Police Beat: Aug. 15, 2008

WASILLA POLICE DEPARTMENT

MVC

Aug. 8, 3:33 p.m., Parks Hwy. and Yenlo St.: Micrea Culver, 27, Wasilla, was turning left into the Subway parking lot when she said she was waved through by an individual waiting for the light. Warren Leach was northbound, driving on the shoulder, attempting to turn into the Holiday Gas Station, when he struck Culver’s vehicle.

THEFT

Aug. 8, 5:55 p.m., D&A ShopRite: A 10-year-old Wasilla male allegedly took batteries then refused to pay. Charges of theft IV forwarded to Juvenile Justice.

Aug. 8, 6:31 p.m., Sportsman’s Warehouse: Loss prevention personnel reported Adam Davis, 18, Palmer and a 17-year-old Palmer male allegedly took $7 of fishing tackle. Davis cited for theft IV; the 17-year-old released to his parent with charges of theft IV referred to Juvenile Justice.

Aug. 9, W. Spruce Ave.: A female reported on Aug. 6 a suitcase and her dog  stolen from her driveway. The suitcase contained various electronics, jewelry, personal items and cash. The dog is a 5-month old light brown male Chihuahua weighing 1-1.5 pounds, has a white spot on its head and chest, three or four white socks and is named “Magwoi,” but sometimes answers to “Baby.”

Aug. 12, Treasure Loft Thrift Store: A woman reported her purse stolen while shopping.

DUI

Aug. 8, 10:06 a.m., Parks Hwy. at Church St.: Lloyd Jenkins, 29, Chugiak, stopped for speeding. Charge: DUI (driving under the influence), felony, and refusal to submit to a breath analysis. Bail, $1,000.

Aug. 9, 2:01 a.m., Lucas Rd. and Nugget Ave.: William Howard, 23, Wasilla, stopped for erratic driving. Charge: DUI, felony. Bail, $5,000.

Aug. 11, 7:39 a.m.: Edward St. Louis, 55, Anchorage, stopped as a REDDI. Charge: DUI. Bail, $1,000.  

DWLCSR /NVOL

Aug. 9, 12:14 a.m.: Susan Ace, 44, Big Lake, stopped for an equipment violation. Summons: DWLS (driving while license suspended).

Aug. 9. 10 p.m., Main St. at Bogard Rd.: Lindsey Veytia, 18, Wasilla, stopped for traffic violation. Summons: no valid operator license).

MICS

Aug. 9, 10:43 p.m.: Brandon Thompson, 26, Big Lake, stopped for a moving violation. Summons: misconduct involving a controlled substance VI (marijuana).  

ASSAULT

Aug. 11, 5:26 p.m.: Stephen Pelch, 57, Wasilla, allegedly struck a parked car in the Great Bear Brewing Co. parking lot, refused to stop for the complainant and was followed to the Carrs/Safeway parking lot where he backed into one of the witnesses trying to stop him. Pelch then ran into another parked vehicle before leaving the Carrs/Safeway parking lot. Charges: assault III and leaving the scene of an accident. Bail, $2,500.

VIOLATING PROTECTIVE ORDER

Aug. 12, 4:25 p.m.: William Pariseau, 29, Wasilla, allegedly violated a stalking protective order.  

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/ ASSAULT

Aug. 13, 5:05 a.m.: James Mitchell II, 21, Wasilla, allegedly assaulted his 19-year-old girlfriend. The girlfriend had minor injuries and was taken to Mat-Su Regional. Mitchell arrested; no bail.

ALASKA STATE TROOPERS

MVC

Aug. 13, 6:56 p.m., Trunk Rd. and Marcell Dr.: Scott Bates, 21, Wasilla, was southbound when he steered left to go around a slower moving vehicle, and collided with Theron L. Powell, 42, Palmer. Seatbelts worn; no injuries. Both vehicles a total loss. Bates cited for failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision.

Aug. 13, 10:18 p.m., Mile 34 Glenn Hwy.: John W. Condio, 44, Wasilla was northbound when he rear ended Ruth N. Orien, 49, Anchorage. No injuries; seatbelts worn. Condio was allegedly DUI.

Aug. 2, 5:30 p.m., Palmer-Wasilla Hwy. and North 49th State St.: Joshua Mullins, 18, Wasilla, northbound, turned left into the path of a 17-year-old Palmer male. Mullins cited for failure to yield when turning left. The teen was cited for driving in violation of his instructional permit. Damage, $3,000. No injuries, seatbelts worn.

BURGLARY / THEFT

Aug. 13, 10:30 p.m., Mile 72 Glenn Hwy.: Forced entry was made into the cabin and items were stacked up. It is unknown what may have been stolen because the owner could not be contacted.  

Aug. 13, 7:40 p.m., Allen’s Dr.: Several items including one firearm were taken. Value,  $1,500. No damage.  

Aug. 13, 6 p.m., Pittman Rd.: Unknown suspect(s) forced entry through the rear door. Damage, $800. Several items, including two firearms, were taken. Value, $1,000.

WARRANT ARREST

Aug. 13, 6:16 p.m.: Gerald Roy Nicoli Jr., 40, Big Lake, arrested on a DUI warrant after he was contacted passed out in the back of a vehicle. Bail, $1,000.  

Aug. 12, 10 p.m., S. Spruce Ct.: During a disturbance report, Angela Bircher, 20, Big Lake, arrested on a warrant for contempt of court. Bail, $250.