Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, December 17, 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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AK24126565
Location: Soldotna, AKType: Assault 4th Domestic Violence / Assault 4th Police OfficerDispatch Text:
On 12/17/2024 at approximately 0835 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of someone trying to kick a door in at a residence outside of Soldotna. On arrival, AST contacted Johnathon Pelletier, age 31 of Soldotna, in the driveway. Almost immediately, Pelletier assaulted two Troopers, before ultimately being arrested. Further investigation resulted in multiple Assault 4th Domestic Violence charges for Pelletier's assaults on household members, beginning the night prior. Pelletier was charged with two counts Assault 4th on Police Officers, one count each of Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct, two counts Assault 4th Domestic Violence and an additional non domestic violence Assault 4th. He was remanded at Wildwood Pretrial Facility and held with no bail pending arraignment.
Posted on 12/17/2024 2:38:29 PM by DPS\mjwertanen
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AK24121230
Location: Anchor PointType: Driving While License RevokedDispatch Text:
On November 30, 2024, at approximately 1900 hours, the Alaska State Troopers (AST) conducted a traffic stop on a dark colored pickup truck on Sterling Highway and Williams Way. AST contacted driver, Alden Steiner, age 27, of Homer. Records Alden’s license to be revoked for Driving Under the Influence (DUI), with several prior convictions for Driving While License Revoked (DWLR). Alden was given a summons for DWLR, which had a mandatory court appearance.
Posted on 12/17/2024 8:46:36 PM by DPS\mfischer
B Detachment
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AK24124294
Location: WasillaType: VCOR - DV Assault 4, Criminal Mischief 5Dispatch Text:
On 12/16/2024, at approximately 2200 hours, AST learned that Ethan Dvorak, 32 of Wasilla, had violated conditions of release involving a DV crime. Investigation disclosed that Dvorak had contacted the victim on several occasions while on conditions prohibiting contact. Dvorak was arrested without incident and transported to Matsu Pretrial where he was held without bail.
On 12/10/2024 at approximately 0008 hours, AST received a report that a disturbance was taking place at a residence off of W Cormorant Way. The investigation revealed that Ehtan Dvorak had broken a domestic partner's cell phone and by words or other conduct recklessly placed his domestic partner's person in fear of imminent physical injury. Dvorak was arrested without incident for DV Assault 4 and Criminal Mischief, transported to Matsu Pre-trial, and held with no bail.
Posted on 12/10/2024 5:18:30 AM by DPS\tjwilson . Edited on 12/17/2024 3:23:51 AM by DPS\tjwilson
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AK24126489
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 12/16/24 at approximately 2045 hours Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a bicycle for an equipment violation on E Palmdale Avenue in Wasilla. Investigation revealed the rider Teddy Vos III, 21 of Wasilla, had an active Felony warrant for Fail to Comply with Conditions of Probation OC MICS 4 and PTRP Violation x2. Additionally, Vos was currently in absconder status with Palmer Probation. Vos was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial and held without bail.
Posted on 12/17/2024 5:06:20 AM by DPS\cjkopy
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AK24121501
Location: Big LakeType: Trespassing / Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 12/16/24 at approximately 1842 hours loss prevention at Three Bears grocery store in Big Lake reported they had Casey Johnson, 42 of Wasilla, in custody for shoplifting. Additionally, Casey had an active warrant for Fail to Appear OC DWLR, Theft 4, and had also been previously trespassed from all Three Bears locations for life. Casey was placed under arrest and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial facility for his warrant and Criminal Trespass 2. Bail was set at $250 Cash Appearance.
Posted on 12/17/2024 5:07:41 AM by DPS\cjkopy
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AK24126653
Location: HoustonType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 12/17/2024 at approximately 1134 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft from an address on Birch Road in Houston. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/17/2024 4:27:08 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24126742
Location: WasillaType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 12/17/2024 at approximately 1312 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft from an address on Longview Circle in Wasilla. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/17/2024 4:28:03 PM by DPS\rranderson
C Detachment
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AK24126390
Location: AkiakType: Assault III - Police Officer, Assault IVDispatch Text:
On December 16, 2024, at 3:50pm, Alaska State Troopers from Bethel responded to the village of Akiak to investigate a report that Martin Charles, age 68 of Akiak, pointed a rifle at a Tribal Police Officer. Investigation determined that the TPO responded to Charles’ residence to detain him after he reportedly assaulted another TPO at the Post Office without provocation. As the TPO approached Charles' residence, Charles confronted him with a 2x4. Charles then ran back into the residence and grabbed a rifle and pointed it directly at the TPO and continued with verbal threats. The TPO left the area and contacted AST for assistance. Alaska State Troopers responded to Akiak via a chartered aircraft and took Charles into custody without incident. Charles was transported to Bethel and remanded at the Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center on charges of Assault 3 and Assault 4.
Posted on 12/17/2024 9:48:52 AM by DPS\tjdespain
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AK24124686
Location: ShungnakType: Violate Conditions [VIOL]Dispatch Text:
On 12/10/2024 at approximately 23:55 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person violating their conditions of release in the village of Shungnak. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 37 YOA Alden Jones of Shungnak for VCOR.
Posted on 12/17/2024 8:15:50 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24124959
Location: BucklandType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 12/11/2024 at approximately 16:54 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in the community of Buckland. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/17/2024 8:17:04 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24125619
Location: NoatakType: Assault - DV [A13D]Dispatch Text:
On 12/13/2024 at approximately 16:13 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in the village of Noatak. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/17/2024 8:18:54 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
D Detachment
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AK24126547
Location: FairbanksType: Vehicle Theft 1Dispatch Text:
On 12/17/24 at 0622 hours, the Alaska State Troopers fielded a report of a stolen vehicle near the Liquor Well in North Pole. At approximately 0702 hours, the Alaska State Troopers located the vehicle near the intersection of South Cushman and Old Richardson Hwy. Troopers conducted a high risk vehicle stop on the vehicle and contacted and arrested the sole occupant, Elisa Wiehl. Elisa was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on one count of vehicle theft in the first degree.
Posted on 12/17/2024 8:11:02 AM by DPS\jldreher
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AK24124620
Location: KodiakType: Assault - DV [A13D]Dispatch Text:
On 12/10/2024 at approximately 18:25 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in the city of Kodiak. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 36 YOA Kurt Malutin of Kodiak for Assault in the 4th Degree and 2 counts of VCOR.
Posted on 12/17/2024 8:14:44 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24126530
Location: SalchaType: DUIDispatch Text:
On December 17, 2024, at approximately 0002 hours, AST responded to mile 323 Richardson Hwy for a motor vehicle collision. The driver was identified as Trisha Rowland, age 45 of Salcha. Investigation revealed that Trisha was driving under the influence. She was arrested and transported to FCC for DUI following Datamaster processing.
Posted on 12/17/2024 8:39:58 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez
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AK24126522
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On December 17, 2024, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks were dispatched to a motorist assist on Ballaine rd. Investigation revealed the driver, Anders Wassillie was driving under the influence of alcohol. Mr. Wassillie was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on charges of Driving While Intoxicated (DUI).
Posted on 12/17/2024 8:49:15 AM by SOA\kjlousch
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AK24126331
Location: Delta JunctionType: MVC-D w/ possible injuryDispatch Text:
On 12/16/2024 at about 1151 hours, AST received a report of a motor vehicle collision on the Alaska Highway near Sawmill Creek Road near Delta Junction resulting in damage and possible injuries. Investigation revealed a Jeep Compass driven by Kayleann Titus, age 23 of Fairbanks, crossed into the opposing lane of travel and sideswiped a Black Gold Transport truck driven by Ronald Dye, age 62 of Arkansas. Video was provided to AST depicting Titus' vehicle moving half a car width into the oncoming lane. Titus was checked out by EMS, but opted to go to the hospital via private conveyance. No signs of impairment were observed. It is believed the heavy winds and possible distraction may have contributed to the collision.
The Alaska State Troopers would like to remind all drivers to be diligent and practice defensive driving when out and about. This collision could have easily resulted in a more severe outcome.
Posted on 12/17/2024 10:17:46 AM by DPS\tmstuart
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AK24126567
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On December 17th, 2024, at about 0742 hours, Troopers responded to a two-vehicle MVC damage at Badger Rd and Repp Rd in North Pole. It was reported that one of the drivers was possibly intoxicated. Upon arrival and further investigation, Nathan Huber, was arrested for DUI. Nathan was remanded to FCC without incident.
Posted on 12/17/2024 4:54:38 PM by DPS\jwconnolly
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AK24126561
Location: AlatnaType: Assault IV (DV)Dispatch Text:
On 12/17/2024 at approximately 0310 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks received a report of a domestic disturbance in the community of Alatna. Members of the Rural Services Unit responded and contacted 19-year-old Russel C. Moses of Alatna. Investigation revealed Mosses had assaulted a family member. Moses was arrested without incident and transported to Fairbanks where he was remanded at the Fairbanks Correctional Facility and held until arraignments.
Posted on 12/17/2024 5:45:06 PM by DPS\jkkimura
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK24106073
Location: WasillaType: Possession of Child Pornography x5Dispatch Text:
On 12/17/24, the Alaska Bureau of Investigation Task Force Dawnbreaker contacted Jacob Perez (age 24 of Wasilla) during a child exploitation investigation. The investigation determined that Jacob Perez possessed and distributed child sexual abuse material over the application Kik. A search warrant was executed on Perez’s residence and numerous devices were seized for forensic analysis. Perez was arrested without incident on five (5) counts of Possession of Child Pornography. Perez was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility on no bail.
Posted on 12/17/2024 9:26:35 PM by SOA\nlbucknall
AK Bureau of Highway Patrol
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AK24124176
Location: WasillaType: Warrant Arrest, False InformationDispatch Text:
On 12/09/2024 at approximately 1430 hours, the Highway Interdiction K9 Team conducted a traffic stop on a Red Volkswagen Bug for an equipment violation on Williwaw Way in Wasilla. Investigation revealed a backseat passenger committed a seatbelt violation and provided a false name. It was determined the passenger was Brian Bosch, age 41 of Wasilla and had a felony arrest warrant. Bosch was ultimately placed under arrest and remanded to MAT-SU Pretrial.
Posted on 12/17/2024 10:28:57 AM by DPS\glstephens
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