Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, October 14, 2024

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

A Detachment

  • AK24103651

    Location: Anchor Point
    Type: Assault 4th degree

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/9/24 at 1930 hours, Troopers responded to an address on Cape Ninilchik Ave for a report of a disturbance. An investigation showed Mary Stover, 44 of Anchor Point, had assaulted a family member. Mary Stover was arrested and remanded into the Homer Jail pending arraignment.

    Posted on 10/14/2024 8:02:25 PM by DPS\djcox

B Detachment

  • AK24105023

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/14/2024 at approximately 0839 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a death investigation at an address on Ellis White Circle in Big Lake. A 73-year-old male was found deceased from natural causes. Next of Kin was on scene. No foul play is suspected. 

    Posted on 10/14/2024 5:14:57 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24105025

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Criminal Trespass I, Harassment I, Attempt Harassment I x2, & Disorderly Conduct

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/14/2024 at approximately 0853 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance at the Mat-Su Regional Hospital ER waiting room. Investigation led to the arrest of Rouri O'Shea-Grantham, age 40 of Anchorage, for Criminal Trespass I, Harassment I, Attempt Harassment I x2, & Disorderly Conduct against hospital staff. O'Shea-Grantham was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held on $100 bail. 

    Posted on 10/14/2024 5:17:27 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24105044

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault & Trespass

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/14/2024 at approximately 0934 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a business on Fireweed Road in Wasilla. Investigation revealed a 27-year-old male was refusing to leave and verbally threatened the clerk. Charges for Assault IV are being sent to the Palmer DAO for review. 

    Posted on 10/14/2024 5:20:27 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24105070

    Location: Glacierview
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/14/2024 at approximately 1042 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen trailer from mile 91 Glenn Hwy. Unknown suspect(s) stole a Mission Trailer (AK Plate 6635AH) sometime in the last few days. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact Troopers, Crime Stoppers, or AK Tips. 

    Posted on 10/14/2024 5:23:16 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24105152

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Terroristic Threatening II & False Report

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/14/2024 at approximately 1401 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to the Mat-Su Food Bank on Blue Lupine in Wasilla for a report of a male that ran in the building and activated the fire alarm. The building evacuated as a result of the alarm. Investigation revealed Kristopher Berberich, age 27 of Wasilla, intentionally set off the false alarm. Berberich was arrested for Terroristic Threatening II & False Report and was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail. 

    Posted on 10/14/2024 5:26:15 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24105209

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/14/2024 at approximately 1552 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a vehicle v. motorcycle collision at the intersection of Bogard Road and Earl Drive in Wasilla. Initial investigation revealed the Harley Davidson Motorcycle was passing in a no passing zone and stuck a Chevy Van that was making a left turn. Both drivers were transported to a local hospital for injuries. Investigation into this incident is ongoing. 

    Posted on 10/14/2024 5:29:25 PM by DPS\rranderson

C Detachment

  • AK24104911

    Location: Saint Michael
    Type: SAR

    Dispatch Text:

    On October 13, 2024, AST received a report of five overdue hunters who were stranded in low water about 10 miles southwest of Saint Michael. They were reportedly experiencing mechanical problems with their boat.  Search personnel in Saint Michael responded to the area and did not locate them.  On October 14, 2024, at about 1200 the hunters self-rescued themselves and went to Stebbins to repair their boat. All assets are out of the field and the hunters are safe.

    Posted on 10/14/2024 12:55:28 PM by DPS\bjwassmann

  • AK24104643

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Criminal Mischief/State Property Damage

    Dispatch Text:

    On October 12, 2024, at 5:12pm, the Alaska State Troopers received a report that Levi Bunting, age 25 of Kodiak, threw a large rock through a window of a parked, fully marked Ford Explorer patrol vehicle. The patrol vehicle was parked at the Kodiak AST Post at the time of the incident. Troopers contacted Bunting at his residence and placed him under arrest for Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree and Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree involving Domestic Violence for another incident that took place immediately after damaging the patrol vehicle. Bunting was remanded at the Kodiak City Jail without bail. 

    Posted on 10/14/2024 10:36:59 AM by DPS\jfreeman1

D Detachment

  • AK24105094

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Lost Firearm

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10-14-24, Delta Junction AST received a report of a lost firearm near Nistler Rd. The firearm missing is a Smith and Wesson Bodyguard .380. If anyone locates the firearm call AST.

    Posted on 10/14/2024 2:53:20 PM by DPS\cihudson

  • AK24104949

    Location: Fairabanks
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/13/2024 AST received a report of a possible past occurred assault. Troopers are investigating.

    Posted on 10/14/2024 4:06:50 PM by DPS\atvalcourt

  • AK24104898

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI CMV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/13/2024 AST responded to the Fort Knox Gold Mine near Fox, Alaska for a report of an intoxicated driver. Investigation revealed William Barkhuff (46) of Fairbanks was intoxicated while operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle. Barkhuff was arrested and remanded at FCC without incident.

    Posted on 10/14/2024 4:09:13 PM by DPS\atvalcourt

  • AK24080335

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Assault 3

    Dispatch Text:

    On August 11, 2024, at approximately 1935 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in the area of Hurst Road. After further investigation, charges are being forwarded to the district attorney’s office for Michael Bosson for Assault in the 3rd degree.

    Posted on 10/14/2024 7:08:40 AM by DPS\rcbell

  • AK24104844

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Lost Property

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/13/24 the Alaska State Troopers were informed that a rifle was lost at a remote area of Chena Hot Spring Road when it fell off the back of the owner’s truck on 10/12/24.  The reporting party attempted to locate the weapon although was unsuccessful.  The rifle was described as a 22-caliber rifle with distinctive features and the serial number was also provided.  The weapon was placed in lost/stolen status.  Anyone with information about this can call the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks at (907) 451-5100. If you would like to remain anonymous you can submit tips through the AKTips smartphone app or securely online at https://dps.alaska.gov/tips. You can also text the keywork AKTips to 847411 followed by your anonymous tip. 

    Posted on 10/14/2024 10:40:24 AM by DPS\hlculley

  • AK24105305

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/08/2024 the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Chena Ridge Road in Fairbanks. During the investigation it was found that the operator, David Maxell (69) of Fairbanks was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. Maxell was arrested and remanded at the Fairbanks Correctional Facility without incident. 

    Posted on 10/14/2024 10:47:01 PM by DPS\ztchicoine

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.