Monday, Sept. 8

Police received a civil packet to serve on a Haines resident.

An anonymous caller reported a person driving an ATV on the Chilkat River beach near Mud Bay Road. Police were to contact the driver and inform him of the beach’s non-motorized designation.

A traffic stop resulted in a warning for speeding.

Sunday, Sept. 7

A caller reported a vehicle parked in an alley near Second Avenue blocking the view of traffic. The person called back to say the vehicle was moved.

A man came to the station to report he had fallen asleep at the wheel the night before and crashed near 24 Mile Haines Highway. Troopers responded to interview the man.

A woman came to the station and reported a bear had tried to get into her car during the night. She did not provide a residence. Wildlife troopers were advised.

A 911 caller reported two bears in the Carr’s Cove area. Dispatch told the caller to not use the emergency line to report bears that were just walking and not causing damage.

Traffic stops resulted in warnings for carrying a person in a vehicle’s cargo area, failure to stop at a stop sign, broken taillight, and an expired Alaska license and registration.

Saturday, Sept. 6

A New Hart Road resident reported someone had vandalized her yard by scattering trash on her lawn. Officers investigated and suggested a bear made the mess.

A woman came to the station with a pipe she found in a boat in her yard on Mathias Avenue. The woman believed the pipe was evidence someone was siphoning fuel. Officers were advised.

A Mathias Avenue resident reported having vehicle trouble at Chilkoot Lake and then being followed home by a suspicious vehicle. Police responded but were unable to locate the vehicle described by the caller.

A woman came to the station to ask if the voltage on her electric fence was correct or potentially harmful to animals. Dispatch provided her with contact information for Fish and Game and wildlife troopers.

Friday, Sept. 5

A caller reported a bear had returned to her Union Street residence three times during the night and overturned garbage cans. There was no damage or threat to life or property. She was advised to keep bear attractants properly secured.

A caller near Second Avenue and Dalton Street reported catching four kittens in a trap. The Haines Animal Rescue Kennel was advised.

A caller reported someone had cut the locks on donation cans at the recycling center on Small Tracts Road.

Police interviewed two people involved in an argument at a business near the intersection of Main Street and Allen Road. An officer resolved the issue, which involved trespassing and a lost dog.

Police responded to Deishu Drive to conduct a welfare check on a woman. The woman was fine but intoxicated.

A 911 caller at a downtown motel asked to speak with an officer about a blackout period the caller had experienced while intoxicated. Police determined no crime had occurred, just severe intoxication.

A caller reported a black bear returned to a trailer court on Fourth Avenue and knocked over a trash can. The caller was advised of bear attractant issues.

Police responded to a bar in Fort Seward after a bartender asked for help with an intoxicated and disorderly patron. An officer warned the person for disorderly conduct. The person left.

Thursday, Sept. 4

A caller reported they scared two bears away from their Mud Bay Road residence near Fort Seward. Wildlife troopers were advised.

A caller reported a bear dumped a trash can on Beach Road. Wildlife troopers were advised.

A person reported a sow and two cubs charged them on Mud Bay Road near Small Tracts Road. Police responded but the bears had left.

A caller reported a speeding vehicle passing cars on Union Street. Police located the vehicle and warned the driver for passing in a no passing zone.

Wednesday, Sept. 3

A Fort Seward resident reported a bear getting into the dumpster at a Soap Suds Alley business. Community Waste Solutions removed the dumpster.

A caller reported a sow and two cubs at the dump on FAA Road. Officers responded and chased the bears into the woods.

A caller at the Canadian border reported a fire across the river near 35 Mile Haines Highway. The Division of Forestry was advised.

A caller reported a violation of a domestic violence protective order on Small Tracts Road. Officers responded and determined no violation had occurred.

A caller reported a man yelling and screaming on Second Avenue. Officers responded but were unable to locate the man.

A person reported a man yelling and screaming on Beach Road. Police responded, warned the man about disorderly conduct and gave him a ride home.

A person came to the station to report a man acting strangely on Porcupine Creek Road. The person described the man as walking around looking for the border. Dispatch provided the caller with a phone number for trooper dispatch as no troopers were on duty at the time.

Tuesday, Sept. 2

A Fort Seward resident reported sounds like someone trying to break into their home. An officer responded and found no signs of a break-in.

A caller near 1 Mile Haines Highway reported it appeared someone had tried to break into their shop. The caller said they found tape on the door frame that looked out of place. Police responded and confirmed an employee had put the tape on the door.

A business owner near the intersection of Main Street and Allen Road asked for help getting store property back from a Haines resident who had rented the property. The person was referred to the court as it is a civil matter.

A person reported a man yelling and screaming on Front Street near the Small Boat Harbor. Officers responded but couldn’t locate the man.

Dispatch received nine medical calls and five canine calls.

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