Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, October 9, 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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AK24048055
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 10/08/2024 at approximately 2216 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a silver Subaru Crosstrek on the Parks Highway near Vine Road for an equipment violation. The driver and sole occupant was identified as Kyle Volin, age 35 of Wasilla. Investigation determined Volin had a felony warrant for Theft 2nd. Volin was arrested on his warrant and remanded to Matsu Pretrial, held on $500 cash appearance bail.
Posted on 10/9/2024 3:59:26 AM by DPS\sanorman
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AK24103326
Location: PalmerType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 10/9/24 at approximately 0400 hours AST received a report of a vehicle in the ditch on the Old Glenn Highway. Investigation revealed Tyler Smith, 33 of Wasilla was driving impaired. Tyler was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial on charges of DUI to be released on his own recognizance.
Posted on 10/9/2024 5:51:15 AM by DPS\cjkopy
C Detachment
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AK24100046
Location: NomeType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On October 9, 2024, AST arrested Jerilyn Pete (33 yoa of Stebbins) at the airport in Nome pursuant to an arrest warrant for Stalking in the 1st Degree and Assault in the 3rd Degree. The arrest warrant stemmed from an assault that occurred in Stebbins on September 24, 2024. Pete and a juvenile assaulted a woman in Stebbins causing injuries to her face and head. The stalking charge stems from Pete's course conduct/ threats and assaults involving the same victim between July and September 2024 that recklessly placed the victim in fear of physical injury. Pete was remanded to AMCC.
Posted on 10/9/2024 10:44:41 AM by DPS\bjwassmann
D Detachment
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AK24092967
Location: FairbanksType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 09/12/2024 AST responded to the area of Amherst Drive for a domestic disturbance. AST investigation revealed that Matthew Petruska (42) of Fairbanks had assaulted a family member causing injury. AST was unable to contact Matthew and a warrant has been requested.
Posted on 10/9/2024 3:07:15 AM by DPS\ztchicoine
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AK24094536
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant arrestDispatch Text:
On 09/16/2024 Axel Parrish (28) of North Pole came to the Alaska State Trooper Post in Fairbanks to turn himself in on multiple felony warrants. Axel was arrested and remanded to FCC without incident.
Posted on 10/9/2024 3:10:05 AM by DPS\ztchicoine
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AK24103256
Location: North PoleType: Assault/interfere with report of DV crimeDispatch Text:
On 10/08/24 the Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Badger Road in North Pole for a disturbance. Troopers investigation revealed that Alexander Cantu (23) of North Pole had assaulted a family member. When that family member contacted 911, Cantu took the cellphone and disconnected the call with AST Dispatch. Cantu was arrested and remanded to FCC.
Posted on 10/9/2024 3:17:02 AM by DPS\ztchicoine
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AK24103485
Location: FairbanksType: Child PornographyDispatch Text:
On 10/09/2024 at approximately 1236 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a child pornography incident in the Fairbanks area. This case is currently under investigation.
Posted on 10/9/2024 3:33:56 PM by DPS\cataylor
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AK24103426
Location: TokType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 10/09/2024 at approximately 0912 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a deceased person at a residence in Tok. Dispatch advised the complainant, reported Steven J. Hall, age 64, is cold to the touch and unresponsive. Investigation revealed no suspected foul play. The State Medical Examiner’s (SME) Office in Anchorage was contacted, and the death was reported. The SME released the body for funeral arrangements. Next of kin was present on scene an elected for a local burial. Tok EMS responded to the scene to assist with Hall’s remains.
Posted on 10/9/2024 3:55:05 PM by DPS\vaplotnikov
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AK24098144
Location: North PoleType: DV AssaultDispatch Text:
On 09/25/2024 Troopers responded to a reported disturbance after the fact near Peggy St, North Pole. Roger Dayton reportedly attacked a female, jumped on her back, took her phone and caused injury. Troopers contacted Roger, near the area of McGrath Rd, attempting to elude law enforcement in a vehicle. Roger was ultimately arrested for DV Assault in the 4th Degree, AS11.41.230(a)(1), a misdemeanor crime.
Posted on 10/9/2024 7:52:23 PM by DPS\njsorgenfrey
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK24102803
Location: SitkaType: Fail to Display Required Commercial MarkingsDispatch Text:
On 10/7/24, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, cited Michael Romine, age 53 of Sitka, for operating a vessel in the commercial sea cucumber fishery without displaying the required ADF&G number markings. Bail was set at $220 in the district court at Sitka.
Posted on 10/9/2024 2:38:59 PM by DPS\tbhall
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AK24102805
Location: SitkaType: Fail to Display Required Commercial MarkingsDispatch Text:
On 10/7/24, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, cited Stephen Rhoads, age 48 of Sitka, for operating a vessel in the commercial sea cucumber fishery without displaying the required ADF&G number markings. Bail was set at $220 in the district court at Sitka.
Posted on 10/9/2024 2:41:40 PM by DPS\tbhall
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AK24081539
Location: GlennallenType: sub-legal Dall SheepDispatch Text:
On 8/14/24, Mariano Cannone, age 37 of Eagle River, was issued a summons to appear in Glennallen Court for taking a sub-legal Dall Sheep. The horns and meat of the sheep were seized by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers as part of the investigation, arraignment is set for 10/8/24 at 1:30 p.m. in Glennallen Court.
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On 10/8/24, Cannone pled guilty in Glennallen District Court to the aforementioned charge of taking a sub-legal sheep. He was ordered to pay $2100 in fines and restitution, forfeit the horns and meat seized by the Troopers, and his hunting privileges were suspended for one year.
Posted on 8/15/2024 8:35:58 AM by DPS\jmmcginnis . Edited on 10/9/2024 7:54:52 AM by DPS\jmmcginnis
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AK24090439
Location: GlennallenType: Sub-legal moose, fail to salvageDispatch Text:
On 9/6/24, Robert Fulton, age 55 of Nikiski, was cited for taking a sub-legal bull moose in GMU 13, failing to salvage all edible meat for human consumption, and transporting the antlers from the kill-site prior to transporting the meat to the departure point from the field. Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report of this incident from another hunter and responded to the area on ATV. Fulton was contacted in the field at his camp, and it was discovered he was in possession of a bull moose with antlers that measured less than 50" at their widest point and did not have four brow tines on either side. Further investigation after locating the kill-site, revealed he failed to closely trim the meat from the neck, brisket, and backbone, and left both sides of the rib cage. Fulton was charged with the aforementioned misdemeanors and summonsed to appear in Glennallen Court. The moose meat and antlers were seized, as well as the rifle used in the unlawful take.
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On 10/8/24, Fulton pled guilty in Glennallen District Court to counts one and two, with count three being dismissed. He was ordered to pay $4500 in fines and restitution, forfeit the seized antlers and moose meat, as well as the rifle used in the take.
Posted on 9/7/2024 8:14:40 AM by DPS\jmmcginnis . Edited on 10/9/2024 7:58:11 AM by DPS\jmmcginnis
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AK24096561
Location: GlennallenType: Sub-legal mooseDispatch Text:
On 9/21/24, Michael Kruse, age 40 of Palmer was cited for taking a sub-legal bull moose in GMU 13. He was also cited for cutting the antlers from the skull plate, a violation in GMUs with antler restricted hunts. Arraignment is set for 10/8/24 in Glennallen Court.
--Update-- On 10/8/24, Michaek Kruse pled guilty in Glennallen District Court to the aforementioned charges. The investigation by the Troopers revealed not only that Kruse had taken a sub-legal bull, but he had made an attempt to conceal the size of the antlers beyond simply cutting them from the skull. He was ordered to pay $4000 in fines and restitution, forfeit the antlers and meat, and equipment seized by the Troopers, and his hunting privileges were suspended.Posted on 9/21/2024 7:41:37 PM by DPS\jmmcginnis . Edited on 10/9/2024 7:53:15 AM by DPS\jmmcginnis
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