Monday, Aug. 11

A caller reported someone stealing gas and gas tanks from his boats stored off Sawmill Road. Police initiated a case.           

A caller reported he was having an issue contacting his children. The man was referred to the court for a civil matter.

A person requested police conduct a welfare check on a juvenile the person believed to be homeless because of family circumstances. Police said they would watch for the youth.

Sunday, Aug. 10

A person called 911 to confirm his reservation with Alaska Seaplanes. Dispatch told him not to call 911 to check on his flight.

A caller asked for help retrieving a utility trailer purchased at a Department of Transportation auction. Dispatch contacted DOT.

A man came to the station seeking help getting property from another person’s home. The man was told it was a civil matter.

A person called to report a woman possibly driving under the influence. Police did not find her driving.

Saturday, Aug. 9

Two callers reported two people arguing loudly at Oceanview Drive. Police responded and separated the people, who agreed to keep apart.

Police warned a person to stop harassing a complainant.

Police served an emergency protective order on a Haines woman.

A caller reported vehicles blocking traffic on Mud Bay Road. Police said it was likely due to a wedding in the area.

A caller reported smoke coming from Fourth Avenue. Police responded and found a permitted burn.

A Small Tracts Road resident reported an intruder. An officer responded and checked the home but didn’t find any signs of a break-in.

Friday, Aug. 8

A 911 caller reported he lost his wallet with a large amount of cash. He was told not to call 911 to report lost property.

Two 911 hang-up calls were traced to a Front Street bar. The bartender reported a fight had just dispersed and police weren’t needed. Dispatch told the bartender it is important to not hang up on 911 calls.

A caller reported a dog barking on Union Street was keeping her awake. Police left a message with the dog owner.

A caller reported a vehicle parked in a handicap parking space on Main Street. The vehicle was gone when police responded.

A person reported a vehicle driving over the yellow line near 7 Mile Haines Highway and forcing her out of her lane. Troopers contacted the offending driver and told him to stay in his lane.

A caller reported gun shots or fireworks near Small Tracts and FAA roads. Police patrolled the area but were unable to locate the source of the noise.

Police received a report of harassment at a business near the intersection of Front Street and Main Street.

A caller reported a child driving a dirt bike in the Cathedral View subdivision. Police were unable to locate the driver.

Multiple callers in the Mud Bay Road area reported fireworks. Police said the fireworks were coming from a party on Pyramid Island and had stopped.

Thursday, Aug. 7

A caller reported an ongoing issue with barking dogs at a residence near Young Road and Oslund Drive. The caller was upset the issue hadn’t been addressed. He was told nobody else had made a noise complaint and to call back if the issue occurred again.

A caller near 1 Mile Haines Highway reported two men had tried to start a fight at his house. The men had left the area, but the caller wanted the incident documented.

A man reported animals had scattered trash from the back of a vehicle parked at a downtown grocery store. Police contacted store employees, who said the vehicle’s owner was out of town and they would pick up the garbage.

A caller reported hearing multiple gun shots near Beach Road. The caller was told a legal private shooting range is located on Beach Road.

An anonymous caller reported a toddler left in a vehicle for two hours outside a downtown bar. Police identified the owner of the vehicle, completed a report and contacted the Office of Children’s Services.

Police cited a man for indecent exposure after seeing him urinate in the Haines School parking lot near the pool.

A caller reported hearing gun shots in the Fort Seward area. Police responded and found a man was cracking a whip. The man said he would stop.

Wednesday, Aug. 6

A caller reported a vehicle accident with injuries near 5 Mile Lutak Road. Troopers and medical personnel responded.

Police helped a probation officer arrest a man for consuming alcohol in violation of his probation.

Police helped a probation officer arrest a woman for consuming alcohol in violation of her probation.

A caller reported several boats were “rafting up” at the Small Boat Harbor and making it difficult for other vessels to get around them. The harbormaster was advised.

Police helped a probation officer arrest a man for possession of firearms in violation of his probation.

Tuesday, Aug. 5

A caller reported a woman acting strangely while walking toward the Small Boat Harbor on Main Street. Police responded but were unable to locate the woman.

A caller asked for help changing a shared post office box. Dispatch referred her to the post office.

Multiple callers on Beach Road reported regular gun shots heard daily in the area. Police investigated and found a legally-owned personal shooting range.

A caller reported a gushing fire hydrant near the intersection of Young and Lutak roads. Public works crews were advised.

Dispatch received nine medical calls and six canine calls.

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