Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A Detachment ...No news reported.

B Detachment

  • AK25001809

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Assault 4 DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On January 7th, 2025, at approximately 0006 hours, AST received a report that a female had assaulted a household member near Old Glenn Highway. Investigation revealed that Jean Sampson, 62 YOA, had committed the crime of Assault in the 4th degree by causing physical injury to a household member. Jean was arrested and remanded at MatSu Pretrial, where she was held without bail.

    Posted on 1/7/2025 3:27:50 AM by DPS\jlvandiest

C Detachment

  • AK25000779

    Location: Deering
    Type: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism [DEST]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/03/2025 at approximately 13:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of vandalism in the village of Deering. The investigation is ongoing.  

    Posted on 1/7/2025 7:17:39 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25000910

    Location: Saint Michael
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/03/2025 at approximately 18:28 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in the village of Saint Michael. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 19 YOA Evan Bouchan of Saint Michael for 2 counts of Assault 4 and one count of Unlawful Contact in the 1st Degree.

    Posted on 1/7/2025 7:30:39 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25001045

    Location: Shishmaref
    Type: Deceased Person [DECP]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/04/2025 at approximately 10:12 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an expected death in the village of Shishmaref. 90 YOA Clarence Tocktoo passed away at home of natural causes. No foul play is suspected. The State medical Examiner's Office has been notified, next of kin was present, and the remains have been released to the family.

    Posted on 1/7/2025 7:31:47 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25001069

    Location: Deering
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/04/2025 at approximately 11:44 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in the village of Deering. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 32 YOA Miranda Evan of Deering for Assault 4, Assault in the Presence of Children, and Criminal Trespass 1 - DV.

    Posted on 1/7/2025 7:32:50 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25001149

    Location: Wales
    Type: Assault - Non DV [A13N]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/04/2025 at approximately 16:51 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in the village of Wales. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 36 YOA Kellen Okpealuk of Wales for Assault 4 and Unlawful Contact 1.

    Posted on 1/7/2025 7:34:13 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25001445

    Location: Noorvik
    Type: Welfare Check [WELF]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/03/2025 at approximately 12:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible assault in the village of Noorvik. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 1/7/2025 7:34:57 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25001450

    Location: Stebbins
    Type: Theft [THEF]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/03/2025 at approximately 15:13 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft at the Corporate Housing (Old Washeteria Building). The building was found to be cold, and the boilers did not fire. Approximately 200 gallons of fuel were stolen. The investigation is currently ongoing.

    Posted on 1/7/2025 7:36:36 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

D Detachment

  • AK25001804

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Robbery

    Dispatch Text:

    On January 6, 2025, at approximately 2245 hours, AST received a call of a robbery which occurred at Justa Store in the area on Chena Pump Rd. It was reported a male entered the store and went behind the counter and stole 2 bottles of alcohol and assaulted one of the clerks causing minor injuries. The suspect fled the scene in a gold color Toyota Collora. Investigation is ongoing.   

    Posted on 1/7/2025 4:29:32 AM by DPS\pptesta

  • AK24118720

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/07/2025 a Trooper identified a vehicle associated with an individual who had a warrant at the Liquor Well. The vehicle was contacted, and William Bass was arrested for his warrant without incident and transported to FCC.

    Posted on 1/7/2025 4:01:55 PM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25002130

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Trespassing

    Dispatch Text:

    On January 7, 2025, at approximately 1700 hours AST responded to a disturbance in the area of Old Airport Road. Investigation found Za'quiohn Arazo had committed the crime of Trespassing in the Second Degree. Za'quiohn was remanded to FCC.

    Posted on 1/7/2025 10:33:17 PM by DPS\ammartin

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Judicial Services ...No news reported.

AK Div of Fire and Life Safety ...No news reported.