Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A Detachment

  • AK24011321

    Location: Kenai
    Type: Vehicle Theft 1

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02.05.24 at approximately 1208 hours AST received a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence in Kasilof. With the assistance of Kenai PD, the vehicle was located at approximately 1341 hours at a residence in Kenai off of Beaver Loop Rd. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was found to be Michael Lynch, 32 of Kasilof. Lynch was also on conditions of release for another case. He was arrested for Vehicle Theft 1 and Violating Conditions of Release and remanded to Wildwood Pretrial. 

    Posted on 2/6/2024 7:15:30 AM by DPS\dcbowers

  • AK23051520

    Location: Soldotna
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/5/24 at 1600 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in snow outside a vacant residence on Funny River Road. Upon arrival, Gregory Allen Saathoff, age 57 of Soldotna, was contacted outside the vehicle. Investigation revealed Saathoff had an outstanding arrest warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment (original charge of No Insurance). Saathoff was arrested and remanded at Wildwood pretrial with a $100 bail.

    Posted on 2/6/2024 8:09:24 AM by DPS\rtennis

  • AK24002773

    Location: Kasilof
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/5/24 at 1845 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to mile 2 Kalifornsky Beach Rd. following a report of a suspicious female in the area. The female was contacted walking along Kalifornsky Beach Rd. and recognized as Kristi Lynn Schultz, age 49 of Kasilof. Following a short guiding session to remove her from the middle of K-Beach Rd., Schultz was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Violating a Domestic Violence Protective Order. Schultz was transported and remanded without bail at Wildwood pretrial. Alcohol was a factor.

    Posted on 2/6/2024 8:35:16 AM by DPS\rtennis

B Detachment ...No news reported.

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  • AK24010430

    Location: Atmautluak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/02/24 at approximately 01:06 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 2/6/2024 1:27:57 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24010669

    Location: Toksook Bay
    Type: Deceased person

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/02/24 at approximately 15:35 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Deceased Person. 82 YOA Lawrence John of Toksook Bay passed away. Next of kin was notified.

    Posted on 2/6/2024 1:28:52 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24010856

    Location: Napakiak
    Type: Disturbance

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/03/24 at approximately 08:32 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Disturbance. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 50 YOA Ralph Jimmie of Napakiak for Assault 3, Misconduct Involving a Weapon 2 and 4, and Criminal Mischief.

    Posted on 2/6/2024 1:29:46 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24010886

    Location: Saint Mary's
    Type: Disturbance

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/03/24 at approximately 11:20 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Disturbance. Investigation revealed that no crime had occurred.

    Posted on 2/6/2024 1:30:44 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

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  • AK24011096

    Location: Hooper Bay
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/04/24 at approximately 13:33 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 2/6/2024 1:31:46 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24011605

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Vehicle Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/6/24 at approximately 0757 hours, the owner of a fully enclosed Holl Utility trailer reported that it was stolen from off property on Daphne Lane in North Pole.  The theft occurred sometime in late December of 2023 or January 2024.  The trailer had distinctive features but was mainly gray in color and had custom paint.  Anyone with information about this crime can call the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks at (907) 451-5100. If you would like to remain anonymous you can submit tips through the AKTips smartphone app or securely online at https://dps.alaska.gov/tips. You can also text the keywork AKTips to 847411 followed by your anonymous tip. 

    Posted on 2/6/2024 1:53:46 PM by DPS\hlculley

  • AK24011806

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/06/2024, at approximately 1600, the Alaska State Troopers received an anonymous tip that Bryan Collins, who had two felony warrants, was hiding in a cabin on Little Shot Rd. Troopers located Bryan and arrested him. He was then transported to FCC.

    Posted on 2/6/2024 5:45:29 PM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Judicial Services ...No news reported.

AK Div of Fire and Life Safety ...No news reported.