Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, November 19, 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 ...No news reported.
C Detachment
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AK24116348
Location: KodiakType: Collision VehicleDispatch Text:
On 11/15/2024 at approximately 02:52 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an automated 911 call regarding a Vehicle Collision. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 11/19/2024 8:26:06 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24116610
Location: Norton Sound RegionType: Sexual Abuse of a MinorDispatch Text:
On 11/15/2024 at approximately 16:06 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 11/19/2024 8:26:57 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24116705
Location: KodiakType: TrafficDispatch Text:
On 11/15/2024 at approximately 21:35 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a white Ford F-150. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 52 YOA Dwayne Gatter of Kodiak for Driving While License Revoked and No Liability Insurance.
Posted on 11/19/2024 8:28:27 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24116787
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual AssaultDispatch Text:
On 11/16/2024 at approximately 10:12 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault and Theft. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 25 YOA Nathaniel Moses of Akiachak for Sexual Assault 2 and five counts of Theft 2.
Posted on 11/19/2024 8:30:52 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24116839
Location: NapakiakType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 11/16/2024 at approximately 13:17 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen rifle. Investigation continues.
Posted on 11/19/2024 8:31:44 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24117612
Location: UnalakleetType: Alcohol sales and Possession of Alcohol with Intent to Sell without a permitDispatch Text:
On November 19, 2024, AST completed one of the ongoing investigations into illegal alcohol dealing in Unalakleet, a local option community. Between April 2024 and July 2024, Thomas D.W. Alakayak (40 yoa of Unalakleet) and Jerilyn E. Alakayak (45 yoa of Unalakleet) engaged in a coordinated scheme to sell R&R whiskey to Unalakleet residents at a substantial profit. AST charged Thomas Alakayak with 10 counts of Selling Alcohol/ Possession of Alcohol with intent to sell. Jerilyn Alakayak was charged with 3 counts of the same crime. AST investigates tips regarding importation and selling alcohol in local option communities. If you have information about this case or another case, crime tips can be submitted using your cell phone: text the keyword AKTIPS, followed by your crime tip to 847411.
Posted on 11/19/2024 12:12:12 PM by DPS\bjwassmann
D Detachment
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AK24117203
Location: FairbanksType: Assault 4 DVDispatch Text:
On November 18th, 2024, at about 0737 hours, Troopers responded to the report of a disturbance between girlfriend and boyfriend near Quest Lane in the North Pole. Upon contact and further investigation, Kerwin Christian, committed Assault 4 DV and was arrested. Kerwin was transported to FCC without incident.
Posted on 11/19/2024 7:12:31 AM by DPS\jwconnolly
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AK24117450
Location: FairbanksType: Deceased PersonDispatch Text:
On November 18th 2024, at about 1458 hours, Troopers responded to the area of Red Fox Rd for CPR in progress on an 82 year old male. Upon contact and further investigation, Gerald Alan, passed away from natural causes.
Posted on 11/19/2024 7:19:10 AM by DPS\jwconnolly
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK24116369
Location: WasillaType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
UPDATE 11/19: The Alaska Bureau of Investigation continues to thoroughly investigate the suspicious death of Alena Toennis in Wasilla. During the autopsy, it was determined that there were no traumatic injuries to Alena present. Troopers have spoken with everyone who is involved, including the person who was last seen with her. The Alaska State Troopers believe that this is an isolated incident and not random. Investigators are not requesting any assistance from the public at this time and are awaiting forensic and toxicology results that will be crucial to charging determinations. We appreciate all of the information that Alaskans have reported and will provide additional information once it becomes available.
UPDATE 11/18: The deceased female has been positively identified as: 16-year-old Wasilla resident Alena Toennis. The death is being actively investigated as a suspicious death. Next of kin have been notified.
ORIGINAL: On November 15, 2024, at 7:21 am, the Alaska State Troopers were notified that a female was located deceased on a powerline trail in Wasilla. Evidence at the scene suggests that her death may be suspicious, and the Alaska Bureau of Investigation has assumed case responsibility. Due to the ongoing criminal investigation, the name of the deceased is not being released at this time. Her body was sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office, and her next of kin have been notified.
Posted on 11/17/2024 12:29:08 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel . Edited on 11/19/2024 10:51:01 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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