Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A Detachment

  • AK24110217

    Location: Soldotna
    Type: DV Assault x 2

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/29/24 at approximately 0041 hours, Soldotna AST received the report of a domestic disturbance at a residence in Soldotna.  Investigation determined 61-year-old Soldotna resident, Rhonda Bates assaulted a family member.  She was arrested and remanded at the Wildwood Correctional Facility on the charges of DV Assault IV (fear) and DV Assault IV (injury). Alcohol was a contributing factor.  

    Posted on 10/29/2024 3:59:30 AM by DPS\jmcouturier

B Detachment

  • AK24110223

    Location: Glennallen
    Type: DV arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/29/2024 at approximately 0041 hours, Troopers responded to a residence off of the Tok Cutt off, for a report of a domestic disturbance in progress. Upon further investigation, Brianna Mike, 31, of Gakona was arrested and charged with Assault 4th (DV), Criminal Mischief 3rd (DV) and Interfering with a report of a DV crime. Mike was transported to the Glennallen Post and held without bond.

    Posted on 10/29/2024 4:19:01 AM by DPS\jbchroniger

  • AK24110220

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI/VCOR Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/28/24 at approximately 2356 hours AST received a report of a 911 disconnect in Wasilla. AST arrived and contacted the occupants of the residence. Investigation revealed Yvonne George, 41 of Wasilla, had operated a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, violated her conditions of release from a previous case by consuming alcohol, and had an active $250 Misdemeanor Fail to Appear warrant for Assault 4. Yvonne was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held on $1000 bail.

    Posted on 10/29/2024 5:40:41 AM by DPS\sanorman

  • AK24110342

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/29/2024 at approximately 1056 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on 4th Street in Wasilla for a report of an assault between neighbors. Charges are being forwarded to the Palmer DAO. 

    Posted on 10/29/2024 5:11:02 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24110445

    Location: Willow
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/29/2024 at approximately 1201 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft from an address on Willer Kash Road in Willow. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact Troopers, Crime Stoppers, or AK Tips. 

    Posted on 10/29/2024 5:12:46 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24110026

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault IV DV, MIW IV, Criminal Mischief V DV & VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/28/2024 at approximately 1213 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance at an address on Tampa Court in Wasilla. On 10/29/2024, Troopers arrested Trevor Ethridge, age 19 of Wasilla for Assault IV DV, Misconduct Involving a Weapon IV, Criminal Mischief V DV, and Violating Conditions of Release. Ethridge was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail. 

    Posted on 10/29/2024 5:15:51 PM by DPS\rranderson

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK24110214

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DWSOL

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/28/2024 at approximately 2358 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. The driver, Charles Haskins, was issued a criminal citation with a court date for driving with a suspended license. Haskins was cited for no proof insurance.

    Posted on 10/29/2024 2:42:19 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK24109177

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On October 29, 2024, at approximately 0212 hours, AST contacted Jean-Tamas Brown, age 42, of Fairbanks. Jean-Tamas had an outstanding warrant for Criminal Trespass and was subsequently arrested on the warrant. Jean-Tamas was transported to FCC and held on bail. 

    Posted on 10/29/2024 6:19:15 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK24110212

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Trespass / VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On October 28, 2024, at approximately 2336 hours, AST responded to the area of TVSA Way for a trespass report. AST contacted Michael Morry, age 50 of Anaktuvuk Pass. Michael was arrested for Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree and Violating Conditions of Release. Michael was transported to FCC and held on bail. 

     

    Posted on 10/29/2024 6:21:37 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK24110243

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Traffic - Fail to Transfer Title

    Dispatch Text:

    On October 29, 2024, at approximately 0501 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop in Fairbanks. Investigation revealed that the driver, Bonnie Slats, age 35, of Fairbanks, failed to transfer the title of her vehicle as required. Bonnie was issued a misdemeanor summons for New Owner Fail to Transfer Title, and two other minor offense citations were issued.

     

    Posted on 10/29/2024 6:26:43 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24108737

    Location: Ketchikan
    Type: Fail to report Personal Use Geoduck

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/23/2024, Alaska Wildlife Troopers conducted a vessel patrol in Ketchikan. During the patrol, Troopers contacted Corey Elkins, age 34 of Olalla, Washington, on F/V Privateer. Investigation revealed Elkins had excessive geoducks on board his vessel that were not recorded for personal use on a ADFG fish ticket. Elkins was cited for failed to report personal use on ADFG fish ticket. Arraignment is set in Ketchikan District Court.

    Posted on 10/29/2024 10:48:55 AM by DPS\pmdodd

  • AK24110373

    Location: Sitka
    Type: Feeding Game

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/29/24 an AWT trooper observed a brown bear feeding on garbage which had been negligently left in a manner accessible to bears in the 700 block of Charles Street in Sitka. The bear was not aggressive and was hazed from the scene. The renter of the property, Michael D. Thibodeau, age 50, of Anchorage was cited for Feeding Game, bail $320. 

    Posted on 10/29/2024 12:36:30 PM by DPS\kjferguson

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.