LUTHERAN QUILTERS – Members of the Quilts for Comfort Group stand between pews draped with some of the 205 quilts they made, in the Sitka Lutheran Church Tuesday. The group made the quilts for five local non-profits and one in Anchorage. The remaining quilts are sent to Lutheran World Relief which  distributes them to places around the world in need, such as Ukraine, as part of Personal Care Kits. Pictured are, from left, Helen Cunningham, Kathleen Brandt,Vicki Swanson, Paulla Hardy, Kim Hunter, Linda Swanson and Sue Fleming.  (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)

State's Transportation Plan Gets Federal OK
28 Mar 2024 15:06

By JAMES BROOKS
Alaska Beacon
    Federal officials on Wednesday approved most of Alaska’s four-y [ ... ]

New Funding Plan Ahead for Visit Sitka?
28 Mar 2024 15:02

By SHANNON HAUGLAND
Sentinel Staff Writer
    At an hour-long work session with the Assembly Tuesda [ ... ]

Sitka 'Frankenstein' Puts Classic Tale in New Ligh...
28 Mar 2024 15:01

By GARLAND KENNEDY
Sentinel Sports Editor
    The story behind a classic, though often misunderstoo [ ... ]

State May Los Millions Over Ed Dept. Missteps
28 Mar 2024 14:59

By CLAIRE STREMPLE
Alaska Beacon
    The state government risks losing millions of dollars in feder [ ... ]

Gov Signs Bill On Internet In State Schools
28 Mar 2024 14:57

By JAMES BROOKS
Alaska Beacon
    Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Wednesday signed a bill that promise [ ... ]

Capitol Christmas Tree to Come from Tongass
28 Mar 2024 14:56

By YERETH ROSEN
Alaska Beacon
    Alaska’s Tongass National Forest, known for its steep mountains [ ... ]

City League Games Thursday
28 Mar 2024 14:52

By Sentinel Staff
    Playing Wednesday in competitive division City League volleyball matches, Ca [ ... ]

March 28, 2024, Police Blotter
28 Mar 2024 14:50

Police Blotter
Sitka police received the following calls by 8 a.m. today:
March 27
At 2:36 p.m. a dead  [ ... ]

March 28, 2024, Community Happenings
28 Mar 2024 14:48

This Week in Girls on the Run By Sitkans Against Family Violence
and The Pathways Coalition
During th [ ... ]

New RFP Sought For Managing PAC
27 Mar 2024 14:48

By GARLAND KENNEDY
Sentinel Staff Writer
    The future of management and operations at the Perform [ ... ]

Seiners Get Second Day with 2 Areas to Fish
27 Mar 2024 14:46

By Sentinel Staff
    The Sitka Sound commercial herring sac roe fishery continued today with open [ ... ]

Braves Take Second in Last Minute Upset
27 Mar 2024 12:41

By GARLAND KENNEDY
Sentinel Sports Editor
    After storming into the state 3A boys basketball brac [ ... ]

Tuesday City League Volleyball
27 Mar 2024 12:39

By Sentinel Staff
    The Queen Bees’ spotless season record ended Tuesday night with a 2-1 loss [ ... ]

Kodiak Alutiiq Museum Getting New Attention
27 Mar 2024 12:37

By SHIRLEY SNEVE
Indian Country Today
    A major renovation at an Alaska museum to attract tourist [ ... ]

House Hearing on Inmate Deaths Halted
27 Mar 2024 12:35

By CLAIRE STREMPLE
Alaska Beacon
    A presentation about a jump in the number of inmate deaths in  [ ... ]

Nominee to Bering Sea Council: Not a Trawler
27 Mar 2024 12:34

By NATHANIEL HERZ
Northern Journal
    Tribal and environmental advocates calling for a crackdown o [ ... ]

March 27, 2024, Police Blotter
27 Mar 2024 12:26

Police Blotter
Sitka police received the following calls by 8 a.m. today:
March 26
At 2:10 p.m. a man e [ ... ]

March 27, 2024, Community Happenings
27 Mar 2024 12:25

Big Rigs Sought
For April 13
The 3 to 5 Preschool’s spring fundraiser and Big Rig event is happening [ ... ]

Reassessments Raise Tax Bills for Sitkans
26 Mar 2024 15:22

By SHANNON HAUGLAND
Sentinel Staff Writer
    The city’s reassessment of taxable real estate, alo [ ... ]

Two Areas Opened in Herring Fishery Today
26 Mar 2024 15:21

By Sentinel Staff
The third opening in this year’s Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery was held Mon [ ... ]

Lady Wolves Rally to Take Fourth at State
26 Mar 2024 15:16

By GARLAND KENNEDY
Sentinel Sports Editor
    Sitka High’s Lady Wolves bounced back from an openi [ ... ]

Edgecumbe Girls Close Out Season Up North
26 Mar 2024 14:58

By GARLAND KENNEDY
Sentinel ports Editor
    Competing in the state 3A basketball tournament in Anc [ ... ]

City League Monday
26 Mar 2024 14:55

By Sentinel Staff
    Playing in a competitive division City League volleyball game Monday evening [ ... ]

House Votes to Broaden Rules For Review Panel Memb...
26 Mar 2024 14:52

By JAMES BROOKS
Alaska Beacon
    A bill that passed the Alaska House of Representatives on Monday  [ ... ]

Other Articles

Daily Sitka Sentinel

June 20, 2016 Police Blotter

The following calls were received by Sitka police by 8 a.m. today:

June 17

Drug abuse was reported.

A man was reported injured in a fall on a boat at Herring Cove.

A man asked for help getting his cell phone back from his wife. Police found the cell phone in the house.

A woman in a red top was reported riding her bike into traffic on HPR.

A man refusing to leave a bar agreed to go after talking to police.

A man asked for a check on his son, who has been drinking. The son said he was fine and had been drinking the night before. He was to call his parents.

At 8:15 p.m. a 911 caller said a man was yelling at a woman in a store. The man was given a warning, and the man and woman left the store together.

A dead sea lion was seen in the water off the 1800 block of HPR. Federal authorities already knew about it.

At 11:40 p.m. a man said his wife hadn’t returned home after an argument earlier in the day. The woman called police, said she was fine, but needed some extra space that night.

June 18

A hotel turned in cards and IDs left at the hotel for the past few months.

At 9:30 a.m. an intoxicated man was reported in the Eliason Harbor restrooms. He was taken to the hospital.

The harbor department said an intoxicated man was on the docks at ANB Harbor. He was given a warning and told to stay out of bars for the day.

A tow truck was arranged for a car that went off the road on Harbor Mountain Road. No injuries were reported.

A caller reported bear scat or horse manure near the ferry terminal.

At 3:45 p.m. a woman reported her 8-year-old son missing. Search and rescue was dispatched and the boy was found in good condition up the Indian River Trail, near where he lives.

Two brothers said an intoxicated man shoved one of them from behind in the 100 block of Lincoln Street. They declined to press charges, but wanted police to know what happened.

Drug charges are being forwarded to the DA’s office, after police stopped a vehicle and found drugs.

Officers talked to a couple after the man was seen screaming at the woman to get into a vehicle and then drove off before she was all the way in the vehicle. The two said they were fine, and didn’t need an officer’s help.

Two intoxicated men on Katlian left in a taxi before police arrived.

Officers gave a warning to a group of partyers on Lake Street at 10:45 p.m.

June 19

An ambulance was called for an intoxicated man who fell and cut himself.

At 1:30 a.m. a bartender said an irate customer was refusing to leave. He left and the bartender signed a trespass warning. A crowd that had gathered was dispersed by officers.

A woman passed out downtown at 2:20 a.m. was helped into a taxi.

At 2:24 a.m. a caller reported seeing a bear crossing the road in the 2900 block of HPR. The caller, who was on foot, said she was too scared to move, and refused a ride from officers. Police saw no signs of the bear.

A resident said a caller was claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House, and asking for $300 to claim a prize of $500,000. He asked if others were receiving similar fraudulent calls.

An iPhone 6S was reported lost.

A man said his grandson had stolen from a store he was supposed to be watching. Officers talked to the two.

People were reported fishing without licenses in the 4500 block of SMC.

Police left messages for Kincroft Drive residents to clean up their trash after trash cans were knocked over.

A man said the kicker was stolen off his boat, on Smith Street.

At 2:55 p.m. police were called again about the dead sea lion floating offshore. Federal wildlife authorities said they are planning to remove it.

A gold or copper bowling bag was reported lost off a bike between Airport Road and the 900 block of HPR.

A caller said a car tire and rim were stolen. Police talked to all involved and found no  crime had been committed.

An ambulance was called for a woman who was reported suicidal.

A woman reported losing Michael Kors sunglasses and regular glasses.

A resident turned in a large bag filled with empty wallets and other items. One of the items had been reported missing earlier in the day.

Hospital staff asked police to place a woman in protective custody. She was left in the care of a friend. She was advised no more alcohol for the night.

At 11:57 p.m. a bear was reported in the 3200 block of HPR. Police talked to people in the area, who said they had blown an air horn to scare off the bear. 

June 20

At 6:10 a.m. a caller said a man drove his bike into the caller’s vehicle and used a racial slur. Police went to talk to the man, who was from out of town and refused to open his door to officers. He was intoxicated, and admitted to the confrontation. He was given a disorderly conduct warning.

 

Sitka Police

Bianca G. Hernandez, 19, was cited for failing to have a valid license.

Guillermo C. Suarez, 27, was cited once and arrested once Sunday for driving with a revoked license.

 

In Court

Franklin D. Osborne, 64, was sentenced to 360 days, with 270 suspended, for assault in the fourth degree. He was ordered to pay restitution, and will be on probation for five years. He is to receive counseling, including up to one year of inpatient treatment. He was ordered to serve 60 days of suspended time for violating probation, and his probation was extended.

 

Emergency Calls

The Sitka Fire Department dispatched ambulances at 8:32 a.m., 1:19 p.m. and 10:25 p.m. Friday; 9:42 a.m., 12:37 p.m., 4:42 p.m. and 8:35 p.m. Saturday; 12:42 a.m., 5:49 p.m. and 8:05 p.m. Sunday; and 1:52 a.m. today.

 

At 6:29 p.m. Sunday search and rescue was called in to rescue an injured man on Mt. Verstovia.

You have no rights to post comments

Login Form

 

20 YEARS AGO

March 2004

Advertisement: Tea-Licious Tea House & Bakery 315 Lincoln Street Grand Opening! Freshly Baked Scones, Cakes & Pastries Innovative Salads, Soups & Sandwiches Harney & Sons Tea. Lunch * Afternoon Tea * Supper.

50 YEARS AGO

March 1974

Photo caption: National Republican Chairman George Bush takes a drink of water offered by Jan Craddick, Sitka delegate, during the Republican convention held here. Mrs. Craddick explained to Bush that the water was from Indian River, which means, according to local legend, that he will return.

Calendar

Local Events

Instagram

Daily Sitka Sentinel on Instagram!

Facebook

Daily Sitka Sentinel on Facebook!