Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Saturday, November 2, 2024

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

A Detachment

  • AK24111820

    Location: Kake
    Type: Assault 3, Criminal Mischief 5

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/01/2024 at approximately 2200 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance in Kake. After conducting an investigation, AST arrested Jesse Pilcher, 22 year-old male of Kake for threatening to shoot another person and for breaking the glass of a vehicle belonging to a house-hold member. Jesse is charged with 2 counts of Assault 3 in the First Degree, and one count of Criminal Mischief in the 5th degree. He was remanded to Lemon Creek Jail in Juneau to be held pending arraignment.

    Posted on 11/2/2024 6:19:55 PM by DPS\tmrosario

B Detachment

  • AK24112024

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI, DUI Refusal

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/02/2024 at approximately 1725 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a vehicle in a ditch near Ridge Line Drive and Foothills Boulevard in Wasilla. AST contacted the driver, Ruth Cheryl Pearcy, age 60 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed Pearcy drove under the influence of intoxicating beverages. Pearcy also refused to provide a breath sample during the course of the investigation. Pearcy was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial where she was remanded on charges of DUI and Refusal to submit to chemical test and released O.R. to a responsible party.

    Posted on 11/2/2024 10:25:00 PM by DPS\nlhenderson

  • AK24112073

    Location: Palmer
    Type: DV Criminal Trespass

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/2/24 at 2005 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance In Wasilla. Upon arrival AST contacted Deven Werts, investigation found Deven had Trespassed in a family member's residence. Deven was arrested, transported and remanded for Criminal Trespass.

    Posted on 11/2/2024 10:50:39 PM by DPS\jbbarker

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK24111866

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI/Refusal

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11-2-24 AST stopped a vehicle for a moving violation.  The driver, Justin Gathard age 33 of Fairbanks, was arrested and charged with DUI and Refusal to submit to a chemical test.

    Posted on 11/2/2024 3:49:31 AM by DPS\bmhatch

  • AK24111835

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Criminal Trespass

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11-1-24 AST responded to a complaint of trespass at a local hotel.  Annie Peter, age 49 of Ft. Yukon, was arrested for criminal trespass.

    Posted on 11/2/2024 3:52:43 AM by DPS\bmhatch

  • AK24108707

    Location: North Pole
    Type: DV Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On October 24, 2024, at approximately 0747 hours, Fairbanks AST responded to a report of a physical domestic disturbance in the area of Janel Ave in North Pole. Investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 11/2/2024 9:02:41 AM by DPS\jdchipps

  • AK24111888

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On November 2, 2024, at approximately 0319 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted a vehicle stuck in the median of Airport Way. The driver, identified by his Alaska ID, was Noah McGouyrk. Further investigation led to Noah’s arrest for driving under the influence. Noah was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.

    Posted on 11/2/2024 9:21:55 AM by DPS\rcbell

  • AK24111874

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DC

    Dispatch Text:

    On November 2, 2024, the Alaska State Troopers received a 911 hang-up from the Farmers Loop area. Upon arrival, the Alaska State Troopers contacted Matthew Titus and Leon Titus, who were actively fighting. Matthew and Leon were arrested for disorderly conduct and transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.

    Posted on 11/2/2024 10:18:52 AM by DPS\rcbell

  • AK24111957

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault 4 DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On November 2nd 2024, at about 1245, Troopers investigated an assault between a boyfriend and girlfriend at the Oasis bar in Fairbanks. After further investigation, Mathew Morris was charged with assault 4 DV. Charges were forwarded to the District Attorney's Office.  

    Posted on 11/2/2024 5:54:01 PM by DPS\jwconnolly

  • AK24111956

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On November 2, 2024, at approximately 1230 hours, Fairbanks AST conducted a traffic stop on a black Kia Soul in the area of Lakeview Drive. The driver was arrested for DUI and remanded to FCC without incident.

    Posted on 11/2/2024 6:06:21 PM by DPS\jdchipps

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24110719

    Location: Sterling
    Type: False Statement on Alaska Resident Sport Fish license

    Dispatch Text:

    On November 2, 2024, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, cited Aleksander Zyszowski 20 YOA of Massachusetts, for making a false statement on the application for an Alaska resident Sport Fishing license. Bail is set at $320.00 in Kenai District Court.

    Posted on 11/2/2024 4:19:12 PM by DPS\cgjohnson

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.