Unalaska Police Blotter 03182018-03242018

03/18/18

Sun

11:49

EMS Other Services—EMS assisted in transporting a deceased individual to the morgue.

03/18/18

Sun

12:02

Assistance Rendered—Public Safety assisted a fishing vessel crew that was not dealing well with a crewmember’s recent passing by setting up an appointment for them with a local behavioral health specialist.

03/18/18

Sun

17:31

Trespass—Officers were informed of an individual violating their trespass order at a local hotel. Upon responding, officers spoke with hotel management, who agreed to allow the individual to remain at the hotel as they had not caused any problems.

03/18/18

Sun

19:51

Welfare Check—Officers received a report of a toddler that was living inside of a vehicle with a potentially dangerous parent. Upon checking on the infant, officers found the baby happy and healthy. The parent stated they would be leaving the island the next day.

03/18/18

Sun

20:40

Traffic Roads—Officers responded to a report of a missing manhole cover near one of the docks. Officers observed the cover to be broken and cracked, with several pieces of the cover being in the sewer. Public Works was contacted and notified.

03/19/18

Mon

00:50

Traffic Crime—Officers cited vehicles in violation of official signage at the Airport short term parking lot.

03/19/18

Mon

02:07

Traffic Crime—Officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle observed to be parked on the sidewalk. Upon contacting the driver, it was found they did not have a valid driver’s license, and the vehicle was not carrying proof of insurance. The driver was cited for both of these offenses.

03/19/18

Mon

12:03

Burn Permit—A local business turned in an application to burn.

03/20/18

Tue

00:34

Traffic Crime—Officers cited vehicles in violation of official signage at the Airport short term parking lot.

03/20/18

Tue

01:05

Abandoned Vehicle—Officers observed that a vehicle with a flat tire had been parked in the same location for a few days. Officers contacted the owners of the vehicle and informed them the vehicle would be impounded if they do not move the vehicle.

03/20/18

Tue

03:23

Animal—Public Safety was made aware of a loose dog. The owner was attempting to locate the dog.

03/20/18

Tue

04:05

Welfare Check—Officers responded to a report of an intoxicated individual walking in the middle of the road. Upon contacting the individual, officers learned that the individual was simply trying to reach his vessel. Officers were able to successfully escort the individual to his fishing vessel.

03/20/18

Tue

09:48

Environmental—Officers received a report of littering near the landfill. Upon arrival at the landfill, officers observed a pile of garbage sitting just outside the fence gate to the landfill. The case is still under investigation.

03/20/18

Tue

11:11

Abandoned Vehicle—Officers responded to a report of several vehicles that had been abandoned in the parking lot of a local grocery store. The owners of the vehicles were notified that if they did not move their vehicles they would be impounded.

03/20/18

Tue

11:52

Ambulance Request—EMS responded to a report of a patient who was found unconscious.

03/20/18

Tue

12:09

Assistance Rendered—Officers assisted EMS with a patient who was reported to be unconscious.

03/20/18

Tue

12:55

Warrant Arrest—Officers arrested Aaron Vantleven, 24 yoa, on the authority of an Unalaska warrant.

03/20/18

Tue

16:54

Civil Paper Services All—The local Courthouse issued four subpoenas to be served.

03/20/18

Tue

17:16

Harassment—Officers responded to a report of harassment that had taken place at a local cannery. Officers spoke with the victim, as well as security for the local cannery. It was found that the harassment was verbal in nature, and security for the cannery stated that they should take their complaints about each other to management. Ultimately, HR for the cannery decided to handle the issue.

03/20/18

Tue

17:31

Public Safety—A concerned citizen called to report several individuals picking up mussels from Agnes Beach. The concerned individual reported that the mussels from that area have a high concentration of PCP in them. Officers did not observe anyone in the area.

03/20/18

Tue

20:08

Civil Paper Services All—Public Safety received paperwork to be served on an individual.

03/21/18

Wed

08:16

MVA-Damage—Officers responded to a report of a minor motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Raven Way and Airport Beach Road. Officers documented the damage done and ultimately cited the responsible individual for driving an unsafe vehicle as the collision was caused by faulty brakes. The driver at fault had a very minor injury to their thumb, no medical attention was needed.

03/21/18

Wed

15:10

Vehicle Theft—Officers spoke with an individual who was reporting that his vehicle had been stolen. The individual eventually called back to say he had found his vehicle, and had forgotten he had recently moved it to another location.

03/21/18

Wed

18:27

Animal—Officers responded to a report of a dog running loose. Officers impounded the dog and brought it to Public Safety. The owner was contacted and later came to pick up the dog.

03/21/18

Wed

23:32

Suspicious Person/Activity—While performing a walkthrough of the Airport, officers discovered an individual asleep in the terminal area. It was found the individual had slept through their flight time, as well as the airport closing. The individual left without incident.

03/22/18

Thu

00:52

Warrant Arrest—Officers arrested Meaalofa Fiatoa, 30 yoa, on the authority of an Anchorage Alaska State Trooper warrant.

03/22/18

Thu

02:42

Traffic Crime—Officers cited vehicles in violation of official signage at the Airport short term parking lot.

03/22/18

Thu

07:05

Burn Permit—A local business turned in an application to burn.

03/22/18

Thu

12:26

Suspicious Person/Activity—Officers received a report of an individual who may be on drugs at the community pool. Officers contacted pool staff who stated the individual has not caused any problems. The staff member was advised to contact Public Safety if that were to change.

03/22/18

Thu

12:38

Animal—Caller reported a loose dog in the area of Raven Way. The caller also stated that their dog had been attacked by the loose dog last night. Officers were unable to locate the errant dog.

03/22/18

Thu

18:08

Animal—Officers responded to a report of a loose dog at a local chiropractic office. Officers impounded the dog. The owner of the dog later came to Public Safety to pick up the dog.

03/22/18

Thu

18:53

DUI—Officers arrested Douglas Tracy Larimer, 54 yoa, for DUI. Officers arrested Larimer after receiving a report of a vehicle driving erratically at a local boat launch. Larimer was contacted at a local liquor establishment and subsequently arrested.

03/22/18

Thu

22:14

Traffic Crime—Caller reported a vehicle driving with its headlight out. Officers contacted the driver and advised him to fix the headlight.

03/23/18

Fri

01:16

PC-Mental—Correctional Officers at Public Safety placed an individual on suicide watch after he made suicidal threats while in custody.

03/23/18

Fri

01:38

Ambulance Request—EMS responded to a report of a patient who had fallen 6 feet and was now unconscious.

03/23/18

Fri

01:39

Assistance Rendered—Officers assisted EMS with a patient who had fallen 6 feet and was now unconscious.

03/23/18

Fri

03:19

Medevac—EMS provided Medevac services.

03/23/18

Fri

04:07

Traffic Crime—Officers cited vehicles in violation of official signage at the airport short term parking lot.

03/23/18

Fri

08:54

Animal—The Animal Control officer responded to retrieve a dead fox out of the roadway. The fox was properly disposed of.

03/23/18

Fri

09:07

Abandoned Vehicle—Officers responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle behind the school. No further information listed.

03/23/18

Fri

11:09

Ambulance Request—EMS responded to transport a patient that was inbound on a coastguard flight. Patient’s condition was unknown.

03/23/18

Fri

13:58

Assistance Rendered—Officers responded to the Airport for a report of a returning flight carrying disgruntled passengers. It was reported that the passengers had possibly been vaping on the flight. The flight captain wanted to pursue charges. The passengers were later booked on another flight.

03/23/18

Fri

14:24

Burn Permit—A local business turned in an application to burn.

03/23/18

Fri

16:24

Animal—Euthanasia of a community member’s pet.

03/23/18

Fri

18:41

Medevac—EMS performed Medevac Services.

03/23/18

Fri

19:06

Fire Safety—Officers responded to a report of black smoke originating from a small bonfire near a local church. Officers found the bonfire attended, and the attendees burning clothes. Officers advised the attendees that they should only be burning wood. It was agreed that the fire should be put out.

03/23/18

Fri

20:52

Welfare Check—Officers responded to a report of an individual who was described as possibly under the influence of drugs and acting strangely at the community center. Officers contacted the individual and determined there was no need for additional action.

03/24/18

Sat

01:00

Civil Paper Services All—The State of Alaska issued two subpoenas to be served.

03/24/18

Sat

01:26

Traffic Roads—Officers removed debris from the roadway.

03/24/18

Sat

01:33

Assault—Officers responded to a report of a fight in progress outside of a local liquor establishment. Officers contacted the primary aggressor, who began to sing to officers before becoming agitated and threatening them. Officers reviewed surveillance of the fight, and learned that the aggressor was actually a victim and had been labeled as the aggressor due to a misunderstanding. The victim did not wish to press charges. In the fight, a vehicle was damaged in the process. The registered owner of the vehicle did not wish to press charges at this time either.

03/24/18

Sat

02:59

DUI—Officers arrested Bruce Hutchison, 35 yoa, for DUI after observing him attempting to leave a local liquor establishment in a vehicle. Officers contacted Hutchison as he exited the driver’s seat of the vehicle. Officers observed Hutchison to exhibit signs of alcohol consumption. Hutchison was then arrested for DUI.

03/24/18

Sat

04:46

Alarms—Officers responded to a report of an active burglary alarm at the post office. Upon arrival, officers completed a sweep of the building and found nothing of concern.

03/24/18

Sat

07:40

Alarms—Officers responded to a report of an active burglary alarm at the post office. Upon arrival, officers completed a sweep of the building and found nothing of concern.

03/24/18

Sat

11:03

Alarms—Officers responded to a report of an active burglary alarm at the post office. Upon arrival, officers completed a sweep of the building and found nothing of concern.

03/24/18

Sat

13:47

Abandoned Vehicle—Security for a local cannery notified officers of several vehicles that had been abandoned on their property.

03/24/18

Sat

16:45

Harassment—Security for a local cannery requested officer assistance regarding a possible sexual assault. Officers learned that the victim had received a letter in the mail along with a chocolate bunny. The letter detailed the sender’s attraction to the victim’s buttocks. Officers explained to the victim that no law had been broken as of yet, but spoke with the individual who sent the letter and advised them not to contact the victim any further.