Alaska State Troopers – Page 2

Unnamed NSHC Medical Provider Under Investigation Led by State Medical Board

By Davis Hovey | June 14, 2017 |

Nome's Norton Sound Regional Hospital. Photo: Margaret DeMaioribus/KNOM (2016)

According to a Norton Sound Health Corporation press release, the NSHC Board of Directors supported the Administration’s decision to “no longer contract with the provider, thereby ending years of over-prescribing narcotics to a group of NSHC patients.”

Two Wales Men Lost At Sea in a Rowboat

By Davis Hovey | June 13, 2017 |

The Coast Guard has suspended its search for Timothy Miligrock and Damian Soolook. The two departed Wales at 2:30am Sunday in a rowboat, were reported overdue 3 hours later, and have not been seen since.

Two Incidents of Theft Occur in Stebbins, St. Michael; Troopers in Unalakleet Respond

By Davis Hovey | June 12, 2017 |

A Trooper vehicle parked in Nome. Photo Credit: Davis Hovey, KNOM (2017)

Richard Hunt of Stebbins was believed to have committed more than one crime, including stealing an item from a residence he entered unlawfully. In St. Michael, multiple items with a value of approximately $200 were reportedly stolen from a local business, and one juvenile suspect is in custody.

Wanted Anvik Man In Custody After Violating Probation

By Davis Hovey | June 6, 2017 |

An Alaska State Trooper cruiser. Photo: Matthew F. Smith, KNOM file.

Two warrants were out for Derek Kruger’s arrest. One was a $5,000 felony arrest warrant, which was issued by a court judge in Anchorage, and the second was for unlawful evasion in the 1st degree.

Kotlik Elder Dies of Natural Causes Over the Weekend

By Margaret DeMaioribus | June 5, 2017 |

90-year-old Anna Kamkoff of Kotlik was found to have died of natural causes in her home.

Stebbins Man Released Without Incident after Alleged Alcohol Importation

By Margaret DeMaioribus | May 31, 2017 |

According to an Alaska State Trooper dispatch, the 27-year-old was found in possession of alcohol, but was released. Troopers note that charges of importing alcohol and “common carrier violation” have been forwarded to the Office of Special Prosecutions and Appeals.

Months After the Crash, Wreckage from Downed Cessna Still on Nome’s Tundra

By Davis Hovey | May 30, 2017 |

Remains of a plane crash near Hastings Creek that occurred in March. Thomas Grainger was the lone passenger killed in the crash. Photo Credit: Davis Hovey, KNOM (2017)

Without any other parties involved to claim the wreckage, Noreen Price with the National Transportation Safety Board says the plane is now in the possession of the owner of the late pilot’s estate. Bill Pearson, attorney for the pilot’s estate, says a local, private third party has been hired.

Unalakleet Man Charged With Manslaughter Remanded to AMCC After Nome Court Hearing

By Davis Hovey | May 26, 2017 |

The Nome court. Photo: Matthew F. Smith, KNOM file.

Earlier this month, Bradley was arraigned in Nome with one charge of manslaughter and one charge of murder in the second degree. Those charges were related to a 4-wheeler crash that occurred in Unalakleet on May 4th.