The following incidents were reported to the Cordova Police Department between 10-28-16 thru 11-3-16. 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.
OCTOBER 28, Friday:
2:07 p.m. Caller requested an officer because they think a wallet was stolen. Officer responded and reviewed video of the incident. Owner of wallet was contacted by the individual who picked it up and the wallet was returned. 2:10 p.m. Caller requested an ambulance for an individual who wasn’t feeling well. Ambulance responded and transported the individual to CCMC.
OCTOBER 29, Saturday
4:06 p.m. Officer was notified by TSA that an individual was carrying marijuana in their checked baggage. Officer confiscated the marijuana. 8:13 p.m. Caller reported hearing gun shots. Officer responded and observed people camping where they shouldn’t be. The people admitted to shooting off a few fireworks. Officer escorted the people out of the area and notified the responsible party of the camping.
OCTOBER 30, Sunday:
12:28 a.m. Caller requested officer assistance in removing an individual from a local establishment. Officer responded and removed the individual. 3:36 a.m. Caller reported that an individual was trying to start a fight at their place of business. Officer responded and calmed the individual down and escorted them to their vessel. 5:59 a.m. Caller reported that their vessel had sunk in Prince William Sound and that they had made it to shore but didn’t have any survival equipment. Dispatch contacted USCG sector Anchorage who took over the call. A local vessel picked up the parties and transferred them to a Coast Guard Vessel who took them safely to Whittier.
OCTOBER 31, Monday:
3:07 p.m. Caller reported that someone had side-swiped their building during the previous night. Officer responded and the incident is under investigation.
NOVEMBER 1, Tuesday:
12:11 a.m. Caller reported a fight going on at a local establishment. Officer responded and the parties had separated already. 3:05 p.m. Caller reported that they needed an ambulance. Ambulance responded and transported the individual to CCMC.
NOVEMBER 2, Wednesday
8:57 a.m. Caller reported a stack fire the was mostly extinguished and requested a fire officer check it out. Fire officer responded cleared the scene. 7:30 p.m. Caller reported yelling and screaming coming from a residence. Officers responded to the residence who stated that there was no emergency and that they were just watching the World Series. 10:08 a.m. Caller reported that an individual who was trespassed was on their property. Officers responded and removed the individual.
NOVEMBER 3, Thursday:
4:09 a.m. Caller requested an ambulance. Ambulance responded and transported the individual to CCMC. 8:14 p.m. Caller requested an officer because an individual was being belligerent and would not leave their home. Officer responded and removed the individual from the residence and transported them home.
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.
