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| Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-82840 Type: DUI-Felony Text: On 10/02/08 at approximately 2135 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a REDDI report of an intoxicated male operating a red Yamaha four-wheeler northbound along the Parks Highway near mile 98. Troopers located the ATV at the intersection of the Parks Highway and the Talkeetna Spur. Investigation revealed Dylan H. James, age 29 of Anchorage, was operating the ATV while impaired and under the influence of alcohol. Further investigation revealed that James had two prior DUI convictions in the past 10 years. James was arrested, transported and remanded into Mat-Su Pretrial Facility with bail was set at $10,000 cash only. Author: TRC1 Received Friday, October 03, 2008 3:03 AM and posted Friday, October 03, 2008 3:32 AM (http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 10-03-2008.20081003.txt) |
| Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-81256 Type: MIW in the 2nd Degree x2, MIW in the 3rd Degree, MICS in the 4th Degree x2, Eluding in the 2nd Degree, DWLR Text: On 09/28/08 at approximately 0015 hrs, Alaska State Troopers attempted to stop a Ford Escort traveling northbound near mile 6 of Talkeetna Spur Road for an equipment violation. The vehicle failed to yield for several miles and finally came to a stop at the end of David Street. Investigation revealed that the driver, Kenny J. Blanco age 37 of Wasilla, was in possession of methamphetamine as well as two firearms. Blanco was operating the vehicle with a revoked driver's license and is also a convicted felon. Investigation revealed the passenger in the vehicle, Moriah M. Mcvey, age 26 of Wasilla, and was also in possession of methamphetamine. Blanco and McVey were arrested and remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility. Blanco's bail was set at $25,000.00. McVey's bail was set at $5,000.00. Author: TRC1 Received Sunday, September 28, 2008 9:28 AM and posted Sunday, September 28, 2008 9:45 AM (http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 09-28-2008.20080928.txt) |
| Location: Talkeetna/ Montana Creek Road Case number: 08-79274 Type: Shoot From Road Text: On 9-21-2008 Talkeetna Wildlife Troopers cited Barbara J. Franks, 54 YOA of Anchorage, AK for Shooting from the roadway at mile 6 of Montana Creek Road. Bail was at $310.00 in the Palmer District Court. Author: DAM2 Received Friday, September 26, 2008 2:26 PM and posted Friday, September 26, 2008 2:28 PM (http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 09-26-2008.20080926.txt) |
| Location: Wasilla Case number: 08-76699 Type: Motor vehicle collision Text: On 09/12/08 at approximately 1554 hours the Alaska State Troopers responded to a motor vehicle collision involving three vehicles at the intersection of the Parks Hwy and Seward Meridian Parkway. Investigation revealed that Brandi Day, 18 years old of Wasilla, was traveling north bound on the Parks Hwy in her 2007 Ford Taurus. Day approached a line of vehicles stopped in traffic for another motor vehicle collision, and ran into the rear end of John Renner; 29 years of age of Wasilla in his 2005 Pontiac on the over pass just before Seward Meridian. The impact caused Renner's vehicle to impact the rear of Daniel Williams Vehicle, a tan Nissan X-terra. All three vehicles received extensive damage and were towed from the scene. Day and Williams were transported to Mat Su Regional Hospital for possible injuries. A citation was issued to Brandi Day for Negligent Driving. Everyone involved reported wearing seatbelts. (DEL0) Received Saturday, September 13, 2008 6:13 AM and posted Saturday, September 13, 2008 6:48 AM ------------------------------------------- Location: Talkeetna Case Number: 08-76139 Type: Aircraft Crash Fatality/Injury Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-76139 Type: Aircraft Crash Fatality/Injury ... --UPDATE-- Text: The Rescue Coordination Center search efforts continued into the night of 9/11/08, until a helicopter crew spotted the missing man about 5 miles from the scene of the aircraft crash. It was determined that Mel Morton, age 51 of Eagle, Idaho had actually been in the single engine aircraft when it had crashed on 9/10/08. He extinguished the flames on his clothing and the clothing of the pilot after impact. Morton then performed CPR on the pilot for several minutes in an effort to revive him but was unsuccessful. Morton spent the first night huddled under one of the wings of the aircraft and the next morning began hiking towards a camp he believed some other hunters occupied about 10 miles away. After only getting one-half way there, the injuries to his left hand and leg was so painful he stopped. He lit a fire to attempt to get warm and remained at that location until the rescue helicopter spotted him. Morton was airlifted to Providence Hospital where he is being treated for his burn injuries. Morton indicated he has been working as an assistant guide for the pilot, Frank Dinello, for several years. Original Text: On 9/11/08 at 0331 hours, AST received a report from Rescue Coordination Center stating that a super cub with tail number N7174K took off from Talkeetna Airport on 9/10/08 at 1600 hours with two people on board. Investigation revealed that the pilot, 48 year old Frank Dinello of Big Lake, took off from Talkeetna with plans to take a hunter to a location approximately 40 miles east of Talkeetna, and then return to Talkeetna to take another hunter to the same camp. Dinello never returned for the second hunter. Aerial resources were dispatched to the area, but had to turn back due to weather. The Civil Air Patrol was able to start searching this morning, and was able to locate the crash site for the super cub. Dinello was located and was deceased at the scene. The search continues for the first hunter. The next of kin has been notified for Dinello. Author: AJA2 (http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 09-13-2008.20080913.txt) |
| Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-76461 Type: Search and Rescue Text: On 9-12-08 at approximately 0722 hours, AST received a report of three moose hunters who were stranded on the bank of the Chulitna River approximately four miles from the Parks Highway bridge. The subjects were identified as George Boutsarakis, age 18 of Anchorage, Justin Zellweger, age 18 of Anchorage and Michael Mintel, age 19 of Anchorage. The subjects had tied a raft on the bank of the Chulitna River a week earlier on 9-5-08 but on the morning of 9-12-08 they awoke to find that the river had risen significantly due to heavy rain and the raft had been swept away by the current. AST contacted Mahay's Riverboat Service in Talkeetna, who responded to the area in a jet boat and transported the subjects to safety. No injuries were reported. If anyone locates an eight foot inflatable raft with a camouflage pattern and no outboard, they are asked to call the Alaska State Troopers in Talkeetna at 733-2256. Author: SMC1 Received Friday, September 12, 2008 3:12 PM and posted Friday, September 12, 2008 3:25 PM (http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 09-12-2008.20080912.txt) |
| Location: Talkeetna Case number: 08-76139 Type: Plane Crash Fatality Text: On 9/11/08 at 0331 hours, AST received a report from Rescue Coordination Center stating that a super cub with tail number N7174K took off from Talkeetna Airport on 9/10/08 at 1600 hours with two people on board. Investigation revealed that the pilot, 48 year old Frank Dinello of Big Lake, took off from Talkeetna with plans to take a hunter to a location approximately 40 miles east of Talkeetna, and then return to Talkeetna to take another hunter to the same camp. Dinello never returned for the second hunter. Aerial resources were dispatched to the area, but had to turn back due to weather. The Civil Air Patrol was able to start searching this morning, and was able to locate the crash site for the super cub. Dinello was located and was deceased at the scene. The search continues for the first hunter. The next of kin has been notified for Dinello. Author: AJA2 Received Thursday, September 11, 2008 7:11 PM and posted Thursday, September 11, 2008 7:57 PM (http://www.dps.state.ak.us/pio/dispatch/Trooper Dispatches of 09-11-2008.20080911.txt) |
