Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, November 14, 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

  • AK24116236

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Vehicle Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/14/2024 at approximately 1635 hours Alaska State Troopers responded to a vehicle theft in Palmer. The 1992 beige Mercury Sable was parked in the parking lot running when unknown suspects entered the car and left the area. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.

    Posted on 11/14/2024 6:01:23 PM by DPS\jrvenable

C Detachment

  • AK24114929

    Location: Kivalina
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/11/2024 at approximately 03:15 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 11/14/2024 1:18:41 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24114219

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/08/2024 at approximately 12:25 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 11/14/2024 1:24:12 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24114274

    Location: Upper Kalskag
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/08/2024 at approximately 12:31 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 22 YOA Amory Byrd of Upper Kalskag for Assault 2, Assault 3, Assault 4, and Criminal Mischief 5.

    Posted on 11/14/2024 1:25:37 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24114504

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/09/2024 at approximately 08:45 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 11/14/2024 1:30:59 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24114593

    Location: Tuluksak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/09/2024 at approximately 15:13 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 11/14/2024 1:32:18 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24114887

    Location: Mertarvik
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/10/2024 at approximately 20:24 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 39 YOA Kevin Charles of Mertarvik for Assault 4 x3.

    Posted on 11/14/2024 1:33:09 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24114943

    Location: Hooper Bay
    Type: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/11/2024 at approximately 08:42 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Destruction/Damage/Vandalism, involving a boat. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 11/14/2024 1:34:10 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24114957

    Location: Hooper Bay
    Type: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/09/2024 at approximately 10:19 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Destruction/Damage/Vandalism, involving two buildings at the airport. Case closed pending further information and/or leads.

    Posted on 11/14/2024 1:39:17 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

D Detachment

  • AK24115943

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Felony DUI/DWLR/Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/13/24 AST initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for equipment violation. Investigation revealed that the driver identified as Katherine Larson had a warrant and was driving under the influence of alcohol and was revoked. She was remanded at FCC on Felony DUI, DWLR and her warrant.

    Posted on 11/14/2024 8:47:23 AM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK24115950

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Vehicle Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On November 14, 2024, at approximately 1044 hours, Fairbanks AST recovered a stolen vehicle on Janel Avenue in North Pole. The stolen vehicle was occupied by Devan Thurmond who was arrested for Vehicle Theft in the first degree. Devan was remanded to FCC without incident.

    Posted on 11/14/2024 2:32:47 PM by DPS\jdchipps

  • AK24114772

    Location: Chalkyitsik
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On November 10, 2024, 35-year-old Marti Jonas was found deceased in Chalkyitsik. Next of Kin was already on scene when troopers arrived. There was nothing suspicious found on scene.

    Posted on 11/14/2024 2:38:18 PM by DPS\jrongstad

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

  • AK24103165

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: MICS 5 x2 & False Information

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/08/2024, the Highway Interdiction K9 Team conducted a traffic stop on a spray painted Black Audio sedan for an equipment violation on Bogard Road in Wasilla. While on scene the female passenger provided a false name to avoid arrest. She was identified as Amy Jacobsen, age 46 of Wasilla and it was determined she had an active arrest warrant. The second passenger, Tolumane Saisu, age 32 of Wasilla, had suspected methamphetamine sitting next to him while in the car. Following a search warrant on the vehicle, more methamphetamine was located. Jacobsen is being charged with False Information and Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 5th and Sasiu is being charged with Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 5th. 

    Posted on 11/14/2024 1:41:31 PM by DPS\glstephens

  • AK24115842

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/13/2024 at approximately 1654 hours, the Highway Interdiction K9 Team conducted a traffic stop on a Red Pontiac G6 for a moving violation on Beverly Lakes Road in Wasilla. The driver was identified as Miro Milic, age 34 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed Milic had a revoked driver's license with multiple previous conviction for driving while revoked within the previous 10 years. Milic was issued a misdemeanor summons to appear in court for Driving While License Revoked. 

    Posted on 11/14/2024 1:30:04 PM by DPS\glstephens

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

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