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Arson

Alaska State Troopers and the North Star Volunteer Fire Department responded to an apparent arson Saturday night at a vacant house for sale on Badger Road.

Several small fires were intentionally started in the house and several windows were broken, according to Sgt. Rick Roberts with troopers.

Witnesses told troopers several juveniles were seen fleeing the scene, one of whom was caught by a neighbor. Troopers interviewed that suspect and have several other suspects in the case they are trying to track down, Roberts said.

Deputy fire chief Steve Crouch at the North Star Volunteer Fire Department said damage from the fires was minimal and was mainly confined to an outside corner of the house.

“It wasn’t much of a fire,” he said. “We put it out with an extinguisher.

Anyone with any information should contact the Alaska State Troopers at 451-5100.

Accidents

• Three people suffered minor injuries in an accident at the intersection of Airport Way and University Avenue on Friday night.

According to a trooper press release, Angelia Alstrom, 19, of St. Marys, failed to yield when making a left turn onto Airport Way in a Toyota Tacoma pickup and collided with another vehicle. A passenger in Alstrom’s truck was injured, as was the driver and a passenger in the other vehicle. The extent of the injuries was not known. Both drivers and all passengers were wearing seat belts.

• A 1995 Ford pickup collided with a moose near Farmers Loop Road and Constitution Avenue on Friday night at approximately 8:20 p.m. There were no injuries to the driver or passenger in the vehicle, both of whom were wearing seat belts. The moose was killed and salvaged by a charity.

Theft

• A gun was reported stolen from a home in the Decker Lane area in Delta Junction on Monday. The firearm was valued at $200. Troopers are investigating.

• Rolled pennies, silver coins and gasoline estimated at $200 in value was reported stolen from a Quartz Avenue home in Delta Junction on Monday morning. Troopers are investigating.