Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Saturday, October 26, 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

  • AK24109570

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/26/2024 at approximately 1650 hours Alaska State Troopers contacted Matthew Smith, age 37 of Wasilla, at a residence in Wasilla. Smith had an active arrest warrant (3PA-24-00173CR, Fail to appear for arraignment o/c Misconduct involving controlled substances in the fifth degree x2), he was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial.

    Posted on 10/26/2024 5:19:38 PM by DPS\jrvenable

  • AK24109482

    Location: Glennallen
    Type: Deceased Person

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/26/2024 at approximately 1133 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to CRNA, for a report of an unresponsive person. Upon further investigation it was determined that Richard Wilson, 70, of Copper Center was found to be deceased. No foul play suspected. The decedent was transported to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy. Next of Kin was notified.

    Posted on 10/26/2024 2:35:43 PM by DPS\jbchroniger

  • AK24109413

    Location: Houston
    Type: VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/25/2024 at approximately 2303 hours, AST received a call of a disturbance at a residence in Wasilla. AST responded, and an investigation revealed Richard Hacker III was intoxicated and threatening his neighbors. Richard was on conditions of release not to consume alcohol. Richard was arrested, transported, and remanded at Matsu Pretrial on a charge of Violating Conditions of Release where he was held with no bail.

    Posted on 10/26/2024 2:27:26 AM by DPS\tmharris

  • AK24109417

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Assault DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/26/24 at 0104 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance near Wasilla.  AST arrived on scene and contacted David Pringle, Investigation found David assaulted a family member. David Was arrested, transported and remanded at MSPT for DV assault in the fourth.

    Posted on 10/26/2024 5:49:48 AM by DPS\jbbarker

C Detachment

  • AK24109067

    Location: Mountain Village
    Type: Fatal Fire Investigation

    Dispatch 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 . Edited on 10/26/2024 11:03:49 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel

D Detachment

  • AK24109378

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MVC, DUI, Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/25/2024 at approximately 2146 hours AST received a report of a motor vehicle collision at approximately 8 mile Chena Hot Springs Road.  An investigation revealed Jesse Moore, age 30 of Fairbanks, was operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol which resulted in a crash that caused injury to multiple people.  Jesse was arrested and remanded to FCC on the charges of DUI, Refusal to Submit, Leaving the Scene, and numerous counts of felony assault.  

    Posted on 10/26/2024 2:19:54 AM by DPS\bkhaley

  • AK24109366

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DWLS

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/25/2024, AST contacted Zachary Sweat, age 40 of Fairbanks, who was operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. Zachary had 2 prior convictions for DWLS in 2024. Zachary was issued a misdemeanor summons and released on his own recognizance.  

    Posted on 10/26/2024 2:22:52 AM by DPS\bkhaley

  • AK24109393

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault 4

    Dispatch Text:

    On October 25, 2024, at approximately 2301 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance in the area of College Road. After investigation, there was probable cause that Donald Acker committed the crime of domestic violence assault in the 4th degree. A warrant has been requested for Donald's arrest.

    Posted on 10/26/2024 6:36:16 AM by DPS\rcbell

  • AK24109440

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Misconduct Invl. Weapons

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/26/2024, Alaska State Troopers stopped Klancy Jones, 51, for a traffic violation.  During his arrest for a felony warrant, brass knuckles were found on his person.  He was remanded for the warrant and the weapon violation.

    Posted on 10/26/2024 7:32:39 AM by DPS\japoole

  • AK24060950

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/26/24 AST contacted Eric Noland near Cowles Street. Eric had an active warrant out for his arrest. Eric was placed under arrest and remanded at FCC on his warrant. 

    Posted on 10/26/2024 9:44:37 AM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK24109589

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Motorist Assist

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10-26-24, Delta AST observed a Black Gold Transport truck to be stuck in the northbound lane on a hill just north of the Tanana Bridge. A wide load with flagging vehicles coming around the S turns had caused the Black Gold Transport truck to slow down enough to lose traction. A single Delta AST trooper provided traffic control until the driver was able to put chains on the truck and continue driving. The incident was resolved in approximately 10 minutes. 

    Posted on 10/26/2024 6:32:11 PM by DPS\cihudson

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24109529

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Artificial Wildlife

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/26/2024, Alaska Wildlife Troopers in the Mat Su Valley conducted an artificial wildlife operation north of Wasilla.  During the operation, Troopers observed Daryl Hansen, age 44 of Wasilla, shoot his shotgun at an artificial grouse while standing on the roadway.  Hansen was cited for shooting from the roadway and hunting without a hunting license in possession.  It is unlawful to shoot on, from, or across a roadway anywhere in the State of Alaska. 

    Posted on 10/26/2024 3:14:41 PM by DPS\sthumphreys

AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Judicial Services ...No news reported.

AK Div of Fire and Life Safety ...No news reported.