The following incidents were reported to the Cordova Police Department between 7-22-16 thru 7-28-16. Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of Law.
JULY 22, Friday:
12:39 a.m. Caller stated that they felt strange and required an ambulance. Officers and ambulance responded and transported patient to the hospital.
JULY 23, Saturday:
11:18 a.m. Individual came into the station to report that an individual had sent them a strange message. Officers reviewed the message. 8:36 p.m. Caller requested an ambulance for an individual having back problems and throwing up. An officer and ambulance responded who transported patient to the hospital. 11:06 p.m. Caller requested an ambulance to transport a patient from the hospital to the airport. Ambulance responded and transported the patient. 11:45 p.m. Caller requested an officer patrol by the small airport because they had noticed individuals hanging around their plane and boat. Officer patrolled the area, all seemed fine.
JULY 24, Sunday:
2:06 a.m. Caller reported a fight going on at a local establishment and a loud argument going on at a different establishment. Officers responded to both locations and the groups of people dispersed. 8:58 a.m. Individual came to the station and reported that during the night their apartment was broken into and items there were missing. Officer responded and an investigation started. 11:02 a.m. Caller reported a fire alarm going off at a local business. Fire Department responded but it was determined to be a false alarm.
JULY 25, Monday:
10:50 p.m. Caller requested an ambulance for an individual they were with. Ambulance responded and transported the patient to CCMC. 11:59 a.m. Caller reported a noise complaint coming from the residence next door. Officer contacted the neighbor.
JULY 26, Tuesday:
12:01 a.m. Caller reporting that there are very intoxicated individuals in a parking lot thinking of driving. Officer responded and told the individuals to walk home. After some discussion all people left on foot. 12:33 a.m. An individual came to the station to report a motor vehicle accident. Officer determined the driver of the vehicle was David Mckenzie age 30, of Cordova, who was issued a summons and is charged with assault in the third degree, failure to give immediate notice of an accident and reckless driving. 2:11 a.m. Caller reported a crew member is causing a disturbance on their boat. Officer responded and both parties were already separated. Officer spoke with both people and recommended that they stay separated for the night. 10:00 p.m. Caller requested a welfare check on a friend. Officer responded and spoke with individual. The individual had a friend with them and said that everything was ok.
JULY 27, Wednesday:
Nothing to report
JULY 28, Thursday:
12:12 a.m. Caller reported a noise complaint on a local establishment. Officers responded and the individuals that had been making noise had left the establishment. 4:32 p.m. Caller requested an ambulance for an unresponsive person. Officer and ambulance responded and transported the individual to CCMC. 4:52 p.m. Caller reported that they caught someone trying to steal their bike. Officers responded and found suspect on site. Suspect was Steven Kelley, age 29, of Prescott Valley AZ, who was arrested for an outstanding warrant in Alaska. 5:37 p.m. Individual came to the station and reported they and their family where being harassed. Officer spoke with all people involved and the parties agreed to cooperate and ignore each other.
The police department tips line is up and running. Call 424-TIPS (8477).
Cordova Police Department appreciates the information you share with them and you will remain anonymous. Thank you for coming forward with information and assisting the community.
NOTES FROM CORDOVA DMV:
DMV HOURS: Tuesday – Thurs from 8am to 3:30pm unless otherwise posted. Motorcycle testing is still available, weather permitting. DMV has moved to 602 Railroad Ave. Payments now accepted for dog licenses, ATV/snow machine registrations, citations.
