Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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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AK23131911
Location: NinilchikType: Warrant Arrest, Promoting Contraband 1st, MICS 5th, VCOR, & DWLRDispatch Text:
On 12/25/2023 at 2219 hours AST contacted a vehicle near Mile 142 Sterling Highway in Ninilchik. Investigation determined the driver, James Taylor, age 58 from Ninilchik was driving with a revoked license. Taylor was issued misdemeanor summons for DWLR and No Motor Vehicle Insurance. AST identified the passenger as Amanda Oviatt, age 36 from Ninilchik. Oviatt was arrested for an outstanding $300 misdemeanor arrest warrant for the initial charge of MICS 5th. Oviatt was remanded to the Homer Jail and during processing at the jail she was found to be in possession of controlled substances. Oviatt received additional charges of Promoting Contraband 1st, MICS 5th, and VCOR. She was then held without bail pending arraignment.
Posted on 12/26/2023 2:18:46 AM by DPS\dwbozman
B Detachment
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AK23131928
Location: WasillaType: Driving While License SuspendedDispatch Text:
On 12/26/2023 at approximately 0145 hours AST initiated a traffic stop for a vehicle with equipment violations. Further investigation revealed that Mr. Jared Noya was operating a vehicle on a suspended drivers license. Jared had two prior convictions of DWLS in 2022 and 2023. Jared was cited for DWLS and summoned to a mandatory court appearance.
Posted on 12/26/2023 5:45:43 AM by DPS\mlalkarmy
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AK23131854
Location: Glenn HighwayType: Vehicle CollisionDispatch Text:
On December 25, 2023, at around 3:00 pm, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a multi-vehicle collision on the Glenn Highway near the Knik River bridge. Troopers responded to the scene and located seven vehicles that had collided due to icy conditions. Two juveniles were taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries. In short durations, the northbound Glenn Highway was partially closed for approximately 45 minutes as tow truck drivers removed the disabled vehicles from the bridge.
Posted on 12/26/2023 9:43:17 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK23131886
Location: PalmerType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 12/25/23 at approximately 1750 hours AST responded to a MVC near W Clarion Ave. Upon arrival AST contacted the driver who ID himself with an AK ID as Sean King. Investigation found Sean was operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Sean was ultimately arrested, transported and remanded to MSPT for DUI.
Posted on 12/26/2023 4:23:48 AM by DPS\jbbarker
C Detachment
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AK23128851
Location: TununakType: Assault - Non DVDispatch Text:
On 12/15/23 at approximately 14:43 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 32 YOA Frank Link of Toksook Bay for Assault 4 and making a False Report.
Posted on 12/26/2023 10:59:40 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23129084
Location: EmmonakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 12/16/23 at approximately 07:54 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 36 YOA Myles Redfox of Emmonak for Assault 4 and Violating Conditions of his Release.
Posted on 12/26/2023 11:00:23 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23129180
Location: MarshallType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 12/16/23 at approximately 14:50 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigative results were forwarded to the DA' s office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 12/26/2023 11:01:28 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23129211
Location: NapaskiakType: BurglaryDispatch Text:
On 12/16/23 at approximately 17:42 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Burglary. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/26/2023 11:02:13 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23129644
Location: ManokotakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 12/18/23 at approximately 13:19 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigative results were forwarded to the DA' s office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 12/26/2023 11:04:18 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23129811
Location: AkutanType: Deceased personDispatch Text:
On 12/18/23 at approximately 20:52 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Deceased Person. 71 YOA Jacob Stepetin of Akutan passed away from natural causes. Next of kin was notified.
Posted on 12/26/2023 11:05:08 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23129866
Location: NondaltonType: Deceased personDispatch Text:
On 12/19/23 at approximately 07:03 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Deceased Person. 56 YOA Gorden Alexie of Nondalton passed away from natural causes. Next of kin was notified.
Posted on 12/26/2023 11:06:12 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23130042
Location: Pilot StationType: HarassmentDispatch Text:
On 12/19/23 at approximately 14:30 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Harassment. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/26/2023 11:07:37 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23130218
Location: NunapitchukType: Weapon ViolationDispatch Text:
On 12/20/23 at approximately 14:30 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of person shooting a gun in Nunapitchuk. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 26 YOA Terrence Tikiun of Nunapitchuk for Misconduct involving a Weapon 4, and Criminal Trespassing 2.
Posted on 12/26/2023 11:08:53 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23130406
Location: KotlikType: Forgery/FraudDispatch Text:
On 12/19/23 at approximately 10:41 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Forgery/Fraud. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/26/2023 11:09:45 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23130472
Location: BethelType: Liquor LawsDispatch Text:
On 12/20/23 at approximately 12:07 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Liquor Laws violation at Ryan Air. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/26/2023 11:10:33 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23130867
Location: QuinhagakType: Assault - Non DVDispatch Text:
On 12/21/23 at approximately 17:49 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 39 YOA Christopher Fox of Quinhagak for Assault 3 and Misconduct involving a Weapon 4.
Posted on 12/26/2023 11:11:49 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23130872
Location: NewtokType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 12/21/23 at approximately 18:07 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/26/2023 11:12:50 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23129492
Location: StebbinsType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 12/18/23 at approximately 02:22 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 32 YOA Brandon Mike of Stebbins for Assault 4.
Posted on 12/26/2023 11:14:49 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23130107
Location: KodiakType: Collision VehicleDispatch Text:
On 12/19/23 at approximately 16:09 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Vehicle Collision. Investigation revealed a gray 2016 Jeep Cherokee slid on the ice and collided with a guard rail. The driver was uninjured and not cited.
Posted on 12/26/2023 11:15:35 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23130484
Location: Old HarborType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 12/20/23 at approximately 16:40 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 44 YOA Virginia Andrewvitch of Old Harbor for Assault 4.
Posted on 12/26/2023 11:16:54 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23130519
Location: KodiakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 12/20/23 at approximately 18:45 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 27 YOA Colin Coyle of Kodiak for Assault 3 and Criminal Mischief 5.
Posted on 12/26/2023 11:17:51 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23130886
Location: StebbinsType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 12/21/23 at approximately 15:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 18 YOA Luke Thrasher of Stebbins for Assault.
Posted on 12/26/2023 11:18:30 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23130278
Location: Bristol Bay/AK Peninsula RegionType: Sexual AssaultDispatch Text:
On 12/20/23 at approximately 09:12 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/26/2023 11:21:57 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
D Detachment
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AK23131923
Location: North PoleType: MVC / DUIDispatch Text:
On December 25, 2023, at approximately 2312 hours, AST responded to the area of Badger Rd and Airway Dr for a motor vehicle collision report. The collision was a sole vehicle rollover. The driver was identified as Noah Perkins, age 19, of North Pole. Investigation revealed that Noah was driving under the influence. Noah was arrested for DUI. Following Datamaster processing, Noah was remanded at FCC.
Posted on 12/26/2023 1:53:03 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez
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AK23131460
Location: TananaType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On December 23rd, 2023, at approximately 11:59 AM the Alaska State Troopers received a call regarding an assault from a VPSO in Tanana. The investigation revealed that Donald Sam, 41, of Fairbanks had assaulted a family member. Donald was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.
Posted on 12/26/2023 11:49:53 AM by DPS\jrvanchura
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AK23131964
Location: FairbanksType: DUI and Endangering the Welfare of a ChildDispatch Text:
On December 26, 2023 at approximately 0733 hours, Fairbanks AST responded to a report that an intoxicated female pulled into the Speedway Express at the intersection of College Rd and University Ave. She was driving with her two children in the backseat. Investigation revealed that Jeanette Morrissett was driving under the influence of alcohol and she was arrested for DUI and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. She was remanded to FCC.
Posted on 12/26/2023 2:21:26 PM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK23129664
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On December 26, 2023 at approximately 1341 hours Fairbanks AST served an arrest warrant Kaile Takatsuka, age 19, in the area of 28th Ave. Kaile's warrant was for theft in the second degree. Kaile was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.
Posted on 12/26/2023 2:35:53 PM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK23131241
Location: FairbanksType: Motor Vehicle CollisionDispatch Text:
On 12/22/2023 at approximately 1703 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a vehicle collision involving a moose, located in the Fairbanks area. The occupants of the vehicle were uninjured during the accident. The moose was not located at the scene. A motor vehicle collision report was generated to document the damage for insurance purposes.
Posted on 12/26/2023 10:43:01 PM by DPS\cataylor
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AK23131925
Location: FairbanksType: Assault DVDispatch Text:
On 12/25/2023 at approximately 2319 hours, Troopers responded to a reported Assault at 865 Viridian Ln. Suspect Brian Johnson and Caller Diana Nielsen were contacted and interviewed. No arrest was made on the scene; non-arrest was authorized by the district attorney.
Posted on 12/26/2023 4:33:03 AM by DPS\arurban
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AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK23131423
Location: Eagle RiverType: Search and RescueDispatch Text:
UPDATE 12/28 10:30 am: The Alaska Wildlife Troopers, in coordination with the Alaska Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team, Anchorage Police Department, and Solstice Search Dogs, have ended the active search for 45-year-old Eagle River resident Amanda Richmond. During four days of searching from the air with drones (sUAS) and helicopters and within the water using divers, K9 teams, sonar, and remotely operated vehicles (ROV), search teams have determined that there are no further areas of interest that are accessible to search at this time. If new information or evidence is received by law enforcement, that evidence will be reviewed and a determination on additional search efforts will be made at that time. The Anchorage Police Department has entered Richmond as a missing person, and her next of kin have been notified. (APD Case 23-41512)
UPDATE 12/27 8:00 am: The Alaska Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team, Solstice Search and Rescue K9 Team, and the Alaska Wildlife Troopers will resume searching along Eagle River around 10:30 am today. Search efforts will occur throughout the daylight hours today.
UPDATE 12/26 10:45 am: The Alaska Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team, Solstice Search and Rescue K9 Team, and the Alaska Wildlife Troopers will resume searching along Eagle River around 10:30 am today. Search efforts will occur throughout the daylight hours today. This missing female is identified as 45-year-old Eagle River resident Amanda Richmond.
UPDATE 12/24 8 pm: The Alaska Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team and the Alaska Wildlife Troopers searched under the ice of Eagle River at several areas of interest during daylight hours. The missing female was not located. Search efforts will resume during daylight hours on December 26, 2023.
ORIGINAL: On December 23, 2023, at approximately 2:15 pm, the Alaska State Troopers were contacted by the Anchorage Police Department about an active search and rescue for an adult female near North Fork Eagle River Trail. DPS deployed a helicopter to search from the air, and an Alaska Wildlife Trooper responded to assist with ground searching. A preliminary investigation determined that an adult male and adult female were walking along the trail with their dogs when one of the dogs entered the open water of the North fork of Eagle River. The couple entered the water to search for the dog. While searching, the female disappeared under the water and did not resurface. The Anchorage Police Department and Anchorage Fire Department began a thorough search of the immediate area with no signs of the female. The Alaska State Troopers activated the Alaska Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team, who responded to assist. Search efforts have concluded for the day due to sunset. Search efforts will resume on December 24, 2023. The adult male was not injured.
Posted on 12/23/2023 6:37:41 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel . Edited on 12/26/2023 10:45:21 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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