Court report

November 7

Franklin M. Hayward, 28, appeared before First District Court Judicial Officer Leanna Nash for the first-offense count of a closed season violation of the Southeast Alaska Sea Cucumber Management Plan, a non-criminal violation. Pleading guilty to the charge, the defendant was fined $1,500 and ordered to pay an additional $10 surcharge for police training.

Tristan W. Schwehm appeared before First District Court Judicial Officer Leanna Nash for the first-offense count of a closed waters violation of the Southeast Alaska Sea Cucumber Management Plan, a non-criminal violation. Pleading guilty to the charge, the defendant was fined $1,500 and ordered to pay an additional $10 surcharge for police training.

Tasha M. McColloch, 32, appeared before First District Court Judicial officer Lanna Nash on the charge of Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, a Class A misdemeanor. The defendant pleaded guilty and was ordered to serve 30 days with 27 suspended, and to pay $1,741 in fines, surcharges and cost of imprisonment with $100 suspended. McColloch was ordered to seek evaluation and treatment, and after driving privileges are restored after 90 days will be required to use an ignition interlock device for six months. She has been placed on probation for one year.

November 8

Micaelah J. Larsen, 19, appeared before First District Court Judicial Officer Leanna Nash on the charge of Harassment 2 – Likely to Provoke Violence, a Class B misdemeanor. The defendant pleaded guilty to the offense, and as part of the plea agreement had charges of Criminal Trespass 1 and Resisting Arrest dismissed by prosecution. In a separate case, Larsen pleaded guilty to Unlawful Contact 1, a Class A misdemeanor. A charge of Violate Condition of Release was dismissed by the prosecution, as were two separate charges of Unlawful Contact 1 and one of Criminal Mischief 4. Larsen was ordered to serve 10 days with 10 days suspended, pay restitution as determined by the court, schedule and complete a substance abuse evaluation and recommended treatment, and pay $300 in fines and surcharges with $200 suspended. Additionally, Larsen was ordered to write a letter of apology to arresting officer Sgt. Bruce Smith. She has been placed on probation for one year.