The following is a summary of incidences that occurred or were reported to the Cordova Police Department June 13 through June 19, 2022. Defendant(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Monday, June 13:
- 12:19 a.m. An officer reported a dog running loose on Lake Avenue. 12:34 a.m. The officer caught the dog and returned it safely home.
- 12:57 a.m. An officer conducted a security check at the Merle K. Mudhole Smith Airport.
- 9:25 a.m. An officer appeared in Court.
- 11:04 a.m. Dispatch received a report of a reckless driver on Adams Avenue.
- 4:21 p.m. A resident submitted a Citizen Report Form regarding alleged stolen property. An investigation was started on the incident.
- 8:26 p.m. An officer issued a citation to a motorist on Main Street.
- 8:44 p.m. An officer conducted a security check at a local establishment.
- 8:47 p.m. An officer conducted follow-up on a reckless driver case.
- 9:07 p.m. An officer issued a warning to a dog owner.
- 9:25 p.m. An officer responded to a 911 report of an unmanned raft floating on Lake Eyak. The officer discovered it was a float plane dock.
- 10:02 p.m. An officer assisted in a civil matter.
Tuesday, June 14:
- 1:25 a.m. An officer responded to a report of an alleged assault.
- 5:06 a.m. An officer served Court documents.
- 5:20 a.m. An officer served Court documents.
- 6:45 a.m. Dispatch received a noise complaint.
- 8:45 a.m. A resident came to the station to submit a report.
- 10:13 a.m. A resident reported a controlled burn.
- 9:25 p.m. A resident called the station requesting an officer periodically patrol the crosswalk at the intersection of Second Street and Copper River Highway.
- 11:15 a.m. An officer responded to a Welfare Check request. The officer reported the individual was fine and declined medical assistance.
- 11:23 a.m. A resident came to the station to report a parking violation.
- 12:05 p.m. An individual came to the station to claim Lost and Found property.
- 2:32 p.m. An officer responded to a report of an alleged drunk driver. Kenneth Sweenhart, age 58, of Cordova, Alaska, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.
- 4:27 p.m. Dispatch received a report of a dog wandering loose on Main Street.
- 9:38 p.m. An officer responded to a report of a disturbance.
Wednesday, June 15:
- 2:17 a.m. An officer conducted a security check at the Merle K. Mudhole Smith Airport.
- 6:51 a.m. An officer conducted a security check at a local establishment.
- 7:50 a.m. An officer responded to a 911 report of a vehicle driving too slowly on Copper River Highway. The officer was unable to locate the vehicle.
- 8:31 a.m. An officer responded to a report of an abandoned suitcase and backpack on the side of the road at First Street and Coast Guard Lane.
- 11:57 a.m. The Emergency Medical Services team responded to a medivac transport call. The patient was transported from Cordova Community Medical Center to the airport.
- 1:20 p.m. Dispatch received a report of a parking violation.
- 1:46 p.m. A 911 caller reported an individual sleeping in a van.
- 3:43 p.m. An officer served Court documents.
- 4:59 p.m. The Fire Department and an officer responded to a report of a fire on West Davis Avenue.
- 7:33 p.m. The Emergency Medical Services team and an officer responded to a 911 call on Fourth Street. The patient was transported to Cordova Community Medical Center.
Thursday, June 16:
- 1:32 a.m. An officer conducted a security check at a local establishment.
- 11:57 a.m. The Emergency Medical Services and Rescue teams responded to a medical assistance call on Seventh Street.
- 6:36 p.m. A resident came to the station to report having sighted a Mongoose bike that had been previously reported stolen. The officer confirmed this information, retrieved the bike, and returned it to the rightful owner.
Friday, June 17:
- 2:19 a.m. An officer responded to a civil trespass request.
- 8:44 a.m. An officer responded to a request for assistance at a local business.
- 4:45 p.m. A resident came to the station to amend a previously submitted Citizen Report Form.
- 8:57 p.m. A resident called the station to report a suspicious individual.
Saturday, June 18:
- 5:56 a.m. A 911 caller reported hearing two individuals arguing loudly and allegedly threateningly.
- 8:34 a.m. A resident reported a controlled burn.
- 1:03 p.m. An officer and the Emergency Medical Services team responded to a request for medical assistance at Trident North. The patient was transported to Cordova Community Medical Center.
- 3:50 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.
- 6:49 p.m. An officer responded to a Welfare Check request. The officer was unable to locate the individual.
- 9:13 p.m. An officer issued a warning to a motorist on Birch Street and Alder Way.
- 9:36 p.m. An officer responded to a 911 report of multiple gunshots heard at the Cabin Lake campgrounds.
- 11:32 p.m. An officer responded to a report of fireworks on Chase and LeFevre Avenues.
Sunday, June 19:
- 12:02 a.m. An officer responded to a civil trespass request.
- 12:16 a.m. An officer conducted a security check at a local establishment.
- 12:24 a.m. An officer conducted a security check at a local establishment.
- 9:30 a.m. A caller provided an update to a previous Welfare Check request. The individual was found to be safe.
- 1:47 p.m. An officer responded to a report of an alleged armed assault at the Alaskan Bar.
- 2:30 p.m. An officer responded to a request for assistance at a residence on First Street.
- 8:39 p.m. An officer responded to a report of three individuals allegedly trespassing and attempting to break into the old Cordova High School on Browning Avenue.
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