Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, February 8, 2024

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

A Detachment ...No news reported.

B Detachment

  • AK24012641

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Domestic Violence

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/8/24 at approximately 1745 hours, AST received a report of a domestic violence protective order violation.

    Trooper responded and a subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Nathaniel Hutchinson a 22-year-old man from Wasilla. Nathaniel was charged with one count of violating a domestic violence protective order, and one count of violating conditions of release. He was transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial where he was remanded and held without bail.

    Posted on 2/8/2024 8:21:16 PM by DPS\jlcantor

  • AK24009815

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/7/2024 at approximately 2307 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop in the Big Lake area. During the stop, AST contacted and identified one of the occupants as Ron Debeauliaeu, age 20, of Wasilla. Investigation revealed Debeailieau had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for $250 for failing to appear in court with the original charge of Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance. Debeailieau was arrested, transported, remanded at Matsu Pretrial, and held for $250 bail.

    Posted on 2/8/2024 5:47:49 AM by DPS\tmharris

  • AK24012297

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Assault Non-DV

    Dispatch Text:

    AST responded to a disturbance in the Soapstone area and contacted Deven Werts (age 24 of Palmer). Investigation revealed that Werts assaulted a neighbor by throwing a snow shovel at them and striking them. There were no reported injuries. Werts was taken into custody and transported to the Palmer Pretrial Facility without incident. Werts was charged with one count of  Assault in the Fourth Degree. Werts is being held at the Palmer Pretrial Facility on $500.00 bail pending arraignment. 

    Posted on 2/8/2024 6:56:52 AM by DPS\tncaldarea

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK24012348

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault 4 (DV)

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/8/2024, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks responded to a residence off Chena Hot Springs Road for a report of a disturbance. Investigation determined Christopher Henry, 30 years old, had assaulted his girlfriend. A 12 hour arrest has been entered for Christopher and charges will be forwarded to the district attorney for Assault in the 4th degree.

    Posted on 2/8/2024 4:18:10 AM by DPS\jalindblom

  • AK24012430

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/08/2024 at approximately 0827 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks were conducting a welfare check on an individual who was slumped over in the driver seat of a vehicle while sitting at a gas pump. The individual was identified as Dakota Sheppard (27) of Fairbanks. Investigation revealed that Dakota had been operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance. Dakota was taken into custody without incident and remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center. 

    Posted on 2/8/2024 1:20:57 PM by DPS\cmseminario

  • AK24012458

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Terroristic Threat

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/08/2024 at 0808 hours, AST received a report of terroristic threatening in the area of Auburn Drive. AST responded. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 2/8/2024 4:08:04 PM by DPS\arurban

  • AK24012284

    Location: NENANA
    Type: Welfare Check

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/7/24, at 2220 hours, FEC dispatch center received a telephone request to dispatch an ambulance to a residence in Nenana  The caller became hostile towards the dispatcher and the request was declined. 

    At 2245 hours, Nenana VPSO was dispatch to the residence to conduct a welfare check.  Investigation determine the subject wanted a ride to FMH to seek treatment.  Subject was transported to FMH without incident by the VPSO   

    Posted on 2/8/2024 4:55:46 PM by DPS\mfhaglin

  • AK24012659

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2-8-24 Delta Junction AST received a report of a deceased individual off Nistler Dr. AST responded and investigation showed the death to appear to be of natural causes. The SME released the body to a funeral home. A funeral home was contacted and took custody of the body. 

    Posted on 2/8/2024 8:20:06 PM by DPS\cihudson

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24010701

    Location: Homer
    Type: No Sport Fishing License

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/2/2024 at about 1500 hours Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Soldotna contacted Michael Basagrin, age 29 of Homer, ice fishing on Caribou Lake.  Basagrin did not have a 2024 Alaska Sport Fishing License.  Basagrin was issued a citation with bail set at $220 in the Homer District Court.

    Posted on 2/8/2024 9:09:55 AM by DPS\nswood

  • AK24010702

    Location: Homer
    Type: No Sport Fishing License

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/2/2024 at about 1500 hours Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Soldotna contacted Maxim Basagrin, age 21 of Homer, ice fishing on Caribou Lake. Basagrin did not have a 2024 Alaska Sport Fishing License. Basagrin was issued a citation with bail set at $220 in the Homer District Court.

    Posted on 2/8/2024 9:11:42 AM by DPS\nswood

  • AK24012427

    Location: Sitka
    Type: Undersize Commercial King Salmon, Fail to Report on Fish Ticket

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/8/24, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Timothy Robinson, age 64, of Sitka, during a commercial salmon offload to a local processing facility.  Investigation revealed, Robinson had landed one undersize king salmon and had concealed two additional unreported king salmon aboard his vessel.  Robinson was cited for retaining undersize salmon and failing to report on a fish ticket.  An arraignment is set in the district court at Sitka.

    Posted on 2/8/2024 12:48:02 PM by DPS\tbhall

  • AK24012229

    Location: Sitka
    Type: Undersize Commercial King Salmon

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/7/24, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Cale Laduke, age 42, of Sitka, during a commercial salmon offload to a local processing facility.  Investigation revealed Laduke had landed four undersize king salmon.  Laduke was cited for retaining undersize salmon.  An arraignment is set in the district court at Sitka.

    Posted on 2/8/2024 12:51:11 PM by DPS\tbhall

  • AK24012219

    Location: Sitka
    Type: Undersize Commercial King Salmon

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/7/24, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Ryan Andrews, age 45, of Sitka, during a commercial salmon offload to a local processing facility.  Investigation revealed Andrews had landed five undersize king salmon.  Andrews was cited for retaining undersize salmon.  An arraignment is set in the district court at Sitka.

    Posted on 2/8/2024 12:53:34 PM by DPS\tbhall

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.