Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, October 6, 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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AK24102241
Location: SoldotnaType: TrespassDispatch Text:
On 10/6/2024 at approximately 0900 hours, AST responded to a report of criminal Trespass call on Price Ave. in Soldotna. Investigation revealed Holly Smith age 33 was arrested for criminal trespass and remanded to Wildwood Pre-Trial.
Posted on 10/6/2024 7:03:44 PM by DPS\ntthornal
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AK24102352
Location: Anchor PointType: Assault 3rd degreeDispatch Text:
On 10/6/24 at 1647 hours, Troopers responded to the intersection of Rickard Street and North Fork Road after receiving a report of a male firing a weapon. An investigation showed Richard Gibson, 37 of Anchor Point, had fired multiple rounds from a handgun while confronting a male riding an ATV on the road. The other male believed Gibson was going to shoot him and he fled on the ATV and called Troopers. Gibson admitted firing the rounds when confronting the other male. Gibson was arrested and remanded into the Homer Jail pending arraignment.
Posted on 10/6/2024 10:26:37 PM by DPS\djcox
B Detachment
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AK24102193
Location: PalmerType: DV assault 4th degreeDispatch Text:
On 10/6/2024 at approximately 0031 hours Palmer AST responded to a disturbance in Palmer. Following the investigation SHAWN HOGAN, page 39 of Palmer, was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for DV assault in the 4th degree. Hogan was remanded and held without bail.
Posted on 10/6/2024 2:31:40 AM by DPS\kchaley
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AK24102109
Location: WasillaType: Death / Recovered PropertyDispatch Text:
On 10/5/24 at approximately hours, AST received a report of a deceased individual in Wasilla. The State Medical Examiner responded, the body was released to a funeral home, and next of kin was notified. While on the property, AST located and recovered a 2023 Cargo Management Trailer, a 2019 Mirage 20-foot trailer, a 1994 cargo trailer, and a 2010 Skidoo snow machine with a total value of approximately $30,000. The stolen vehicles were impounded pending release to their respective owners.
Posted on 10/6/2024 6:13:56 AM by DPS\cjkopy
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK24102175
Location: FairbanksType: Assault 4Dispatch Text:
On October 5, 2024, at approximately 2236 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance near Gradelle Ave. After further investigation, a 12-hour probable cause arrest was placed on Kelly Sommers, age 67 of Nulato, for Domestic Violence Assault in the 4th degree, and an arrest warrant was requested.
Posted on 10/6/2024 8:16:39 AM by DPS\rcbell
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AK24102188
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On October 5, 2024, at approximately 2354 hours, the Alaska State Troopers initiated a traffic stop in the area of the area of the Steese Highway. After further investigation, Steven William, age 54 of Fairbanks, was arrested for DUI. Steven was transported to the Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.
Posted on 10/6/2024 8:17:54 AM by DPS\rcbell
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AK24102292
Location: FairbanksType: Deceased PersonDispatch Text:
On October 6th 2024, at approxiamtely 1220, Troopers responded to the area of University Ave for the report of a deceased person. Upon further invesitgation, Peter May 75, was found deceased in his home. Further investigation determined the death was from natural causes. Next of Kin has been notified.
Posted on 10/6/2024 3:56:48 PM by DPS\jwconnolly
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AK24101835
Location: FairbanksType: Forged Insurance Cert/Operate UninsuredDispatch Text:
On 10/05/2024, Alaska State Troopers stopped Eric Morris for multiple traffic violations. The investigation resulted in misdemeanor summons being issued for Forged Proof of Financial Responsibility and No Motor Vehicle Insurance.
Posted on 10/6/2024 12:01:37 AM by DPS\japoole
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK24100487
Location: Hooper BayType: Homicide InvestigationDispatch Text:
UPDATE 10/6: After multiple days of thorough investigation, the Alaska Bureau of Investigation identified 20-year-old Hooper Bay resident Shaquille Carawan as a primary suspect in the violent murder of Novely Rivers and Abigail Olson. On October 5, 2024, Troopers arrested Carawan and remanded him to Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center on two counts of Murder in the First Degree, two counts of Murder in the Second Degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and Furnishing Alcohol to Minors in a Dry Community. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation would like to thank the community of Hooper Bay for their assistance and for providing tips and information that aided the investigation. Dozens of Alaska State Troopers and law enforcement officers from the Alaska Bureau of Investigation, Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit, C Detachment Patrol, and FBI Safe Streets Taskforce vigorously investigated this violent crime with assistance from the Alaska Department of Law’s Criminal Division and Village Public Safety Officers from multiple locations.
UPDATE 10/4: The City of Hooper Bay and Native Village of Hooper Bay are offering a $10,000 reward for any person who provides information to the Alaska State Troopers that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for the deaths of Novely Rivers and Abigail Olson.
Anyone with FIRST-HAND information who has not already spoken with the Alaska State Troopers is asked to call (907) 451-5100 and reference case number AK24100487. If you have information but would like to remain anonymous, you can submit tips using the AKTips smartphone app or online at dps.alaska.gov/tips.
ORIGINAL: On October 2, 2024, at 5:27 am, the Alaska State Troopers were notified that two adult females were located deceased at a residence in Hooper Bay. Patrol Troopers and Alaska Bureau of Investigation investigators responded to the community from Bethel by aircraft. The two females have been identified as 18-year-old Hooper Bay resident Novely Rivers and 18-year-old Hooper Bay resident Abigail Olson. Based on evidence at the scene, the deaths are being investigated as a homicide, and the Alaska Bureau of Investigation has assumed case responsibility. Ten Troopers from the Alaska Bureau of Investigation and Western Alaska Patrol have responded to assist with the investigation. No arrests have been made at this time, and Troopers are actively investigating tips and information as they are received. Both bodies have been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy, and their next of kin have been notified.
Anyone with information that has not already spoken with the Alaska State Troopers is asked to call (907) 543-2294. If you have information but would like to remain anonymous, you can submit tips using the AKTips smartphone app or online at dps.alaska.gov/tips.
Posted on 10/3/2024 11:26:52 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel . Edited on 10/6/2024 11:27:27 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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