POLICE BLOTTER: Conservation officers rescue kayaker lost in woods – Alpena News
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Recent actions by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited.
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Sept. 5-18
PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY
CO Jon Sklba contacted a subject operating a side-by-side ORV in Presque Isle County as it traveled down a state highway. The subject was aware he was not supposed to operate on the highway but complained that since the town now allows them to be operated within town limits there is no direct way to or from town except on the state highway. A ticket was issued.
CO Jon Sklba was on patrol in Presque Isle County when he heard an engine revving and tires squealing. CO Sklba turned at the nearby intersection and observed a vehicle in the roadway doing a burn out. A traffic stop was conducted. In addition to the careless driving, it was discovered the subject was operating a vehicle without insurance and had no registration. A ticket was issued.
CO Paul Fox received a complaint regarding a party that had taken place on state land in Presque Isle County. Several individuals gathered in the area to participate in the social event. During the festivities, several trees were cut down, the surrounding area turfed by vehicles, unlawful debris were burned, and trash left behind. A lengthy list of suspects was developed. Several of the individuals admitted to involvement and took responsibility. They returned the next day to clean up the area. In addition, CO Fox had the subjects remove additional litter that had been there previously.
CO Paul Fox was on patrol near Onaway when a vehicle crash was dispatched. The caller advised that a vehicle left the roadway and drove off a guardrail and into a ravine. CO Fox was closest to the scene and responded. The vehicle was in the trees down a steep ravine. CO Fox checked the driver for any medical emergencies then assisted fire and paramedic crews to remove the driver from the vehicle. Fortunately, no serious injuries were sustained.
ALPENA COUNTY
CO Jon Sheppard received a report of an ORV accident in Alpena County while off duty. CO Sheppard responded to the scene. Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, MSP troopers, and Alpena County sheriff’s deputies were on scene and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was being administered. CO Sheppard assisted with CPR while CO Jessica Curtis investigated the crash. EMS pronounced the rider deceased after approximately 40 minutes of CPR.
While patrolling in Alpena County, CO Jon Sheppard noticed a truck driving on Long Rapids Road with its hazard lights activated and honking the horn. CO Sheppard stopped the vehicle to check the welfare of the occupants. The driver told CO Sheppard that his friend was on a kayak trip on the Thunder Bay River and called because she had left the river and was now lost in the woods. CO Sheppard and CO Dan Liestenfeltz searched the area and were unable to locate the missing person. CO Sheppard had the lost individual call 911 and was able to narrow the search area. CO Sheppard checked the area given to him from Alpena Central Dispatch and was able to locate the lost woman and her kayak. She was returned to her friend’s vehicle unharmed.
