WASILLA POLICE DEPARTMENT

DWLCSR / NVOL

May 5: Police received a REDDI report on a white and gray vehicle eastbound on the Parks Highway from Lucas Road. Police stopped Dustin G. Timmer, 31, of Wasilla and issued him a summons to appear in court for no valid operator license. MVC

May 6: Police responded to the intersection of the Parks Highway at Knik-Goose Bay Road for a report of a motor vehicle collision. A 1998 black Chevrolet pickup operated by a 16-year-old Wasilla teen turned south onto Knik-Goose Bay Road from the Parks Highway in front of an eastbound 1998 red Ford pickup operated by Joe Rainboldt, 49, of Wasilla. Rainboldt’s vehicle struck the teen’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. The teen was issued a citation for failing to yield when turning left.

ALASKA STATE TROOPERS

DWLCSR

May 4, 8:50 p.m.: Troopers contacted Bret Bouslaugh Jr., 20, of Wasilla after Bouslaugh’s 1988 black Pontiac Bonneville ran out of fuel on Polar Bear Drive, near Wasilla-Fishhook Road. Bouslaugh was summonsed to appear in court for driving while his license was suspended, and his vehicle was released to a licensed driver.  

May 4, 10:05 p.m.: The South-Central DUI Enforcement Team contacted a vehicle at the Tesoro at Mile 4 of Knik-Goose Bay in Wasilla after the vehicle ran out of gas. Leticia Belardi, 40, of Wasilla was found to be operating the vehicle with a suspended driver license. Belardi was issued a summons to appear in the Palmer Court for DWSL and released at the scene.

May 4, 11:28 p.m.: The South-Central DUI Enforcement Team stopped a vehicle near Mile 48 of the Parks Highway in Wasilla for an equipment violation. Billy Joe Blann, 37, of Wasilla was found to be operating the vehicle with a revoked driver license. Blann was issued a summons to appear in the Palmer Court and released at the scene.

May 5, 10:15 p.m.: Troopers contacted 36-year-old Laurie L. Plyler of Wasilla when she arrived at the scene of a DUI arrest to take possession of the now-vacant vehicle. Plyler drove to the scene in a green 1995 Grand Caravan while her driver license is revoked. Plyler was issued one summons for DWLR and released at the scene. The vehicle was released to a licensed driver who later responded to the scene.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT

May 4, 3:52 a.m.: Troopers responded to a report of a disturbance on Squire Drive in Houston. During the investigation 36-year-old David Kelly of Houston repeatedly ignored warnings about being loud and disturbing the peace. Kelly was subsequently arrested for disorderly conduct and taken to Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility where he was held on $1,000 bail.

May 7, 1:40 a.m.: Troopers arrested Julian Myers, 40, of Wasilla on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Myers was contacted after a citizen report of an intoxicated male in the roadway on Lucille Street and Mulchatna near Wasilla. Myers was remanded to Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility where bail was set at $1,500.

THEFT / BURGLARY

May 5, 8:22 a.m.: Troopers received a report a 40-hp Johnson outboard motor was stolen from a boat parked at a residence off Terrace Court. The theft occurred between 9 p.m. on May 4 and 8 a.m. on May 5. The motor is estimated to be worth $1,500. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 745-3333 or troopers at 373-8300 or 745-2131.           

May 6, 4:31 p.m.: Troopers received a report of a stolen heating stove and fuel tank from a residence on East Virginia Avenue in Palmer. Sometime before May 6 the heating stove and fuel tank were taken from the residence. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to call troopers at 373-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.

May 2, 5:35 p.m.: Troopers received a report of a burglary on Red Fox Drive in Wasilla. Unknown person(s) entered by shattering the rear glass door of the residence between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on May 2. A search of the residence by the owners revealed various items had been taken, including a Colt .357 Magnum pistol, one 20-inch flat screen TV and a Playstation 2 game system. If you have any information about this crime, please contact troopers at 373-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

May 5, 9:44 a.m.: Troopers responded to a report of vandalism at Central Paving Products Inc. at Mile 36 of the Glenn Highway in Palmer. From May 3 to May 4, vandals caused an estimated $5,000 of damage to equipment and buildings at the plant. Suspects have been identified, and the investigation continues.  

DUI

May 5, 9:20 p.m.: Troopers contacted Georgina Stevens, 33, of Palmer while performing a traffic stop on a 1986 SAAB 9000S with an illegally modified exhaust system at Palmer-Wasilla Highway and 49th State Street in Palmer. Stevens was discovered to be driving the vehicle while allegedly under the influence of alcohol. Stevens was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility where she was remanded into custody. Bail was set at $1,000 cash or corporate.

May 6, 8:52 p.m.: Palmer troopers stopped a white Chevrolet van at about Mile 51 of the Parks Highway after that vehicle was reported as a REDDI. Ruth Glover, 45, of Anchorage was allegedly operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Glover was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility where she was remanded on $1,500 cash corporate bail.

May 7, 11:33 p.m.: The South-Central DUI Enforcement Team responded to a reported single vehicle collision on Seward Meridian Parkway near Country Field Circle in Wasilla. Bryan L. Fish, 29, of Wasilla was operating a 1995 GMV Safari van when he drove off the roadway for an unknown reason and went down an embankment, crashing into several trees. Fish was found to be operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol and without a valid driver license. Fish also had his 1- and 2-year-old children in the vehicle at the time of the collision. Fish was transported to Mat-Su Regional Medical Center but was later released when no injuries were found. Fish was then arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility on the charges of DUI, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, and no valid operator license. Fish was held on a $2,000 bail. There were no other injuries reported and all occupants of the vehicle reportedly utilized seatbelts or child safety devices.

ASSAULT

May 6, 9 a.m.: Troopers responded to a Wasilla residence for a report of an assault. Thomas Abrahamson, 29, of Wasilla allegedly assaulted a family member. Abrahamson was arrested, transported and remanded to Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility and held without bail.

May 6, 9:42 p.m.: Troopers responded to a 911 disconnect at a residence located on Jonesville Mine Road in Sutton. Nicholas R. Wells, 40, of Sutton allegedly assaulted two family members, causing minor injuries to both. Wells was arrested, transported and remanded to Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility without bail.     

May 7, 1:32 p.m.: Troopers received a report of a physical altercation at a residence on Kertulla Court in Wasilla. Cody Prater-Cox, 18, of Wasilla allegedly assaulted another male at his residence. Prater-Cox was issued a summons to appear in Palmer court on the charge of assault IV.  At the residence, troopers found multiple road signs from the Wasilla area. Prater-Cox and Anthony Lamb, 19, of Wasilla allegedly removed the signs and brought them to their residence. Prater-Cox and Lamb were each issued a summons to appear in Palmer court on the charge of criminal mischief IV and theft II.   

May 7, 3:50 p.m.: Troopers responded to an address off Dewberry Road in Wasilla in reference to a disturbance. Anthony E. Clark, 27, of Wasilla was involved in a verbal altercation with six other subjects. Further investigation revealed Clark removed a pistol from his vehicle and pointed the pistol at the juveniles and adults at the scene. No one was injured during the incident. Clark fled the scene and was contacted by troopers at an address off Shady Grove Lane in Wasilla. Clark was arrested at the scene and remanded to Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility where he was held on $7,500 cash or corporate bail.   

May 7, 9:35 p.m.: Near Pittman Road near Wasilla, troopers arrested Laura Cook, 42, of Wasilla for assault III. Cook was arrested after investigation alleged she assaulted a 12-year-old juvenile. Cook was remanded to Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility with no bail.

WARRANT ARREST

May 6, 12:40 p.m.: Troopers contacted Sid A. Anderson, 26, of Wasilla at his residence in Wasilla, while responding to the residence for a welfare check. Anderson was discovered to have an outstanding arrest warrant for contempt of court for the original charge of driving under the influence. Anderson was arrested, transported and remanded to Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility on $2,500 bail.    

MVC

May 7, 5 p.m.: Troopers responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Palmer-Wasilla Highway and 49th State Street near Palmer. Laura Shultzman, 45, of Palmer was westbound on the Palmer-Wasilla Highway driving a 1999 Pontiac Bonaville when she was rear-ended by 30-year-old Justin Lacoss of Wasilla, driving a 1999 Honda CRV. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts and Shultzman complained of a headache but was not transported by EMS. Air bags were deployed in Lacoss’ vehicle and he was not injured. Damage to both vehicles was minor, totaling about $1,000, and were driven from the scene. Lacoss was issued a citation for failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision.

May 7, 5:55 p.m.: Troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision near Acorn Street and the Palmer-Wasilla Highway. A 2004 GMC pickup, driven by Francesca Gonzales, 31, of Wasilla, was making a left turn onto Acorn Street from the Palmer-Wasilla Highway, when her vehicle was struck from behind by a 2001 Suzuki SUV driven by Clifford Fry, 24, of Wasilla. Damage to both vehicles was estimated at

approximately $3,000. There were no injuries. All parties reported wearing seat belts. Fry was issued a citation for following to close and for failure to provide proof of insurance.

FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE

May 7, 7:05 p.m.: The South-Central DUI Enforcement Team stopped an ATV near Mile 49 of the Parks Highway in Wasilla for a moving violation. The driver of the ATV, Michael Hubbard, 27, of Colorado, has an extraditable warrant from Colorado on the original charge of escape. Hubbard was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility and held with no bail.