Tuesday Police Blotter: The Eagles Have Landed

Drunk Disturbance – An exceedingly intoxicated and obnoxious man ate food belonging to an inebriated restaurant patron and his sidekick, and challenged those present to do something about his behavior. None of those so affected wished to pursue charges against the drunk and he was advised simply not to return to any licensed establishments this night.

Drunk Disturbance – A drunk who was returning to his hotel room after having been barred from all liquor establishments had such difficulty walking up the stairs that officers were called to assist. The drunk, who was ultimately evicted from the hotel and all other Unisea venues, was unappreciative of the efforts to help him.

Trespass – Officer issued a trespass advisement to a drunk, per the Airport Restaurant.

Assault – The drunk returned to the Airport and proceeded to engage in a fight with one of the inebriated men whose food he had stolen earlier, hitting the inebriate on the side of the head and making snide comments about his parentage. The drunk was able to provide the investigating officer with only a two-word response when asked what had occurred. [The man], 46 yoa, of California, was arrested on one count Assault IV and one count Harassment II.

Drunk Disturbance – The aforementioned inebriate and his equally intoxicated sidekick continued on their way to a grocery store, where they proceeded to yell at various employees. None of those so affected wished to pursue charges. The inebriate was advised not to enter or remain on any licensed premises this night.

Drunk Disturbance – The inebriate and his trusty sidekick went directly to a licensed premise, where the inebriate was refused service due to his level of intoxication and immediately became uncooperative with bar staff. [The man], 25 yoa, of Washington, was arrested on one count of Drunken Person on Licensed Premise.


And today's lesson from Dutch Harbor: don't leave fish in your truck!

Alaskan Critters

Bald Eagles

 

Keeping An Eye On The Sky

Every spring, Unalaska goes from fishing hub to war zone thanks to an unlikely enemy. Nesting eagles pose a danger in the community of roughly 4,000 people that's better known for the reality TV show "The Deadliest Catch."

The aggressive nesting behavior of the 600-plus eagles swooping, circling and screeching above the island causes locals to keep a watchful eye toward the heavens. Health officials said aggressive behavior is the cause of a "handful" of bloody casualties each season.

Iliuliuk Family and Health Services Executive Director Eileen Scott said most attack victims need about six stitches, usually to their heads.

And you thought Dutch Harbor would be boring during fishing season! Srsly, this is a major problem. When I spent two years on Adak Island in the Aleutians (Unalaska is part of that chain, but much much closer to the mainland), we had the largest single gathering of bald eagles in the State - and that's saying something. Thousands of baldies, just waiting for a piece of trash, a scrap of food, a salmon. or all of the above.

Justice Served,a Submission from MO Bro, and an Uninvited Guest

I mentioned the other day there were nearly 20 cases before the State board which oversees complaints against law enforcement officers.

According to a report in the Anchorage Daily News,

"Thirteen former police officers, state troopers and Department of Corrections employees lost the ability to work in law enforcement in Alaska Tuesday."

Details at the link.

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MO Bro finds this significant, and requests your attention to this:



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And finally, this also from the Daily News. We've all had uninvited guests drop by at dinner time ... ever wonder how they handle it in the animal world?

I don't think he's welcome...

Want to see what happens next?  Go here, in this series about bald eagles on the Kenai Peninsula.

Unalaska Police Blotter: The Eagles Have Landed

Drunk Disturbance – An exceedingly intoxicated and obnoxious man ate food belonging to an inebriated restaurant patron and his sidekick, and challenged those present to do something about his behavior. None of those so affected wished to pursue charges against the drunk and he was advised simply not to return to any licensed establishments this night.

Drunk Disturbance – A drunk who was returning to his hotel room after having been barred from all liquor establishments had such difficulty walking up the stairs that officers were called to assist. The drunk, who was ultimately evicted from the hotel and all other Unisea venues, was unappreciative of the efforts to help him.

Trespass – Officer issued a trespass advisement to a drunk, per the Airport Restaurant.

Assault – The drunk returned to the Airport and proceeded to engage in a fight with one of the inebriated men whose food he had stolen earlier, hitting the inebriate on the side of the head and making snide comments about his parentage. The drunk was able to provide the investigating officer with only a two-word response when asked what had occurred. Greg Anthony Tamsy, 46 yoa, of California, was arrested on one count Assault IV and one count Harassment II.

Drunk Disturbance – The aforementioned inebriate and his equally intoxicated sidekick continued on their way to a grocery store, where they proceeded to yell at various employees. None of those so affected wished to pursue charges. The inebriate was advised not to enter or remain on any licensed premises this night.

Drunk Disturbance – The inebriate and his trusty sidekick went directly to a licensed premise, where the inebriate was refused service due to his level of intoxication and immediately became uncooperative with bar staff. Justin A. Williams, Jr., 25 yoa, of Washington, was arrested on one count of Drunken Person on Licensed Premise.

And today's lesson from Dutch Harbor: don't leave fish in your truck!

Gratuitous Alaska Pr0n

Bald eagles on a piece of driftwood. Given the backdrop, this would be at the southern end ("land's end") of the Homer Spit, on Kachemak Bay. I've been there many times, but haven't ever managed to catch more than two at a time on the driftwood there.

(courtesy U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)

It's one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.