The following is a summary of incidences that occurred or were reported to the Cordova Police Department Aug. 30 through Sept. 19, 2021. Defendant(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Monday, August 30:
11:27 a.m. An Officer responded to a complaint of a dog running loose near the corner of Whitshed Road and Copper River Highway.
12:22 p.m. The Emergency Medical Services team responded to a medivac transport call. The patient was transported from Cordova Community Medical Center to the airport.
3:01 p.m. An Officer responded to a bear complaint in front of Alaska Wilderness Lodge Copper River Highway.
9:59 p.m. Dispatch received a 911 call from an individual inquiring about phone lines.
Tuesday, August 31:
6:16 a.m. A citizen reported receiving a fraudulent call from what was said to be “Boarder Patrol regarding a suspicious package.”
7:01 a.m. An Officer and a City Shop employee responded to a report of vehicular accident at Fleming Cove area (aka Shelter Cove/Hippie Cove.)
7:54 a.m. Dispatch received a report of a bear going through a resident’s garbage in the McLaughlin Trailer Court.
9:41 a.m. A citizen reported receiving a fraudulent call regarding suspicious packages.
3:43 p.m. An Officer responded to a Welfare Check request for an inebriated individual at the Old Harbor. The individual was found to be able to walk unassisted.
5:31 p.m. Dispatch received a commercial fire alarm for Orca Lodge. This was a false alarm.
Wednesday, September 01:
7:47 a.m. The Emergency Medical Services team responded to a call on Third Street. The patient was transported to Cordova Community Medical Center.
2:34 p.m. An Officer responded to a 911 report of a vehicular accident on Whitshed Road.
4:21 p.m. An Officer responded to a Welfare Check request for an individual “slumped over” in driver’s seat of vehicle. The individual was found to be napping.
6:49 p.m. Dispatch received a report of two friendly dogs running loose together – one, black with a white chest – the second, a smaller blonde with a white chest.
8:49 p.m. Two Officers responded to a noise complaint at Sunset View Apartments.
9:25 p.m. An Officer reported his location to Dispatch as the Rifle Range.
10:23 p.m. Two Officers and the Volunteer Fire Department responded to a commercial alarm for Trident Seafoods, Whitney Building. An Officer determined the smoke alarm was triggered by a late-night popcorn craving gone bad.
11:50 p.m. Two Officers conducted a security check at the Merle K Mudhole Smith Airport.
Thursday, September 02:
12:15 a.m. Two Officers reported sighting a box in the middle of LeFevre Avenue and Copper River Highway. The box was forthwith removed from the road.
12:21 a.m. Two Officers conducted a security check at a local establishment.
1:26 a.m. Two Officers stopped to assist a disabled vehicle at Nicholoff and Harbor Loop Roads.
8:27 a.m. An Officer reported his location to Dispatch as conducting School Zone speed enforcement.
8:49 a.m. An Officer issued a warning to a motorist at Lake Avenue.
1:08 p.m. An Officer conducted security surveillance for flights 61 and 66 at Merle K Mudhole Smith Airport.
1:27 p.m. An Officer responded to a report of a golden orange dog running loose on Copper River Highway. The human was quickly found and the two were reunited.
2:27 p.m. Dispatch received a report of two dead swans at Mile 15/16 – Sheridan Glacier Bridge. Dispatch notified Alaska Wildlife Troopers.
3:01 p.m. Dispatch received a report of a bear living in caller’s backyard.
3:35 p.m. The Emergency Medical Services team responded to a 911 call. The patient was transported to Cordova Community Medical Center.
10:36 p.m. An Officer conducted a security check at a local establishment.
10:51 p.m. An Officer conducted a security check at a local establishment.
11:21 p.m. An Officer conducted a security check at the Merle K Mudhole Smith Airport.
Friday, September 03:
1:14 a.m. An Officer issued a warning to a motorist at Nicholoff and Railroad Avenue.
2:09 a.m. An Officer conducted a security check at a local establishment. 2:21 a.m. The Officer provided a patron safe transportation to the individual’s place of residence.
8:51 a.m. An Officer responded to a bear complaint in neighbor’s garbage on Davis Avenue.
9:08 a.m. The Emergency Medical Services team responded to a 911 call. The patient was transported to Cordova Community Medical Center.
9:25 a.m. An Officer issued a citation to a resident for negligently leaving garbage in a manner that attracts bears.
9:41 a.m. A resident notified Dispatch of a controlled burn.
2:38 p.m. The Emergency Medical Services team responded to a medical call. The patient was transported to Cordova Community Medical Center.
2:58 p.m. An Officer responded to a patrol request at Mt. Eccles Elementary School.
9:37 p.m. An Officer issued a warning to a motorist at Mile 3 and Copper River Highway.
10:15 p.m. An Officer conducted a security check at the Merle K Mudhole Smith Airport.
10:40 p.m. An Officer conducted a security check at the Impound Lot.
11:57 p.m. An Officer conducted a security check at a local establishment.
Saturday, September 04:
12:04 a.m. An Officer responded to a report of a burnout southwest of the Police Station.
12:44 a.m. An Officer responded to a noise complaint in the alley between Second and Third Streets.
3:26 a.m. An Officer responded to a 911 report from an intoxicated individual reporting fighting with another intoxicated individual who was urinating in the house.
11:30 a.m. An Officer responded to a bear complaint at Observation Alley.
1:14 p.m. An Officer conducted security surveillance for flights 61 and 66 at Merle K Mudhole Smith Airport.
4:39 p.m. Three individuals came to the station to report an alleged assault from the prior evening.
8:41 p.m. An Officer responded to a Welfare Check request.
10:33 p.m. An Officer and the Emergency Medical Services team responded to a 911 call. The patient was transported to Cordova Community Medical Center.
Sunday, September 05:
12:35 a.m. An Officer responded to a 911 call reporting a disturbance. An individual was brought to the Cordova Community Medical Center for evaluation. The individual was then provided safe transportation to the individual’s place of residence.
2:23 a.m. An Officer conducted a security check at a local establishment.
5:17 a.m. Dispatch received a report of a bear at caller’s residence.
11:26 a.m. An Officer responded to a report of a vehicular accident at LeFevre and Lake Avenue.
12:14 p.m. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported green leafy substance found in baggage.
3:51 p.m. An Officer served court documents
7:30 p.m. Dispatch received a report of a bear on LeFevre Avenue.
Monday, September 6:
12:42 p.m. An Officer conducted security surveillance for flights 61 and 66 at Merle K Mudhole Smith Airport.
1:40 p.m. A citizen came to the station to report individuals possibly fishing over the legal limit at Alaganik Slough. Dispatch notified Alaska Wildlife Troopers.
7:27 p.m. Dispatch received a report of a bear on Railroad Row.
8:53 p.m. An Officer conducted a security check at a local establishment.
Tuesday, September 7:
4:30 a.m. An Officer responded to a noise complaint in Sunset View Apartments.
6:26 a.m. An Officer responded to a noise complaint in Sunset View Apartments.
7:18 a.m. An Officer issued a summons.
10:11 a.m. An Officer responded to a noise complaint in Sunset View Apartments.
12:26 p.m. An Officer conducted security surveillance for flight 61 at Merle K Mudhole Smith Airport.
1:47 p.m. An Officer responded to a Welfare Check.
2:15 p.m. Justin James, age 27, of Cordova, Alaska, was arrested on a bench warrant.
3:28 p.m. An Officer conducted security surveillance for flight 66 at Merle K Mudhole Smith Airport.
10:56 p.m. An Officer responded to a bear complaint on Center Drive.
11:20 p.m. An Officer issued a citation to a resident for negligently leaving garbage in a manner that attracts bears.
11:25 p.m. An Officer responded to a bear complaint on Birch Street.
Wednesday, September 8:
1:01 a.m. An Officer and the Emergency Medical Services team responded to a report of a fight at a local establishment.
2:34 a.m. An Officer responded to a noise complaint in Sunset View Apartments.
4:43 a.m. An Officer issued a warning.
6:46 a.m. An Officer responded to a noise complaint in Sunset View Apartments.
12:25 p.m. A citizen reported receiving a fraudulent call from what was said to be Amazon.
12:29 p.m. An Officer conducted security surveillance for flight 61 at Merle K Mudhole Smith Airport.
1:23 p.m. Dispatch received a report of an individual allegedly inappropriately touching another.
3:58 p.m. An Officer responded to a report of an illegally parked vehicle.
7:17 p.m. The Volunteer Fire Department responded to a commercial alarm at Trident south. This was a false alarm.
10:40 p.m. An Officer responded to a noise complaint in Sunset View Apartments.
11:10 p.m. Howard Hanson, age 64 of Cordova, Alaska, was arrested for disorderly conduct.
11:16 p.m. An Officer responded to a report of an intoxicated individual lying on the ground outside 60* North.
Thursday, September 9:
9:24 a.m. An Officer responded to a report of Dispatch received a report of a motorist driving erratically.
Friday, September 10:
10:40 a.m. An Officer responded to a report of an individual allegedly threatening another on Chase Avenue.
12:22 p.m. A citizen reported receiving a fraudulent call from what was said to be Amazon.
4:36 p.m. Dispatch received a report of individuals kayaking at Wrong Way were overdue by 3-hours. Dispatch notified United States Forest Service personnel.
4:46 p.m. Caller reported the individuals kayaking had returned safely.
9:25 p.m. An Officer conducted a security check at a local establishment.
9:51 p.m. An Officer conducted a security check at a local establishment.
10:55 p.m. An Officer conducted a security check at the Merle K Mudhole Smith Airport.
Saturday, September 11:
8:52 a.m. Dispatch received inquiry from citizen regarding Tsunami Siren.
8:53 a.m. Dispatch received inquiry from citizen regarding Tsunami Siren.
8:54 a.m. Dispatch received inquiry from citizen regarding Tsunami Siren.
8:55 a.m. Dispatch received inquiry from citizen regarding Tsunami Siren.
8:57 a.m. Dispatch received inquiry from citizen regarding Tsunami Siren.
8:59 a.m. Dispatch received inquiry from citizen regarding Tsunami Siren.
12:36 p.m. An Officer responded to a 911 call.
5:08 p.m. An Officer issued a warning to a motorist.
9:22 p.m. An Officer conducted a security check at a local establishment.
10:20 p.m. An Officer responded to a report of underage drinkers at Power Creek with two individuals allegedly furnishing the alcohol to the minors.
11:30 p.m. An Officer provided safe transportation to an individual’s place of residence.
Sunday, September 12:
12:24 p.m. An Officer conducted security surveillance for flight 61 at Merle K Mudhole Smith Airport.
2:41 p.m. An Officer conducted security surveillance for flight 66 at Merle K Mudhole Smith Airport.
6:46 p.m. Dispatch received a report of a bear on Fourth Avenue.
Monday, September 13:
8:38 a.m. Dispatch received a report of a bonfire smelling of burning plastic.
10:58 a.m. A citizen reported receiving a fraudulent call from what was said to be Amazon.
1:03 p.m. An Officer issued a warning to a motorist.
1:05 p.m. An Officer conducted security surveillance for flight 61 at Merle K Mudhole Smith Airport.
Tuesday, September 14:
9:41 a.m. James Kemp, age 24, of Cordova, Alaska, was arrested for Assault.
1:15 p.m. An Officer conducted security surveillance for flights 61 and 66 at Merle K Mudhole Smith Airport.
1:53 p.m. Dispatch received a report of an individual sleeping in a truck on Main Street.
11:00 p.m. An Officer conducted a security check at the Merle K Mudhole Smith Airport.
Wednesday, September 15:
6:51 a.m. An Officer responded to a report of an alarm going off on Fourth Street near the Mt. Eyak Apartments.
3:39 p.m. Dispatch received a report of a bear between Third and Fourth Streets.
4:00 p.m. The Emergency Medical Services team responded to a medivac transport call. The patient was transported from Cordova Community Medical Center to the airport.
9:57 p.m. An Officer issued a citation to a motorist on Browning Avenue and Fourth Street.
10:09 p.m. Two Officers, the Emergency Medical Services team, and the Volunteer Fire Department responded to a 911 call. The patient was transported to the Cordova Community Medical Center.
11:23 p.m. An Officer conducted a security check at the Merle K Mudhole Smith Airport.
Thursday, September 16:
5:03 p.m. An Officer responded to a commercial alarm at First National Bank Alaska. This was a false alarm.
7:28 p.m. A citizen called Dispatch requesting to speak with an Officer. The caller was transferred to an Officer.
9:51 p.m. An Officer conducted a security check at a local establishment.
10:09 p.m. An Officer conducted a security check at a local establishment.
Friday, September 17:
7:33 a.m. An Officer responded to a report of an individual allegedly behaving aggressively up in the brush in the vicinity of Orca Lodge.
7:35 a.m. Dispatch received a request to speak with an Officer regarding a neighbor.
10:27 a.m. An Officer, the Fire Chief, the Volunteer Fire Department, and a City Shop employee responded to a report of a vehicle in the lake spotted by an aircraft pilot.
12:15 p.m. A local business requested two individuals be trespassed.
4:13 p.m. A resident notified Dispatch of a controlled burn.
8:26 p.m. Dispatch received a report of an individual running their dog next to vehicle and performing a U-turn on a blind curve.
9:39 p.m. An Officer issued a warning to a motorist at Mile 5 Copper River Highway.
9:42 p.m. An Officer reported to Dispatch spotting wood in the road. The Officer cleaned up the wood.
10:15 p.m. An Officer conducted a security check at the Merle K. Mudhole Smith Airport.
10:55 p.m. An Officer conducted a security check at a local establishment.
Saturday, September 18:
12:45 a.m. An Officer responded to a report of gun shots near Heney Trailer Court. The source of the sound was discovered to be firecrackers being set off in the Forest Service parking lot.
11:38 a.m. Dispatch received a report of a bear in Heney Trailer Court.
12:56 p.m. An Officer responded to a report of a motorist driving erratically on Copper River Highway.
4:47 p.m. An Officer reported to Dispatch spotting a barrel in the middle of the road at Railroad and First Avenue. The Officer removed the barrel from the middle of road.
4:50 p.m. The Officer observed a moving vehicle dropping several items, to include barrels. The Officer assisted the motorist by tightening a loose ratchet strap. The motorist agreed to obtain a skid steer to round up the fugitive barrels.
5:11 p.m. Dispatch received a report from a concerned citizen of a vehicle losing about 6 containers.
6:05 p.m. An Officer served papers.
10:52 p.m. An Officer issued a warning to a motorist on LeFevre and Chase Avenue.
11:50 p.m. An Officer responded to a report of a lot of glass on Main Street in front of Copper River Fleece.
Sunday, September 19:
2:30 a.m. An Officer reported location to Dispatch as Main Street, cleaning up glass.
10:32 a.m. Dispatch received a report of a dead beaver floating on the bank at about Mile 18.
10:43 a.m. Dispatch received a report of duck decoys within 3-miles of city limits.
4:34 p.m. Dispatch received a noise complaint on Spruce Street.
5:00 p.m. Dispatch received a noise complaint on Spruce Street.
4:42 p.m. An Officer assisted a motorist in distress.
5:08 p.m. Dispatch received a noise complaint on Spruce Street. 5:14 p.m. An Officer responded to noise complaint(s).
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