old woman at Pioneer Avenue and Bartlett Street for driving while intoxicated for driving while intoxicated.

A caller at 1:36 a.m. reported that people were outside his home on Lake Shore Drive. An officer responded to the location.

A business on the Homer Bypass at 8:53 a.m. reported a shoplifter after the fact. An officer went to the scene.

Officers at 12:34 p.m. assisted the Homer Volunteer Fire Department on Reber Road.

A caller at 2:24 p.m. reported a suspicious vehicle with people inside it on Ben Walters Lane. Officers went to the scene.

A caller at 4:38 p.m. requested a welfare check on some vehicles that were off the road at West Hill Road and the Sterling Highway. Officers responded to the area.

A caller at 4:41 p.m. reported a bear in his yard on East Hill Road that charged him. Officers responded to the scene.

An officer at 5:20 p.m. made a welfare check on a man lying in the grass on the Homer Bypass. All was OK.

A 53-year-old man went to the police station at 8:40 p.m. to turn himself in on an arrest warrant.

A business at 7:26 p.m. reported a woman on the premises who had previously been given a no-trespass notice. An officer went to the location and issued the 31-year-old woman a summons for trespassing.

A caller at 9:50 p.m. reported a man on his property on Lake Shore Drive. An officer went to the location and found the call was unfounded.

A caller at 10:21 p.m. made a REDDI report on a vehicle at Ben Walters Lake and Lake street. Officers responded to the area and contacted the driver, who they found was not impaired.

A caller at 11:31 p.m. made a REDDI report on a possibly intoxicated driver attempting to leave the parking lot of a business on East Pioneer Avenue. The 50-year-old woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Another agency relayed a report of a suspicious circumstance involving a possible motorcycle theft at Mile 4 Spit Road. An officer attempted to contact the motorcycle’s owner but was unable to locate them.

July 23

A caller at 12:46 p.m. asked for a welfare check on an intoxicated man walking near the road on the Homer Bypass. An officer went to the scene and provided the man with a ride.

A caller at 4:14 p.m. asked for a welfare check on a possibly intoxicated man walking at Pioneer Avenue and the Sterling Highway. An officer contacted the person and found everything was OK.

A caller at 5:15 p.m. reported a man acting suspiciously on Hazel Avenue. An officer responded to the area.

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A caller at 5:19 p.m. reported that a driver’s side window was broken out of the vehicle on East Fairview Avenue. An officer went to the scene.

A caller at 10:12 p.m. reported an unknown medical emergency on East Pioneer Avenue. Officers and medics responded to the scene.

July 24

A caller at 1:29 a.m. reported a minor who was missing from Compass Drive and Craftsman Road. The minor later returned home.

Troopers

July 18

Alaska State Troopers at about 1:45 p.m. arrested a 40-year-old Ninilchik man on an outstanding arrest warrant. The man was contacted walking down the highway after the Trooper recognized him and knew he had an outstanding warrant. He was transported to the Homer Jail where he was remanded.

Alaska State Troopers at about 2:15 p.m. responded to a report of a vehicle window being broken out on Hanks Mill Road in Happy Valley. An investigation showed a male in his late teens to early twenties had broken a window out of a vehicle parked at the Happy Valley Falls parking area. The male then fled in a vehicle. Damage to the vehicle is estimated to be $500. The male was not located or identified during the investigation.

July 19

Alaska State Troopers at about 8:14 a.m. received a report of a stolen vehicle from Ninilchik. An investigation showed a 39-year-old Nikiski woman had taken a the vehicle for a test drive two days prior and had not returned it. Soldotna Troopers located the vehicle and the woman in Nikiski later that night and arrested her. She was transported and remanded into Wildwood Pretrial and held pending arraignment.

July 20

Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to a 70-year-old Anchor Point man for sport fishing in a closed section on the Anchor River. Bail is set at $110 in the Homer Court.

July 22

Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to a 60-year-old Anchor Point man for failure to register powerboat. Bail is set at $60 in the Homer Court.

Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to a 62-year-old Homer man for failure to mark 42 personal use caught fish. They issued a citation to a 24-year-old Adams, New York man for personal use fishing as a non-resident. Bail is set at $85 for the Homer man and $210 for the New York man in the Homer Court.

July 23

Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to a 36-year-old Soldotna man for aiding his clients in failing to log their halibut while on a charter trip. Bail is set at $110 in the Homer Court.

Information regarding courthouse activity is taken from logbooks and court-issued forms and may not contain all details of the final disposition of each case. Case files are available for public review at the courthouse.

Courts

Court records show the following actions taken in Homer District Court through July 22:

Criminal Court

Jessy J. Ackerman, 29, fourth-degree theft and two counts of violating conditions of release.

Halen M. Hernandez, 19, fourth-degree assault.

Dustin N. Steen, 30, fourth-degree theft and second-degree criminal trespass.

Cynthia M. Shearer, 30, fourth-degree assault.

David. J. Amole, 33, third-degree misconduct involving weapons.

Staci R. B. Joseph, 26, fourth-degree criminal mischief and two counts of third-degree assault.

Adam D. Mahoney-Ardenia, 23, second-degree theft and violating conditions of release.

Melissa A. Grube, 44, driving under the influence.

Ryan N. Morse, 30, driving under the influence and fourth-degree misconduct involving weapons.

Daryn K. Holmes, 40, two counts of violating a domestic violence protective order.

William C. Emmert, 59, driving under the influence.

Marti S. Frazier, 50, driving under the influence.

Bailley M. Crocker, 31, second-degree criminal trespass.

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Information about fire, police and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases.

Anchor Point Fire and Emergency Services

July23-29

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to six medical calls and two fire calls.

Homer Volunteer Fire Department

July23-29

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to 18 medical calls and four fire calls.

Kachemak Emergency Services

July23-29

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to one medical calls.

Homer Police

July 24

A caller at 7:51 a.m. reported a woman acting suspiciously in the area of Kachemak Drive. An officer went to the area but the woman was already gone.

A caller at 10:12 a.m. requested officers issue someone a no trespass notice on East End Road. An officer responded to the scene.

A caller at 11:45 a.m. reported a disruptive person at a business on the Homer Bypass. Officers went to the scene.

An officer at 2:56 p.m. issued a citation at Soundview Avenue and the Sterling Highway.

A caller at 10:45 p.m. reported a camping violation at Skyline Drive and Clearwater Drive. An officer went to the location and the camper theft the area.

July 25

A caller at 12:43 a.m. reported a family member making threats and causing a disturbance on Mt. Augustine Drive. Officers arrested a 53-year-old man for domestic violence-related assault, misconduct involving a controlled substance, and an outstanding warrant.

A caller at 10:11 a.m. wanted to report a woman missing at Mile 3.5 Spit Road. Officers responded to the area. The woman in question was taken to South Peninsula Hospital.

An officer at 7:59 p.m. assisted a caller in the Homer area who had questions about phone usage while driving and the city’s firework ordinance.

Officers at 9:28 p.m. impounded a vehicle at Crested Crane Street and East End Road because the driver was driving with a revoked revoked and had no proof of insurance.

A caller at 11:59 p.m. reported a verbal dispute at Mile 3 Spit Road. Officers went to the location but the people in question were already gone.

July 26

A caller at 8:06 a.m. reported two men littering while working on a broken down vehicle at Soundview Avenue and the Sterling Highway. An officer went to the area but the men were already gone.

A caller at 9:13 a.m. requested assistance on Aspen Lane. An officer went to the area.

A man at 9:21 a.m. went to the police station to make a Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately (REDDI) report on a vehicle at Pioneer Avenue and Heath Street. An officer went to the area but the vehicle was already gone.

A caller at 3:39 p.m. reported a car alarm going off for over 15 minutes on Spit Road. An officer went to the location.

A caller at 4:28 p.m. reported a man bathing in public on Hazel Avenue. An officer went to the scene and found the report was unfounded.

A caller at 4:33 p.m. reported some minors that were “barricading restroom doors” on Ben Walters Lane. An officer contacted the minors.

A business at 5:30 p.m. reported someone trespassing at the business on the Sterling Highway. An officer responded to the scene and arrested the 20-year-old woman for trespassing.

A caller at 6:31 p.m. requested a welfare check be made on Mt. Augustine Drive. Officers went to the location but were not able to locate the person in question. The caller later reported the person was OK.

A caller at 9:46 p.m. reported a suspicious vehicle at Main Street and Charles Way. An officer went to the area and contacted the people in the vehicle.

A caller at 11:09 p.m. reported a neighborhood dispute after the fact that had happened on Jennifer Place. An officer went to the scene and spoke with the people involved, and found everything was OK.

July 27

A caller at 8:25 a.m. reported an abandoned vehicle parked at a Hazel Street business for three days.

A person at 9:30 p.m. came to the counter to report abandoned vehicles on FAA Road.

A caller at 9:41 a.m. reported a person previously issued a trespass notice was back at a Lake Street store the week before.

A caller at 10:14 a.m. reported a person previously issued a trespass notice was back at a Spit Road busienss.

A caller at 10:51 a.m reported a motor vehicle crash with no injury near Mile 169 Sterling Highway. Police responded.

A caller at 12:16 p.m. asked for police assistance for a disturbance at a Grubstake Avenue home. Police responded and found all was OK.

A person at 12:50 p.m. came to the counter to report property stolen from a Spit address.

A caller at 2:03 p.m. reported a disturbance at a Greatland Street business. Police responded and issued a trespass notice to a man.

A caller at 3 p.m. reported suspicious activity at a Klondike Avenue address. Police responded and found all was OK.

A caller at 3:22 p.m. reported a woman stole an item from a Spit business. Police responded but could not find the woman.

A caller at 4:35 p.m. reported the theft of a firearm from a Fairview Avenue address.

A caller at 4:43 p.m. reported young people skateboarding in the road on Kachemak Way. Police could not find the suspects.

A caller at 5:04 p.m. reported a person driving a vehicle with firewood not secured safely on the Spit. Police could not find the suspect.

A caller at 9:52 p.m. made a “report every dangerous driver immediately” complaint of a drive on Pioneer Avenue. Police could not find the driver.

A person at 10 p.m. came to the counter with drug information.

Police at 11:54 p.m. contacted a driver on the Sterling Highway and cited them with driving while license revoked.

July 28

A caller at 12:25 a.m. reported an expected death at home of a person at a Herndon Drive address.

A man 3:03 a.m. made a 911 call reported a disagreement with a partner. The man said someone foillowed him in his car on the Sterling Highway. Police contacted the man, age 29, and arrested him for driving under the influence, drugs.

A caller at 4:04 a.m. reported a man refused to leave a Bartlett Street address after being asked multiple times. Police responded.

A caller at 9:28 a.m. reported a vehicle parked at a Sterling Highway address was broken into the night beforeand items taken.

A caller at 9:35 a.m. reported debris on the beach from a vehicle on the bluff on the Sterling Highway near West Hill Road. Police, HVFD firefighters and a tow truck responded. The rear end of a truck with a camper dangled over the bluff. Rescue crews searched the area but did not find any people.

A person at 12:34 p.m. made a 911 call that a woman in protective custody fled South Peninsula Hospital. Police responded and took the woman into custody.

Alaska State Troopers at 1:02 p.m. reported a stolen vehicle. Police had earlier impounded the vehicle in relation to a DUI arrest.

An officer at 1:15 p.m. responded to an incident of harassment at South Peninsula Hospital. Police issued a trespass notice to a former male patient who had returned and harassed a staff member.

A caller at 6:02 p.m. reported an abandoned vehicle on Charles Way. Police contacted people regarding the vehicle.

A caller at 7:25 p.m. reported a vehicle crash with damage near Mile 2.5 East End Road. Police responded and arrested a 29-year-old woman for providing false information and driving while license revoked.

A caller at 8:36 p.m. reported ATV drivers in an unauthorized area of the Spit. Police contacted the suspects and told them of ATV regulations.

A man at 10:09 p.m. reported a moose kicked and damaged his vehicle parked in the driveway of his Clearwater Drive home.

Police at 11:08 p.m. contacted people in a vehicle on Ocean Drive and advised a passenger that their driver’s license was revoked.

July 29

A caller at 12:16 a.m. reported a previously trespassed man had returned to his Spit property. Police responded.

A caller at 12:18 a.m. reported a dog barking for hours in the Soundview Avenue area. Police responded and found the dog, but could not find the owner.

A caller at 1:39 a.m. reported fireworks being exploded at Bishop’s Beach. Police responded.

A caller at 2:34 a.m. reported a disturbance at a Pioneer Avenue bar. Police responded.

A caller at 11:34 a.m. reported a trespassed man at a Lake Street business. Police responded.

A caller at 12:38 a.m. reported a person driving with a revoked license on the Homer Bypass. Police could not find the driver.

A caller at 7:05 p.m. made a REDDI complaint. Police could not find the driver.

A person at 7:40 p.m. came to the counter to report a reckless driver on the Sterling Highway near West Hill Road. Police could not locate the driver.

Callers at 5 p.m. reported harassment. Police spoke to the parties about options.

A man at 9:10 p.m. came to the station and turned in a found wallet. Police returned the wallet to the owner.

Several people at 11:16 p.m. made 911 calls of a woman yelling for help in the parking lot of a Ben Walters Lane apartment complex. Police contacted the parties involved and both agreed to separate for the night.

A man at 11:40 p.m. came to the counter to report a theft from a Spit business. Police took the report and followed up.

July 30

A person at 12:41 a.m. made a 911 call reporting a man disturbed the peace on the Spit. Police responded and warned a suspect about disturbing the peace.

A caller at 12:08 a.m. asked police to do a welfare check on a woman making suicidal statements. Police spoke with the woman on the phone and determined all was OK.

A man at 3:09 a.m. reported someone stole his bicycle from a Sterling Highway business. The man had not locked his bike. Police told the man to lock his bike to avoid it being stolen.

A caller at 10:58 a.m. reported two people at the side of an Ohlson Lane building who looked suspicious. Police responded.

A caller at 1:47 p.m. reported a sexual assault on the Spit.

A caller at 5:11 p.m. reported a disturbance with a man in a Bypass parking lot. Police responded.

Police at 5:30 p.m. responded to a complaint of a couple arguing at a Bypass address.

A person at 7 p.m. flagged down an officer to report finding a dog. Police put the dog at the shelter.

Police at 10:37 p.m. impounded a vehicle.

July 31

A caller at 3:53 a.m. reported a loud and suspicious vehicle on Main Street.

Troopers

July 23

Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited a 36-year-old Soldotna man for aiding his clients in failing to log their halibut while on a charter trip.

July 28

Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Anchor Point issued a citation to a 37-year-old Oregon man for fishing in closed waters. Bail is set at $110 in the Homer Court.

July 30

Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Anchor Point issued a citation to a 43-year-old Seldovia man for aiding his clients in failing to log their halibut on their fishing license while on a charter trip. Bail is set at $110 in the Homer Court.

Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Anchor Point issued a citation to a 48-year-old Las Vegas, Nevada man for sport fishing in closed waters on the Anchor River. Bail is set at $110 in the Homer Court.

Information regarding courthouse activity is taken from logbooks and court-issued forms and may not contain all details of the final disposition of each case. Case files are available for public review at the courthouse.

Courts

Court records show the following actions taken in Homer District Court through July 27:

Judgments

Sarah A. Thorson, 60, charge dismissed, fourth-degree theft.

Mark E. Palm, 29, charge dismissed, fifth-degree criminal mischief.

Anesia A. Anahonak, 44, charge dismissed, fourth-degree assault.

Bryan E. Bakk, 29, charge dismissed, driving with a license canceled, revoked or suspended for a DUI.

Criminal Court

Jesse W. Smith, 40, second-degree theft.

Nick L. Nelson, 53, third-degree assault and fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance.

John M. Brake, 45, not protecting fish and game (operating a motor vehicle in an anadramous fish stream without a permit).

Sharlene M. Louk, 44, violating custodian duty.

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