Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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

A Detachment

  • AK24105528

    Location: Nikiski
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/10/24 at 1240 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted Dee Wayne Enloe, age 40 of Nikiski, at a residence off Island Lake Rd. in Nikiski. Investigation revealed Enloe had an outstanding warrant for Failure to Schedule remand with Wildwood with an original charge of DUI. Enloe was arrested and remanded at Wildwood pretrial with 20 days to serve. 

    Posted on 12/11/2024 8:19:48 AM by DPS\rtennis

B Detachment

  • AK24124728

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Criminal Mischief

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/11/2024 at approximately 0756 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a vandalism at an address on Steven Drive in Wasilla. Investigation into this incident is ongoing. 

    Posted on 12/11/2024 4:10:46 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24124900

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/11/2024 at approximately 1453 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Seward Meridian Pkwy & Palmer Wasilla Hwy in Wasilla. Minor injuries were reported.

    Posted on 12/11/2024 4:03:21 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24124720

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage Only

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/11/2024 at approximately 0809 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Palmer Wasilla Hwy and Trunk Road in Palmer. No injuries were reported. 

    Posted on 12/11/2024 4:09:46 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24124653

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/10/2024 at approximately 2105 hours Alaska State Troopers received a report that a vehicle struck a power pole on Settlers Bay Drive in Wasilla. Investigation revealed the driver Daniel Kane, 23 of Wasilla, was intoxicated. Daniel was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for DUI. Bail was set at OR.

    Posted on 12/11/2024 4:52:56 AM by DPS\cjkopy

  • AK24124610

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/10/2024 at 1800 hours, Alaska State Troopers received the report of a REDDI in the area of Church Road in Wasilla. Investigation revealed, Amanda Renhard 39 YOA was driving while intoxicated and resulted in her driving into the ditch. Amanda was transported to Mat-Su Pretrial where she was held on $500 bail.

    Posted on 12/11/2024 5:38:44 AM by DPS\mdbarela

  • AK24124382

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/11/2024 at approximately 0600 hours, Alaska State Troopers arrested Timothy Ritala, age 26 of Wasilla, at the Speedway gas station on Palmer Wasilla Hwy near Seward Meridian Pkwy. Ritala had an arrest warrant for MIW II and Criminal Mischief III. Ritala was remanded without incident to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held on $500 bail. 

    Posted on 12/11/2024 7:23:34 AM by DPS\rranderson

C Detachment

  • AK24125007

    Location: Saint Michael
    Type: Sexual Assault 2

    Dispatch Text:

    On December 11, 2024, AST completed an investigation into a sexual assault that occurred in Saint Michael on September 2, 2024. Carl Anatole Christo Mike (29 yoa of Stebbins) was arrested for two counts of sexual assault in the 2nd degree for sexual contact with female victim in Saint Michael between August 30, 2024, and September 2, 2024.  AST transported Mike to AMCC in Nome. 

    Posted on 12/11/2024 7:33:17 PM by DPS\bjwassmann

D Detachment

  • AK24121648

    Location: FAIRBANKS
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On December 10th, 2024, at approximately 2317 hours Fairbanks AST observed Douglas Felix, age 38 of Fairbanks, in the area of Cushman St. Douglas was found to have a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and remanded to FCC.

    Posted on 12/11/2024 12:15:58 AM by DPS\bbschwarz

  • AK24124834

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision Damage

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12-11-24 at approximately 1141 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of the Steese Hwy and Old Steese Hwy.  Investigation revealed that a vehicle driven by Sangrok Lee, age 37 of California, pulled out in front of another vehicle driven by Andrew Goslin, age 40 of Fairbanks.  There was no injuries reported and all occupants were wearing their seat belts.  

    Posted on 12/11/2024 4:10:08 PM by DPS\cjnelson1

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24124715

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: OUIL

    Dispatch Text:

    On December 11, 2024, at approximately 0730 hours, an Alaska Wildlife Trooper witnessed a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Knik Goose Bay Road and Palmer Wasilla Highway. One of the vehicles involved did not attempt to stop and continued driving away. Troopers quickly stopped the vehicle and identified the operator as Thomas Parkhurst. A field sobriety test was performed on Thomas and subsequently he was arrested for OUIL. None of the occupants were injured from the accident.

    Posted on 12/11/2024 4:09:55 PM by DPS\jrwright

AK Bureau of Investigation

  • AK24117815

    Location: Soldotna
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On November 19, 2024, the Alaska State troopers were notified of alleged child sexual abuse that occurred on the Kenai Peninsula. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation’s Soldotna Major Crimes Unit began investigating the allegations. Through their investigation they determined that 38-year-old Kasilof resident Blake Distler had made sexual contact or offensive physical contact with at least five female teenagers. On December 10, 2024, Troopers arrested Distler on charges of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree, Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Third Degree, Harassment in the First Degree, and Harassment in the Second Degree. He was remanded to Wildwood Pretrial Facility.

    Posted on 12/11/2024 9:30:30 AM by DPS\tjdespain

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.