The following incidents were reported to the Cordova Police Department between9-9-16 thru 9-15-16. 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.
SEPTEMBER 9, Friday
Individual reported a firearm lost while four wheeling. Case is under investigation. 9:36 a.m. Caller requested an ambulance for a family member that wasn’t doing well. Ambulance crew responded and transported patient to the hospital.
SEPTEMBER 10, Saturday
12:45 a.m. Caller reported a very intoxicated individual harassing people at a local establishment. Officer responded and escorted the individual to where they were staying with no further incident. 3:42 a.m. Caller reported a noise complaint on a neighbor playing music loudly. Officer responded and had them turn the music off and warned that they would be cited if he had to return. 7:08 p.m. Caller reported a loose dog wandering about. Officer responded and returned the dog to its owner.
SEPTEMBER 11, Sunday
3:19 p.m. Caller reported that an individual was fishing in closed waters. State Trooper responded to area and spoke with individual fishing who was not violating any laws.
SEPTEMBER 12, Monday
4:33 a.m. Caller reported that they needed an ambulance. Ambulance responded but patient had left and was already at CCMC. 11:30 a.m. Officer arrested Brandy Thorne, age 30, of Cordova on a warrant for violating a Domestic Violence Protective Order. In addition, Thorne was charged with resisting arrest and again for violating the domestic violence protective order. 12:19 p.m. Caller requested and ambulance for an individual with shortness of breath. Ambulance responded and transported the individual to CCMC.
SEPTEMBER 13, Tuesday
6:54 p.m. Caller requested and ambulance for a medical transport from the airport to the hospital. Ambulance responded and transported the patient.
SEPTEMBER 14, Wednesday
5:21 p.m. Caller reported a vehicle was missing from a parking lot. Officer responded and located vehicle in another parking lot. 9:45 p.m. Multiple callers reported hearing gunshots around the area of the hospital. Officer patrolled area.
SEPTEMBER 15, Thursday
3:16 a.m. Caller reported her boyfriend had harmed her. Artemy Merculief, age 29 of Cordova, was arrested for Assault – Domestic Violence. 10:13 a.m. Caller requested welfare check on a friend. Officers responded and the individual would not answer the door but could be heard moving inside. 11:05 a.m. Caller reported stolen electronics. Officer responded and case is under investigation. 12:45 p.m. Caller reported a tenant moved out owing them money. Case is under investigation. 1:30 pm. Caller requested a person be trespassed from their property. Officer located subject and performed trespass. 1:53 p.m. Person turned in prescription bottle they found in at station. Drugs will be destroyed. 8:14 p.m. Caller stated she was about to get into a fight with another individual. Officer responded and diffused situation.
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.
