News/Events - Galena, AK Police Department

GPD Arrests & charges:

NOVEMBER 09:
* 13 Nov 09: Goodwin, Darvin J, 18, Kotzbue, arrested on 13 NOV for Assault in the 4th Deg-DV("A" misdemeanor) and Assault in the 3rd Deg("C" felony) on 12 NOV 09. Transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
* 03 Nov 09: Wholecheese, Larry L. Sr., 53, Galena: Charged on a summons for reckless endangerment ("A" misdemeanor) on 1 NOV, 09.

OCTOBER 09:
* 31 Oct 09: Huntington, David Gray, 21, Galena, arrested on 2 couts of assault in the 4th degree (DV). Remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
* 26 Oct 09: Demoski, Barbara M., 51, Galena: cited on 26 OCT 09 for allowing a dog to run free (violation) under city code. 29 OCT court date.
* 18 Oct 09: Billings, David W., 46, Galena: arrested for Assault in the 4th Degree by fear (DV), Disorderly Conduct & 2nd Degree Harassment on 18 OCT. Remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
* 11 Oct 09: George, Norman J, 48, Galena, charged on 11 OCT with Violation of Conditions of Release ("B" misdemeanor). 12 OCT arraignment.
* 11 Oct 09: McCarty, Marissa, C, 20, Ruby, arrested on 2 outstanding warrants on 11 OCT. 12 OCT arraignment.
* 08 Oct 09: Huntington, David G, 21, Galena: Arrested on 8 OCT 09 for assault 4th degree domestic violence, assault 4th degree-domestic violence (fear), assault 4th degree on police officer, assault 3rd degree on police officer, 2 counts of resisting arrest and criminal mischief.
* 06 Oct 09: Cleaver, Joseph E., 26 Galena, arrested on an outstanding arrest order on 6 OCT 08 for failure to complete sentencing requirement. Remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
* 05 Oct 09: Cleaver, Joseph E., 26, Galena, cited on 5 OCT for DUI and License Revoked. 8 OCT court date.
* 04 Oct 09: Minor, male age 14, cited for Minor Consumption of Alcohol (MCA) (violation) on 5 OCT for an incident occurring on 4 OCT. 8 OCT court date.
* 04 Oct 09: Solomon, Alexander B, 18, Galena: Cited on 4 OCT 09, for Minor Consumption of Alcohol/MCA (violation) on 3 OCT 09 and Misconduct Involving Controleld Substances in the 6th Degree/MICS6 ("B" misdemeanor) on 20 SEP 09. 8 OCT court date.

SEPTEMBER 09:
* 27 Sept 09: Lolnitz, Garreth J, 22, Koyukuk: Arrested on 27 SEP 09 for a felony probation violation, transported and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
* 26 Sept 09: Peters, Archie L, 24, Ruby. Cited on 26 SEP 09 for furnishing alcohol to a minor on 25 SEP 09. 8 OCT 09 court date.
* 26 Sept 09: Demoski, Claudia, R, 20, Galena, Cited on 26 SEP 09 for minor consumption of alcohol (violation). 8 OCT 09, court cate.
* 23 Sept 09: Lolnitz, Gareth J, 22, Koyukuk: Charged on court complaints on 23 SEP 09 with Vehicle Theft 2nd Deg, Criminal Mischief 4th Degree and No Vehicle Operator's License. No court date was set pending arrest.
* 21 Sept 09: McCarty, Marissa C, 20, Ruby. Cited on 21 SEP 09 for minor consumption of alcohol (violation) with a 24 SEP 09 court date.
* 18 Sept 09: Three male juveniles under the age 11 were questioned and released on 18 SEP 09 for three (3) counts of criminal mischief in the 4th degree. The cases dated back to spring of 09. Investigation is continuing.
* 16 Sept 09: Madros, Leona, 26, Kaltag, taken into custody and transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center for AK DOC (Probation & Parole) on 16 SEP 09.
* 15 Sept 09: Wholecheese, Roy J, 23, Galena: Charged by summons on 15 SEP 09 with disorderly conduct by fighting on 13 SEP 09 with a court date pending.
* 14 Sept 09: Madros, Leona, 26, Kaltag: Transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center for Violation of Conditions of Release on 14 SEP 09.
* 13 Sept 09: Green, Kenneth O, 51, Galena: Cited on 13 SEP 09 for disorderly conduct by fighting with a 24 SEP 09 court date.
* 11 Sept 09: Alexie, William, 49, Kaltag. Transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center for AK Troopers for a violation of conditions of release charge on 11 SEP 09.
* 10 Sept 09: George, Norman J, 48, Galena: Cited on 10 SEP for disorderly conduct. 17 SEP court date. Investigation continuing.
* 05 Sept 09: Benson, Clayton Frank, 25, Galena. Cited on 5 SEP 09, for driving with no vehicle operator's license on 3 SEP 09. 10 SEP 09 court date.

AUGUST 09:
* 30 Aug 09: Thurmond, Robert H, 72, Galena: Cited on 30 AUG 09 for two (2) counts of no vehicle operator's license for violations dating back to 11 JUL 09 and 28 AUG 09; both cases involving vehicular collisions resulting in injuries. Sept 10th court date.
* 28 Aug 09: Thurmond, Robert H, 72, Galena, cited for negligent driving arising from a motor vehicle collision with injuries on 28 AUG 09. 10 SEP 09 court date.
* 21 Aug 09: Demoski, Michelle L, 29, Nulato: Arrested for disorderly conduct on 21 AUG 09, released after arraignment on 22 AUG w/release conditions, 30th SEP court date.
* 20 Aug 09: Huntington, David Gray, 21, Galena: taken into custody on 20 AUG 09 in court; bench remand order for violating conditions of release on 18 AUG 09. Transferred to AK Troopers for transport to Fairbanks Correctional Center under $4000.00 cash performance bond w/court approved third party custodian and additional conditions.
* 19 Aug 09: Green, Kenneth Oliver "Beanie", 52, Galena, cited for vehicle theft 2nd deg.(misdemeanor) on 19 AUG, 3 SEP court date.
* 18 Aug 09: Huntington, David Gray, 21, Galena, cited for violation of conditions of release "B" misdemeanor, AUG 20 court date.
* 09 Aug 09: Smith, Scott E., 45, Fairbanks, cited for Misconduct Involving Weapons in the 4th Degree on Aug 9th, 09, in an assist to AK Troopers arising from an illegal attempt to hunt wolf case.
* 06 Aug 09: Nelson, Byron J, 38, Galena: Cited on 6 AUG 09 for defective equipment (violation). AUG 13 court date.

JULY 09:
* 31 July 09: Huntington, David Gray, 21, Galena: Arrested on 31 July for Misconduct involving weapons in the 4th degree (2 counts), DUI and Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree. Transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center in lieu of $2000.00 bail with 3rd party custodian and additional requirements.
* 25 July 09: Julissa N. Kaufman, 20, Galena: Arrested on 25 July for 3 counts of Assault in the 4th Degree, 2 counts of assault in the 4th degree on a police officer, 2 counts of resisting arrest, 1 count of disorderly conduct, 2 counts of trespassing in the 1st degree and 1 count of minor consumption of alcohol (non-criminal violation). Remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on July 26th under $1,500.00 cash performance bond, with 3rd party 24-hour sight & sound custodial requirements and additional conmditions. Court date: Sep 14, 09.
* 11 July 09: Thurman, Robert, 72, Galena, cited on 11 July for an open alcohol container (violation) in a motor vehicle arising from a collision investigation. July 23rd court date.
* 04 July 09: Clayton F. Benson, 24, Galena: Cited on July 4th 09 for reckless driving. July 9th court date.

JUNE 09:
* 21 June 09: Warner, Harold C., 22, Galena, cited on 21 June for disorderly conduct. June 25 court date.
* 21 June 09: Attla, Andrew G, 20, Galena, cited on 21 June for reckless driving, no driver's license and minor consuming alcohol. June 25 court date.
* 21 June 09: Honea, Edgar J., 22, Galena, cited for driving w/no vehicle operator's license, with a June 25th court date.
* 19 June 09: Dixon, Jeffrey V, 42, Galena: Cited on June 19th for open alcohol container in a motor vehicle. June 25 court date.
* 11 June 09: Wholecheese, George M. "Crow", 56, Galena, cited on June 11th for no vehicle operator's license (NVOL), June 18th court date.
Wholecheese, George M. "Crow", 56, Galena, arrested on warrant for failure to appear in court on NVOL charge on June 18th.
Wholecheese, George m. "Crow", 56, Galena, charge amended to driving on cancelled license at arraignment on June 18th.
* 10 June 09: Martin J. Nelson, 34, Galena: Indicted by Fairbanks Grand Jury on 10 June on charge of Felony DUI from 24 May arrest in Galena.
* 09 June 09: Dunn, Katrina Rae "Trina", 41, Galena. Charged by citation on 9 June 09 with violation of conditions of release ("B" misdemeanor). 11 June 09 court date.
* 07 June 09: Wholecheese, Archie E, 30, Galena: Cited on June 7th, 09 for reckless driving. June 11th court date.

MAY 09:
* 31 May 09: Stewart James Solomon, 30, Galena, cited on May 31 for providing alcohol to a person under age 21 on May 26 09. Court date set for June 9th, 09.
* 31 May 09: Alexander B. Solomon, 18, Galena, served a summons on 31 May for assault in the 4th degree on 12 May 09. June 9th court date.
* 28 May 09: Trevor John Settle, 18, Galena, served with a misdemeanor criminal summons for assault in the 4th degree; lesser charge from incident reported on 12 May, 09.
* 27 May 09: Garreth Lolnitz, 22, Galena: arrested by GPD and AK DOC for probation violation and transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
* 26 May 09: Alexander Bede Solomon, 18, charged on a misdemeanor criminal summons for assault in the 4th degree; lesser charge from incident reported on 12 May, 09.
* 24 May 09: Martin J. Nelson, 34, Galena: Arrested on 24 May 09: Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving While License Suspended (DWLS), Misconduct Involving Controlled Substances in the 5th Degree (MICS5), Tampering W/Physical Evidence (TWPE), Open Alcohol Container (OC) in a Motor Vehicle and Violating Conditions of Release (VCOR). All charges "A" misdemeanors, except for VCOR "B" misdemeanor and Open Container-violation. Arraigned on 25 May and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center under a bond of $1500.00 and conditions of release. Court date 24 June 09.
* 24 May 09: Susan M. Esmailka, 49, Galena: Cited on 24 May, 09: Allowing a DUI driver to operate her vehicle (Aid & Abet DUI-"A" Misdemeanor), Allow Unauthorized (Unlicensed) Person to drive her vehicle ("A" misdemeanor) and Child Neglect in the 2nd Degree (Violation). Court date 26 May 09.
* 15 May 09: Juvenile, age 17, charged on a non-cutodial felony complaint for Misconduct Involving Weapons in the 3rd Degree arising from an invstigation dating to April 19, 09.
* 15 May 09: Juvenile, age 17, arrested on a bench warrant for 2 felony counts of Misconduct Involving Controlled Substances in the 4th Degree on 15 May 09. Remanded to Fairbanks Youth Facility.
* 13 May 09: Alexander B. Solomon, 18, of Galena, charged on 13 May with assault 3rd degree ("C" felony) that occurred on 12 May. Remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center under $2500.00 bond, with conditions of release & 3rd party custodian requirement. Preliminary hearing set for May 22nd.
* 12 May 09: Trevor J. Settle, 18, of Galena, charged on 12 May with assault 3rd degree ("C" felony). Remanded to Fairbanks correctional center under $2500.00 bond, with conditions of release & 3rd party custodian requirement. Preliminary hearing set for May 22nd.
* 6 May 09: Katrina "Trina" Dunn, 42, Galena, charged on May 6th with assault in the 4th degree-domestic violence and resisting arrest. Released with DV and additional conditions under a $1000.00 appearance bond.

APRIL 09:
* 23 April 09: Three male juveniles, ages 10, 10 and 11, were contacted for criminal mischief in the 3rd degree that occurred on 10 April 09. Non-custodial complaints were filed.
* 19 April 09: Brenden E. R. Sweetsir, 18, Galena: Cited for Misconduct Involving Weapons in the 4th Degree, with an April 23rd court date.
* 17 April 09: Jacob Moses, 49, Galena, charged by citation for driving w/No Vehicle Operator's License.
* 16 April 09: Jacob Moses, 49, Galena, charged by summons for driving w/No Vehicle Operator's License (2 counts).
* 14 APR 09: Martin J. Nelson, 35, Galena: charged on arrest warrants for 3 misdemeanors arising from an April 10th complaint on 14 April: Assault in the Fourth Degree, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor-first offense. Arraigned and released on bail with conditions.
* 10 APR 09: Juvenile male, age 17, was charged in custody with Minor Consuming Alcohol (violation-1st offense), Disorderly Conduct, Criminal Mischief 4th degree and Resisting Arrest.
* 5 APR 09: Juvenile female, age 17 was charged with misconduct involving controlled substances in the 6th degree on a non-custodial juvenile complaint. An investigation into the case is continuing.

MARCH 09:
* 29 MAR 09: Two juveniles were contacted regarding misconduct involving controlled substances in the 6th degree. Investigation is continuing.

FEBRUARY 09:
* 28 FEB 09: George, Norman J, 47, Galena. Charged with DUI (Refusal) and recklesss driving. Thru, MAR 4, 09 court date.
* Wholecheese, Archie, 28, Galena, served with a summons for failure to complete court-ordered conditions on FEB 25th, with a March 4th court date.
* Wholechees, Larry, 28, Galena, served with a summons for two counts of Assault in the 4th Degree on FEB 26th, with a FEB 27th court date.
* Dixon, Jeffrey V, 42 of Galena. Charged with Misconduct Involving Weapons in the 4th Degree by GPD w/assistance of AK Troopers. Cited and released w/rifle seized w/MAR 5th court date.
* 14 FEB 09; Vandegriff, Darrel W, 45, of Anchorage, cited for entering and remaining on a licensed alcohol establishment while intoxicated, with a MAR 5th court date.

JANUARY 09:
* Dixon, Jeffery V, 42 of Galena: He was taken into custody on a sentence order and transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center on Jan. 28th, 09.
* Honea, James Stewart Jr., 28 of Galena: He was charged with two counts of Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He was set a court date of FEB 25th in Fairbanks and released on $1000.00 cash bail with conditions.

DECEMBER 08:
* Millan, Cornelia D. "Connie", cited for no AK driver's license. Jan 15 court date.
* Solomon, Stewart, 29, Galena, arrest warrant- probation violation. Remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.

NOVEMBER 08:
* 11/26: Two juveniles, ages 17, were charged on non-custodial juvenile complaints for Misconduct Involving Controlled Substances in the 6th Degree (MICS6), a misdemeanor, for a previous complaint involving possession of a trace amount of marijuana. Case referred to state juvenile authorities in Fairbanks.

OCTOBER 08:
* 10/13: Huntington, Frederick Jr., 22, Galena, served with (2) summonses for violation of probation (misdemeanors).
* 10/12: Juvenile complaints filed against a 14-YO male for Sexual Assault in the 1st Degree (unclassified felony) and Assault in the 4th Degree (Class "A" misdemeanor) reported on OCT 10th to have occurred on OCT 1st.

SEPTEMBER 08:
* 09/15: Seven juveniles, six males and one female were handled on non-custodial juvenile complaints for charges relating to burglary and theft by receiving, arising from a residential burglary in early September. Juvenile authorities were notified.
* 09/14: Juvenile male, age 17, charged on a juvenile complaint with disorderly conduct and Minor Consumption of Alcohol. Juvenile authorities were notified and the child was released to an adult custodian.
* 09/13: Demoski, Michelle, 28 of Galena. Charged with Assault in the 3rd Degree (felony)-Domestic Violence. Remeanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on 14 SEP 08.
* 09/11: Huntington, Eric M, 28, Galena: Cited for providing tobacco to a minor (violation).

AUGUST 08:
* 08/29: Huntington, David G, 20, Galena, arrested on bench warrant.
* 08/24: Olin, Cornia, 31, Galena, served summons for probation violation.
* 08/23: Dunn, Katrina, 40, Galena, charged on citation with disorderly conduct.
* 08/14: Huntington, David G, 20, Galena,(3)probation summonses.
* 08/11: Nollner, Sharon Jane, 39, Galena, cited for reckless driving, court date 14 AUG 08.
* 08/08: Female juvenile, age 17, charged by citation with driving with no Vehicle operator's license.
* 08/02: Huntington, Frederick NMN Jr, 22, Galena: Arrested on AUG 2nd, 08 for Violation of Conditions of Release (B misdemeanor) and Criminal Mischief 4th degree. Arraigned and released Aug 3rd on $500.00 unsecured bond; Aug 27th court date.

JULY 08:
* 07/04: Huntington, David Gray, 19, Galena; Magistrate's complaint filed for driving with no vehicle operator's license

JUNE 08:
* 06/28: Edwin, Clayton James, 24, Tanana: charged by summons with assault in the 4th degree.
* 06/21: Notti, Marvin Allen, 54, Galena: Issued a citation for disorderly conduct.
* 06/16: Huntington, Frederick, NMN Jr.: Charged on summons for 4th Deg. Criminal Mischief on JUN 14th.
* 06/13: Olin, Corina, 31, Galena, cited for no vehicle operator's license.
* 06/13: Huntington, Frederick Jr. 21, Galena. Charged with assault in the 3rd Degree (felony) Domestic Violence and two counts of violating conditions of release.
* 06/04: Huntington, David G, 19, Galena, charged with Assault in the 4th Degree (Domesitc Violence) and Disorderly Conduct.
* 06/03: Soloman, Stewart, 29, Galena: Arrested on Bench Warrant for failure to appear on 16 APR 08.

MAY 08:
* 05/17: Huntington, Garrett, NMN, 18, Galena: Charged by GPD w/Resisting Arrest during assistance to AK Troopers.
* 05/15: Juvenile, age 11: Juvenile complaint filed for assault in the 4th degree and burglary.
* 05/15: Holmberg, Arnold Jay "AJ", 18, Anchorage, charged by summons with 2 counts of Violation of Conditions of Release on May 10, 08.
* 05/12: Holmberg, Arnold Jay "AJ", 18, Anchorage, arrested for 2 counts of 1st Degree Burglary on May 10, 08. Remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center in lieu of $3000.00 bail.
* 05/01: Holmberg, Arnold Jay "AJ", 18, Galena: arrested on a bench warrant for failure to appear in court, arraigned and released on conditions.

APRIL 08:
* Holmberg, Arnold Jay "AJ", 18, Galena: cited for no vehicle operator's license on 26 APR 08.
* Huntington, Frederick NMN Jr., 21, Galena: Assault 4-Domestic Violence and Disorderly Conduct on 16 APR 08. Released at arraignment on bail w/conditions.
* Huntington, Donovan Lee, 24, Galena: Citation for Violation of Conditions of Release on APR 11, 08.
* Honea, Edgar "EJ" John, 20, Galena: Arrested on April 7th on a state warrant for Theft in the 3rd Degree and Violation of Conditions of Release. Remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center with a June 9th trial date.
* Brasket, Kennith L.L., 22, last known address Fairbanks Correctional Center: Arrested on a state warrant on April 7th for Theft in the 3rd Degree and Violation of Conditions of Release. Remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center with a June 9th trial date.
* Benson, Clayton F, 23, Galena: Arrested on a state warrant on April 7th for Theft by Receiving in the 3rd Degree and 2 counts of Violation of Conditions of Release. Remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center with a June 9th trial date.
* Donovan L. Huntington, 24, Galena: arrested APR 4th on a state warrant for Assault in the 4th Degree (domestic violence), Criminal Mischief in the 4rd Degree and Vehicle Theft in the 2nd Degree; Huntington was arraigned and released on April 5th from the Galena Police Detention Facilty on recognizance with domestic violence restrictions.
* Solomon, Stewart NMN, 28, Galena: Summons for failure to complete conditions, dated APR 1, 08.
* Sam, Dena F, 25 of Galena; summons for 3 counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and summons for Misconduct Involving Controlled Substances in the 6th Degree on MAR 14, 08.
* Honea, James "Sonny" Jr., 25, of Galena: summons for Misconduct Involving Controlled Substances in the 6th Degree on MAR 14, 08
* Brasket, Kennith L.L., 21, no fixed address, 2 state warrants for violation of conditions of release, remended to Fairbanks Correctional Center on APR 1, 08.
* Lolnitz, Gareth, 21 of Fairbanks AK, assist to AK Troopers (transport on an AK Probation & Parole warrant), remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on 1 APR, 08.

MARCH 08:
* Christine E. Ekada, 18 of Nulato AK, cited for Furnishing ALcohol to Minor on 29 MAR 08.
* Minor Female, age 17, cited for Minor Consumption of Alcohol on 29 MAR 08.
* Dena F. Sam, 25, of Galena, cited on MAR 31, 08, with 4 counts of Furnishing Tobacco to Minors.
* Wightman, Cynthia Rae "Cyndee", 37, Galena, summons-Assault 4th deg. on 6 FEB 08.
* Lolnitz, Dan K., 19, of Koykuk, charged on citation with disorderly conduct on 22 MAR 08.
* Minor female, age 17 juvenile complaint filed on 24 MAR 08 for 2 counts of assault 4 and no vehicle operator license on 22 MAR 08.
* Huntington, David, 19 of Galena, charged with Assault 4-Domestic Violence and Animal Cruelty on 24 MAR 08.
* Brasket, Kenneth L.L., 22 of Nulato, magistrate complaints filed for 2 counts of violation of conditions of release on 28 FEB and 22 MAR 08.
* Vent, Ivan Lee, 21 of Huslia AK, Possession of marijuana (citation) on FRI, MAR 14, 08.
* Sam, Dena Faye, 25 of Galena: Citation, No Vehicle Operator's License on March 16th, 08.
* Brasket, Kennith L.L. 22YOA, Nulato AK, Assault 4 and Driving without a No Vehicle Operator's License.
* Stickman, Kristin Adell, 23 of Nulato: Assault 4 and Reckless Endangerment on March 2nd, 08.
* Honey, Edgar John Jr., 19 of Galena: Reckless Driving and Violation of Conditions of Release on March 8th, 08.
* Benson, Clayton Frank, 23, of Galena: Violation of Conditions of Release on March 9th, 08.

FEBRUARY 08:
* Clayton Benson, F. 23 of Galena; charged with Trespassing II.
* Wayne Huntington, 54 of Galena; charged with Assault II (DV).
* Anthony Jay "AJ" Holmberg, 18 of Galena; charged with Assault IV.

JANUARY 01, 08:
Nelson, Martin J, 33, Galena: Assault 4 (2 counts), Reckless Endangerment & service of outstanding state warrant.

DECEMBER 07:
* Contributing to Delinquency of Minors (2), No Vehicle Operator's License (2), Attempt to Furnish Alcohol to Minor, Misconduct Involving Controlled Substance 6, No Vehicle Operator's License (2) arrest: Honea, Edgar J, 19, Galena
* Contributing to Delinquency of Minor (3), No Vehicle Operator's License, Harassment (3) arrest: Attla, Robert, 72, (Registered Sex Offender) Galena

NOVEMBER 07
* Domestic Violence arrest (2 cases): Stickman, Frederick, 22, Nulatto.
* Juvenile charged with bugrlary.
* No Vehicle Operator's License citation: Warner, Harold, 19, Galena

OCTOBER 07:
* Theft 4 charge: Attla, Andrew, 18, Galena
* Provide Alcohol to Minor charge: Attla, Andrew, 18, Galena.
* Provice alcohol to Minor Contributing to Del of Minor charge: Huntington, John, 19, Galena.
* Discorderly Conduct/Violation of Conditions of Release arrest: Huntington, Donovan, 22, Galena.
* Two grand jury referrals made for burglary of Galena Church.
* Three juveniles (Males ages 15, 16 & 17) charged with burglary in Galena Church case.
* Reckless Driving citation: Demoski, Morris, 31, Galena.

SEPTEMBER 07
* Domestic Violence arrest: Olin, Larry, 47, Galena.
* No Vehicle Operators License citation: Evans, Hillary, 22, Galena

AUGUST 07:
* Theft by Receiving Arrest: Huntington, Donovan, 22
* Theft by Receiving charge: Nelson, Martin, 31, Galena.

JULY 07:
* Domestic Violence Arrest: Nelson, Martin, 31, Galena.

RECENT GALENA POLICE NEWS:

CHIEF MILLAN RESIGNS: GPD Chief John Millan's resignation will be effective as of NOV 16th, as he heads to SE AK to Hoonah to be the new police chief there, where he will be in charge of 3 officers and 4 civilians, in a town of 850. He expressed his deep gratitude to Galena in outgoing remarks at the NOV 10th city council meeting. He has been Chief since June of 08, after retiring as a Chief in North Carolina following a 22-year police career.

OFFICER ERVIN NAMED CHIEF: The Galena City Council at the regular NOV 10 meeting unanimously named GPD Officer Mike Ervin as the new Chief effective NOV 16th, upon the resignation of Chief Millan, who is going to Hoonah PD as the new Chief. He was recommended by outgoing Chief Millan and City Manager Tom Corrigan. Ervin, 39 is an Alaskan Native Athabascan and an Army Veteran of Iraq. Mike graduated the Fairbanks police academy in May of 08 and has been with GPD since July of 08. He was previously an officer in Kansas for almost 3 years. He will continue to reside in Galena with his children.

INTERN STEPETIN RECOGNIZED: Miss Robin Stepetin was recognized for superior service at the NOV 10th city council meeting. In a commendation written by outgoing Chief Millan, she was noted for her positive attitude, her honesty, loyalty; for her work ethic and for qualifying as an expert at the recent annual pistol range qualification detail. Robin is 16, a 3rd year GILA student; a junior and an Alaskan Native from Akutan. She hopes to be an Anchorage police officer after college, with an eventual goal of being a federal agent.

NEW CITY MANAGER: Galena PD welcomes Mr. Tom Corrigan as Galena's new city manager. Tom comes to Galena from Utah and has a veteran background in municipal management, including administration, emergency management, law enforcement and firefighting.

The Galena Police Dept wishes the best to recently-retired City Manager Don Moore and thanks him for his dedicated service to the City of Galena and to the Galena Police Department. Don was and is a friend of law enforcement.

OFFICER ERVIN RECOGNIZED: 14 Jul 09, Officer Ervin was recognized by the Mayor for completing his one-year service point as an officer, marking his eligibility for the basic certificate from the AK Police Standards Council (APSC). He completed the TVCC Academy in Fairbanks, May 08, his FTO in July and SRO basic, OCT 08. Mike is commended. We look for more good things from Mike.

EMERGENCY PHONE AT POLICE STATION: The Galena Police Department now has a 24-hour emergency contact phone in the unlocked police station lobby. To call police or emergency personnel, simply lift the receiver and it will auto-dial the emergency radio number (656-0911) and this will get through to the on-duty or on-call officer, if the station is unoccupied or after hours.

Once the officer answers, tell of the emergency and that you are calling from the PD lobby, but do not discuss confidential information, as this is an open line. This phone will not recieve incoming calls and cannot dial any other number. The outer lobby is now unlocked 24 & 7 as a temporary emergency shelter for persons waiting for police or emergency personnel.

THIS PHONE IF ONLY FOR TRUE EMERGENCIES!

Police can contact the following personnel in emergencies 24 & 7: Galena Emergency Medical Service, the Nollner Health Clinic on-call medical provider, Galena Fire Department, AK State Troopers, AK Dept. of Fish and Game, AK Probation and Parole, Bureau of Land Management Fire Service, Civil Air Patrol, Galena Search and Rescue, AK Juvenile Services, US Fish and Wildlife law enforcement and the AK Office of Children's Services.

Officers CANNOT contact Galena city workers after hours for routine services. City services can be arranged and contacted by calling Rocky at City Hall: 656-1301, 8AM-noon and 1PM-5PM, Mon-Fri, excluding holidays.

DOGS: In response to recent citizen complaints about loose and aggressive dogs in the city, here is a reminder of Galena City Ordinance 6.04: Dogs must be leashed. Dangerous dogs are prohibited. All dogs must have rabies shots and a collar. Barking dogs subject the owner to a fine. All dogs must be humanely cared for and not set free. The Police Dept. is responsible for enforcing dog ordinances. Owners are subject to a fine for violations.

WARM WEATHER AND LONG DAYS: With summer almost here, bears are soon to be a sight again in and around town. If approached by a bear, don't run as the bear is faster! Stand tall, wave arms, make noise and use OC pepper spray if possible. Remember never to feed or approach a bear. It is illegal, dangerous and not smart! Bears are generally not aggressive, but they are unpredictable and powerful animals and can easily maim or kill a person or pet in an attack. Chidren are particularly vulnerable to bear attacks. Always put all trash in secure containers and lock all meat and fish in secure buildings for curing. Don't let pets wander unattended, as they could be killed by a bear or wolf. Remember to use life jackets when boating, one per passenger. As longer days mean more outdoors fun, a reminder that discharging a firearm in the city is illegal and can result in charges for a misdemeanor and for violating city ordinance. Have a fun and safe summer by remembering that DUI in any vehicle: a car, truck, 4-wheeler, boat, aircraft or snow-go is illegal and dangerous. Galena PD aggressively charges drinking and driving. Please be alert for our young children who are out playing in the nice weather and drive carefully. The 20-MPH speed limit at the school is enforced during school times.

GPD WELCOMES THE NEW CITY MANAGER: The Police Department is happy to welcome Mr. Don Moore as Galena's new City Manager. His first day on the job was Monday FEB 23rd. He can be reached at City Hall, (907) 656-1301, ext. 225.

CHIEF NAMED TO ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE POLICE ADVISORY BOARD: Galena Police Chief John A. Millan was recently selected to serve on the Alaska Municipal League-Joint insurance Agency's Law Enforcement Advisory Board, for a one-year term. He joins Chief Tom Clemmons of the City of Seward, Chief John Nichols of the City of Yakutat, Chief T.C. Kamai of the City of Kodiak, Chief John Lucking of the City of Soldatna and Deputy Chief Brad Johnson of the City of Fairbanks. The six-member board is comprised of police executives from acrosss Alaska and is tasked with assisting AML in managing liability issues and improving police services throughout the State of Alaska. AML-JIA provides liability insurance coverage to member law enforcement agencies and their jurisdictions in Alaska.

VEHICLE SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Some citizens have complained about vehicles in the city not having all functional headlights, tail lights and brake lights and other safety equipment. All motorists are reminded that AK traffic regulations require all vehicles to have all tail lights, brake lights and headlights (high and low beam) working, even if operating in an off-the-state road system area of community roads such as in Galena. If a motorist is cited under these regulations, a non-criminal violation is subject to a fine. Please keep your vehicles in safe condition.

3RD GRADE VISIT TO GPD: On 6 FEB 09, Mrs. Ueeck's 3rd grade class from Huntington School visited GPD (see the pics on the agency photo tour page) and had a great time. Officer Ervin, Chief Millan and Trooper Potter spoke to the kids about what police officers do and showed them around the police station.

It is with great sorrow that the following is announced:

Galena's City Manager, Walter James Wilcox "Walt", 59, died on JAN 21 at Providence Medical Center in Anchorage surrounded by family. A memorial service was held at All Souls Episcopal Church in Anchorage on Saturday, JAN 24th, at 1PM. Walt was born to Don and Dorothy Wilcox in Anchorage AK on DEC 23, 1949. He graduated West High School in 1968 and was the first 3rd generation gradute from the University of Alaska, earning a BA degree in 1973. He married his college sweetheart Brenda in 1974 and they had two children, Walter James Jr. and Melinda Marie Wilcox Jones. After moving to Juneau, Walt completed two masters degrees: public administration in public administration and education. He served as Rep. Jeanette James' Chief of Staff.

Since 2004, Walt was the City Manager of Galena and led the City through difficult times. He operated the city utilities and championed the Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA), transforming the former Galena Air Force Base after its closed, a major economic driver in the community.

Walt was Chariman of the Board of KIYU Radio Station and he often paid for broadcast coverage of high basketball games. He was a member of St. John Berchman Catholic Church, Pioneers or Alaska and the Galena Civil Air Patrol (CAP) unit, the Yukon Squadron. Walt loved spending time with his family.

Walt is survived by his son Walter "J.R." Wilcox and wife Lieza and granddaughters Daria and Sophia; daughter Melinda Jones and husband Tim,; his parents Donald and Dorothy Wilcox of Anchorage; brothers and sisters Mary Lucy Cannelos and husband George of Anchorage, Bill Wilcox and wife Mary Lou of Valdez, Dee Dee Bennet and husband Jim of Elephant Butte NM, Glen Wilcox of Tuscon Arix, and Peggy Wilcox and husband Theo Garber of Anchorage, along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.

The Galena Police Department will never forget Walt. He was a fun and happy man who had a wonderful sense of humor. Walt was a fair and caring leader and a devoted public servant during his long and distuniguished career. He enjoyed being with his employees and the citizens of Galena. Walt always supported city employees and the law enforcement profession. He was a devout champion of the Galena Police Department and the men and women who served as officers and in non-sworn positions; part-time and full-time. He was a very active new CAP member and his dilligent volunteer work was instrumental in allowing the team that got the Yukon Squdron started in Galena to be succesful. He will always be fondly remembered and sorely missed.

CIVIL AIR PATROL PARTNERSHIP IN GALENA: There is now Civil Air Patrol (CAP) in Galena. After last having CAP in Galena in the 1960's, the Yukon Squadron of the Alaska CAP Wing is now fully-chartered. CAP is a civilian auxiliary of the US Air Force, a tax-exempt non-profit corporation. It has numerous public safety-related missions such as counter-drug patrols, search and rescue (SAR), emergency services and community programs. CAP and the City of Galena, specifically, the Police Department, are working to expand CAP. The old F-15 hangar is projected for renovation as a CAP aircraft hangar. There are currently 19 members in the Yukon Squadron. Pilots are needed, but members can be of any career background. CAP members must be of good moral character (pass a fingerprint background check), pay $67.00 a year dues (tax-deductible)and be willing to serve your community as time permits. Prior military personnel are encouraged to join, but this is not a mandate. CAP is planning to assign a Cessna 172 at Galena Airport for SAR, proficiency flying, state and local training missions and emergency patrols. Contact Chief/Senior Member John Millan, the new CAP Squadron Commander, for more information.

OFFICER ERVIN RECOGNIZED BY CITY: At the regular City Council meeting in DEC 08, Chief Millan, Mayor Sweetsir and City Manager Wilcox recognized Officer Mike Ervin for succesful completion of the city's 180-day probationary period. Officer Mike Ervin was presented with the School Resource Officer (SRO) Award Bar at the Galena City Council meeting on DEC 15th by Chief Millan. Mike completed the 40-hour/5-day Basic SRO Training at the NC Justice Academy near Fayetteville NC in OCT. He has been assigned as the resident SRO at Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) Public Boarding High School at the old Galena Air Force base site since August.

FUEL THEFTS DROP: Vigilant police patrols and concerned citizen's reports have caused a dramatic drop in the reported thefts of fuel; both heating oil and gas in the cold weather season. Several suspects were identified in a previous case but insufficient evidence precluded prosecution. As early winter provides the most periods of darkness for potential cover to commit crimes, please continue to report any suspicious activity to police, 24 hours a day, every day of the year!

OFC. ERVIN FINISHES TRAINING: Kudos to Officer Mike Ervin for completing the 5-day/40-hour School Resource Officer(SRO) Basic Training Class at the North Carolina Justice Academy near Fayetteville NC on OCT 31st. He is now formally trained to be the SRO at the GILA boarding high school.

COLD WEATHER SAFETY: Now that the interior region is in the extremely low temperature ranges (-40F and lower), please be careful in the bitter cold weather. Exposed skin can freeze rapidly. ALWAYS wear gloves and a hat. Don't drink and go out alone or walk long distances. Alcohol hastens the onset of hypothermia. Sadly, each year, many Alaskans die passed out in the bitter cold, when they succumb to the effects of hypothermia, especially if they get covered by snow. Passing out in the snow also puts the victim at risk of being hit by a snow mobile or vehilce or being attacked by wolves. Infants, children, the elderly and persons with health problems are more at-risk for hypothermia. Always dress warmly and let persons know if you're goig out in the country in cold weather. Keep pets indoors during bitter cold and watch them for signs of cold injuries. If you see anyone passed out in the cold, call police immediately if you don't feel safe in checking on the individual yourself. Police will respond and see that any such person recieves medical attention to check for possible hypothermia (loss of body heat), frost bite (freezing of flesh) and even alcohol poisoning. Each or any combination of these conditions can be fatal.

SPEEDING AND SNOWY ROADS: Snow-covered roads are extremely slick, please drive safely and allow for extended stopping distances. Moose are in near the city and a collision with a moose can cause serious injury or death to vehicle occupants.

GALENA POLICE STORE: You can now buy real-life Yukon frontier police memoribilia from 95 miles south of the Arctic Circle, such as two styles of patches. Other items are coming soon. Go to the front page of this website for Galena PD for more info.

GPD NEEDS HELP IN SOLVING ROBBERY: A 58-year old Ruby man was robbed early on Mon SEP 1st 08 (Labor Day) by two young males who approached him asking for a cigarette in the Old Town area of Galena. They then demanded the whole pack, martial arts kicked him, knocked him down and stole the pack and kicked him again. He lost consciousness and was later treated for facial contusions and cuts requiring sutures. Anyone with information on this crime should call Officer Mike Ervin at Galena PD (907) 656-2177. Please leave a message if he is out.

CHIEF MILLAN AWARDED ADVANCED CERTIFICATE: Chief Millan was issued the Alaska Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate on June 29th by the AK Police Standards Council. This is AK's hignest level of recognition for professional advancement in law enforcement education, training and experience. He holds NC advanced certificates from both the NC Police Commission and Sheriff's Commission.

EXPANDED G.P.D. PRESENCE AT G.I.L.A: Officer Mike Ervin is now the School Resource Officer (SRO) for G.P.D. and will spend at least two days of each week specifically at the Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) Campus as an adjunct staff member in the coming school year. He will be on the campus when not training, in court or handling priority calls. He resides in the staff dorm on campus and will provide enhanced police presence and protection to the campus during and after school hours. He will also be available to assist staff to counsel with students and provide classroom contacts on police and law-related topics. Maintaining the safe environment, free from drugs, alcohol, tobacce, weapons and trespassers is a top goal. There will be a SRO office at the GILA Campus in the coming school year. He can be reached at (907) 656-2053 at GILA or through the police department. Mike will also make routine visits to the Sidney C. Huntington School during school days. He will also attend a basic School Resource Officer Course of 5-days/40-hours of training at the NC Justice Academy near Fayetteville NC in late October. The materials and tuition are provided for free.

TRIBAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER: Officer Ervin is designated as the point-of-contact for the Louden Tribe as the Tribal Resource Officer (TRO), handling police-related tribal housing matters such as inspections and evictions. He will also do elder and child welfare checks, attending tribal council meetings and performing other appropriate duties as requested by the Tribal Council. Mike will continue to respond to emergency calls, provide backup to the Chief and handle calls in the city when the Chief is out of town or unavailable. Chief Millan will also continue to provide support to the GILA Campus and the Tribe. Officer Ervin's position is funded by a joint grant funded through the Galena City Schools, the Louden Tribal Council and the City of Galena.

FUEL THEFTS: As petroleum costs keep rising, fuel thefts are more frequent and will continue to be an increasing problem as winter approaches. At least three thefts have occurred this past summer involving theft of gasoline and heating oil. Probably more incidents have occurred and not been reported. Anyone who has had fuel stolen is asked to report this to police. Anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) who are or have been stealing gas, heating oil, etc., is eligible for a Crimestopper reward of at least $250.00. Please call police to report any thefts, suspicious activity or suspects. Leave a message if no one is in.

CONGRATULATIONS TO: The Galena boys basketball team for becoming Alaska's IIA basketball champions at the Anchorage playoffs for 2008!

CONTACT INFORMATION: If the Chief is out of the police department, please leave a message on the answering machine at (907) 656-2177. The messages are checked regularly and calls will be returned. For contact with the Chief during daytime while he is out of the office and for genuine after-hours emergencies, call the radio phone at (907) 656-0911.

AFTER HOURS POLICE NEEDS: Please use the 656-0911 number only for true police emergencies after hours.

PART-TIME JAIL GUARDS: The Galena Police Department is actively seeking both women and men as part-time jail guards continuously for immediate openings.

Pay is $10.00 per hour.

Duties include visual observation of arestees (ensuring safety and calm) and welfare checks or summoning law enforcement or emergency medical assistance in cases of an emergency when arestees are held in the police department detention cell. Arestees in such cases are often intoxicated. Such holdovers will be pending transfer to Fairbanks Correctional Center, usually on nights, weekends and holidays, after the evening flight has already departed and until the morning flight the next day to Fairbanks.

In rare situations, the jail guard may be asked to accompany the officer and prisoner to Fairbanks, depending on circumstances and seriousness of offense. In such cases, per diem is paid by the state and if no return flights are available that same day, overnight lodging costs in Fairbanks are also paid by the state of Alaska.

Minimum requirements: Age 18 (high school students age 18 or older must have parental permission and permission from their Principal), be a US citizen or resident alien (with valid INS green card), must have completed high school or a GED program, must have good health and vision, no serious misdemeanor convictions within the previous 5-year period, no domestic violence convictions and no felony convictions. No history of serious drug abuse, mental illness or unrecovering alcoholism.

Must have positive ID and social security card. Completion of Amercian Red Cross or equivalent CPR and First Aid Course or higher level of certification is preferred. Contact the Chief for application information. Note: The State of Alaska requires a complete re-submission of jail guard application packets at the start of each fiscal year.

HUNTING SEASON ENDS: Moose season is now over and legal harvesting of moose has ended. Illegal hunting (poaching) is a very serious offense in Alaska. Please obey wildlife conservation laws so that future generations can enjoy hunting and observing wildlife from protective management of species. To report game violations, call Alaska State Troopers' dispatch center Fairbanks at 1-800-811-0911. This number is the same statewide for AST posts throughout the State.

COMMUNITY WATCH: Volunteers continue to be needed for the Galena Community Watch. Any amount of available time given to this project is greatly appreciated. Please call the police department and leave a message if no one is in.

ATV safety: Now that warm weather is here, 4-wheeler ATV's replace snow mobiles as fun alternatives to cars and trucks. Remember that any self-propelled vehicle in AK is subject to traffic laws concerning reckless driving and other rules of the road. Please drive safely.

DUI: The police chief and Officer Ervin are both Datamasert alcohol breath test operator certified for DUI arrests for the State of AK, so DUI enforcement now has an enhanced tool. Please don't drink and drive. .08 is the law and DUI will not be tolerated in Galena!

BEARS: When warm weather is here from late April-early Oct, bears are coming out and are in and around Galena. Several bears have become used to people and come near houses. Please put garbage in a sealed, metal can or keep it indoors. Bears will go after any potential food and they have a keen sense of smell. Though black bears are almost universally not aggressive (unlike Grizzlies), never feed, approach or touch a bear, especially cubs, as mother bears are very protective. Do not try and outrun a charging bear, they will win that race! Stand and wave your arms, look larger and make noise. Most charges are bluffs. Pepper spray works well on bears. Report menacing or nuisance bears to the police department. Please report and wolf or grizzly sightings in town to police. Keep pets away from bears.

More on Moose: Also remember that moose are in close to town to avoid wolves and bears, as they feed on spring foliage. Mother moose can be very aggressive. Never try to outrun a charging moose; get behind a fixed object such as a tree. Never feed or handle moose. Be wary of moose near moving vehicles, as they are unpredictable and can suddenly charge vehicles. Keep pets away from moose. dogs are regularly stomped to death in AK by moose.

BOATING SAFETY: With the arrival of Spring and warmer weather, new challenges arrive: boating will resume on the Yukon, AK State Troopers enforce AK laws on personal flotation devices (PFD's), one per person in each boat.

BOATING SAFETY: Reckless or drunken boating is a serious offense.

Fires and explosions are concerns when hauling large quantities of fuel in power boats. Wind and weather can make the River dangerous on short notice.

DROWNING RISKS: Remember: KIDS DON'T FLOAT! ALWAYS... know how to swim and wear PFD's. Swimming lessons are offered in Galena through the city pool. The Yukon is a beautiful but potentially deadly place if it is not respected. The river bottoms can suddenly drop from several feet to over 50 feet in depth. The River's currents can pull a person under water, even when wearing a PFD. Drowning risks are heightened on the Yukon because of the high silt concentration in the water. Breathing in river water can cuase catastrophic injury to the lungs, in addition to regular drowning risks. Never swim while drinking alcohol.

Floating logs, river debris, other boats and larger vessels like tugs and barges can create hazards for boaters. Always watch your boat speeds and always plan your river trip: let someone know where you are starting from and going to, with start and estimated arrival times. Always be alert for weather forecasts and changes. As the River race approaches, please be safe and have fun. Please boat safely.

GALENA POLICE AUXILLARY RESERVE PROGRAM: The city is implementing a Police Reserve Officer (PRO) program. This would allow interested and approved civilians to train to be a Police Reserve Officer (PRO).

PRO STANDARDS OVERVIEW:
Upon completion of training requirements, PRO's would have one of two status:
LEVEL I: A LEVEL I PRO would be a uniformed civilian but be allowed to ride on patrol, to speak at meetings, churches, etc. on behalf of the department when asked to do so, to fingerprint children, to adminster first aid, to use police radios, to take minor reports, to assist in arrests and investigations under supervision of the duty officer and to direct traffic.
LEVEL II: Level II PRO would have full police powers of arrest and investigation, carry and be qualified with an approved duty firearm in addition to the duties of a Level I PRO. Upon completion of a Field Training Officer program(FTO)the Level II PRO would be allowed to patrol alone, answer calls, etc. A Level I could work up to Level II status. A minimum of 8 volunteer hours a months would be required to be worked to maintain PRO status, unless genuine hardhsips prevented the time commitment.

While the PRO position(s) would be non-salaried, it would give the officers an exciting opportunity to volunteer to serve their community and to have a part-time law enforcement career, to ride with officers and answering calls at nights, on weekends or to be on-call if the duty officer is out of the village or in case of a crisis or emergency. Reserve officer hours would not interfere with the offficer's family or job requirements.
MINIMUM MANDATORY POLICE STANDARDS: Alaska Police Standards Commission (APSC) requirements include but are not limited to: being of good moral character, good human relation skills, no serious misdemeanors (drugs, domestic violence, theft or DUI), no recent license suspensions, no felonies, be in good health, be mental stabile, have no serious indebtedness, have a HS diploma or GED, be well spoken, articulate and have good speaking and writing skills, and be able to meet and complete all training requirements completely, pass physical, be negative for illegal drugs to include but not be limited to: anabolic steriods, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana or non-prescribed narcotics as determined by a pree-employment drug-screen test conducted by an approved lab, pass a thorough written psychological evaluationand and undergo a thorough background investigation with no indication of problems with moral turpitude. Contact Chief John Millan at (907) 656-2177 or (907) 656-0911 for more information or email at john.alden.millan@us.army.mil

Any required training costs would be paid by the City of Galena.

NOTE: APSC often recognizes out-of-state and federal police training, including that of former officers who honorably left law enforcement in the past. Depending on when the training occurred, how long the academy was and how long a former officer was out of law enforcement. Qualified lateral-transfer candidates who have not been out of law enforcement longer than 10 years usually only need 2 weeks of academy training at the AST Academy in Sitka to become full-fledged, APSC sworn police officers. This training mainly focuses on Alaska law and firearms qualificatios. Chief Millan can review any previous police training and experience and see if the applicant meets this criteria.

FISHING: Commercial Salmon net fishing season is over but sport fishing continues with proper fishing license. Contact the local wildlife troopers for more information.

BEARS: WHEN FISHING SEASON IS UNDER WAY, fish remains are included in the trash at the dump. This has atttracted a number of bears. Though the black bears are not generally aggressive and bear attacks are extremely rare, a 400-lb bear can be dangerous, especially if it is hungry or if it is a mother with cubs. Never go near bear cubs. If you are at the dump or elsewhere and a bear approaches, stay in a vehicle. Blow the horn if they approach.

MOOSE: Moose are potentially in the city at any given time, on roads, in yards and near houses, including bulls, cows and calves. Cows can be very aggressive if the think their calves are threatened. At 1000 lbs, a moose can stamp a person to death in rare cases. Moose-car collisions continue to be a top cause of serious motor vehicle accidents in Alaska, Be alert for moose when driving.

CHIEF'S OPEN DOOR: Any citizen with suggestions, questios, complaints, compliments or information is welcome to meet with the Chief. Call him at (907) 656-2177 or (907) 656-0911,. The Chief will have a public forum later in the fall on a date to be announced and also a radio interview in late Augist or September. KIYU will announce the schedule.

YUKON 800 BOAT RACE: Galena is the home of the Yukon 800 Boat Race, an annual river race on the Yukon.