Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, November 11, 2024

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

A Detachment

  • AK24114876

    Location: Ninilchik
    Type: DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/10/24 at 1925 hours, Troopers stopped a vehicle on Kingsley Road near Oilwell Road for an equipment violation. The driver was contacted and identified as James Dixon, 54 of Anchor Point. During the stop it was determined Dixon was driving with a revoked license. Dixon was issued a summons to appear in court and released.

    Posted on 11/11/2024 5:30:16 PM by DPS\djcox

B Detachment

  • AK24114956

    Location: Talkeetna
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/11/2024 at approximately 1005 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence near Talkeetna for a death investigation on a 75-year-old male. No foul play is suspect, and the body is being sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy. Next of kin has been notified. 

    Posted on 11/11/2024 4:35:21 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24115024

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/11/2024 at approximately 1358 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Wolverine Road in Wasilla for a domestic disturbance. Investigation led to the arrest of Bryson Dehart, age 24 of Palmer, for Violating Conditions of Release on a previous DV arrest. Dehart was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail. 

    Posted on 11/11/2024 4:37:22 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24114899

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Fail to Stop/Theft 2/MIW 3/ Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/10/2024 at approximately 2151 hours, Alaska State Troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a recently reported stolen Suburban on Lucille Street near Luther Ave, Wasilla. The vehicle failed to yield and drove recklessly through neighborhoods, crashing into two parked vehicles at a private residence. Troopers lost sight of the vehicle, locating it unoccupied near Sands Dr. and Balboa Dr. in the ditch. While searching for the occupant, a male approached AST advising they saw someone running through the woods. Investigation revealed this to be the driver and sole occupant who identified himself as Dante Koso age 21 of Anchorage. Koso was also found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for Failure to Comply with Probation Conditions on the original charge of MICS 3rd in the amount of $2,500 Cash Performance, plus court approved conditions of release. Koso was remanded at Matsu Pretrial where he was held without bail on charges of Failure to Stop at Direction of Peace Officer 1st, Theft 2nd, Misconduct Involving Weapon 3rd, Reckless Driving, and his warrant.

    Posted on 11/11/2024 5:09:05 AM by DPS\sanorman

  • AK24114888

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Vehicle Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/10/2024 at approximately 2039 hours, AST received a report of a vehicle theft from the Knik Kountry Liquors in Wasilla.  The vehicle owner reported that their 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe was stolen from the parking lot.  Ultimately, the vehicle was initially unable to be located.  Shortly after, AST located the vehicle on Seldon Road and attempted to conduct a traffic stop where the vehicle failed to yield, and a pursuit ensued.  The pursuit ended after the vehicle went off the roadway and the driver was taken into custody.  Further investigation revealed the driver was not the suspect in the original vehicle theft.  The driver was arrested and remanded to MSPT and was charged with unrelated crimes to the original vehicle theft.  Investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 11/11/2024 5:21:42 AM by DPS\swcorino

C Detachment

  • AK24114923

    Location: Gambell
    Type: Assault 3, Unlawful Contact

    Dispatch Text:

    On November 11, 2024, AST received a report of an assault that occurred in Gambell recently. The victim was seriously injured. AST is investigating this incident. An updated dispatch will be sent out when the investigation is finished. 

    Posted on 11/11/2024 5:32:02 PM by DPS\bjwassmann

D Detachment

  • AK24112498

    Location: FAIRBANKS
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/11/2024 a Trooper was on routine patrol at the Circle K gas station on Harold Bentley Avenue in Fairbanks. The Trooper recognized Vladimir Kulikovskiy and arrested him for his warrant without incident at 0203 hours.

    Posted on 11/11/2024 3:15:07 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK24114915

    Location: FAIRBANKS
    Type: False Report

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/11/2024 at 0035 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for moving and equipment violations. The driver identified himself with a false name. The driver, Terrell Juneby, was criminally cited for False Report and also cited for driving with a revoked license.

    Posted on 11/11/2024 3:20:11 AM by DPS\hrchurness

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Highway Patrol

  • AK24113811

    Location: Meadow Lakes
    Type: Warrant Arrest/DWLS/PTRP

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/07/2024 at approximately 1125 hours, the Highway Interdiction K9 Team attempted a traffic stop on a blue GMC Sierra near mile 50 of the Parks Highway for an equipment violation. The GMC attempted to elude but immediately wrecked into the ditch. The driver was identified as Joseph Dennis, age 39 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed Dennis to have a suspended driver's license with multiple previous convictions of driving while suspended within the previous 10 years. Additionally, Dennis was on Probation and had an arrest warrant. Dennis was arrested and remanded to MAT-SU Pretrial on Driving While License Suspended, a Probation Violation, and his arrest warrant.

    Posted on 11/11/2024 9:42:00 AM by DPS\glstephens

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

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