Ok, before I do the police reports, the Summer Inn was mentioned in the paper today, and so was I! Here's that story under the "Duly Noted" section, a part of the paper devoted totally to the latest news of the town and the locals. "Lori Webster is the new innkeeper at Summer Inn. Lori hails from Parsons, Kan., and graduated a year ago from John Brown University in Arkansas with a degree in intercultural studies. She's friends with outgoing innkeeper Sarah Kropp, who will visit friends in Australia this summer before relocating to outside Washington D.C." Ok, and now the moment you've all been waiting for--- (this time, i will highlight the extra-good ones and italizice my own comments.) Police Report Monday, June 11 A caller asked to have their water turned off because a leak was flooding the home. A caller reported two windows were broken and siding vandalized at the new school. A resident reported that a car had nearly all of its windows broken out while parked near the high school. The windshield was already broken, the caller said. Sunday, June 10 A man was jailed for drinking alcohol, in violation of his terms of probation on an earlier offense. A caller reported a power outage on North Sawmill Road. A resident reported a vehicle hauling a trailer without lights or a license plate. A man, possibly drunk, was reported lying down on View Street. A caller complained of late-night target shooting at a home-owned range in the townsite service area. Saturday, June 9 Police were called to a bar, where an altercation between the deejay and a patron resulted in a pushing match. The deejay was asked to call it a night. A caller reported irregular electrical power at the ferry terminal. A resident was jailed for violating the terms of their probation by drinking alcohol. How many people in Haines are on probation from drinking alcohol? A homeowner reported being nervous because their neighbors light fires in a burn barrel only 20 feet from a fuel tank. A caller reported a strange man trying to get into the old elementary school. When stopped by police, the person said they were only sorting through a pile of giveaway items. Friday, June 8 A caller reported an intoxicated person pounding on their neighbors' door. Um, somebody call the AA. A resident complained about a trail of oil left by a vehicle near Piebald Road. A check with hazardous materials officials in Juneau indicated that amounts of one gallon or less aren't reportable. How does one become a Hazardous Material Official and doesn't that position deserve some capital letters? A caller from Fair Drive reported hearing an explosion, after which the power went out. A resident reported that an older, camouflage-painted canoe was stolen from Lutak. A caller reported that the back door of a Main Street business was left open after hours. Seriously, is this the same business from the other police reports from previous weeks? A townsite resident reported that someone had come into their home and put animal heads in the freezer. A policeman identified the heads as possibly from marten. Tags on the skulls will be sent to the Department of Fish and Game to ascertain their species and ownership. Thursday, June 7 A caller complained of a smoldering fire at a construction site in Highland Estates. A motorist reported that surveying equipment had been left along the Haines Highway. A fight was reported at a townsite residence. A homeowner reported that a load of dirt, and perhaps snow, blocked access in a borough alley. Two landowners asked for assistance in moving abandoned vehicles from their property. The registered owners were contacted. A caller reported a motorist making a U-turn on Main Street. A caller complained about the expense to taxpayers of leaving Port Chilkoot Dock lights on all the time. So, which one of those complaints was the caller the most concerned about? Wednesday, June 6 An apartment owner contacted police for assistance in moving an abandoned vehicle. Haines must need a salvage yard or towing service. A business owner complained about youths playing hacky sack in front of their store entrance. I think this one should win the grand prize for this week. A caller reported the alarm at one of the borough's sewer pump stations was triggered. A Juneau man asked police to check on his airplane hanger, which had been broken into. Police said the door had been pried open, but nothing appeared to be missing. The Haines Ministerial Association was contacted to find lodging for a homeless person. Tuesday, June 5 Two RV owners reported that coolers stocked with beer and other refreshments were taken from their camp sites at a townsite camper park. Some detective has got to get on the case of the RV Bandit, as I am referring to him/her from here on out. A garage door was left ajar after hours at a townsite business. The owner was contacted. A Whitehorse businessman called to check references on a local man who was looking to acquire a drug dog and claimed to be an FBI agent. Police were called to an altercation at a downtown parking lot, where a crowd had gathered when two young adults were having a disagreement over money. Although one admitted bringing a baseball bat for protection, both told police no threats were made. A camper reported three full gas cans were taken from their site in an RV park. See, it's the RV Bandit. Two callers reported a baby moose without a mother in sight was spotted on Mud Bay Road and on the beach near the Litnikof cannery. An anonymous caller told police that a summer worker was driving drunk downtown on several successive evenings. Police talked to the individual's employer, who told the person to stop driving drunk and to register their vehicle in Alaska. It wasn't me, I promise. During the past week, police received 17 calls for medical assistance and seven animal complaints. ok, so maybe you should just read them all instead of the ones i bolded. they are all pretty good. i love this town. | 