Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, December 9, 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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AK24123820
Location: Soldotna, AKType: Vehicle Theft 1stDispatch Text:
On 12/8/2024 at approximately 1843 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report that a silver 1994 Subaru wagon had been stolen from the parking lot at Save U More. A few hours later, a Soldotna Police Department officer located and stopped the vehicle. Investigation revealed Dustin Reeher, age 35 of Soldotna had stolen the vehicle. He was arrested and remanded at Wildwood Pretrial Facility for Vehicle Theft 1st. He was held with no bail pending arraignment.
Posted on 12/9/2024 3:51:33 PM by DPS\mjwertanen
B Detachment
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AK24111780
Location: WillowType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 12/09/2024 at approximately 1241 hrs. Alaska State Troopers assigned to Palmer Judicial Services and Palmer Patrol contacted Dahrone Lord, aged 46 at this residence in Willow. Lord had an outstanding felony arrest warrant for Failure to Comply with Conditions of Probation on the original charge of Assault in the Third Degree. Lord was placed under arrest and transported to Matsu Pretrial and remanded on $2500 bail and court approved conditions of release.
Posted on 12/9/2024 3:14:02 PM by DPS\mtshelley
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AK24123746
Location: PalmerType: Criminal Mischief DVDispatch Text:
On 12/08/2024 at approximately 1349 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence on Jan Circle in Palmer for a domestic disturbance. Investigation led to the arrest of Mitzi Moore, age 59 of Palmer, for Criminal Mischief V DV. Moore was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail.
Posted on 12/9/2024 6:28:19 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24124102
Location: PalmerType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 12/09/2024 at approximately 1353 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Birch Forest Drive in Palmer for a welfare check. Investigation revealed a 75-year-old female was found deceased in the residence. No foul play is suspected and next of kin was notified.
Posted on 12/9/2024 5:06:15 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24124243
Location: WasillaType: VCORDispatch Text:
On 12/09/2024 at 2100 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence on Knik Goose Bay Road for the report of a trespass. Investigation revealed, Jerilyn Iupeli 33 YOA, was on conditions of release to not be at the victim’s residence. Jerilyn was arrested for violating her conditions of release. Jerilyn was remanded at Mat-Su Pretrial where she was held without bail.
Posted on 12/9/2024 11:16:18 PM by DPS\mdbarela
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AK24123835
Location: WasillaType: DUI, MICS & VCORDispatch Text:
On 12/08/2024 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received multiple REDDI (Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately) reports near Point Mackenzie Road. AST responded and located the vehicle. The driver was identified as Blade Aycock age 32 of Juneau. Investigation revealed Blade was under the influence of a controlled substance. Blade was placed under arrest for DUI. He also received a charge of Misconduct Involving Controlled Substances in the 5th degree and Violating Conditions of Release. He was transported to MSPT, where he was remanded. Bail was set at $250 cash appearance.
Posted on 12/9/2024 12:18:23 AM by DPS\shsutton
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AK24123817
Location: PalmerType: DVPO ViolationDispatch Text:
On 12/8/24 at approximately 1837 hours Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance on Susitna Drive in Wasilla. Investigation revealed John Boyle, 58 of Wasilla, was in violation of an active protective order. He was remanded and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial and held without bail.
Posted on 12/9/2024 12:55:11 AM by DPS\cjkopy
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AK24124147
Location: Trapper CreekType: Motor Vehicle Collision - InjuryDispatch Text:
On 12/09/2024 at approximately 1525 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to mile marker 123 Parks Hwy in Trapper Creek for a single vehicle rollover. Minor injuries were reported.
Posted on 12/9/2024 5:08:12 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24124171
Location: PalmerType: Motor Vehicle Collision - InjuryDispatch Text:
On 12/09/2024 at approximately 1606 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to the Glenn Hwy and Inner Springer Loop for a multi vehicle collision. Minor injuries were reported.
Posted on 12/9/2024 5:09:46 PM by DPS\rranderson
C Detachment
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AK24123577
Location: YK DeltaType: HarassmentDispatch Text:
On 12/07/2024 at approximately 19:54 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Harassment. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/9/2024 3:52:46 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24123582
Location: KasiglukType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 12/07/2024 at approximately 20:17 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault- DV. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 12/9/2024 3:53:40 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24123690
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual AssaultDispatch Text:
On 12/08/2024 at approximately 07:29 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/9/2024 3:54:34 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24123728
Location: Holy CrossType: Theft - VehicleDispatch Text:
On 12/08/2024 at approximately 11:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Snowmachine Theft. This incident is closed pending further investigatory information.
Posted on 12/9/2024 3:55:20 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24123780
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual AssaultDispatch Text:
On 12/08/2024 at approximately 15:25 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/9/2024 3:56:17 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24123811
Location: QuinhagakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 12/08/2024 at approximately 17:51 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault- DV. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 12/9/2024 3:57:45 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24122970
Location: Holy CrossType: Destruction/Damage/VandalismDispatch Text:
On 12/06/2024 at approximately 00:13 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Destruction/Damage/Vandalism. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 12/9/2024 3:35:07 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24123102
Location: Clark's PointType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 12/06/2024 at approximately 12:05 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Theft at a residence in Clark's Point. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/9/2024 3:36:35 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24123239
Location: Toksook BayType: Theft - VehicleDispatch Text:
On 12/06/2024 at approximately 12:49 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Vehicle Theft. The Toksook Bay tribe's side by side was stolen and later recovered. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 34 YOA Donavon Chagluak of Toksook Bay for Vehicle Theft 1.
Posted on 12/9/2024 3:37:55 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24123351
Location: TogiakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 12/06/2024 at approximately 22:02 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault- DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 38 YOA Henry Bavilla of Togiak for Assault 1 and Assault 3.
Posted on 12/9/2024 3:42:30 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24123457
Location: New StuyahokType: Violate ConditionsDispatch Text:
On 12/07/2024 at approximately 10:24 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating their Conditions. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 12/9/2024 3:44:55 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24122496
Location: Norton Sound RegionType: Sex Offense [SEXO]Dispatch Text:
On 12/04/2024 at approximately 15:57 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible sex offense in the Norton Sound Region. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/9/2024 1:18:40 PM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24122586
Location: KodiakType: Violate Conditions [VIOL]Dispatch Text:
On 12/04/2024 at approximately 19:31 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of two people fighting at the Quality Inn near the City of Kodiak. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 57 YOA Ron Harrell of Kodiak for 2 counts of VCOR.
Posted on 12/9/2024 1:19:46 PM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24122806
Location: ShaktoolikType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 12/05/2024 at approximately 14:35 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in the Village of Shaktoolik. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/9/2024 1:20:37 PM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24123330
Location: KodiakType: Traffic [TRAF]Dispatch Text:
On 12/06/2024 at approximately 20:16 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop in the City of Kodiak on a vehicle for an equipment violation. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 27 YOA Anthony Lekanof of Kodiak for DWLR and No Vehicle Insurance.
Posted on 12/9/2024 1:21:51 PM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24123435
Location: SavoongaType: TrespassingDispatch Text:
On 12/06/2024 at approximately 18:02 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an individual trespassing at the local store in Savoonga. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 23 YOA Jayden Wagiyi of Savoonga for Criminal Trespass 2.
Posted on 12/9/2024 1:22:59 PM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24123453
Location: SelawikType: Assault - DV [A13D]Dispatch Text:
On 12/07/2024 at approximately 02:50 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in the village of Selawik. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 23 YOA Charlie Riley of Selawik for 2 counts of Assault 4 and Interfering with Reporting of a DV crime.
Posted on 12/9/2024 1:23:30 PM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24123555
Location: SelawikType: Violate Conditions [VIOL]Dispatch Text:
On 12/07/2024 at approximately 17:32 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person causing a disturbance at a local residence. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 36 YOA Nina Oviok of Selawik for VCOR.
Posted on 12/9/2024 1:23:57 PM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24123590
Location: KodiakType: Driving Under the Influence [DUI]Dispatch Text:
On 12/07/2024 at approximately 20:24 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation on Rezanof Drive in Kodiak. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 67 YOA Craig Gustafson of Kodiak for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol.
Posted on 12/9/2024 1:27:47 PM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24123601
Location: SelawikType: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism [DEST]Dispatch Text:
On 12/07/2024 at approximately 22:20 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of vandalism in the village of Selawik. A snowmachine was taken without permission, driven by the individual while under the influence of alcohol, and damaged near the ignition area, where he removed the plastic cover and damaged multiple wires and plugs. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 19 YOA Josh Ballot of Selawik for Criminal Mischief 4 and VCOR.
Posted on 12/9/2024 1:31:10 PM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24123740
Location: KotzebueType: Liquor Laws [LIQU]Dispatch Text:
On 12/08/2024 at approximately 13:11 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a violation of liquor laws in the village of Kotzebue. 3 bottles of R&R alcohol were seized after an individual attempted to import them in his luggage from Kotzebue into Buckland, which is a dry community. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 66 YOA Gene Armstrong of Kotzebue for Importation after Election.
Posted on 12/9/2024 1:42:03 PM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24123781
Location: AmblerType: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism [DEST]Dispatch Text:
On 12/08/2024 at approximately 15:35 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance in the village of Ambler. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/9/2024 1:42:29 PM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24123827
Location: SelawikType: Assault - DV [A13D]Dispatch Text:
On 12/08/2024 at approximately 18:03 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in the village of Selawik. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 53 YOA Artemus Coffin of Selawik for Assault 4.
Posted on 12/9/2024 1:45:02 PM by DPS\kmrockwell
D Detachment
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AK24123861
Location: CantwellType: Burglary 2 / Criminal Trespass 2Dispatch Text:
On 12/8/2024 at 2109 hours AST received a call from employees of Vitus in Cantwell reporting WILLIAM HOLLANDSWORTH (age 57 of Big Lake) refusing to leave the store, attempting to seal items, and causing a disturbance. AST responded and investigation resulted in the arrest of WILLIAM for Burglary 2nd Degree and Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree. WILLIAM was remanded to FCC and held till arraignment.
Posted on 12/9/2024 3:59:00 AM by DPS\jaminer
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AK24059122
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 12/09/2024 at 0121 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for a registration violation. An occupant was identified as Misty Weeks, who had a warrant out for her arrest. She was arrested without incident and transported to FCC for remand.
Posted on 12/9/2024 4:02:01 AM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK24123892
Location: FairbanksType: Hindering Prosecution 2ndDispatch Text:
On 12/09/2024, Alaska State Troopers arrested Savanna Yoder, 34, for hindering the apprehension of Michael Maillelle who was wanted on multiple arrest warrants. She was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center. Michael was also arrested and remanded on his outstanding warrants.
Posted on 12/9/2024 5:49:00 AM by DPS\japoole
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AK24123928
Location: NorthwayType: MVC-DamageDispatch Text:
On December 9, 2024 at about 1:29 AM, Alaska State Troopers responded to the report of a single vehicle collision near the Alaska/Canada border. Investigation showed a pickup towing another with a tow bar lost control and struck a guardrail. The vehicle being towed was removed by a tow truck due to significant damage. The guardrail was damaged. No injuries were reported on scene.
Posted on 12/9/2024 3:19:48 PM by DPS\sohessler
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AK24124242
Location: FairbanksType: TrespassingDispatch Text:
On December 9th, 2024, at approximately 1950 hours Fairbanks AST received a report of a trespassing in the area of College Rd and University Ave. AST responded. Investigation found Theresa McDevitt, age 33 of Fairbanks, had committed the crime of Trespassing in the Second Degree. She was arrested and remanded to FCC.
Posted on 12/9/2024 9:32:36 PM by DPS\bbschwarz
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AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK24121323
Location: HoonahType: SAR / Body RecoveryDispatch Text:
UPDATE: The two bodies found amongst the F/V Wind Walker debris in Spasski Bay on December 9, 2024, have been identified as Jacob Daniel Hannah, age 22, and Travis Marley Kapp, age 45, both of Sitka. Next of kin have been notified.
On December 9, 2024, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Juneau and Hoonah responded to Spasski Bay (approximately 4 miles east of Hoonah) after human remains were located on the beach. A Juneau based Alaska National Guard helicopter transported Alaska Wildlife Troopers, NOAA Law Enforcement Officers, and SEADOGS K9 search team to the area. Responders located two bodies among debris from the F/V Wind Walker. An AWT Vessel also assisted in the search of the area.
Two unidentified bodies were transported to Juneau in the Alaska National Guard helicopter. An additional search of about five miles of shoreline in the area was conducted with the dog teams, and no other human remains were located. The remains are being transported to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy and positive identification. Next of kin have been notified.
Posted on 12/9/2024 6:39:41 PM by DPS\tjdespain
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AK24100337
Location: WrangellType: Sub-Legal MooseDispatch Text:
On 12-06-2024, Teniya Morelli age 44 of Wrangell, was found guilty of taking a moose in violation of 5AAC85.0045(a)(1) Hunting Seasons and Bag Limits for Moose. Based on investigation by AWT it was determined that Morelli took a one-by-one brow tine, broken antlered moose on 09-27-2024. Morelli was sentenced to a $500 fine with forfeiture of the moose along with a $1000 fine for restitution.
Posted on 12/9/2024 5:07:38 PM by DPS\jdspann
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