Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, November 25, 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

  • AK24119701

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/15/2024 AST responded to a residence in Palmer in reference to a disturbance.  The investigation showed that Jessie Hill age 41 of Palmer took action to place his brother in fear of imminent physical injury.  He was remanded to Matsu pretrial for assault in the fourth degree DV with no bail.

    Posted on 11/25/2024 4:45:05 PM by DPS\kchaley

  • AK24119570

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/25/2024 at approximately 1102 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft from an address on Nightfall in Big Lake. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 11/25/2024 5:23:26 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24119617

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/25/2024 at approximately 1219 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Boardwalk in Wasilla for a welfare check request. Troopers located a 79-year-old male deceased. No foul play is suspected. Next of Kin was notified

    Posted on 11/25/2024 5:25:10 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24119514

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage Only

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/25/2024 at approximately 0827 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Bogard and Palmer Moose Dr in Palmer for a two-vehicle collision. No injuries were reported. Icy roads and snowy weather were a contributing factor.

    Posted on 11/25/2024 5:26:48 PM by DPS\rranderson

C Detachment

  • AK24116979

    Location: Ambler
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/17/2024 at approximately 01:44 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in the village of Ambler. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 11/25/2024 3:08:58 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24117890

    Location: Noorvik
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/19/2024 at approximately 23:55 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in the village of Noorvik. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 41 YOA Thomas Pungalik of Noorvik for Assault 2 - DV, Assault 3 - DV, and Assault 4 - DV.

    Posted on 11/25/2024 3:09:40 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24117899

    Location: Savoonga
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/20/2024 at approximately 00:42 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in the village of Savoonga. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 20 YOA Johanna Yenan of Savoonga for Assault 4 - DV.

    Posted on 11/25/2024 3:10:52 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24118368

    Location: Norton Sound Region
    Type: Sexual Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/21/2024 at approximately 11:43 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible sexual assault in the Norton Sound Region. The investigation continues.

    Posted on 11/25/2024 3:11:29 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24118479

    Location: Gambell
    Type: Weapon Violation [WEAP]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/21/2024 at approximately 14:46 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a weapon violation in Gambell and of a person driving recklessly, both involved in the same incident. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 24 YOA Christian Apassingok of Gambell for Misconduct involving a Weapon in the 4th Degree. Investigation also resulted in the arrest of 69 YOA Ennis Apatiki of Gambell for Reckless Driving.

    Posted on 11/25/2024 3:11:54 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

D Detachment

  • AK24119490

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Harassment 2nd

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/25/2024, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks responded to a harassment complaint.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of Phillip Lester, 41, for Harassment 2nd Degree.  He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 11/25/2024 10:29:39 AM by DPS\japoole

  • AK24119560

    Location: Healy
    Type: MVC - Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On November 25, 2024, at 7:25 am, Alaska State Troopers were notified of a crash involving a semi-truck pulling double trailers at mile 275 of the Parks Highway. Traffic was intermittently delayed for around two hours due to the incident. The driver was transported to a hospital in Fairbanks with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigation into the incident is ongoing.

    Posted on 11/25/2024 1:02:03 PM by DPS\jsdougherty

  • AK24119659

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/25/24 the Fairbanks Alaska State Troopers received a call from the North Star Volunteer Fire Department reporting that sometime between 11/14/24 and 11/22/24 someone cut the gated fence on their property on the Old Richardson Highway and stole a HONDA generator worth approximately $4,200.00.  Anyone with information about this crime can call the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks at (907) 451-5100. If you would like to remain anonymous you can submit tips through the AKTips smartphone app or securely online at https://dps.alaska.gov/tips. You can also text the keywork AKTips to 847411 followed by your anonymous tip. 

    Posted on 11/25/2024 4:23:48 PM by DPS\hlculley

  • AK24119444

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: traffic

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/24/2024, at 1945 hours, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop in Fairbanks. Troopers' investigation determined that Dalyn Jones committed the crimes of driving while license revoked and violating conditions of release. Dalyn was placed under arrest and transported to fcc.

    Posted on 11/25/2024 2:16:34 AM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez

  • AK24119492

    Location: Tok
    Type: Criminal Mischief 4 DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/25/2024 at approximately 0146 hours Troopers were dispatched to the report of a domestic disturbance in Tok involving windows being busted out of a vehicle. An investigation was conducted, and ultimately Shaylene Joe was arrested for Criminal Mischief 4 DV.

    Posted on 11/25/2024 7:28:36 AM by DPS\hrchurness

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24115631

    Location: Petersburg
    Type: Shellfish Guide Violation

    Dispatch Text:

    Brett Winegarden, age 39, of Dayton Washington was issued multiple violation by Alaska Wildlife Troopers.  Winegarden is the owner and operator of Columbia Coast Outfitters LLC, based out of Dayton Washington. Winegarden is charged with fishing without a valid license, failing to mark his shellfish gear, no bio-escape mechanism on his gear, retaining undersize and female Dungeness crab, operating gear with clients, and furnishing shellfish to clients.   Arraignment is set for December 10th in the Petersburg District Court.

    Posted on 11/25/2024 9:23:16 AM by DPS\cdlitster

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.