Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, October 25, 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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AK24108998
Location: Anchor PointType: Assault 4 (DV)Dispatch Text:
On 10/24/2024, Alaska State Troopers in Anchor Point responded to a residence off East End Road for a report of a disturbance. Investigation determined Frank Watson (48 years old) had assaulted his wife. Frank was arrested and remanded to Homer Jail, where he subsequently called his wife after being explicitly told not to. Frank was ultimately charged with 1x count of Assault in the 4th degree (DV) and 1x count Unlawful Contact in the 2nd degree.
Posted on 10/25/2024 3:26:02 AM by DPS\jalindblom
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AK24109010
Location: Moose PassType: MICS 2 and MICS 3Dispatch Text:
On 10/24/2024 at about 2221 hours, Seward AST contacted Melissa Salgado, 45 YOA of Seward, parked in her vehicle near mile 48 of the Seward Highway. Seward AST’s contact with Melissa culminated with the application of a search warrant for her vehicle. The search warrant revealed that Melissa was in possession of approximately 18.47 grams (184 user doses) of methamphetamine and 1.23 grams (36 user doses) of fentanyl powder. Seward AST also discovered and seized $235 dollars cash. Melissa was placed under arrest for 1 count of misconduct involving controlled substances (MICS) in the 2nd degree and 1 count of MICS in the 3rd degree. Melissa was transported to Wildwood Pretrial where she was remanded on the aforementioned charges without bail. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/25/2024 7:52:41 PM by DPS\jlyavorsky
B Detachment
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AK24108012
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 10/25/2024 Alaska State Troopers contacted Brandon Harman, age 39 of Wasilla, at a residence in Wasilla. Brandon was arrested for an active arrest warrant (3PA-23-02506CR, Fail to Appear o/c DUI, Refuse to submit to chemical test) and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial without incident.
Posted on 10/25/2024 10:36:04 AM by DPS\jrvenable
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AK24109355
Location: WasillaType: DUI, MIW 4Dispatch Text:
On 10/25/24 at approximately 1939 hours Palmer AST was approached by a male at 3 Bears on PWH extension. The male initiated a conversation with AST and during the conversation AST observed signs of impairment. Investigation revealed the man, David Jason, age 55 of Wasilla, was impaired by alcohol, had just arrived at 3 Bears after driving his vehicle, and in possession of a firearm. Jason was arrested and transported to Mat Su Pretrial where he was remanded on 1 count of DUI and 1 count of Misconduct Involving Weapons 4th Degree. He was later released on his own recognizance.
Posted on 10/25/2024 9:31:34 PM by DPS\cdwebb
C Detachment
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AK24109067
Location: Mountain VillageType: Fatal Fire InvestigationDispatch Text:
UPDATE 10/26: Deputy Fire Marshals from the Alaska State Fire Marshal’s Office responded to Mountain Village on October 25, 2024, to investigate the origin and cause of the fire. A preliminary investigation determined that the fire originated in one of the occupied holding cells and was likely started with a lighter by one of the two men detained. The fire caused significant damage to approximately 2/3 of the building. Village Police Officers were detaining both men for Title 47 holds.
The deceased man has been identified as 39-year-old Mountain Village resident Lawrence Chiklak. His next of kin have been notified, and his body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy.
The investigation is active and ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
ORIGINAL: On October 25, 2024, at 6:30 am, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a fire at the Mountain Village Police Department. Two adult males were being detained by the village police department at the time of the fire. One adult male was safely evacuated, and the second adult male was located deceased. An adult male village police officer is being treated for minor injuries at a Bethel area hospital. The Alaska State Troopers are investigating the scene, and the Alaska State Fire Marshal’s Office is responding to determine the origin and cause of the fire. The identity of the deceased man will occur once next of kin notifications are complete and he has been positively identified. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Posted on 10/25/2024 11:34:44 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK24107613
Location: QType: BurglaryDispatch Text:
On 10/21/24 at approximately 11:24 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Burglary and Vehicle Theft. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 10/25/2024 3:53:00 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24107702
Location: ManokotakType: TrespassDispatch Text:
On 10/21/24 at approximately 13:39 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Trespassing at the Manokotak Store. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/25/2024 3:53:54 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24107740
Location: AlakanukType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 10/21/24 at approximately 13:53 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 10/25/2024 3:54:49 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24107923
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual AssaultDispatch Text:
On 10/22/2024 at approximately 08:25 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault, after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/25/2024 3:55:38 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24107989
Location: MarshallType: BurglaryDispatch Text:
On 10/22/24 at approximately 09:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Burglary . Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 10/25/2024 3:56:38 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24108014
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual Abuse of a MinorDispatch Text:
On 10/22/2024 at approximately 12:23 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/25/2024 3:57:31 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24108021
Location: Russian MissionType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 10/21/2024 at approximately 12:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Theft. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/25/2024 3:58:48 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24108156
Location: AkiakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 10/22/24 at approximately 13:30 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 41 YOA Franklin Nicolai of Akiak for Assault 4 x 4.
Posted on 10/25/2024 3:59:51 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24108385
Location: YK DeltaType: Sex OffenseDispatch Text:
On 10/23/2024 at approximately 12:16 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/25/2024 4:00:38 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24108663
Location: TogiakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 10/24/24 at approximately 01:10 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/25/2024 4:01:23 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24108731
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual AssaultDispatch Text:
On 10/24/2024 at approximately 09:48 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible Sexual Assault, after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/25/2024 4:02:12 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24108810
Location: AlakanukType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 10/24/24 at approximately 12:59 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 10/25/2024 4:03:19 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24108915
Location: YK DeltaType: HarassmentDispatch Text:
On 10/24/2024 at approximately 14:30 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Harassment. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/25/2024 4:04:06 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24108943
Location: NunapitchukType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 10/24/24 at approximately 16:55 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/25/2024 4:04:51 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
D Detachment
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AK24109080
Location: FairbanksType: Vehicle TheftDispatch Text:
On October 25, 2024, at approximately 0734 hours, Fairbanks AST received a report of the theft of a green 2001 Toyota Corolla bearing plate JFB177 from the area of Sandvik Street. An investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/25/2024 1:49:57 PM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK24109001
Location: FairbanksType: Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On 10/24/2024, Alaska State Troopers responded to the report of damaged property. A report was generated, and the investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/25/2024 7:33:30 AM by DPS\japoole
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AK24109060
Location: FairbanksType: DWLRDispatch Text:
On 10/25/2024 AST initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for obscured license plate. The driver identified as Robert Erick who's license status was revoked and have a prior conviction for Driving revoked. He was placed under arrest for Driving while license revoked and remanded at FCC.
Posted on 10/25/2024 8:04:07 AM by DPS\bamirr
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