Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, November 24, 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

  • AK24119397

    Location: Houston
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Serious Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/24/2024 at approximately 1557 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to mile 56 Parks Hwy in Houston for a serious-injury motor vehicle collision. Initial investigation revealed a 1998 Jeep Cherokee was northbound on the Parks Hwy when for an unknown reason it crossed over the center yellow line and struck a 2012 Honda Minivan that was southbound on Parks Hwy. A total of three patients were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The highway was intermittently closed for two hours for rescue crews and scene clean up. Investigation into this incident is ongoing. 

    Posted on 11/24/2024 6:12:23 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24119411

    Location: Houston
    Type: Assault & DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/24/2024 at approximately 1700 hours, Alaska State Troopers were on scene of a motor vehicle collision near mile 56 Parks Hwy in Houston. A vehicle failed to comply with a Trooper directing traffic and hit the Trooper with his vehicle. The driver was quickly detained and identified as Warren Slater, age 43 of Talkeetna. Slater was arrested for Assault III and DUI and remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail. The Trooper was not injured. 

    Posted on 11/24/2024 6:20:03 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24119404

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/24/2024 at approximately 1651 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to mile 6 Knik Goose Bay Road in Wasilla for a motor vehicle collision. Minor injuries were reported. 

    Posted on 11/24/2024 6:21:31 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24119393

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Trespassing

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/24/2024 at approximately 1528 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Stacy Street in Wasilla for a trespassing issue. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 11/24/2024 6:25:11 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24119386

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Criminal Trespass II

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/24/2024 at approximately 1506 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Mat-Su Regional Hospital for a trespassing issue. Investigation led to the arrest of Wendy Claggett, age 58 of Palmer, for Criminal Trespass II. Claggett was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and released on her own recognizance. 

    Posted on 11/24/2024 6:26:54 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24119367

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage Only

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/24/2024 at approximately 1405 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to the Glenn Hwy & Parks Hwy interchange for a two vehicle MVA. No injuries were reported. 

    Posted on 11/24/2024 6:27:59 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24119340

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Assault IV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/24/2024 at approximately 1118 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Palmer Correctional Center for a report of an assault between two inmates. The charges will be forwarded to the DAO for review. 

    Posted on 11/24/2024 6:28:50 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24119298

    Location: Palmer
    Type: DV Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/24/24 at approximately 0416 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Palmer received a report of a disturbance at a residence on Reisner Loop.  Troopers responded to the scene and contacted 26-year-old Nicole Smart of Palmer.  Investigation revealed Nicole assaulted a household member during an argument.  She was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial where she was remanded and held without bail.  

    Posted on 11/24/2024 6:17:00 AM by DPS\mgsidders

  • AK24119249

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: MICS 5th, Parole Violation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/23/24 at approximately 2131 hours Palmer AST performed a routine traffic stop on a vehicle near Hollywood and Valley View for an equipment violation. The driver was identified as Beauford Horman, age 43 of Wasilla, and was found to be on parole for Robbery 1st Degree. During the stop a parole search was conducted of Horman's vehicle and controlled substances were located inside. Horman was arrested for 1 count of Misconduct Involving Controlled Substances 5th Degree and for violating his parole. The vehicle was seized pending a search warrant. Horman was later remanded at Mat-Su Pretrial where he was held without bail. Investigation continues.

    Posted on 11/24/2024 12:13:47 AM by DPS\cdwebb

  • AK24110441

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/23/2024 at 2112 hours, AST contacted Emerson Thompson on Hollywood Rd in a green sedan. Emerson was found to have a warrant for Failure to appear in court. Emerson was arrested, transported and remanded to MSPT.

    Posted on 11/24/2024 2:32:47 AM by DPS\jbbarker

  • AK24119303

    Location: Glennallen
    Type: Deceased Person

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/24/2024 at approximately 0444 hours, Troopers took a report of a deceased person in the area of Copperville Road. Upon further investigation, Sheila Titell, 68, of Tazlina was found to be deceased. No foul play suspected. The State Medical Examiner's Office was contacted and declined jurisdiction. Next of Kin was notified.

    Posted on 11/24/2024 2:49:57 PM by DPS\jbchroniger

  • AK24028226

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Arrest Warrant x2

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/24/2024, at approximaltey 1300 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received an anonymous warrant tip in the area of Garten Drive in Wasilla.  AST responded to the scene. AST contacted Bethany Ferguson, age 32, of Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Bethany had two outstanding arrest warrants. One warrant was for Vehicle Theft I and the second warrant was for PTRP. Bethany was arrested and transported to Matsu Pretrial where she was remanded and held on a $10,000 bail.

    Posted on 11/24/2024 3:33:57 PM by DPS\hcmckenney

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D Detachment

  • AK24119268

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Trespassing 2nd, Criminal Mischief

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/24/2024, Alaska State Troopers responded to a gas station in Fairbanks, regarding a trespassing.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of Ricky Cadzow JR, 32, for Trespassing and Criminal Mischief.  He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 11/24/2024 4:38:56 AM by DPS\japoole

  • AK24119280

    Location: Salcha
    Type: Assault 3

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/24/2024, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks responded to the report of a subject aiming a rifle at vehicle. The investigation resulted in the location and identification of the suspect, who admitted to pointing the rifle at passing vehicles.  The victim declined to pursue charges.

    Posted on 11/24/2024 4:40:45 AM by DPS\japoole

  • AK24119262

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/23/24 AST received a report of a disturbance at Pikes Landing. AST arrived and contacted Clara Cleveland was observed to be intoxicated. Clara was also on conditions of release to not consume alcohol. Clara was placed under arrest and transported to FCC for Violating conditions release. 

    Posted on 11/24/2024 7:40:52 AM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK24118437

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/24/24 AST initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle, the passenger was identified as Denise Druck. She had an Arrest Warrant per case 4FA-19-00354CR. She was placed under arrest and remanded at FCC.

    Posted on 11/24/2024 7:52:45 AM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK24118011

    Location: Huslia
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/23/24 at approximately 1215 hours, AST contacted Tony Sam Jr. (age 64 of Huslia) at his residence. Tony had a $10,000 warrant for his arrest (original charge Sexual Assault in the 2nd Degree). AST placed Tony under arrest and transported him to Fairbanks Correctional Center (FCC) where he was remanded on his warrant.

    Posted on 11/24/2024 4:09:31 PM by DPS\kaharrison

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AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24119075

    Location: Sitka
    Type: Fail to Salvage, Littering

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/23/24, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post located dumped deer meat and trash on a popular beach access near Starrigavin River.  Investigation revealed much of the meat was spoiled and had never been preserved for human consumption.  The approximately 100 lbs of debris was creating a bear attraction hazard and was removed.  Anyone with information regarding this offense is asked to contact Alaska Wildlife Troopers at (907) 747-3254.  Anonymous tips may be provided through Alaska Fish and Wildlife Safeguard at 800-478-3377.

    Posted on 11/24/2024 8:55:15 AM by DPS\tbhall

  • AK24116503

    Location: Sitka
    Type: Fail to Salvage DLP Bear

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/15/24, Chance Allen, age 37, of Sitka, reported taking a female brown bear in defense of life and property (DLP) near Salisbury Sound on 11/13/24.  Investigation revealed the take of the bear was legitimate under DLP regulations, however, Allen had failed to salvage the bear hide and skull as required.  Allen was cited for failing to immediately salvage a DLP taken bear.  An arraignment is set in the district court at Sitka.

    Posted on 11/24/2024 9:01:48 AM by DPS\tbhall

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.