Police Beat: Dec. 28, 2008

ALASKA STATE TROOPERS

DEATH INVESTIGATIONS

Dec. 21, 10:19 p.m., Columbus Wy.: George Schwaderer, 85, Wasilla, was found to have died at home of natural causes.

Dec. 24, 12:44 p.m.: Francis D. Anderson, 82, Big Lake, passed away at home. Foul play is not suspected.

Dec. 24, 5:47 p.m., Brian Cir.: Roberta L. Clark, 78, Houston, died of natural causes.

Dec. 25, 8:34 a.m., Wasilla-Fishhook Rd.: Christopher Henderson, 37, died in his sleep of apparent natural causes.

THEFT

Dec. 21, 3:22 p.m., Meadow Lakes Discount Center: Juanita Polty, 37, Wasilla, allegedly shoplifted $20 in merchandise and left in a red 1989 Ford pickup. Police pulled her over and summonsed her for theft.

Dec. 22, 7:55 a.m., Nathan St.: Sometime between 10 p.m. Dec. 21 and 7 a.m. Dec. 22, someone burglarized a home and stole an XBOX 360, Samsung TV, HP flat panel display and ACER laptop. Loss: $1,400.

Dec. 22, 5:58 p.m., Wasey Wy.: Someone walked into a storage shed and stole $2,000 worth of items.

Dec. 24, 10:21 a.m., Hollywood and Vine rds.: Fuel oil, license plates and a sled were taken from a home during the night. Los: $620.

WARRANTS

Dec. 21, 6:32 p.m., Mile 13.5 Knik-Goose Bay Rd.: Ronald L. Briggs, 65, Wasilla, arrested at a traffic stop on warrant for failure to appear to serve prison term on DUI charge. New summons: DWLC. No bail.

Dec. 23, 4:10 a.m., Hickory St.: Jerome L. Knox, 29, Wasilla, arrested on two warrants for failure to appear in court on DWLR and shoplifting charges. Vicky L. Casey, 36, was arrested for hindering prosecution after giving troopers false information when they came for Knox. Casey’s bail: $1,000.

DUI

Dec. 22, 4:07 a.m., Mile 48 Parks Hwy.: Audrey Bottomly, 26, Wasilla, stopped for a moving violation. Charge: DUI. Jailed until released to sober adult.

MVC

Dec. 22, 6:05 p.m., Old Glenn Hwy and Maud Rd.: Matthew Courson, 20, Palmer, southbound in his 2004 Mitsubishi, hit a moose. Damage: $3,500. Courson treated on scene for minor injuries. Moose donated to charity.

Dec. 22, 11:47 p.m., Palmer-Wasilla Hwy. near the Arctic Circle Club: Jaimme T. Holtmann, 19, Wasilla, eastbound, lost control of her silver 1998 Ford F-150, crossed the centerline and hit a westbound gray 1992 Honda Accord driven by Hannah L. East, 18, Wasilla. Soon after, June H. Bridges, 79, Palmer, was unable to avoid the wreck in her 1994 Pontiac Grand Am. All occupants of the Honda and Ford were hospitalized and later released. Honda totaled. Ford totaled. Damage to Pontiac: $2,500.

Dec. 24, 1:47 p.m., Bogard Rd. near Northshore Dr.: Frank G. Shanley, 24, driving a white Dodge Intrepid, hit a red SUV. The SUV left the scene and should have minor damage to the rear bumper.

Dec. 25, 2:23 p.m., Meadow Lakes Lp. near Gentry Rd.: Jacqueline McComb, 21, Wasilla, southbound driving her 2000 Mercury Cougar, when she crossed the centerline and was hit by a 2005 Toyota pickup driven by Everett Taylor, 26, Anchorage. McComb had minor injuries and was cited for an improper lane change. Damage: $5,000 each.

ASSAULT

Dec. 24, 11:30 p.m., Lea St.: Carlson Clarence Jr., 30, Palmer, arrested at a disturbance for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. Charges: Assault, criminal mischief.

WASILLA POLICE DEPARTMENT

DWLR

Dec. 22, 12:30 a.m.: Jonathan Ricker, 46, Wasilla, stopped for a traffic violation. Summons: DWLR.

ASSAULT

Dec. 22, 1:38 p.m.: Letisha Briggs, 28, Wasilla, was arrested for allegedly assaulting her husband. No bail set.

MVC

Dec. 22, 3:54 p.m., Crusey St.: Frank Wheeler, 55, Wasilla, southbound when a vehicle driven by Derrick Nielson, 26, Wasilla, came out of Westbound Dr. and hit him on the right front fender. No injuries. Nielson cited for failing to yield.

OPEN MAILBOXES

Dec. 22, 7:08 p.m., Lucille Dr. and Bailey Ave.: Four mailboxes containing at least 12 smaller boxes for personal mail were left open. There was no evidence of forced entry. The mail was taken to headquarters until the post office could pick it up.

BURGLARY

Dec. 23, 5:38 a.m., Briar Dr. and Holiday Dr.: A 61-year-old Wasilla man reported a possible burglary. Police arrested Brock McCourt, 26, on $1,500 warrant for burglary and theft and on the new charges of burglary and trespassing. Bail: $3,000.