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Assault

• Wesley J. Avara, 26, of Fairbanks, was charged with fourth-degree assault after he allegedly punched his father in the face Wednesday, according to a criminal complaint filed in court. His father had asked him to leave the residence where the incident occurred, according to the complaint. Alaska State Troopers believe alcohol was a factor.

• Aaron Davis, 23, of Eielson Air Force Base, was charged with third-degree assault after a witness said he choked, punched and kicked a woman. The alleged attack occurred late Wednesday night at the air force base.

At one point, the woman was able to hide in a bathroom at another home. Davis broke down the door and began to punch and kick her again, according to a criminal complaint filed in court. The witness was able to separate them and Davis allegedly said he was going back to his house to get a gun and kill her.

A guitar and wall were also damaged in the fracas. The cost of the damaged property, including the bathroom door, was estimated at $800.

Davis also was charged with third-degree criminal mischief.

The woman was treated for her injuries at Basett Army Community Hospital.

• Rufus Hearns III, 32, of Fairbanks, was charged with fourth-degree assault after his girlfriend said he pulled her hair early Thursday morning.

DUI

• Amber Elizabeth Burks, 19, of Fairbanks, was charged with driving under the influence after Fairbanks police observed her roll through a stop sign early Wednesday morning on Gillam Way near 19th Avenue. A chemical test found her breath-alcohol content to be 0.143.

• Michael Grant Demientieff, 25, of Fairbanks, was charged with driving under the influence after Fairbanks police contacted him on suspicion of driving a stolen vehicle. A chemical test found his breath-alcohol content to be 0.228, nearly three times the legal limit of 0.08 to operate a motor vehicle. He also was charged with driving with a revoked license.

• Robin C. Sam, 27, of Alaska, was charged with felony driving under the influence after Fairbanks police received a report of a possibly intoxicated driver leaving the Golden Nugget Hotel on Thursday. The officer observed the vehicle run several red lights while traveling northbound on Cushman Street.

The vehicle pulled over on Minnie Street, but when the officer got out of his patrol car, the vehicle took off through the Northgate Square Mall, coming within feet of a pedestrian. The officer contacted Sam, who was “clearly intoxicated” in the parking lot of the Bentley Mall, according to a criminal complaint filed in court.

Sam refused any sobriety tests. He also was charged with felony refusal to submit to a chemical test, failure to stop at the direction of a peace officer and driving with a revoked license. Sam was previously convicted of felony driving under the influence in March 2004, according to court records.

Theft

• Sean A Buchanan, 37, of Fairbanks, was charged with second-degree theft after allegedly shoplifting $173 worth of items Wednesday from Fred Meyer West. Buchanan has multiple theft convictions dating back to 2004, according to court records.

• A woman told Fairbanks police that after her cousin spent the night at her apartment Wednesday, her tennis shoes, a digital camera and a diamond ring valued at $500 were missing. The woman was able to get the ring back, but the other items were still missing Thursday.

Vehicle theft

• A green Ford van, license plate DNC970, was reported stolen Thursday from the parking lot of C & R Pipe & Steel Inc. The van had last been seen six months ago, but was unaccounted for Thursday, according to Fairbanks police records.

• A black Chevy Blazer with silver stripes down both sides was reported stolen from A.J. Auto Sales on Thursday night. The vehicle had a new paint job and custom running boards, but no license plates. Fairbanks police are investigating the case.