This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed in this report is presumed innocent.
For Wednesday, Sept. 17
Traffic Stop/Arrest
On Wednesday at 9:14, on the Glacier Highway, 37-year-old Michael Maass was arrested on a $2,500 Alaska State Troopers warrant for petition to revoke probation on original charges of two counts of unauthorized use of access device/ID and theft.
For Thursday, Sept. 18
Death Investigation
On Thursday at 10:24 a.m., investigation into the death of a 58-year-old man. Circumstances do not appear to be suspicious. Next of kin has been notified.
Motor Vehicle Collision without Injury
On Thursday at 10:31 a.m.: vehicle 1, a 2021 Tesla, driven by a 75-year-old man, and vehicle 2, a 2015 Subaru, driven by a 23-year-old woman. A light pole was knocked over.
Burglary
On Thursday at 12:47 p.m., on Point Lena Loop Road, a 50-year-old man reported a burglary to a business.
Shoplifting
On Thursday at 12:59 p.m., on the Glacier Highway, a report that a 28-year-old woman stole merchandise from a business.
Assault
On Thursday at 4:25 p.m., on the Glacier Highway, 33-year-old Joseph Pipenur was arrested for third-degree assault and violating conditions of release and was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.
Driving While Intoxicated
On Thursday at 9:39 p.m., on Vanderbilt Hill Road, 32-year-old Lorretta Harris was arrested for driving while intoxicated and taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center. The vehicle was impounded.
For Friday, Sept. 19
Trespassing
On Friday at 1:03 a.m., on Trout Street, 36-year-old Monika Escajeda was arrested for trespass, resisting, and violating conditions of release and was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.
Traffic Stop
On Friday at 2:29 a.m., on Anka Street, 34-year-old Lave Iputi was arrested on a $25 warrant for failure to appear for pretrial conference on the original charge of driving without a license and was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.
Fraud Forgery Counterfeit Non-Sufficient Funds
On Friday at 1:25 p.m., a 39-year-old man reported fraudulent activity on a bank account.
Shoplifting
On Friday at 6:58 p.m., on the Glacier Highway, a 43-year-old was cited for larceny and released.
For Saturday, Sept. 20
Arrest
On Saturday at 9:56 a.m., on the Glacier Highway, 29-year-old Paul Anthony Tomasi was arrested on two Alaska State Troopers warrants totaling $275 and was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.
Conditions Violation
On Saturday at 11:17 a.m., on Village Street, investigation into a subject who is non-compliant with the sex offender registry.
Trespassing
On Saturday at 2:15 p.m., on the Glacier Highway, 53-year-old Oscar Lawrence Snell, Jr. was arrested for criminal trespass and taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.
Domestic Dispute
On Saturday at 2:28 p.m., on Salmon Creek Lane, a 21-year-old was arrested for assault, fear assault, and assault in the presence of a child.
