Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, January 25, 2024
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
A Detachment
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AK24007817
Location: KasilofType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 01.24.24 at approximately 2000 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driving without taillights. Investigation determined that Mathew Glidewell, 56 of Kasilof, was impaired and Driving Under the Influence of alcohol and marijuana. Mathew was remanded to Wildwood Pretrial on a charge of DUI.
Posted on 1/25/2024 5:08:09 AM by DPS\dcbowers
B Detachment
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AK24007832
Location: WasillaType: BurglaryDispatch Text:
On 01/24/2024, at approximately 2223 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a burglary alarm in the area of W. Stacy St. in Wasilla. The homeowner was contacted and reported an unknown white male wearing a grey jacket with a black mask had broken into his garage, which he was witnessing from a live surveillance camera. AST responded to the residence and did not locate the suspect. AST observed the garage, RV, and woodshed were broken into. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this crime can call the Alaska State Troopers. You can also submit tips through the AKTips smartphone app or securely online at https://dps.alaska.gov/tips.
Posted on 1/25/2024 12:30:07 AM by DPS\jmanspaugh
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AK24007844
Location: PalmerType: Search & RescueDispatch Text:
On 01/25/2024 at approximately 0025 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a 911 call from two individuals at Jim Lake in Palmer reporting their vehicle was stuck and they did not have cold weather gear. AST requested the assistance of Butte Fire and Rescue to respond. Upon arrival, the individuals refused assistance and advised they will just stay in their vehicle. AST would like to thank Butte Fire and Rescue for their assistance.
Posted on 1/25/2024 1:54:14 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24006476
Location: WasillaType: DV Assault 4Dispatch Text:
On 1/20/24 AST responded to a 911 open line with sounds of a disturbance in the background. When Troopers arrived, the occupants of the residence ran to a back bedroom and refused to answer the door. Troopers heard an active disturbance occurring in the bedroom, leading them to forcefully enter the residence. Following the investigation, Melody Coffin, age 20 of Noorvik, was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for two counts of DV related assault in the fourth degree.
Posted on 1/25/2024 3:40:53 AM by DPS\jrvenable
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AK24007855
Location: PalmerType: DUI, REDDI, & Wrong Way DriverDispatch Text:
On 01/25/2024 at approximately 0240 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately (REDDI) call on the Glenn Hwy near the Knik River in Palmer. Multiple callers reported an orange Toyota Rav4 driving northbound in the southbound lanes of the Glenn Hwy. Troopers located the vehicle near the Glenn/Parks interchange and the vehicle was still driving in the wrong lane. Investigation led to the arrest of Jenna Weisz, age 34 of Wasilla, for DUI. Weisz provided a BrAC of .169. Weisz was remanded to the custody of Mat-Su Pretrial Facility where she will be released on her own recognizance when sober.
Posted on 1/25/2024 4:19:00 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK22104194
Location: WasillaType: Vehicle Theft, Theft II, & Misuse of PlatesDispatch Text:
On 10/05/2022 at approximately 1129 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen 2002 Dodge Ram pickup from an address in Palmer. On 1/23/2024 at approximately 2032 hours, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on the Dodge Ram and discovered the vehicle was stolen. Troopers have been able to identify a suspect and charges will be forwarded to the Palmer District Attorney's Office.
Posted on 1/25/2024 4:30:34 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24007427
Location: TalkeetnaType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 01/24/2024 at approximately 0032 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence in Talkeetna for a report of a death. Investigation revealed a 77-year-old male passed away of natural causes. No foul play is suspected, and Next of Kin were notified.
Posted on 1/25/2024 4:33:41 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24007834
Location: WasillaType: Assault IV DVDispatch Text:
On 01/24/2024 at approximately 2156 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a domestic disturbance at an address on Wassim Circle in Wasilla. Investigation led to the arrest of Derrick Gill, age 37 of Wasilla, for Assault IV DV. Gill was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail.
Posted on 1/25/2024 4:39:15 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24007819
Location: PalmerType: DVPO ViolationDispatch Text:
On 01/24/2024 at approximately 1925 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a DVPO Violation at a residence on Stringfield in Palmer. Investigation into this incident is ongoing.
Posted on 1/25/2024 4:41:44 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24007954
Location: Knik Arm BridgeType: Multiple Motor Vehicle CollisionDispatch Text:
On January 24, 2024, at 10:35am, the Alaska State Troopers received a report that multiple vehicles had collided in the southbound lanes of the Glenn Highway, near Mile 30. Investigation revealed that a driver on the Knik River bridge began heavy breaking to avoid hitting another vehicle in the same lane. The breaking vehicle lost traction on the icy bridge and began spinning. Another vehicle in the same southbound lane then collided with the spinning vehicle. There was dense fog at the time of the collision, with only one vehicle-length of visibility. Nearly a dozen vehicles continued to collide with the initially involved vehicles. With the limited visibility, additional vehicles then began a chain reaction of rear-end collisions, in trying to avoid hitting one another. The total number of vehicles involved in the collisions was 37. A number of people were injured. Some were transported to local area hospitals. Troopers are not aware of anyone receiving life-threatening injuries.
During the emergency response, both directions of traffic were diverted to the Old Glenn Highway. The northbound lanes of the Glenn Highway opened just after 1:00pm and the southbound lanes opened at 2:15pm.
Troopers in the Mat-Su Valley are asking anyone involved in the collisions, who have not already been interviewed by police or troopers, to please call them at (907) 352-5401 and to reference the case number AK24007954.
Troopers would also like to remind drivers to be aware of foggy and icy conditions on the highways and adjust their driving accordingly.Posted on 1/25/2024 3:54:53 PM by DPS\jfreeman1
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AK24008163
Location: WillowType: Motor Vehicle AccidentDispatch Text:
On 1/25/24 at 1757 hrs, AST and Borough Fire/EMS, responded to Mi 66 of the Parks Highway for the report of a head-on collision. Investigation revealed that the driver of a 2008 Subaru Legacy had entered the opposing lane, spun 180 degrees, and struck a 2008 Dodge 2500. Involved parties were evaluated on scene and one person was transported by EMS with injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 1/25/2024 10:00:21 PM by DPS\kdoakes
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AK23123874
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 01/25/2024 at approximately 0400 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted William Hopster, age 39 of Anchorage, at a residence on Schrock Road in Wasilla. Investigation revealed Hopster had an arrest warrant for the following original charges: MIW III, Assault IV x2, DUI, MIW IV, MIW V, & VCOR x3. Hopster was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held on $1500 bail.
Posted on 1/25/2024 5:40:04 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24007403
Location: PalmerType: Assault IVDispatch Text:
On 01/23/2024 at approximately 1910 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Clark Wolverine Road in Palmer for a reported assault. Investigation led to the arrest of a 13-year-old male for Assault IV. He was remanded to the custody of the Mat-Su Youth Facility and held.
Posted on 1/25/2024 5:41:58 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24007779
Location: WasillaType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 01/24/24 at 1724 hours, EMS responded to a residence in Wasilla for a medical call. Life-saving measures were unsuccessful, and a 14-year-old female was pronounced deceased. There were no signs of foul play, and the SME took possession of the deceased. Investigation continues into the manner of death, and next of kin was on scene.
Posted on 1/25/2024 7:32:58 AM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24007695
Location: WasillaType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 01/24/24 at 1200 hours, AST received a report of a theft from a residence stemming from a civil issue in the Williwaw Subdivision in Wasilla. Investigation continues.
Posted on 1/25/2024 8:19:30 AM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24007456
Location: WasillaType: Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On 01/24/24 at 0700 hours, AST received a report of a road rage incident on Pittman Road in Wasilla with one of the vehicles receiving damage to a mirror. Investigation continues.
Posted on 1/25/2024 8:20:39 AM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24007656
Location: WasillaType: Criminal TrespassingDispatch Text:
On 01/24/24 at 1230 hours, AST responded to a business near mile post 49 of the Parks Highway in Wasilla for the report of a female who was fighting with store security. Investigation resulted in 51-year-old Theresa Burton being charged with the original crime of Criminal Trespassing.
Posted on 1/25/2024 8:24:08 AM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24007454
Location: HoustonType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 01/24/24 at 0600 hours, AST responded to mile post 55 of the Parks Highway in Houston to investigate a single vehicle accident. Investigation revealed a vehicle struck a moose, and no serious injuries were reported.
Posted on 1/25/2024 8:25:17 AM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24007510
Location: WasillaType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 01/24/24 at 0905 hours, AST responded to investigate an MVC involving 2 vehicles on E. Fairview Loop and S. Alder Lane in Wasilla. No serious injuries were reported, and the vehicles were cleared of the roadway.
Posted on 1/25/2024 8:27:01 AM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24007547
Location: WasillaType: Assault; Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On 01/24/24 at 1000 hours, AST responded to a residence on S. Dawn Lake Drive in Wasilla for the report of a disturbance. Investigation led to the arrest of 22-year-old Nathaniel Hutchinson for the original charges of Assault in the 4th Degree and Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree.
Posted on 1/25/2024 8:28:09 AM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24007506
Location: PalmerType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 01/24/24 at 0843 hours, AST responded to investigate an MVC involving 2 vehicles on E. Zephyr Drive and N. Misty Lane in Palmer. No serious injuries were reported, and the vehicles were cleared of the roadway.
Posted on 1/25/2024 8:29:13 AM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24007470
Location: PalmerType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 01/24/24 at 0734 hours, AST responded to investigate an MVC involving 2 vehicles on the S. Old Glenn Highway and E. Plumley Road in Palmer. No serious injuries were reported, and the vehicles were cleared of the roadway.
Posted on 1/25/2024 8:30:25 AM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24007447
Location: WasillaType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 01/24/24 at 0532 hours, AST responded to S. Birch Cove Drive and S. Vine Road in Wasilla to investigate a single vehicle accident. Investigation revealed a vehicle struck a moose, and no serious injuries were reported.
Posted on 1/25/2024 8:31:36 AM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24007693
Location: PalmerType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 01/24/24 at 1328 hours, AST responded to perform a welfare check on 83-year-old Henry Raymond at a residence in Palmer. Henry was located deceased in his residence. AST performed an investigation, and no foul play is suspected. Next of kin was notified and a funeral home responded for Henry’s remains.
Posted on 1/25/2024 8:32:58 AM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24007490
Location: WasillaType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 01/24/24 at 0800 hours, AST responded to investigate an MVC involving 2 vehicles on the Palmer-Wasilla Highway and N. Trent Circle in Wasilla. No serious injuries were reported, and the vehicles were cleared of the roadway.
Posted on 1/25/2024 8:35:29 AM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24007795
Location: WillowType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 01/24/24 at 1831 hours, AST responded to mile post 62 of the Parks Highway in Willow to investigate a motor vehicle collision. Investigation revealed 2 vehicles struck a moose, and no serious injuries were reported. A charity responded for the moose and the vehicles were cleared of the roadway.
Posted on 1/25/2024 8:36:37 AM by DPS\lephillips
C Detachment
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AK24007450
Location: NoorvikType: Structure FireDispatch Text:
Update: Alaska State Troopers, Deputy State Fire Marshals, and Village Public Safety Officers recovered the remains of six individuals in the burned residential structure. It is believed that one adult female and five children were in the residence at the time of the fire. The remains are being sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Anchorage for positive identification. It appears that the fire started near the Toyo stove that was reported to be in poor condition, however the cause of the fire is undetermined at this time. Next of kin notification efforts are ongoing.
On January 24, 2024, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a structure fire at a residence in the village of Noorvik. The structure was reported to be a total loss and the residents are unaccounted for. Troopers, VPSO, and Deputy State Fire Marshals have responded to Noorvik. This is an active and ongoing investigation.
Posted on 1/24/2024 3:59:28 PM by DPS\tjdespain . Edited on 1/25/2024 9:23:39 AM by DPS\tjdespain
D Detachment
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AK24007963
Location: Fort YukonType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 1/25/2024 at approximately 1040 hours, AST was notified of a non-attended death in the community of Fort Yukon. 40-year-old Jeremy L. Peter of Fort Yukon was found deceased. No indication of foul play is suspected, and the body is being sent to Anchorage for an autopsy. The next of kin has been notified.
Posted on 1/25/2024 4:49:11 PM by DPS\jkkimura
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AK24008123
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On January 25th, 2024, at approximately 3:04 pm Alaska State Troopers received a report of a vehicle swerving on the roadway. Troopers contacted the driver Tabitha Brigham (53) of Fairbanks. She was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 1/25/2024 4:57:50 PM by DPS\cjheavrin
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AK24008202
Location: FairbanksType: Assault DVDispatch Text:
On 01/25/2024 at approximately 1820 hours, Troopers were dispatched to 1731 Old Steese Hwy about an assault DV. Troopers' investigation determined that Benjamin Mulberger committed the crime of Assault 4 DV. Benjamin was placed under arrest and transported to FCC.
Posted on 1/25/2024 10:37:59 PM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK24007759
Location: BethelType: Hunting Moose Closed SeasonDispatch Text:
UPDATE:
On February 8, 2024, Mcintyre pled guilty to both citations and was fined $540. On March 7, 2024, Abalama pled no contest to both citations and was also fined $540.
ORIGINAL:
On January 24, 2024, Alaska Wildlife Troopers stationed in Bethel contacted Gilbert McIntyre, age 37 of Bethel, regarding his 2023 moose hunt in GMU 18 Remainder. Further investigation revealed McIntyre and Arthur Abalama, age 33 of Bethel, flew to a remote area, near the Devil's Elbow on the Yukon River, on October 2, 2023. On October 3, 2023, they took an antlered bull moose and continued hunting the following day. When the hunt concluded, the moose and rack were transported back to Bethel in two super cubs. The season for antlered moose in GMU 18 Remainder was from August 1-September 30, 2023. McIntyre and Abalama were each issued citations for hunting during a closed season and unlawful possession/transportation of game. The moose rack was seized as evidence of the crime. Arraignment is set for February 8, 2024, in the Bethel Court.
Posted on 1/25/2024 4:56:25 PM by DPS\dcbrooks
AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Highway Patrol
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AK23113690
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 10/27/2024 at approximately 1418 hours, the Highway Interdiction K9 Team conducted a traffic stop on a Chevy Cavalier on North Seward Meridian Parkway. The driver was identified as, Aaron Paxson, age 31 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed Paxson to have a Felony Probation Warrant for his arrest. Paxson was arrested and remanded to MAT-SU Pretrial where he was held with a $1,000 bail.
Posted on 1/25/2024 10:34:26 AM by DPS\glstephens
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