Daily Sitka Sentinel

August 17, 2018 Police Blotter

The following calls came in as of 8 a.m. today.
Aug. 16
    A white Genesis mountain bike and black SE single speed bike were left at city hall.
    Police helped arrange for a woman to receive mental health care, as requested by her mother.
    A gray iridescent wallet with ID and cards was reported lost.
    A boat was damaged at Eagle Beach, and the owner said he was interested in pursuing charges.
    A resident reported losing a set of 10 “Do Not Duplicate” keys.
    A birth certificate was turned in, in an envelope.
    A resident asked police to identify the drugs he found in his daughter’s room. Police found no signs of criminal activity after talking to the resident.
    At 3:25 p.m. a resident reported “loud vocalizations” from Cascade Street, but police fond nothing amiss.
    At 4:40 p.m. a resident asked for help for a woman dressed in black and screaming on Lincoln Street. She was taken into protective custody.
    At 5:05 p.m. a resident called 911 to report an elder needed help. He was given a ride back to his residence.
    At 6:48 p.m. an intoxicated man in the 1200 block of SMC asked for help. He was taken to the hospital.
    At 5:501 p.m. a hospital asked for help with a disruptive patient, who was then taken into protective custody due to his inability to care for himself.
    At 9 p.m a caller said a dog had been tied up for several hours and was
barking at ANB Harbor. Police left a message for the owner.
    At 9:11 p.m. police checked on a driver who was reported swerving. He denied swerving and showed no signs of intoxication.
Aug. 17
    At 1:18 a.m. a New Archangel resident reported an unknown man refusing to leave her shed. Police talked to the intoxicated man, who said he thought he was in his own shed. No charges were warranted, the resident said.

    In Court
    Ryan J. Allen, 34, was sentenced to 10 days, with 9 suspended,  criminal  on a charge of mischief in the fifth degree (already served). He is to pay restitution and participate in treatment. He will be on probation for six months, and is to have no contact with the victim. A charge of assault in the fourth degree, place someone in fear, was dismissed.
    Edward G. Peele, 38, was sentenced to 30 days, with 27 suspended, and fined $1,500 for driving under the influence. His license is revoked for 90 days, he will be on probation for a year, and is to participate in treatment.
    Jennifer R. Sims, 39, was sentenced to 30 days, suspended, for misconduct involving a controlled substance in the fourth degree. She was fined $500, and is to participate in treatment. She will be on probation for a year. A charge of theft in the fourth degres was dismissed.
    Brandon R. Thomassen, 29, of Petersburg, was sentenced to 30 days, with 27 suspended, and fined $2,000, with $500 suspended, for driving under the influence. He is to participate in treatment, he will be on probation for a year, and his license will be revoked for 90 days. A charge of misconduct involving a controlled substance in the fourth was dismissed.
    Brandon S. Yonts, 41, was sentenced to 30 days, with 27 suspended, and fined $1,500 for driving under the influence. His license is revoked for 90 days, he is to participate in treatment and he will be on probation for a year.
    Theresa VanVeen, 26, was sentenced to 30 days, suspended, for criminal mischief in the fourth degree. She was originally charged with criminal mischief in the third degree but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge. She is to participate in behavioral health treatment and pay restitution. She will be on probation for a year.   
 
    Emergency Calls

    Sitka Fire Department received ambulance calls at 2:56 p.m. and 6:56 p.m. Thursday.
    At 3:36 p.m. Thursday a fire truck was sent to the Pioneers Home on a pulled alarm. There was no fire.