Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, December 19, 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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AK24126674
Location: NikiskiType: Terroristic ThreateningDispatch Text:
On December 17, 2024, at 12:20 pm, the Alaska State Troopers received a report about a series of threats made by 50-year-old Nikiski resident John Sochor. An investigation revealed Sochor left threatening voicemails on phones at the Nikiski Pool and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor's Office on December 13th and 16th, respectively. Sochor also made in-person threats to employees at the Nikiski Pool on December 11th and 13th. When Troopers contacted John Sochor on December 18th to arrest him, he failed to immediately inform the Troopers that he was carrying a concealed firearm. Sochor was remanded to Wildwood Correctional Complex for the charges of Terroristic Threatening in the 2nd Degree, Assault in the 3rd Degree, Assault in the 4th Degree, Misconduct Involving Weapons in the 4th Degree, and Misconduct Involving Weapons in the 5th Degree
Posted on 12/19/2024 3:00:29 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
B Detachment
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AK24127343
Location: PalmerType: Assault IV (DV)Dispatch Text:
On 12-19-2014 at approximately 1000 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance at a residence off Matanuska Rd in Wasilla. An investigation revealed that Titus Brigman, age 21 of Wasilla, was involved in a verbal and physical altercation with family member. Brigman was arrested for Assault IV (DV). Brigman was transported to Mat Su Pretrial where he was remanded and held without bail.
Posted on 12/19/2024 4:58:25 PM by DPS\jlmedina
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AK24124374
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 12-19-2024 at approximately 2353 hours, Palmer AST contacted a suspicious male at the Country Store at Church and Seldon. The male was identified as Jeremy Janis, age 35 of Wasilla. APSIN/NCIC revealed Janis had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for failing to remand on an original charge of DWLS with 40 days to serve. Janis was arrested and transported to Mat Su Pretrial where he was remanded without bail.
Posted on 12/19/2024 5:57:24 AM by DPS\cwsmith
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AK24126833
Location: PalmerType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 12/18/2024 at approximately 1529 hours, AST received a report of an Assault near Pioneer Peak Dr. in Wasilla. Initial incident occurred on 12/17/2024 at approximately 1912 hours. Investigation revealed Damon McCoy, age 50 of Wasilla, assaulted a household member. McCoy was later arrested without incident and charged with two counts of Assault 3rd and two counts of Assault 4th. McCoy was remanded into MSPT where he was held without bail.
Posted on 12/19/2024 6:34:24 AM by DPS\fjparker
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK24125790
Location: FairbanksType: Vehicle collisionDispatch Text:
On December 14, 2024, at approximately 0941 hours, AST received a call of a two-motor vehicle collision with possible injuries. On scene, a white F-150 ran a red light and struck an explorer while they were attempting to cross the intersection from the Parks Highway off ramp and Geist Road. Both vehicles had to be towed away due to damage and the Driver of explorer was transported to FMH for injuries he sustained.
Posted on 12/19/2024 9:47:30 AM by DPS\pptesta
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AK24121135
Location: FoxType: Vehicle collisionDispatch Text:
On November 30, 2024, at approximately 1001 hours, AST received a call of a motor vehicle collision at the 13 mile of the Steese Hwy. The collision involved a Tractor trailer carrying fuel and a pickup truck. No injuries occurred and not hazmat was spilt from the trailer. The pickup was towed away due to damage, the tractor trailer received minor damage.
Posted on 12/19/2024 9:50:29 AM by DPS\pptesta
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AK24117986
Location: North PoleType: Assault DVDispatch Text:
While investigating a report of a DV assault (AK23132513), AST learned that there is potentially another assault involving the suspect and his ex-wife The event occurred around 2022. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/19/2024 9:55:48 AM by DPS\pptesta
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AK24121381
Location: FairbanksType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On December 1, 2024, Fairbanks AST responded to the area of Yak Road for a report of a simple assault. An investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/19/2024 11:19:42 AM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK24127415
Location: Delta JunctionType: Death investigationDispatch Text:
On 12/19/2024 at approx. 1005 hours, AST and local EMS were notified of an expected death in the Delta Junction area. Investigation determined no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances. Next of kin was on scene.
Posted on 12/19/2024 12:20:59 PM by DPS\jhsteward
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AK24123300
Location: FairbanksType: VCORDispatch Text:
On 12/06/2024 the Alaska State Troopers received a call from Dolly Yatlin about Roger Dayton a former boyfriend who has conditions not to contact Dolly drove to her house and walked up to her door, knocked on the door and demanded to see kids and wanted his car back. Dolly's fifteen-year-old daughter corroborated her statement Charges have been sent to the Da's office against Roger for violating his conditions.
Posted on 12/19/2024 4:49:41 PM by DPS\dsdicken
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AK24127339
Location: fairbanksType: Driving Under the InfluenceDispatch Text:
On 12/19/2024 at approximately 0830 the Alaska State Troopers Received a request for a well fair check near badger Road. investigation revealed Jessica Sam was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Sam's was arrested and remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 12/19/2024 4:55:05 PM by DPS\kdanderson
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AK24127593
Location: Delta JunctionType: D.V AssaultDispatch Text:
On 12/19/2024 at approx. 1731 hours, AST responded to a report of an active domestic violence incident. Wayne Hell, 62 of Delta Junction was quickly detained by Troopers. It was discovered the W. Hell had assaulted a family member. However W. Hell was released from custody and transported by EMS due to a separate emergency. Charges have been forward to the DA.
Posted on 12/19/2024 7:43:25 PM by DPS\jhsteward
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK24126956
Location: AnchorageType: Inmate AssaultDispatch Text:
UPDATE 12/19 1:20 pm: The Alaska State Troopers have charged 33-year-old ACC inmate Lawrence Fenumiai with Assault in the First Degree. He remains in custody at Anchorage Correctional Complex. The injured adult male inmate remains hospitalized in critical condition. Additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues.
ORIGINAL: On December 18, 2024, at 5:51 am, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a serious assault between two inmates at the Anchorage Correctional Center. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation responded and determined that two adult male inmates had a physical altercation, resulting in one of the men sustaining life-threatening injuries. The injured man was transported to an Anchorage area hospital and is in critical condition. The other man was treated by correctional medical staff. The investigation is active and ongoing; additional updates will be released when they are available.
Posted on 12/19/2024 8:36:04 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK22096465
Location: Mat-Su ValleyType: Sexual Abuse of a MinorDispatch Text:
On September 16, 2022, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of alleged sexual abuse of a minor that occurred several years earlier in the Mat-Su Valley. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation’s Child Abuse Investigation Unit began investigating the allegations. After a thorough investigation, Troopers determined that 56-year-old Williston, North Dakota, resident Leonard Acker had sexually abused multiple juveniles while he was a resident in Alaska. On December 12, 2024, Acker was indicted on 17 counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree and six counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree, and an arrest warrant was issued for his arrest. On December 17, 2024, an investigator with the Alaska State Trooper’s Child Abuse Investigation Unit flew to North Dakota and arrested Acker without incident with the assistance of the Williston Police Department and Williams County Sheriff’s Office. Acker may have additional victims in Alaska; if you have first-hand information that might aid the Alaska State Troopers with their investigation, please contact them at (907) 352-5401 and reference case number AK22096465.
Posted on 12/19/2024 9:48:31 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK24108098
Location: PetersburgType: Possession of Child PornographyDispatch Text:
In September 2024, the Alaska Bureau of Investigation’s Technical Crime Unit (ABI/TCU) received a report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) concerning child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The investigation traced the upload of multiple CSAM files to a user in Petersburg, Alaska identified as Alejandro Aguilar, age 44-year of Petersburg. ABI/TCU and Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Petersburg, made contact with Aguilar and a search warrant was executed at his residence, resulting in the seizure of multiple devices for forensic analysis. On December 18, 2024, forensic analysis determined that multiple CSAM images were found on the devices. AWT arrested Aguilar on five counts of Possession of Child Pornography. Aguilar was arrested without incident and remanded to the Petersburg Jail Facility on no bail.
The Alaska Bureau of Investigation extends its gratitude to the Petersburg Alaska Wildlife Troopers for their invaluable assistance in executing the warrants and carrying out the investigation.
Posted on 12/19/2024 11:01:02 AM by DPS\tjdespain
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