Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, October 30, 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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AK24110597
Location: SitkaType: SAR Fatal Bear MaulingDispatch Text:
On October 29, 2024, at 6:17pm, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of an overdue hunter in the Sitka area. Tad Fujioka, age 50, of Sitka, was reported overdue from a deer hunting trip. On Oct. 30, 2024, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, USCG, and Sitka SAR, conducted land-based searches utilizing three search teams in the remote wooded area that were transported by AWT Patrol Vessel and Sitka SAR vessel. At approximately 11:30am, search teams located Fujioka’s remains. Investigation revealed he was the likely victim of a fatal bear mauling. Recovery efforts were made by SAR teams. Next of kin has been notified.
Posted on 10/30/2024 4:41:33 PM by DPS\tjdespain
B Detachment
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AK24110731
Location: WasillaType: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage OnlyDispatch Text:
On 10/30/2024 at approximately 1043 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to two-vehicle collision on Palmer Wasilla Hwy near Seward Meridian Pkwy in Wasilla. No injuries were reported. One vehicle was towed from the scene.
Posted on 10/30/2024 4:53:02 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24110603
Location: WillowType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 10/29/2024 at approximately 2126 hours, AST responded to a residence on Long Lake Rd for a deceased female. Following an investigation, it was revealed that Mary Cullison, 66 YOA of Willow, passed away from natural causes. The SME's Office was consulted with, and Mary’s remains were released to NOK, who was on scene. Foul play is not a factor in this case.
Posted on 10/30/2024 5:28:02 AM by DPS\swcorino
C Detachment
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AK24109343
Location: KodiakType: Driving Under the InfluenceDispatch Text:
On 10/25/2024 at approximately 18:34 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a grey Toyota Tacoma for a moving violation. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 54 YOA Charles Monk of Kodiak for Driving Under the Influence.
Posted on 10/30/2024 12:07:08 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24109459
Location: TellerType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 10/26/2024 at approximately 10:05 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of Malakye Viner of Teller for Assault 3 and Assault 4.
Posted on 10/30/2024 12:08:09 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24109463
Location: ShungnakType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 10/26/2024 at approximately 11:07 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible Assault - Non DV. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/30/2024 12:08:54 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24109615
Location: KodiakType: Driving Under the InfluenceDispatch Text:
On 10/26/2024 at approximately 20:05 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet pickup truck for a moving violation. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 52 YOA Fletcher Enriquez of Kodiak for Driving Under the Influence.
Posted on 10/30/2024 12:09:54 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24109616
Location: SelawikType: Liquor LawsDispatch Text:
On 10/26/2024 at approximately 19:53 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Liquor Laws Violation. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/30/2024 12:11:40 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24107984
Location: Norton Sound RegionType: Sexual Abuse of a MinorDispatch Text:
On 10/22/2024 at approximately 10:41 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor, after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/30/2024 12:13:21 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24108569
Location: SelawikType: Destruction/Damage/VandalismDispatch Text:
On 10/23/24 at approximately 10:10 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Destruction/Damage/ Vandalism. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 35 YOA Matthew Hanshaw of Selawik for Criminal Mischief 3 and Violating Conditions of his Release.
Posted on 10/30/2024 12:14:10 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24109579
Location: TuluksakType: Terroristic ThreatDispatch Text:
On 10/26/2024 at approximately 17:48 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Terroristic Threats to a person. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/30/2024 12:16:05 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24109750
Location: TuluksakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 10/26/2024 at approximately 19:47 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 20 YOA Jathon Wise of Tuluksak for Assault 4.
Posted on 10/30/2024 12:16:54 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24109779
Location: Lower KalskagType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 10/26/2024 at approximately 10:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 10/30/2024 12:18:28 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
D Detachment
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AK24110681
Location: FairbanksType: Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On October 30, 2024, at approximately 0755 hours, Fairbanks AST responded to the area of South Cushman Street for a report of a male wearing dark clothing causing a disturbance and damaging property. Ishi Sarten was identified on scene and arrested for criminal mischief in the fifth degree. Ishi was remanded to FCC without incident.
Posted on 10/30/2024 2:13:28 PM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK24108686
Location: TokType: DUIDispatch Text:
On October 24, 2024, at approximately 0350 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Tok attempted to stop a vehicle on the Alaska Highway for driving in the oncoming lane. After several miles the vehicle stopped near 1316 Alaska Highway. Investigation revealed that the 18-year-old driver was under the influence of Alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Tok AST Post for DataMaster, before being issued several citations and released on their own recognizance to a sober adult. Charges are forwarded to the DAO for one count of Driving Under the Influence of alcohol.
Posted on 10/30/2024 10:26:57 PM by SOA\jnburnham
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AK24110569
Location: TokType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On October 29, 2024, at approximately 1556 hours Alaska State Troopers in Tok responded to a report of a deceased individual at a residence in Tok. Investigation revealed that the individual had died of apparent natural causes. Next of kin was on scene.
Posted on 10/30/2024 11:02:13 PM by SOA\jnburnham
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
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AK24110421
Location: WasillaType: Improper use of PlatesDispatch Text:
On 10/29/2024 at approximately 1339 hours, the Highway Interdiction K9 Team conducted a traffic stop on a Chevy Silverado for a seatbelt violation on Lucille Street in Wasilla. The driver was identified as Nathan Wright, age 33 by his Idaho driver's license. Investigation revealed Wright had the wrong plate on the vehicle and did so to conceal the vehicle being not registered. Wright was issued a misdemeanor summons to appear in court for Improper use of Plates.
Posted on 10/30/2024 8:07:39 AM by DPS\glstephens
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