Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, December 12, 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

  • AK24125046

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Criminal Trespass 2 (DV)

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/11/2024 at approximately 2209 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance at a residence on Totem Road.  Investigation revealed that Adam Avakumoff, age 42, of Wasilla was trespassing inside the residence.  Adam was arrested and remanded to MSPT, where he was held without bail.

    Posted on 12/12/2024 5:44:33 AM by DPS\swcorino

C Detachment

  • AK24125231

    Location: Unalakleet
    Type: VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On December 12, 2024, at 1300 hours, AST responded to a residence in Unalakleet and arrested Phillip M. Kniseley (38 yoa of Unalakleet) for violating conditions of release by being under the influence of alcohol. Kniseley is on conditions of release in an open felony criminal case. AST will transport Kniseley to AMCC in Nome. 

    Posted on 12/12/2024 3:01:46 PM by DPS\bjwassmann

D Detachment

  • AK24125209

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault III Misconduct Involving a Weapon IV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12-12-24 at approximately 1157 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance at a residence near University Ave.  Investigation revealed that Cynthia Albertson, age 46 of Fairbanks placed Mathew Colette, age 35 of Fairbanks, in fear by means of a dangerous instrument.  Cynthia was arrested and remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center on the charges of Assault III and Misconduct Involving a Weapon IV.

    Posted on 12/12/2024 4:16:54 PM by DPS\cjnelson1

  • AK24125314

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On December 12, 2024, at approximately 1514 hours, Fairbanks AST responded to the intersection of Badger Road and Mary Drive for a report of a motor vehicle collision. Investigation revealed probable cause to arrest one of the involved drivers, Donald Cook, for Driving under the influence. Donald was remanded to FCC without incident.

    Posted on 12/12/2024 5:53:45 PM by DPS\jdchipps

  • AK24125355

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Death investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/12/2024 AST responded with local EMS to the Deltana area for a report of a deceased individual. Investigation was completed, no signs of disturbance or foul play was observed. The body was released to the funeral home chose by the family. 

    Posted on 12/12/2024 10:35:10 PM by DPS\jhsteward

  • AK24125039

    Location: Cantwell
    Type: MVC-I

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/11/2024 at approximately 1908 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a single vehicle rollover near Mile 206 Parks Highway, near Cantwell.  Investigation determined the 78-year-old driver took action to avoid an animal in the road and the vehicle, slid on the ice, left the roadway and rolled over.  The driver was assisted by other motorists and was subsequently transported to FMH by Cantwell EMS for minor injuries.  There was no indication of impairment.   

    Posted on 12/12/2024 11:55:08 PM by DPS\dwbozman

  • AK24119664

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On December 11, 2024 the Alaska State Troopers Criminal Suppression Unit (CSU) along with the Fairbanks Area Narcotics Team (FANT) located Cody Lambert (age 35 of Fairbanks) during a traffic contact on Airport Way.  Lambert had an outstanding $15,000 felony arrest warrant for two counts of Assault in the 3rd degree.  Lambert was placed under arrest on his warrant and remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center where he is being held on $15,000 bail.

    Posted on 12/12/2024 7:06:55 AM by DPS\smcafee

  • AK24125077

    Location: Nenana
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/12/2024 Fairbanks AST responded to a single car in the ditch near mile marker 301 of the Parks Hwy. Investigation revealed that Edie Solomon was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Edie refused to provide an adequate sample of hear breath. Edie was arrested and remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center on one count of DUI and refusal. 

    Posted on 12/12/2024 9:55:47 AM by DPS\cmseminario

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.