Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, November 7, 2024
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
A Detachment
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AK24113609
Location: SewardType: MVC-FatalDispatch Text:
Update: The driver of the pickup truck, 57-year-old Anchorage resident Leonard Weimer Jr., and his sole passenger, 56-year-old Anchorage resident Kelly Brown, were declared deceased at the scene.
On November 6, 2024, at 5:54 pm, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a vehicle collision near mile 38 of the Seward Highway just north of the Seward/Sterling Highway interchange. A preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevrolet pickup truck driving northbound lost control and entered the southbound lane colliding head-on with a motorcoach. The male driver of the pickup truck and female passenger were declared deceased at the scene. The male driver of the motorcoach sustained minor injuries and declined EMS assistance. The bodies have been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Anchorage. Attempts to notify next of kin are being conducted. Black ice conditions were observed in this area of the Seward Highway. The Seward Highway was completely closed for approximately 3 hours.
Posted on 11/7/2024 10:49:48 AM by DPS\tjdespain
B Detachment
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AK24068022
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On November 7, 2024, at approximately 9:15 PM, MATCOM AST received a 911 call from John Weber, a 59-year-old resident of Wasilla. Weber informed MATCOM that the call was accidental and that everything was fine at his residence. However, further investigation revealed that Weber had an outstanding warrant for his arrest in the amount of $500 due to failing to appear in court for a charge of failing to stop at the direction of a peace officer.
AST responded and contacted Weber at his residence in Wasilla, where he was ultimately arrested for the warrant. He was transported to Matsu-Pretrial and held on a $500 bail.
Posted on 11/7/2024 3:12:04 AM by DPS\tmharris
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AK24113978
Location: Meadow LakeType: Operator license violationDispatch Text:
On 11/7/2024 AST conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at the intersection of Parks Hwy and Pittman Rd. The investigation showed that the driver Derick Baisch age, 40 of Wasilla was operating a motor vehicle without an interlock-circumvent device in violation of his restrictions on his Alaska operator’s license. Baisch was provided a criminal summons and released on scene.
Posted on 11/7/2024 5:32:53 PM by DPS\kchaley
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AK24114005
Location: Big LakeType: Domestic ViolenceDispatch Text:
On 11/07/2024, at approximately 1819 hours, AST received a report of a domestic disturbance in the area of S. Simm’s Rd.in Big Lake. AST responded, and through investigation, it was revealed that Michelle Winchester, age 36, of Wasilla, had violated a Domestic Violence Protective Order. Michelle was arrested and transported to Palmer Pretrial, remanded, and held without bail.
Posted on 11/7/2024 8:54:47 PM by DPS\jmanspaugh
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK24109065
Location: FairbanksType: DV Assault 3Dispatch Text:
On November 7, 2024, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Chena Hotsprings for a report of an active disturbance. After further investigation, Agnes Minerva, age 69 of Fairbanks, was arrested for assault in the 3rd degree. Agnes was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.
Posted on 11/7/2024 7:37:21 AM by SOA\rcbell
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AK24113702
Location: FairbanksType: DV Assault 3Dispatch Text:
On November 7, 2024, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Chena Hot springs Road for a report of an active disturbance. After further investigation, Agnes Minerva, age 69 of Fairbanks, was arrested for assault in the 3rd degree. Agnes was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.
Posted on 11/7/2024 7:38:11 AM by SOA\rcbell
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AK24113799
Location: FairbanksType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On November 7th, 2024, at approximately 0903 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a call of a disturbance that occurred early Tuesday morning on the 5th of November. The caller reported that Thomas Moore had shot at him through his shop door. The caller did not get hit by the bullet and the rifle was recovered. Thomas has an active warrant and has not been located at this time, if you know of Thomas Moore's whereabouts contact the Alaska State Trooper Post.
Posted on 11/7/2024 3:15:05 PM by DPS\pptesta
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AK24113717
Location: FairbanksType: Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On November 7, 2024, at approximately 0724 hours Fairbanks AST responded to the area of Vassar Circle for a report of a deceased animal and damage inside a residence following a disturbance. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 11/7/2024 4:55:11 PM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK24113639
Location: Mile 180 Parks HwyType: MVC, DWLR, No Insurance, and Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 11/06/2024 at 1846 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a 911 report of a MVC vs. moose near Mile 180 Parks Highway, south of Cantwell. Upon arrival the occupants of the vehicle were no longer on scene, and they were later contacted at a gas station in Cantwell. Investigation determined the driver, Dillon Miller, age 30 from Fairbanks was driving with a suspended license and did not have insurance. Due to previous convictions of DWLR/S Miller was issued misdemeanor summons for DWLR/S/C and No Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance. The passenger was identified as Cynthia Itta, age 22 from Fairbanks. Itta was arrested on an outstanding $250 misdemeanor warrant for Fail to Appear on the initial charge of DUI. Itta was remanded to FCC on her warrant. The moose was salvaged by a charity.
Posted on 11/7/2024 1:18:11 AM by DPS\dwbozman
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AK24109914
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On November 7th, 2024, at approximately 2058 Fairbanks AST responded to the area of College and University after receiving a 911 hang-up. Donald Acker, age 45 of Fairbanks, was contacted. He was found to have an active warrant. Acker was arrested and remanded to FCC.
Posted on 11/7/2024 9:55:27 PM by DPS\bbschwarz
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AK24011362
Location: FairbanksType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 11/06/2024 the Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Chena Hot Springs Road for a reported assault. This case is still under investigation.
Posted on 11/7/2024 11:06:43 PM by DPS\ztchicoine
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK24113358
Location: NikiskiType: Driving Under the InfluenceDispatch Text:
On 11/6/2024 Soldotna dispatch received a report of a vehicle in the ditch outside of Nikiski High School. The complainant reported that the driver may be intoxicated. Soldotna Wildlife Troopers responded and contacted Vaughn Graham, age 30 of Nikiski. Graham failed standardized field sobriety tests. Graham provided a sample of his breath which revealed a breath alcohol content of .165. Graham was placed under arrest and remanded at Wildwood Pre-Trial on a charge of Driving Under the Influence.
Posted on 11/7/2024 10:49:28 AM by DPS\nswood
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AK24111785
Location: KasilofType: False Statement on Alaska Resident Sport Hunting Fish licenseDispatch Text:
On November 7, 2024, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers at the Soldotna Post issued a summons to Olive Bacud, 50 YOA of Kealakekua, Hawaii, for providing false information on her application for an Alaska resident sport fishing license. Bail has been set at $320.00 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 11/7/2024 12:17:12 PM by DPS\cgjohnson
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