Cops and Courts

Information about fire, police, and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases.

Homer Volunteer Fire Department

Nov. 21-Nov. 27

Homer Volunteer Fire Department responded to three advanced life support emergencies and six basic life support emergencies, for a total of nine emergency medical services-related tone outs. There was one motor vehicle collision-related call, in addition to two fire-related calls, one being a mutual aid call to Western Emergency Services.

Kachemak Emergency Services Area

Nov. 21-29

KESA responded to two fire and five medical calls.

Homer Police Department

Nov. 21

At 3:18 p.m., Homer police received a report of a REDDI (Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately) vehicle. An officer contacted the vehicle and driver, a 36-year-old Kasilof resident, who was arrested for driving under the influence and refusal and taken to the Homer Jail.

Nov. 23

At 12:52 a.m., after Homer police responded to a disturbance, a 43-year-old Anchor Point resident was arrested for second-degree criminal trespass and taken to Homer Jail.

Nov. 25

At 6:07 p.m., Homer police received a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle collision with damage only and that the driver was not injured.

At 9:04 p.m., a caller reported that a man was trespassing and was wanted to leave. A 45-year-old male was advised of the trespass and was also arrested for violating conditions of release and taken to Homer Jail.

Nov. 27

At 1:56 a.m., a caller reported that a female who had been trespassed from a bar was refusing to leave. A 33-year-old Homer resident was arrested on charges of fourth-degree assault on a police officer, second-degree criminal trespass, and drunk on premises and was taken to the Homer Jail.

At 1:04 p.m., Homer police received a report of a vehicle in the ditch. A 65-year-old Homer resident was contacted, arrested for driving under the influence and refusal, and taken to the Homer Jail.

Alaska State Troopers

Nov. 25

At 2:36 p.m., Alaska State Troopers in Anchor Point conducted a traffic stop near Mile 138 Sterling Highway for a seat belt violation. After investigation, a 36-year-old Ninilchik resident was issued a misdemeanor summons for driving while license revoked (with a previous conviction), and the vehicle was released to a licensed driver.

Nov. 26

Alaska State Troopers in Anchor Point received a report of a stolen vehicle and a house that was burglarized in the Anchor Point area. Troopers located the vehicle and the suspect near Mile 160 Sterling Highway. Investigation determined that a 46-year-old Anchor Point resident was staying without permission in a house that was damaged and driving the stolen truck. He was arrested for first-degree burglary, first-degree vehicle theft, third-degree criminal mischief, first-degree criminal trespass, driving while license suspended, and violating conditions of release and was taken to the Homer Jail without bail, pending arraignment.

Nov. 28

At about 11:40 a.m., Alaska State Troopers contacted a 41-year-old Seldovia resident at his residence in Seldovia. He was arrested and taken to Homer Jail for an outstanding $750 misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on the original charge of driving while license revoked and a new charge of violating conditions of release.

Nov. 29

At 9:51 a.m., Alaska State Troopers stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Cape Ninilchik and the Sterling Highway for speeding. After investigation during the stop, the driver, a 17-year-old Anchorage resident was given a summons to appear in court for driving the vehicle in violation of instruction permit and released to a guardian.

Courts

Information regarding courthouse activity is taken from logbooks and court-issued forms and may not contain all details of the final disposition of each case. All defendants are presumed not guilty until convicted in court. Case files are available for public review at the courthouse. Disposition of cases can be found at https://public.courts.alaska.gov/web/scheduled/docs/crimdisp.pdf.

Shane William Randall, 38, driving while license cancelled/revoked/suspended for a criminal offense; and violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, Homer case.

Jeffrey Barrett Mills, Jr., 36, driving under the influence – alcohol or controlled substance; and refusal to submit to chemical test, Homer case.

Sheri Lynne Carr, 58, driving under the influence – alcohol or controlled substance; refusal to submit to chemical test; and violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, Anchor Point case.

Adella Jennelle Iyapana-Pirkle, 43, second-degree criminal trespass – upon premises, Homer case.

Ryan Charles Wanamaker, 33, fourth-degree affixing false label on controlled substance; and fourth-degree misconduct involving weapons – possession while intoxicated, Third Judicial District case.

David Lee Inman, Jr., 46, first-degree burglary – in a dwelling; first-degree vehicle theft – taking vehicle, air or watercraft; third-degree criminal mischief – damage $750+; first-degree criminal trespass – in a dwelling; driving while license cancelled/revoked/suspended – with a previous conviction; and violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, Anchor Point case.

Timothy Michael Taylor, 36, driving while license cancelled/revoked/suspended – with previous conviction, Ninilchik case.

Elizabeth I. Kalugin, 21, driving under the influence, Homer case.

Sarah Krista Kirk, 33, fourth-degree assault – recklessly injure; second-degree criminal trespass – upon premises; and drunk person on licensed premises, Homer case.

Carol Ann Kumle, 65, driving under the influence – alcohol or controlled substance; and refusal to submit to chemical test, Homer case.