Cops and courts — Nov. 12, 2026

Alaska State Troopers

Nov. 5

At 3:11 p.m. Alaska State Troopers stopped a vehicle near Mile 155 Sterling Highway. During the stop it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, a 58-year-old Anchor Point person, was driving with a suspended license. They were given a summons to appear and released.

Homer Police

Nov. 6

At 10:43 a.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Lynn Way for an Assist Agency call. Homer Police assisted the Homer Volunteer Fire Department with a medical call.

At 2:45 p.m., officers responded to the area of Ben Walters Lane and East End Road for a Theft call. The victim reported his personal belongings were taken.

At 5:57 p.m., officers responded to the area of E. Fairview Avenue and  Svedlund Street for a Disturbance call. The incident occurred on a trail in town.

Nov. 7

At 12:52 a.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Klondike Avenue for a death investigation call. The reporting party stated that a family member had used a firearm on themselves. HVFD responded, and the incident is under investigation.

At 11:07 a.m., officers responded to the Police Department for a Court Order Service. A protective order was served on the respondent.

At 11:16 a.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Rainbow Court for a death investigation call. An expected death with a physician’s order for life sustaining treatment on file occurred. The incident was documented and next of kin was notified.

Nov. 8

At 3:32 a.m., officers responded to the 4600 block of Homer Spit Road for an Assist Agency call. HPD and HVFD assisted with a possible overdose.

At 1:26 p.m., officers responded to the 3600 block of Ben Walters Lane for a vehicle in the ditch call. The driver was unable to recover after encountering road conditions and slid into the ditch.

At 6:19 p.m., officers responded to the area of Salt Water Drive and Sterling Highway for a driving under the influence call. As a result, a 40-year-old Homer man was arrested and booked into the Homer Jail for felony DUI.

Nov. 9

At 9:43 a.m., officers responded to the 2000 block of Horizon Court for a Fraud call. The incident was documented and the caller was advised of their options.

At 1:07 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Sterling Highway for an Abandoned Vehicle call. The vehicle was documented and will be towed if not moved in a timely manner.

At 10:29 p.m., officers responded to the area of Mullikin Street and W. Fairview Avenue for a single-car motor vehicle collision. The incident was documented and a tow truck was called. There were no injuries to the lone occupant.

At 10:55 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of W. Bunnell Avenue for a motor vehicle collision with damage call. The incident was documented and information was exchanged between drivers.

Criminal Cases Disposed

Nov. 2

Michael Lee Murphy, 41, was found guilty after a trial for fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), fifth-degree criminal mischief (damage under $250), and two counts of assault when a child is present.

Nov. 4

Samantha Kaye Hayes, 37, charges dismissed, driving under the influence (BAC .08+ percent).

Gabriel Paul Kewan, 35, charges dismissed across three cases: two counts of second-degree criminal trespass (upon premises), three counts of fourth-degree theft (less than $250), two counts of misdemeanor violation of conditions of release, resisting or interfering with arrest by force, second-degree harassment (likely to provoke violence), disorderly conduct (create hazardous condition), resisting or interfering with arrest (risk of injury), disorderly conduct (challenge to fight), second-degree indecent exposure (victim under 16), and disorderly conduct (expose buttocks).

Richard W Miller, 60, charges dismissed, driving under the influence (alcohol or controlled substance), refusal to submit to a chemical test, tampering with physical evidence (destroy, alter, or suppress), first-degree promoting contraband (controlled substance), and fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance (possession of any amount of Schedule IA, IIA, IIIA, IVA, or VA substance).

Anela Pearl Kerns, 26, charges dismissed, fourth-degree theft (less than $250).

Brenda Karen Martin, 67, charges dismissed, one count of fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure). She pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure).

Adam Gage Myers, 41, charges dismissed, driving while license cancelled, revoked, or suspended with a previous conviction.

Toni Ann Daman, 57,  charges dismissed across two cases: fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), one count of first-degree criminal trespass (on land, intend crime), fifth-degree criminal mischief (tamper with property), one count of misdemeanor violation of conditions of release, and court-ordered unlawful contact. She pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree criminal trespass (on land, intend crime), fourth-degree criminal mischief (property damage $250-749), and one count of misdemeanor violation of conditions of release.

Jacquelyn A Taylor, 43, charges dismissed, driving while license cancelled, revoked, or suspended with a previous conviction.

John Leonard Mccarty, 57, pleaded guilty to reckless driving.

Lorayne Busby, 53, charges dismissed, disorderly conduct (create hazardous condition).

Luigi C Tedesco, 54, charges dismissed, driving while license cancelled, revoked, or suspended with a previous conviction.

Johnny B. Johnson, 46, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence (BAC .08+ percent).

Kenyatta Keneshia White, 36, charges dismissed, driving while license cancelled, revoked, or suspended for a criminal offense. She pleaded guilty to driving under the influence (BAC .08+ percent).

Abran Soria, 81, pleaded guilty to reckless driving.

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