Alaska State Troopers

Oct. 10

At 8:28 a.m., Alaska State Troopers received a 911 call from the Ninilchik area, and a disturbance was heard during the call before dispatchers were able to talk with anyone. AST responded to the residence and subsequent investigation revealed that a 43-year-old Ninilchik woman had assaulted a family member. She was arrested for fourth-degree assault – physical domestic violence and transported to Homer Jail with no bail.

Homer Police

Oct. 9

At 8:35 a.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of SeaBreeze Court for a warrant arrest call. As a result, a 42-year-old Homer man was arrested and booked into the Homer Jail on a Soldotna AST warrant for failure to appear for fourth-degree theft.

At 1:25 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of E. Pioneer Avenue for an after-the-fact motor vehicle collision call. The incident was documented.

At 1:58 p.m., officers responded to the 4700 block of Rochelle Road for a harassment call. The incident was documented and the caller was advised of their options.

At 9:33 p.m., officers responded to the 5100 block of Kachemak Drive for a vehicle theft call. The incident was documented and follow-up is occurring.

At 10:42 p.m., officers responded to the 5700 block of Clearwater Drive for a suspicious circumstance call regarding reported gunshots in the area. Officers were unable to hear any shots upon arrival, and no damage or further reports were made.

Oct. 10

At 1:31 a.m., officers responded to the 900 block of Willow Drive for a suspicious circumstance call. After investigation, it was determined that the sounds heard by the caller were likely made by wildlife in the area. No further action was required.

At 2:02 a.m., officers responded to the area of E. Pioneer Avenue and Kachemak Way for a driving under the influence call. As a result, a 35-year-old Anchor Point man was arrested and booked into the Homer Jail for DUI.

At 7:20 a.m., officers responded to the 2100 block of East End Road for an animal call. The caller reported that a bear had been entering a freezer kept on their porch.

At 9:23 p.m., officers responded to the 90 block of Sterling Hwy for a DUI call. As a result, a 50-year-old Homer woman was arrested and booked into the Homer Jail for DUI.

Oct. 11

At 1:05 a.m., officers responded to the area of East End Road and Fernwood Drive for a DUI call. As a result, a 31-year-old Edmonds, Washington man was arrested and booked into the Homer Jail for DUI.

At 3:08 a.m., officers responded to the area of Sterling Highway and West Hill Rd for a DUI call. As a result, a 46-year-old Anchor Point man was arrested and booked into the Homer Jail for DUI and fourth-degree misconduct involving a weapon.

At 3:56 a.m., officers responded to the 2100 block of East End Road for an animal call. The same caller who reported a bear entering a porch freezer earlier in the week reported that the bear peeled open the lid of the padlocked freezer. The caller was advised to speak with ADF&G regarding defense of life or property (DLP).

At 11:01 p.m., officers responded to the area of East End Road and East Hill Road for a traffic call. As a result, the driver was issued a citation for improper use of plates.

Oct. 12

At 3:10 p.m., officers responded to the 4400 block of Mariner Drive for a suspicious circumstance call. Originally reported as a potential gunshot in the area, a contacted individual advised that their vehicle had backfired. No further action was required.

At 4:16 p.m., officers responded to the 4700 block of Rochelle Road for a harassment call. After investigation, officers learned that a hearing for a court order was upcoming. Both parties were advised to leave each other alone, and no further action was required.

Oct. 13

Nothing to report.

Criminal cases disposed

Oct. 1

Jerimiah Kaine Stueckle, 39, charges dismissed, driving while license cancelled, revoked, or suspended with a previous conviction and two counts of third-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance (manufacture/deliver Schedule IIA or IIIA). Across five counts, he was acquitted after a trial for third-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance (manufacture/deliver Schedule IIA or IIIA). He was found guilty after a trial for felony driving under the influence (2+ priors), resisting or interfering with arrest by force, five counts of fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance (possession of any amount of Schedule IA, IIA, IIIA, IVA, or VA substance), and two counts of fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure).

Oct. 2

Bruce Clifford Larson Jr., 66, charges dismissed, arrest prior to requisition (fugitive from justice).

Oct. 5

Michael Rivera, 55, charges dismissed, driving while license cancelled, revoked, or suspended for a criminal offense, refusal to submit to a chemical test, and misdemeanor violation of conditions of release. Across two cases, he pleaded guilty to driving under the influence (alcohol or controlled substance) and third-degree theft (value 250–749).

Carol Ann Lane-Johnson, 72, charges dismissed, second-degree failure to stop at direction of officer. She pleaded guilty to driving under the influence (BAC .08+ percent).

Cindy Lynn Wilson, 65, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence (BAC .08+ percent).

Emily Fallon Coble, 27, charges dismissed, fifth-degree criminal mischief (tamper with property).

Oct. 6

Lawrence Earl Triplett Jr., 41, charges dismissed, arrest prior to requisition (fugitive from justice).

Cindy Madai Tapia Ruiz, 36, charges dismissed, avoiding ignition interlock (circumvent or tamper).

Oct. 7

Matthew Todd Farris, 42, charges dismissed, tampering with physical evidence (destroy, alter, or suppress), second-degree misconduct involving weapons (regarding drug crime), and two counts of third-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance (manufacture/deliver Schedule IIA or IIIA). He pleaded guilty to fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance (possession of any amount of Schedule IA, IIA, IIIA, IVA, or VA substance).

Maude Susie Halbur, 51, charges dismissed across two cases: two counts of driving while license cancelled, revoked, or suspended with a previous conviction, misdemeanor violation of conditions of release, and failure to carry motor vehicle liability insurance.

Vladimir Ivanov, 22, pleaded guilty to negligent driving (commercial motor vehicle).

Jane Marie Seekins, 68, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence (BAC .08+ percent).

Ivan Usoltseff, 48, charges dismissed, fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure).

Oct. 8

Levi Steven Tangman, 39, charges dismissed, one count of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance (previous conviction of MICS5 in preceding 10 years) and felony violation of conditions of release. He pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance (previous conviction of MICS5 in preceding 10 years).

Raymond William Muetz Jr., 34, charges dismissed, second-degree criminal trespass (upon premises).

Barbara Elaine Eller, 68, charges dismissed, driving under the influence (alcohol or controlled substance) and refusal to submit to a chemical test.

Oct. 9

James Samuel Longero, 29, charge dismissed,  second-degree theft (value 750–24,999)