Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, November 4, 2024

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

A Detachment

  • AK24112452

    Location: Kasilof, AK
    Type: Criminal Trespass 1st DV / Violation of Conditions of Release

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/4/2024 at approximately 0928 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a reported disturbance at a residence in Kasilof,  Investigation resulted in Johnathon Pelletier, age 31 of Soldotna, being arrested for Criminal Trespass 1st Domestic Violence and Violation of Conditions of Release.  He was remanded at Wildwood Pretrial Facility and held with no bail pending arraignment.

    Posted on 11/4/2024 3:27:37 PM by DPS\mjwertanen

B Detachment

  • AK24112476

    Location: Sutton
    Type: Sex Offender

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/4/2024 at approximately 1027 hours, Alaska State Troopers began investigating a disturbance between two males near Sutton, Alaska.  The investigation revealed that Christian Harrison (44 YOA) from Sutton, was in non-compliance with the state to register as a sex offender.  Christian had a prior conviction for failing to register in 2021.  Christian was arrested for felony failure to register as a sex offender, disorderly conduct, and was remanded at Palmer Pretrial where he was held without bail.   

    Posted on 11/4/2024 5:42:32 PM by DPS\cnfouts

  • AK24112353

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Domestic Violence

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/3/2024 AST responded to a residence in the area of S. Trunk Rd. in Wasilla for a 911 call report that there was an altercation involving domestic violence. Investigation revealed that James Urban (age 48 of Wasilla) was reported to have assaulted a family member and attempted to interfere with the report of a crime involving domestic violence. James was arrested on probable cause that he committed the alleged offenses and was transported to the Palmer Pretrial Facility without incident. James was remanded on one count of Assault IV (DV) in accordance AS 11.41.230(a)(1) one count of Interfering with a Report of a Crime Involving Domestic Violence in accordance AS11.56.745(a). James Urban is being held without bail pending arraignment on 11/4/2024. 

    Posted on 11/4/2024 4:27:31 AM by DPS\tncaldarea

  • AK24112314

    Location: Willow
    Type: Assault 4 & DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/3/2024 at approximately 1858 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance on the Parks Hwy.  Investigation revealed that Domnica Mccants, 30 YOA of Willow, assaulted a family member and was operating her vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.  Domnica was arrested and remanded to MSPT, where she was held without bail.  

    Posted on 11/4/2024 5:46:39 AM by DPS\swcorino

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK24111897

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Contributing to delinquency of minors

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11-2-24 at about 0340 hours AST responded to a large party and found numerous underage females drinking alcohol with a large number of adult soldiers from Ft. Wainwright.  Numerous minors were cited for minor consuming alcohol and Oscar Romo, age 24 of Ft. Wainwright, was charged with contributing to the delinquency of minors.

    Posted on 11/4/2024 6:20:54 AM by DPS\bmhatch

  • AK24112084

    Location: North Pole
    Type: DWLS

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/02/24 AST initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for equipment violation. The drivers license status was suspended and had prior suspended convictions. Driver was arrested for DWLS and remanded at FCC.

    Posted on 11/4/2024 9:03:18 AM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK24112136

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/03/24 AST initiated a traffic stop for equipment violation. Investigation revealed that the driver who was a minor was under the influence of alcohol. The minor was arrested for DUI and released to the parents. 

    Posted on 11/4/2024 9:06:02 AM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK24112151

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MICS 5

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/03/24 AST initiated a traffic stop for equipment violation. The driver who was identified as Zachary Phillips was found to be in possession of a controlled substance which tested positive for methamphetamine. Zachary was issued a summons for MICS 5.  

    Posted on 11/4/2024 9:09:43 AM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK24112159

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Fugitive Fled from Justice

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/03/2024 AST initiated a traffic stop for equipment violation. The driver who was identified Charles Cherry had an active extraditable warrant out of Mississippi for possession of methamphetamine. He was remanded at FCC. 

    Posted on 11/4/2024 9:12:42 AM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK42100982

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/03/2024 at 2234 hours a Trooper arrested Michael Dirks for two no bail warrants near the intersection of Persinger Drive and Peede Road. The Trooper identified Dirks after seeing his vehicle parked in the area. He was arrested for his warrants and transported to FCC without incident.

    Posted on 11/4/2024 12:42:47 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK24112358

    Location: Tok
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On November 3, 2024, at approximately 2336 hours Alaska State Troopers in Tok responded to a report that Wayne Isaac, age 35 of Tok, was driving under the influence. AST contacted Isaac and investigation resulted in his arrest for DUI. Isaac was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center, where he was held on $500 bail. 

    Posted on 11/4/2024 4:36:12 PM by DPS\jnburnham

  • AK24112696

    Location: Tanacross
    Type: Assault 4

    Dispatch Text:

    On November 4, 2024 at about 11:35 A.M., Alaska State Troopers received a report of a domestic disturbance having occurred in Tanacross. Village Public Safety Officers and Troopers responded. Subsequent investigation resulted in the arrest of Matthew Dancer, age 64 of Tok, for one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree. Dancer was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center where he was held without bail pending arraignments. 

    Posted on 11/4/2024 5:57:27 PM by DPS\sohessler

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 ...No news reported.

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

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