Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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B Detachment
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AK24112843
Location: PalmerType: MIW III & MICS VDispatch Text:
On 11/05/2024 at approximately 0602 hours, Troopers contacted a disabled vehicle on Engstrom Road near Southshore Drive in Wasilla. Investigation led to the arrest of Anthony Davidson, age 47 of Wasilla, for Misconduct Involving a Weapon III after Troopers located a concealable firearm, and Davidson was determined to be a convicted felon. Further, Grace Lake, age 29 of Wasilla, was arrested for Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance V. Both were remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility. Davidson was held without bail and Lake will be released on her own recognizance.
Posted on 11/5/2024 8:21:41 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24112388
Location: WasillaType: Motor Vehicle Collision - InjuryDispatch Text:
On 11/04/2024 at approximately 0629 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Knik Goose Bay Road and Pinnacle Peak Drive in Wasilla for a motor vehicle collision. Minor injuries were reported.
Posted on 11/5/2024 9:13:58 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24112474
Location: WasillaType: Forgery IIIDispatch Text:
On 11/04/2024 at approximately 0729 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a fraudulent ID. A suspect was identified and charges are being forwarded to the Dept. of Juvenile Justice.
Posted on 11/5/2024 9:26:52 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24112630
Location: PalmerType: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage OnlyDispatch Text:
On 11/04/2024 at approximately 1401 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Palmer Wasilla Hwy and Hyer Road for a motor vehicle collision. No injuries were reported.
Posted on 11/5/2024 9:28:15 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24112709
Location: WasillaType: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage OnlyDispatch Text:
On 11/04/2024 at approximately 1531 hours, Alaska Stat Troopers responded to Hollywood and Sylvan Roads in Wasilla for a motor vehicle collision. No injuries were reported.
Posted on 11/5/2024 9:29:22 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24112978
Location: HoustonType: InvestigationDispatch Text:
UPDATE 7:30am: Buckwalter has been charged with: Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Reckless Driving, Driving Under the Influence of Controlled Substances, Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, Misconduct Involving a Weapon in the First Degree, Misconduct Involving a Weapon in the Third Degree, Failure to Stop at Direction of Peace Officer First Degree, and Assault in the Third Degree. Duczek has been charged with: Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Misconduct Involving a Weapon in the First Degree, Misconduct Involving a Weapon in the Third Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Fifth Degree, Assault in the Fourth Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, and Assault in the Third Degree.
UPDATE 4:30pm: On November 5, 2024, at around 9:30 am, the Alaska State Troopers and Wasilla Police Department were notified of a REDDI report involving a BMW sedan in the Wasilla area. At 9:56 am, Wasilla Police Officers attempted to stop the vehicle in the Wasilla area. However, the driver refused to stop, and a pursuit was initiated. At one point during the pursuit, the occupants of the sedan fired a gun at a marked Alaska State Trooper vehicle, striking the patrol vehicle near the Trooper. The pursuit continued northbound on the Parks Highway until the sedan left the roadway near Millers Reach Road and the Parks Highway in Houston. Both occupants of the sedan bailed on foot. Additional law enforcement officers responded, and a perimeter was established. The Alaska State Troopers Southcentral SWAT Team was activated, and DPS HELO 3 responded to the area to assist with the manhunt. At approximately 12:08 pm, both vehicle occupants were located hiding in an old aircraft by the SWAT team and taken into custody. 24-year-old Wasilla resident Daniel Buckwalter Jr. and 41-year-old Houston resident Autumn Duczek were arrested on multiple charges and have been remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility.
UPDATE 1:00pm: The Parks Highway is now open in both directions in the Houston area. Law enforcement officers have detained the two individuals who fled from officers earlier this morning in the Houston area. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation has assumed case responsibility, and additional information will be released when it becomes available. We appreciate the public’s assistance and patience as law enforcement responded to and searched the area this morning.
ORIGINAL: The Alaska State Troopers and Wasilla Police Department are actively searching for a person they believe is armed and dangerous in the area of Millers Reach Road and Parks Highway in the Houston area. Residents are encouraged to lock their doors, stay inside, and contact the Alaska State Troopers if they notice anything suspicious at (907) 352-5401.
The Parks Highway is closed in both directions between West King Arthur Drive and West Cheri Lake Drive. The length of the closure is unknown at this time. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Posted on 11/5/2024 4:34:11 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK24112888
Location: WasillaType: Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On 11/05/2024 at approximately 0833 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a gas meter that had been shot at a church on Bogard Road. Troopers believe the suspects are related to case AK24112978. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 11/5/2024 5:02:22 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24113064
Location: WasillaType: Motor Vehicle Collision - InjuryDispatch Text:
On 11/05/2024 at approximately 1513 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a motor vehicle collision at Parks Hwy at Meadow Lakes Loop in Wasilla. Minor injuries were reported.
Posted on 11/5/2024 5:04:08 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24111923
Location: Upper KalskagType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 11/02/2024 at approximately 11:30 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 11/5/2024 8:21:56 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24112085
Location: EmmonakType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 11/02/2024 at approximately 22:46 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 11/5/2024 8:22:56 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24112147
Location: EmmonakType: Assault - Non DVDispatch Text:
On 11/03/2024 at approximately 01:15 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 11/5/2024 8:23:47 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24112170
Location: Goodnews BayType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 11/03/2024 at approximately 08:12 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 11/5/2024 8:24:34 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24111553
Location: QuinhagakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 11/01/2024 at approximately 09:18 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault -DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 35 YOA James Friendly of Quinhagak for Felony Assault 2, Assault 3, and Assault 4.
Posted on 11/5/2024 8:15:50 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24111564
Location: EmmonakType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 11/01/2024 at approximately 08:58 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Criminal Mischief-DV. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 11/5/2024 8:16:43 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24111669
Location: MarshallType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 11/01/2024 at approximately 01:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault -DV. Investigation continues.
Posted on 11/5/2024 8:17:36 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24111724
Location: AtmautluakType: Forgery/FraudDispatch Text:
On 11/01/2024 at approximately 15:40 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of fraud. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 11/5/2024 8:18:43 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24111902
Location: Goodnews BayType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 11/02/2024 at approximately 09:36 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault -DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 38 YOA Robin Echuck of Goodnews Bay for Assault 4.
Posted on 11/5/2024 8:19:29 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24111912
Location: MarshallType: Assault - Non DVDispatch Text:
On 11/01/2024 at approximately 13:18 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 18 YOA Shale Boots for Assault 4.
Posted on 11/5/2024 8:20:18 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24111921
Location: EmmonakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 11/02/2024 at approximately 11:17 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault -DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 45 YOA Aloysius Crane of Emmonak for Assault in the Third Degree, Interfering with the Report of a DV, and Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree.
Posted on 11/5/2024 8:21:00 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
D Detachment
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AK24112433
Location: North PoleType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 11/04/2024 a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. The driver, Curtis Clark, was arrested without incident at 2225 hours for a warrant. Clark was cited for driving with a suspended license.
Posted on 11/5/2024 3:02:52 AM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK24112188
Location: FairbanksType: Unlaw Contact 1, VCORDispatch Text:
On November 3rd, 2024, at about 0932, Troopers investigated a case for unlawful contact of a DV Victim. After further investigation, Brittaney Bluekens, was charged with Unlawful contact and Violating Conditions of Release. Charges were forwarded to the District Attorney's Office.
Posted on 11/5/2024 9:10:31 AM by DPS\jwconnolly
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AK24107218
Location: FairbanksType: Burglary, TheftDispatch Text:
On October 19, 2024, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a burglary in the area of Ridgecrest Dr. and Chena Ridge Rd. The victim reported that his property had been broken into sometime in the last week. Fairbanks Patrol Troopers and the Criminal Suppression Unit then began investigating this incident. The investigation suggested that precious metals, collectible currency, firearms, ammunition, and tools had all been taken from the buildings on the property, and Troopers believed the suspects would return for more.
On October 20th, the suspects returned to the property and burglarized it again. Troopers who had been conducting surveillance operations then responded and apprehended two suspects attempting to leave the property. The suspects were in a stolen vehicle from a Fairbanks PD case, and both suspects armed with stolen pistols. The victim's property was plainly visible inside the vehicle, and later discovered that the suspects had stolen and "sawed-off" the victim's shotgun which was inside the vehicle as well.
In the following days, Troopers executed multiple search warrants related to this incident and recovered 7 stolen firearms, ammunition, collectible currency, and other property belonging to the victim. Additionally, Troopers recovered a stolen ATV, dirtbike, trailer, and pistol from several open cases in the Fairbanks area. This case is still open and under investigation.
On October 30th, 2024 a Fairbanks Grand Jury handed down indictments in this case as follows:
Morris Saunders, 24, of Fairbanks was indicted on 4 counts of Burglary 1st Degree, 2 counts of Burglary 2nd Degree, Vehicle Theft 1st Degree, 7 counts of Theft 2nd Degree, and Misconduct Involving Weapons 3rd Degree.
Aidan Musser, 23, of Bettles, was indicted on two counts of Burglary 1st Degree, 4 counts of Burglary 2nd Degree, and 5 counts of Theft 2nd Degree.
Posted on 11/5/2024 9:29:56 AM by DPS\tjnorris
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AK24110645
Location: FairbanksType: Witness Tampering, Unlawful ContactDispatch Text:
On October 29th, 2024, the Alaska State Troopers Criminal Suppression Unit received a report that Amanda Weiss, 39, of Salcha was contacting a victim from the Fairbanks Correctional Center in violation of court order. CSU conducted an investigation and determined that Weiss had contacted the victim on 11 separate occasions following the court order prohibiting contact with the victim, during which she encouraged the victim to provide false information regarding the open case.
Weiss was charged with 1 count of Tampering with a Witness and 11 counts of Unlawful Contact 1st Degree. She was remanded while already in custody at the Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 11/5/2024 9:36:51 AM by DPS\tjnorris
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AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK24112222
Location: KodiakType: VCORDispatch Text:
On 11/03/2024 Kodiak AWT conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a moving violation. Investigation revealed that passenger Ava Skonberg, age 21 of Kodiak, had consumed alcohol in violation of conditions of release stemming from a DUI arrest. Skonberg was arrested for Violating Conditions of Release and remanded to Kodiak jail.
Posted on 11/5/2024 11:10:51 AM by DPS\dtmcweeney
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