Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, February 7, 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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AK24011905
Location: KenaiType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 02/07/24 at approximately 0241 hours, AST Dispatch in Soldotna received a 911 call from a highly intoxicated male requesting a tow because his vehicle was stuck. Troopers from Soldotna responded and followed tire tracks in the fresh snow from the location of the 911 call to a nearby neighborhood where 21-year-old Kenai resident, Lucas J. Kline was found in his vehicle. Subsequent investigation showed Kline had been operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Kline was arrested for DUI and remanded at Wildwood Pretrial.
Posted on 2/7/2024 6:28:01 AM by DPS\jmcouturier
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AK23103886
Location: KasilofType: Warrant Service / SERT ActivationDispatch Text:
On February 6, 2024, the Alaska State Troopers Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) was activated to effect an arrest warrant at a residence in Kasilof. SERT members arrested 53-year-old Kasilof resident Mark Meyers on his active arrest warrant without incident. He was remanded to Wildwood Pretrial Facility on charges of Vehicle Theft 1, Burglary 2, and Theft 3.
Posted on 2/7/2024 9:48:22 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
B Detachment
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AK24011935
Location: WasillaType: DV AssaultDispatch Text:
On 02/07/2024 at 0814 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence off of Wanamingo Drive in Wasilla for a reported assault. Investigation revealed, Morgan Carabellese, a 34-year-old female of Wasilla, had committed an assault. Carabellese was arrested for Assault in the Fourth Degree and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial, where she was remanded and held without bail pending arraignment.
Posted on 2/7/2024 7:12:59 PM by DPS\mlalkarmy
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AK24012035
Location: WasillaType: DV Assault/VCORDispatch Text:
On 02/07/2024 at 1221 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence off of Timber Ridge Circle in Palmer for a reported assault. Investigation revealed, Gabriel Nevills, a 21-year-old male of Wasilla, had committed an assault. Nevills was arrested for Assault in the Fourth Degree and Violation of Conditions of Release and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial, where he was remanded and held without bail pending arraignment.
Posted on 2/7/2024 7:14:50 PM by DPS\mlalkarmy
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AK24012186
Location: PalmerType: Criminal Mischief 3rd/ Assault 4thDispatch Text:
On 02/07/2024 at 1522 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to MatSu Regional Hospital for the report of a disturbance. Investigation revealed, Stone Haselden 24YOA caused over $750 in damage and threatening staff with physical harm. Stone was arrested on charges of Criminal Mischief 3rd and Assault 4th x3. Stone was remanded at Mat-Su Pretrial where he is held without bail.
Posted on 2/7/2024 8:16:27 PM by DPS\mdbarela
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AK24011791
Location: WasillaType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On February 6, 2024, at 3:49 pm, Alaska State Troopers and EMS responded to a residence in Wasilla for a report of CPR in progress. Life-saving measures were unsuccessful, and 31-year-old Luke George was pronounced deceased. Next of kin was on scene and notified of the death. The body has been transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Anchorage for autopsy. The investigation into the cause and manner of death is ongoing.
Posted on 2/7/2024 10:39:15 AM by DPS\jsdougherty
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AK24011871
Location: WasillaType: Assault DVDispatch Text:
On 02/06/2024 at approximately 2119 hours, AST responded to a report of an assault in Wasilla. AST responded, and an investigation revealed Joseph Jackson, age 40, of Wasilla, had assaulted his girlfriend and damaged some property. Joseph was arrested and remanded to MSPT, where he was held without bail. Joseph is being charged with Assault in the 4th, Criminal Mischief in the 5th, and Interfering with a report of Crime Involving Domestic Violence.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:59:18 AM by DPS\jrbairett
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AK24011889
Location: WasillaType: Assault 3, Assault4, Criminal Mischief 5Dispatch Text:
On 2/6/2024 at approximately 2231 hours, AST responded to a disturbance in Wasilla off N Charley Drive in Wasilla. While at the residence, AST contacted Jennifer Johnson, 46, of Anchorage. Investigation revealed that Jennifer had assaulted a family member and broken some of their items. Jennifer was arrested, transported, and remanded at Matsu Pretrial on Charges of Assault 3, Assault 4, and Criminal Mischief 5.
Posted on 2/7/2024 4:54:18 AM by DPS\tmharris
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AK24011069
Location: WasillaType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 02/04/24 at 1130 hours, AST responded to the intersection of Fairview Loop and Hanna Circle in Wasilla for the report of a two vehicle MVC. Two Dodge pick-up trucks collided at the intersection and no serious injuries were reported.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:32:15 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011039
Location: WasillaType: TrespassingDispatch Text:
On 02/04/24 at 0600 hours, AST responded to a business near mile post 49 of the Parks Highway in Wasilla for the report of a disturbance. Investigation revealed a male entered the store and caused a disturbance after he was previously trespassed from the property. The suspect fled prior to AST arrival and the investigation continues.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:33:34 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011116
Location: WasillaType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 02/04/24 at 1550 hours, AST responded to the intersection of Bogard Road and Barry’s Resort Drive in Wasilla for the report of a single vehicle rollover accident. Investigation revealed a blue Toyota SUV lost control on the icy road surface and rolled. No serious injuries were reported.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:35:11 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011044
Location: Big LakeType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 02/04/24 at 0716 hours, AST responded to a residence in Big Lake for the report of a disturbance. Investigation led to the arrest of 43-year-old Michelle Staup for the original charge of Assault in the 4th Degree.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:36:09 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011126
Location: WasillaType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 02/04/24 at 1700 hours, AST received a report of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Seldon Road and Tait Drive in Wasilla. Investigation revealed a red Dodge pick-up and a red Toyota pick-up collided at the intersection. No serious injuries were reported.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:37:05 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011166
Location: WasillaType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 02/04/24 at 2030 hours, AST received a report of a fight between two inmates at Goose Creek Correctional Center near Wasilla. Investigation continues into the allegations of assault.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:38:55 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011109
Location: WasillaType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 02/04/24 at 1600 hours, AST responded to a residence in Meadow Lakes for the report of a death. Investigation revealed a 62-year-old male passed away in his residence. No foul play is suspected, and a funeral home responded for the remains.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:40:20 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011080
Location: WasillaType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 02/04/24 at 1300 hours, AST responded to the intersection of Vine Road and Hollywood Road in Wasilla for the report of a single vehicle rollover accident. Investigation revealed a gray Toyota pickup lost control on the icy road surface and rolled. No serious injuries were reported.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:41:53 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011228
Location: WasillaType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 02/05/24 at 0745 hours, AST received a report of a single vehicle accident on Church Road in Wasilla. Investigation revealed a red Ford pick-up struck a moose. No serious injuries were reported.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:42:59 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011123
Location: PalmerType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 02/04/24 at 1642 hours, AST responded to mile post 38 of the Glenn Highway in Palmer for a single vehicle accident. Investigation revealed a tan Buick sedan lost control on the icy road surface and crashed into a ditch. No serious injuries were reported.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:44:15 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011266
Location: PalmerType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 02/05/24 at 1000 hours, AST responded to a residence in Palmer for the report of a death. Investigation revealed an 82-year-old male passed away in his residence. No foul play is suspected, and a funeral home responded for the remains.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:45:29 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011267
Location: PalmerType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 02/05/24 at 0800 hours, AST responded to a residence in Palmer for the report of a death. Investigation revealed a 71-year-old male passed away in his residence. No foul play is suspected, and a funeral home responded for the remains.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:46:29 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011363
Location: WasillaType: Theft; Criminal TrespassingDispatch Text:
On 02/05/24 at 1330 hours, AST received a report of a stolen black 2018 H&H double-axle tilt trailer from a property on Bogard Road near Finger Lake Road in Wasilla. Investigation continues into the theft that occurred sometime over the weekend. AST is requesting anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 745-3333 or AST dispatch at 352-5401.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:47:51 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011425
Location: WasillaType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 02/05/24 at 1554 hours, AST received a report of a two-vehicle accident at mile post 6 of KGB Road in Wasilla. Investigation revealed a white Chevy pick-up and a gray Toyota pick-up collided at the intersection. No serious injuries were reported.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:48:42 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011316
Location: WasillaType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 02/05/24 at 1200 hours, AST responded to the intersection of Hollywood Road and Connie Lane in Wasilla for the report of a single vehicle accident with a moose. A charity responded for the deceased moose and no injuries were reported by the driver of the truck that struck the moose.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:49:51 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011381
Location: WasillaType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 02/05/24 at 1420 hours, AST responded to the intersection of the Parks Highway and Hyer Road in Wasilla for the report of a single vehicle accident. Investigation revealed a black Nissan Frontier lost control on the icy road surface and crashed into a guardrail. No serious injuries were reported.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:51:07 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011420
Location: WasillaType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 02/05/24 at 1547 hours, AST received a report of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of the Seward Meridian Parkway and Meridian Loop in Wasilla. Investigation revealed a gray Chevy pick-up and a white Subaru Forester collided at the intersection. No serious injuries were reported.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:52:06 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011579
Location: PalmerType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 02/06/24 at 0744 hours, AST received a report of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of the Glenn Highway and the Fairgrounds in Palmer. Investigation revealed a red Ford Escape and a gray Mercedes sedan collided at the intersection. No serious injuries were reported.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:53:14 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011601
Location: TalkeetnaType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 02/06/24 at 1705 hours, AST received a report of a two-vehicle accident at mile post 6 of KGB Road in Wasilla. Investigation revealed a gray Cadillac and a white Chevy Traverse collided at the intersection. No serious injuries were reported.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:54:22 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011803
Location: WasillaType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 02/06/24 at 1705 hours, AST received a report of a two-vehicle accident at mile post 6 of KGB Road in Wasilla. Investigation revealed a gray Cadillac and a white Chevy Traverse collided at the intersection. No serious injuries were reported.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:56:25 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011754
Location: WasillaType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 02/06/24 at 1430 hours, AST received a report of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Terrell Drive and Tambert Drive in Wasilla. Investigation revealed a silver Ford Expedition and a silver Toyota sedan collided at the intersection. No serious injuries were reported.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:57:45 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011623
Location: WasillaType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 02/06/24 at 0943 hours, AST received a report of a two-vehicle accident on Willow Drive in Wasilla. Investigation revealed a black Jeep and a brown Kia sedan collided on the roadway. No serious injuries were reported.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:58:45 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011593
Location: PalmerType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 02/06/24 at 0813 hours, AST received a report of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of the Old Glenn Highway and Vera Way in Palmer. Investigation revealed a silver Ford Expedition and a yellow Ford pick-up collided on the roadway. No serious injuries were reported.
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:59:48 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011600
Location: WasillaType: Hit and Run MVCDispatch Text:
On 02/06/24 at 0816 hours, AST received a report of a hit and run two-vehicle accident on the Parks Highway near Hyer Road in Wasilla. Investigation revealed a light-colored Jeep struck a white Volkswagen Jetta and continued without stopping or reporting the crash. AST is requesting anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 745-3333 or AST dispatch at 352-5401.
Posted on 2/7/2024 1:01:05 PM by DPS\lephillips
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AK24011409
Location: WasillaType: Hit and Run MVCDispatch Text:
On 02/05/24 at 1532 hours, AST received a report of a hit and run three-vehicle accident near mile post 6 of KGB Road in Wasilla. Investigation revealed a small 4 door sedan rear ended a blue Buick sedan which subsequently rear ended a Chevy Tahoe. The Buick sedan received significant damage and 2 occupants were transported to a hospital for injuries. Both the small 4 door sedan and Chevy Tahoe (unknown vehicle colors) continued without stopping to render assistance or reported the crash. AST is requesting anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 745-3333 or AST dispatch at 352-5401.
Posted on 2/7/2024 1:08:33 PM by DPS\lephillips
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK24011841
Location: FairbanksType: MVC-FatalDispatch Text:
On 2/6/2024 at 1836 hours AST received multiple reports of a motor vehicle collision at mile marker 38 of the Elliott Highway involving a 2015 Ford SUV and a commercial vehicle being operated by Sourdough Trucking. The driver of the SUV, Robert Altman age 53 of Fairbanks, died as a result of the crash. Two other people sustained non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation into the cause of the crash is still ongoing.
Posted on 2/7/2024 1:37:36 AM by DPS\bkhaley
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AK24011902
Location: FairbanksType: Vehicle Theft and Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On February 7, 2024, at approximately 0019 hours, Fairbanks AST located a stolen 2004 Pontiac Vibe being driven in the area of Gold Rush Estates. Troopers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and arrested the driver, Darel Puller for Vehicle Theft and the passenger Cucuaq Katcheak for her warrants for theft. Both individuals were remanded to FCC.
Posted on 2/7/2024 3:13:22 AM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK24006377
Location: Parks HwyType: Fatal Vehicle CollisionDispatch Text:
UPDATE 2/7/24: Human remains belonging to two adults that were located in the pickup truck have been positively identified by the State Medical Examiner's Office. They are identified as:
- Destiny Wood, age 26, of Fairbanks
- Marcus Taylor, age 22, of Fairbanks
Next of kin have been notified.
ORIGINAL: On January 20, 2024, at 1:19 pm, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a vehicle collision near mile 183 of the Parks Highway. Alaska State Troopers, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, and fire/EMS responded to the scene. A preliminary investigation revealed that a semi-truck collided with a pickup truck after the pickup entered the opposite lane of travel. Both vehicles caught fire as a result of the collision. The driver, and sole occupant, of the semi-truck received non-life-threatening injuries and was medevaced from the scene to a hospital for treatment. The driver of the pickup truck was declared deceased at the scene. The driver’s remains will be sent to the state medical examiner’s office for autopsy and positive identification. Once the driver has been positively identified and next of kin have been notified, Troopers will release their identity. The Parks Highway was closed for approximately 5:45 minutes as Troopers documented the scene and cleared the vehicles.
Posted on 1/20/2024 9:10:13 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel . Edited on 2/7/2024 8:53:20 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK24011910
Location: FairbanksType: VCORDispatch Text:
At approximately 0443 hours on 2/7/2024 Troopers received a report of a DV assault near Chena Pump Rd. Parrish Chaney, age 32 of Fairbanks, was arrested for violation of conditions release and assault in the 4th degree. Parrish was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.
Posted on 2/7/2024 7:57:23 AM by DPS\rcbell
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AK24009967
Location: FairbanksType: Vehicle Theft, Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 02/06/2023 at approximately 1600 hours, the Fairbanks Criminal Suppression Unit (CSU) received information on the location of a possible stolen vehicle and the suspect. CSU located the suspected vehicle with mismatched plates. Upon sight of Troopers, the vehicle began taking evasive action to avoid detection and was again located on Church St. The occupants, 2 females and a male driver, fled the vehicle on foot. CSU initiated a foot pursuit with the driver/primary suspect through yards and the surrounding neighborhood. The suspect attempted to hide in a vacant house and was apprehended inside. He was identified as Zachery Dove, 28, of Fairbanks.
A CSU Trooper attempted to locate the two female passengers in the surrounding area and observed an unrelated person attempt to wave him down. The Trooper identified this person through prior contacts as Justin Peter-Horace, 24, of Fairbanks who had an outstanding $10,000 felony arrest warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Theft 2nd Degree . It appeared that Peter-Horace did not initially realize he was flagging down a Trooper. The CSU Trooper attempted to contact Peter-Horace, at which point he fled on foot. CSU initiated another foot pursuit, and deployed a taser, successfully apprehending the suspect.
Dove was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center on the charge of Vehicle Theft 1st Degree.
Peter-Horace was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center on his outstanding arrest warrant.
Posted on 2/7/2024 11:31:30 AM by DPS\tjnorris
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AK24012030
Location: FairbanksType: Motor Vehicle CollisionDispatch Text:
At approximately 1115 hours on 02/07/2024 AST responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a military cargo truck and a traffic light pole at the intersection of Peger Road and Mitchell Expressway. The traffic signal was damaged.
Posted on 2/7/2024 4:35:23 PM by DPS\arurban
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AK23125535
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 2/7/2024 AST conducted a traffic stop in the area of Danby St and College Rd. AST identified a passenger of the vehicle as David Big-Joe (37) of Fairbanks. Big-Joe had an active warrant and was arrested. Big-Joe was remanded at FCC without incident.
Posted on 2/7/2024 6:27:43 PM by DPS\atvalcourt
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK24011919
Location: PalmerType: Moose AttackDispatch Text:
On 02/07/2024 at approximately 0654 hours, an individual in Palmer, called AST dispatch to report her teenage child was trampled by a moose in the area of Plumley Road in Palmer as the juvenile was preparing to go to school. The complainant declined an ambulance as she was taking her daughter to the hospital on her own with non-life threatening injuries. AWT responded to the area and located the moose. The moose displayed aggressive behavior toward the trooper and was subsequently shot. A charity responded for the moose. A follow up with the complainant revealed the juvenile had been released from the hospital with minor injuries.
Posted on 2/7/2024 1:14:37 PM by DPS\dbledford
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK24011468
Location: Russian MissionType: Homicide InvestigationDispatch Text:
On February 5, 2024, at 6:09 pm, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a shooting in the community of Russan Mission. Preliminary reports indicated that 45-year-old Russian Mission resident Richard Pitka had shot 46-year-old Russian Mission resident Patrick Changsak at Changsak’s residence. Changsak died on scene as a result of his injuries. Poor weather prevented Troopers and investigators from the Alaska Bureau of Investigation from immediately responding by aircraft. Community members located Pitka and detained him until law enforcement arrived. On February 6, 2024, Troopers were able to safely fly to the village to investigate the shooting. Pitka was arrested and charged with Murder in the Second Degree. Changsak’s body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy, and his next of kin have been notified.
Posted on 2/7/2024 9:56:31 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK24011916
Location: KetchikanType: Drug InvestigationDispatch Text:
In January 2024, the Alaska State Troopers, Ketchikan Police Department, and Southeast Alaska Cities Against Drugs (SEACAD) task force officers began an investigation into drug trafficking occurring in the Ketchikan area. On January 12, 2024, investigators interdicted 9,838 counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, ½ pound of methamphetamine, 1.5 ounces of fentanyl power, and $14,411 in US currency. Investigators arrested 38-year-old Ketchikan resident Andrew Hanson and remanded him to Ketchikan Correctional Center on charges of Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the 2nd Degree, one count of Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, one count of Misconduct Involving Weapons in the 2nd Degree, and one count of Misconduct Involving Weapons in the 3rd Degree.
Further investigation led to additional seizures of illicit narcotics related to this investigation on February 6, 2024; during the second seizure, law enforcement located approximately 14,938 counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and approximately 1.8 pounds of methamphetamine. The total street value of drugs seized during this investigation is approximately $1,682,000 in Ketchikan, Alaska - and includes over 38,000 potentially fatal doses of fentanyl.
SEACAD, Southeast Alaska Cities Against Drugs, is a regional task force comprised of municipal police departments from Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Haines, Skagway, Petersburg, Hoonah, Wrangell, Craig and Yakutat, the Alaska State Troopers, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Postal Inspection Service, and Coast Guard Investigative Service. Together, they work to investigate drug importation and distribution in the Southeast Alaska region.
If you have information about drug trafficking occurring in Alaska, contact the Alaska State Troopers at (907) 451-5100 or your local police department. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can submit tips through the AKTips smartphone app or online at dps.alaska.gov/tips.
Ketchikan Police Department Cases: KPD24-219 & KPD24-674
Posted on 2/7/2024 12:10:24 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
AK Bureau of Highway Patrol
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AK24011951
Location: WasillaType: DWLSDispatch Text:
On 02/07/2024 at approximately 0904hours, the Highway Interdiction K9 Team conducted a traffic stop on a Blue Subaru for a seat belt violation. The driver was identified as Travis Peck, age 35 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed Peck was driving with a suspended driver's license with previous convictions. Peck was issued a criminal summons to appear in court.
Posted on 2/7/2024 1:28:24 PM by DPS\glstephens
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AK24009526
Location: AnchorageType: Fail to Stop, DWLSDispatch Text:
On 01/30/2024 at approximately 1133 hours, the Highway Interdiction K9 Team attempted a traffic stop on a Silver Kia sedan in downtown Anchorage. The vehicle fled for multiple miles in a reckless manner. Due to the recent snow fall causing slick road conditions and the heavy traffic, the pursuit was discontinued. Further investigation revealed the driver to be Danny Jones Junior, age 50 of Anchorage. Charges are being forwarded on Jones for Fail to Stop at the Direction of a Peace Officer 1st Degree and Driving While License Revoked.
Posted on 2/7/2024 2:39:37 PM by DPS\glstephens
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