Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, November 1, 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

  • AK24086636

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/31/24 at approximately 2145 hours Palmer AST performed a routine traffic stop on a front end loaded near mile 31 Glenn Hwy for an equipment violation. Investigation revealed the driver, Raymond Lewis, age 34 of Palmer, had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for failure to appear on an original charge of Driving While Revoked. Lewis was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial where he was remanded and held on $250 bail.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 1:57:03 AM by DPS\cdwebb

  • AK24108340

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest x 2

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11.1.24, at approximately 1400 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a Ford Focus on Church Road in Wasilla. During the investigation, it was discovered that the driver, Austin Hulin, age 30, of Wasilla, had an outstanding warrant for his arrest related to the charge of Reckless Endangerment. Further investigation revealed that the passenger, Kirsten Miller, age 28, also from Wasilla, had two outstanding warrants for her arrest for the charges of Reckless Endangerment and DUI. Both individuals were arrested on their warrants and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility for remand.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 5:22:02 PM by DPS\makessler

  • AK24111712

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DV Assault 3

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/1/2024 at approximately 1503 hours Alaska State Troopers responded to an assault in Wasilla. Following the investigation Nathaniel Hill, age 36 of Wasilla, was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for three counts of domestic violence-related assault in the third degree.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 5:41:45 PM by DPS\jrvenable

  • AK24111541

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: MVC

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/1/24 at approximately 0830, Alaska State Troopers responded to a motor vehicle collision at Knik Goose Bay Road intersection and Clapp in Wasilla. Investigation revealed that the driver of a 2014 red Ram 1500 was turning left onto Clapp when the driver of a 2004 red Ram 1500, going straight on KGB, collided with the turning vehicle. No injuries reported.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 9:27:59 AM by DPS\makessler

C Detachment

  • AK24109871

    Location: Buckland
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/28/2024 at approximately 02:33 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 26 YOA Mamie Barr of Buckland for Assault 4.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 3:52:59 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24109958

    Location: Norton Sound Region
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/28/2024 at approximately 11:08 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 46 YOA Andrew Lockwood Jr for Sexual Abuse of a Minor x 2.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 3:54:48 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24110165

    Location: Stebbins
    Type: Liquor Laws

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/28/2024 at approximately 15:45 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Liquor Law Violation. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 3:56:13 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24110209

    Location: Ambler
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/28/2024 at approximately 23:08 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 38 YOA Carl Cranston of Ambler for Assault 3 x 2.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 3:57:09 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24110311

    Location: Kivalina
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/291/24 at approximately 10:28 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating their Conditions of release. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 3:58:11 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24110553

    Location: Selawik
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/29/2024 at approximately 17:30 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 40 YOA John Dommek of Wasilla for Assault 3 and 4.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 3:58:54 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24110584

    Location: Golovin
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/29/2024 at approximately 20:29 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 11/1/2024 4:00:50 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24110803

    Location: Selawik
    Type: Liquor Laws

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/29/2024 at approximately 12:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Liquor Law Violation. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 4:02:49 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24111007

    Location: Noorvik
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/30/2024 at approximately 21:21 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 28 YOA Clarence Ballot of Noorvik for Assault 3 and 4.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 4:03:48 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24111136

    Location: Nome
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/31/2024 at approximately 09:40 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating their conditions of release. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 23 YOA Shane Mike of Stebbins for Unlawful Contact and Violating Conditions of his Release.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 4:04:54 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24109989

    Location: Tuluksak
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/28/2024 at approximately 11:09 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Burglary. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 4:07:20 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24110052

    Location: Emmonak
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/28/2024 at approximately 13:17 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault Non-DV. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 4:08:44 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24110059

    Location: Lower Kalskag
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/28/2024 at approximately 10:52 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating their conditions or release. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 23 YOA Edwin Reynolds of Lower Kalskag for Violation of a DVPO.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 4:10:15 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24110145

    Location: Goodnews Bay
    Type: Assist Agency

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/28/2024 at approximately 16:37 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault Non-DV. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 4:11:13 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24110157

    Location: Newtok
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/28/2024, at approximately 17:16 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault -DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 40 YOA Jamin Tom of Newtok for Assault 4 and Misconduct Involving a Weapon 3 and 4.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 4:12:22 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24110527

    Location: Shungnak
    Type: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/29/2024, at approximately 17:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Destruction/Damage/Vandalism. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 4:15:01 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24110665

    Location: Emmonak
    Type: Disturbance

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/30/2024 at approximately 0753 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault -DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 48 YOA Stephanie Agathluk of Emmonak for Assault 4 and misdemeanor probation violation.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 4:17:58 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24110686

    Location: Tuluksak
    Type: Trespass

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/30/2024 at about 09:14 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Trespass. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 4:18:47 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24110732

    Location: Saint Mary's
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/30/2024 at approximately 02:11 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault -DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 50 YOA Jason Westdahl of Saint Mary's for Assault 4.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 4:19:52 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

D Detachment

  • AK24111521

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On November 01, 2024, at approximately 0512 hours, AST received a report of a vehicle in the ditch in the area of Constitution Dr. The investigation resulted in Sydney Rivera, age 26 of Fairbanks, being arrested for Driving While Under the Influence and cited for Driving While License Revoked. She was transported to AST Post for Datamaster processing and then to FCC. 

    Posted on 11/1/2024 10:08:20 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK24111580

    Location: Nenana
    Type: SAM 3rd

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/01/2024 the Nenana student living center contacted AST to report a student Joshua Michael, grabbed the genitals another juvenile student, age 14. Investigation showed, Joshua age 18 of Shageluk AK, grabbed the genitals a 14-year-old student through his clothing. Joshua was arrested and transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center where he was held without bail.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 1:04:40 PM by DPS\nchollenbeck

  • AK24111144

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Runaway Juvenile

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/31/2024 at 2202 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a call from a PHH house in the area about a juvenile that had ran away. This Juvenile has run away from several different facilities in the local area over the last few days. The investigation is ongoing.   

    Posted on 11/1/2024 2:01:50 AM by DPS\dsdicken

  • AK24103414

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On November 1, 2024, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on Geist Road. The driver identified himself as Joshua Stone, age 22 of Fairbanks. Further investigation revealed that Joshua had a warrant for his arrest.  Joshua was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 5:29:51 AM by DPS\rcbell

  • AK24111472

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Felony DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/31/24 AST initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for equipment violation. The driver Bruce Wayne Wilson was identified as the driver. Investigation revealed that he was driving under the influence. He was remanded at FCC for Felony DUI. 

    Posted on 11/1/2024 8:02:46 AM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK24110393

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/31/24 AST initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for equipment violation. Passenger was identified as Emma Hayward who had a warrant out for her arrest. She was arrested and remanded at FCC. 

    Posted on 11/1/2024 8:05:09 AM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK24111507

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/01/24 AST initiated a traffic stop for equipment violation. The driver was identified as Katherine Larson who's license status was revoked. She was arrested for DWLR and remanded at FCC. 

    Posted on 11/1/2024 8:06:37 AM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK24111514

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest/False Report

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/01/24 AST initated a traffic stop for equipment violation. The driver identified as Edward Malyk who initially lied about his name. He had a warrant out for his arrest. He was remanded at FCC on his warrant and false report.  

    Posted on 11/1/2024 8:08:49 AM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK24111652

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Suspicious Circumstances

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11-1-24, Delta Junction AST received a report from the Veterans Crisis Line they had received messages from someone stating they were going to shoot up the school in Delta Junction. Delta Junction AST and local State Park Rangers responded to the schools and did not locate a threat. It was reported there was several other schools around the state of Alaska which received similar calls around the same time. 

    Posted on 11/1/2024 4:56:57 PM by DPS\cihudson

  • AK24111640

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Assault 4 DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11-1-24, Delta Junction AST received a report of a assault after the fact. Investigation showed Benjamin Knix, age 33 of Delta, assaulted a significant other. Benjamin was also in violation of his conditions of release by being in contact with that person. Delta Junction AST was unable to locate Benjamin and is requesting a warrant for his arrest. 

    Posted on 11/1/2024 4:59:20 PM by DPS\cihudson

  • AK24111762

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Harassment

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/01/2024, at approximately 1630 hours, Alaska State Troopers were dispatched to FCC about a harassment call. Trooper investigations determined that Alphonsus Peter committed the crime of harassment in the first degree. Troopers forwarded the charges to the DA office.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 8:16:55 PM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez

  • AK24111772

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MVC-I

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/1/2024 at 1634 hours AST received a report of a vehicle collision at the S. Cushman shooting range in Fairbanks. An investigation revealed that Francielia Gangwer was involved in a single-vehicle collision striking the large security gate at the entrance to the shooting area. An investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 11/1/2024 8:34:27 PM by DPS\bkhaley

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24111797

    Location: Sitka
    Type: Public Safety Brown Bear Kill

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11-1-24, AWT was advised by the Sitka Police Department of a report that a man had been bluff charged by a brown bear as he was walking along Indian River Road near its intersection with Sawmill Creek Road. The male was able to take shelter in a vehicle that stopped to help him and leave the scene in safety.  A short time later the bear appeared at the Department of Public Safety Training Academy and remained in close proximity to a large group of recruits engaged in outdoor training scenarios. Based on the animal's aggressive behavior and continued lack of fear towards humans, the bear, a young male approximately 400 pounds in weight, was killed on the grounds of the Academy by law enforcement officers from AWT, the DPS Academy, and the Sitka Police Department. Evidence during necropsy showed the bear had been feeding on human garbage. The skull and hide with claws attached were turned over to ADF&G.   

    Posted on 11/1/2024 9:19:47 PM by SOA\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.