Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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
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AK24102976
Location: WasillaType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 10/23/2024 AST responded to 1591 Crazy Pearsons Rd in reference to a follow up investigation. The investigation reviled that PAUL WILTON age 29 of Wasilla was attempting to sell stolen property on Facebook marketplace. PAUL WILTON was remanded to Matsu Pre-trial on two counts of theft in the second degree with no bail.
Posted on 10/23/2024 11:57:22 PM by DPS\kchaley
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AK24108003
Location: PalmerType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 10/23/2024 at approximately 1130 hours while assisting the Department of Natural Resources the Alaska State Troopers contacted Nathanial Cameron, age 33 of Palmer. Cameron had an active arrest warrant (3PA-24-01663CR Fail to Appear o/c- Driving while license revoked) and was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial without incident.
Posted on 10/23/2024 1:07:28 PM by DPS\jrvenable
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AK24108243
Location: WasillaType: Domestic ViolenceDispatch Text:
On 10/23/2024 at approximately 0014 hours, AST received a that Yolanda George (29 YOA) of Wasilla, was violating the conditions of a domestic violence protective order. Troopers responded and determined that Yolanda had violated the conditions of the protective order and committed a domestic violence assault. She was arrested and transported to Palmer Pretrial where she was held without bail.
Posted on 10/23/2024 4:24:31 AM by DPS\cnfouts
C Detachment
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AK24108064
Location: KotzebueType: Search and RescueDispatch Text:
UPDATE: On October 23, 2024, as the closest resource available, Red Dog Mine, operated by Teck Alaska Inc., responded with an ASTAR helicopter from Pathfinder Aviation to the cabin with the stranded persons. The adult, along with his two children, had spent the night on the roof of the cabin covered in a tarp. All three were brought to Kotzebue and were not in need of medical attention. The Alaska State Troopers would like to thank Red Dog Mine for going above and beyond to facilitate this rescue.
On October 22, 2024, at 1:20 pm, Alaska State Troopers in Kotzebue were notified that three persons, one adult male and two children, were stranded 15 miles north of Kotzebue in a remote area. AST was able to make cell phone contact via text messages with the adult who reported his cabin was flooded with standing water and his boat had been taken by the flood water. No local assets were available to respond due to high winds, high surf and poor visibility. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center (AKRCC) was requested and is assessing the situation. Winds have subsided and a rescue is being attempted at first light, on October 23.
The Kotzebue region has been hit with high winds. High surf and flooding occurred mid-morning on October 22 in Kotzebue, causing numerous homes to be evacuated. Front Street and the south side of town have damage from the water and high surf. A shelter has been set up at Maniilaq Health Center, with overflow going to the high school. The City of Kotzebue and the Northwest Arctic Borough have declared an emergency. AST and local VPSOs are assisting.Posted on 10/23/2024 9:11:20 AM by DPS\jfreeman1
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AK24107036
Location: ChignikType: Suspicious Circumstances [SUSP]Dispatch Text:
On 10/19/2024 at approximately 10:54 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance in Chignik. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/23/2024 10:02:03 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24107171
Location: ChiniakType: Theft [THEF]Dispatch Text:
On 10/19/2024 at approximately 18:10 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft in the village of Chiniak. A Stihl 660 chainsaw was stolen from a local residence. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/23/2024 10:02:40 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24107255
Location: KodiakType: Driving Under the Influence [DUI]Dispatch Text:
On 10/20/2024 at approximately 00:02 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person driving under the influence in the city of Kodiak. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 28 YOA Luis Lopez of Kodiak for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol.
Posted on 10/23/2024 10:03:56 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24107448
Location: StebbinsType: Suspicious Circumstances [SUSP]Dispatch Text:
On 10/17/2024 at approximately 09:09 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in the village of Stebbins. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/23/2024 10:04:19 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
D Detachment
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AK24090138
Location: fairbanksType: warrantDispatch Text:
On 10/23/2024 at approximately 1146 hours, Fairbanks Troopers were dispatched the the Fairbanks Correctional Center for follow up on a warrant tip. While at FCC, Troopers located and contacted Julie Peter. A routine check in APSIN revealed that Julie had a $500.00 Misdemeanor Warrant for her arrest for failure to appear for a pre-trial conference hearing. (4FA-24-00376CR)
Julie was apprehended without incident and remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center.Posted on 10/23/2024 3:25:50 PM by DPS\cmseminario
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AK24105624
Location: fairbanksType: warrantDispatch Text:
On 10/23/2024 at approximately 1251 hours, Troopers were patrolling the area of Wilbur and Airport Road in Fairbanks when the observed Walter Lincoln walking down the road. A routine check in APSIN revealed that Walter had a $500.00 Fairbanks AST/JS warrant for failing to appear for a change of plea hearing on an original charge of Criminal Trespass. (ref. 4FA-24-01224CR) Walter was contacted by Fairbanks AST and apprehended without incident.
Posted on 10/23/2024 3:30:31 PM by DPS\cmseminario
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AK24108572
Location: GalenaType: DV Criminal Mischief & Criminal TrespassDispatch Text:
On 10/23/2024 around 1519 hours, Alaska State Troopers (AST) in Galena received a report of an active disturbance in Galena. AST responded, and investigation revealed Thomas Cook III (age 23 of Kaltag) damaged windshields on two vehicles and busted out the window of a house which belonged to an individual with whom he had a domestic relationship. Thomas was arrested and transported to Fairbanks where he was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center (FCC) on one count of Criminal Mischief (DV) and one count of Criminal Trespass (DV).
Posted on 10/23/2024 7:13:13 PM by DPS\kaharrison
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AK24108467
Location: Delta JunctionType: MVC- DamageDispatch Text:
On 10/23/24 at approximately 1426 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Delta Junction responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicle on Jack Warren Road and Reeve Road. No injuries reported. The driver at fault was issued a citation for failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision.
Posted on 10/23/2024 10:44:24 PM by DPS\rjmerritt
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AK24108269
Location: FairbanksType: DV Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On October 23, 2024, at approximately 0410, AST responded to the area of Yak Rd for a disturbance report. Investigation revealed that Derrick Holmberg, age 25 of Fairbanks, had damaged property of a domestic partner. Derrick was subsequently arrested for Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree.
Posted on 10/23/2024 10:39:16 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez
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AK24107883
Location: Delta JunctionType: Assault in the 4th Degree x2Dispatch Text:
On 10/22/2024 at about 0015 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in Delta Junction. Investigation revealed Joseph Tickett, age 25 of Tanacross assaulted a family member and placed a non-family member in fear of injury. Tickett fled the area prior to AST arrival. Charges were filed with the Court and an arrest warrant was granted.
Anyone with information on Tickett's whereabouts are encouraged to contact the Alaska State Troopers at 907-895-4800. 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 keyword AKTips to 847411 followed by your anonymous tip.
Posted on 10/23/2024 11:04:13 AM by DPS\tmstuart
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