Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, March 13, 2023

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 ...No news reported.

C Detachment

  • AK23024488

    Location: Nome
    Type: SAR

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 11, 2023, at 5:45 pm, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a single snowmachine accident near mile 18 of the Nome-Council Highway. The report stated Nome resident, Gregory Thornton, 40, was located by two Nome residents near his wrecked snowmachine. The Nome search and rescue team was notified, and Thornton was transported to the Hospital in Nome for treatment for his injuries.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 10:01:00 AM by DPS\jsdougherty

  • AK23022542

    Location: Kwethluk
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/6/23 at approximately 13:35 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault-Non DV. Charges were forwarded to the DA's office for review.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 11:12:29 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23022454

    Location: Kwethluk
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/6/23 at approximately 10:49 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a burglary at he Native Store Warehouse. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 26 YO Henry Michael of Kwethluk.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 11:14:26 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23022463

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/6/23 at approximately 10:20 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV. The case was referred to Bethel Juvenile Justice for review.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 11:15:15 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23022506

    Location: Nunapitchuk
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/6/23 at approximately 12:17 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 11:16:15 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23022850

    Location: Tuluksak
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/7/23 at approximately 11:01 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 11:17:18 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23022853

    Location: Napakiak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/7/23 at approximately 11:04 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault after the fact which reportedly occurred in 2022. Investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 11:18:13 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23023006

    Location: Bethel
    Type: Assist Agency

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/7/23 at approximately 16:51 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a request for an Agency Assist. The case is open.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 11:18:58 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23023185

    Location: Tuluksak
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/8/23 at approximately 09:18 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Burglary. Charges have been forwarded to the DA's office.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 11:19:44 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23023773

    Location: Mountain Village
    Type: Trespass

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/09/2023 at approximately 13:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Trespass. Charges for Criminal Trespass 2 have been forwarded to the appropriate offices.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 11:23:39 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23024074

    Location: Aniak
    Type: Trespass

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/10/2023 at approximately 10:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Trespass. Charges for Criminal Trespass have been forwarded to the DA's office for review.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 11:27:19 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23024161

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sex Offense

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/10/2023 at approximately 15:30 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sex Offense. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 11:28:08 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23024238

    Location: Akiachak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/10/2023 at approximately 18:52 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Charges have been forwarded to the DA's office for review.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 11:28:54 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23024328

    Location: Saint Mary's
    Type: Suspicious Circumstances

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/11/2023 at approximately 02:18 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Suspicious Circumstances. The case is closed.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 11:30:46 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23024332

    Location: Saint Mary's
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/11/2023 at approximately 06:02 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 32 YO Carlton Johnson of Saint Mary's for Assault 4.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 11:31:31 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23024439

    Location: Nightmute
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/11/2023 at approximately 14:34 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 23 YO Zachary Kashatok of Nightmute for Assault 2, 3 and 4.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 11:32:49 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23024460

    Location: Hooper Bay
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/9/2023 at approximately 23:56 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault- Non DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 11:33:46 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23023540

    Location: Kokhanok
    Type: Suspicious Circumstances

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/9/23 at approximately 09:06 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 4:01:17 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23023555

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Traffic

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/9/23 at approximately 09:33 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Traffic Violation in which a person drove past a school bus while the extended Stop arm was out. A citation was issued to the driver.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 4:02:12 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23023633

    Location: Twin Hills
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/9/23 at approximately 11:01 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 29 YO Kameri Sharp of Togiak for Assault 4, Criminal Mischief 5, as well as an outstanding warrant.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 4:03:04 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23023883

    Location: Togiak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/9/23 at approximately 20:11 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. A warrant has been requested for 53 YO Shirley Upton of Togiak.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 4:04:11 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23024031

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/10/23 at approximately 10:51 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Burglary. Investigation resulted in a warrant being requested for24 YO Nevada Sky of Kodiak for the crimes of Burglary 1, Criminal Trespass 1, and Theft 4. The incident is closed.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 4:04:51 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23024102

    Location: Togiak
    Type: Suspicious Circumstances

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/9/23 at approximately 19:35 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Suspicious Circumstances.The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 4:05:43 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23024156

    Location: Akutan
    Type: Forgery/Fraud

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/10/23 at approximately 15:26 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Forgery/Fraud. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 4:06:59 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23024261

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Traffic

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/10/23 at approximately 19:13 hours, Alaska State Troopers observed a gray 2014 Camaro driving at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop conducted on the vehicle resulted in the arrest of 27 YO Colin Coyle of Kodiak for Reckless Driving, No Motor Vehicle Insurance, and Driving with a Suspended License.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 4:07:43 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23024437

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/11/23 at approximately 13:49 hours, Alaska State Troopers observed a silver 2017 Chevy Impala, drive through the parking lot of Mill Bay Gas-n-Go at a high rate of speed. The vehicle nearly struck another vehicle, placing the driver in fear. An arrest warrant for Assault 3 and Reckless Driving has been requested for 56 YO Mark Benton.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 4:09:21 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23024678

    Location: Manokotak
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/12/23 at approximately 04:57 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating Conditions of their Release. 44 YO Wassillie Tugatuk Jr of Manokotak was arrested for Violating Conditions of his Release.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 4:10:32 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23024692

    Location: Norton Sound Region
    Type: Suspicious Circumstances

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/12/23 at approximately 16:22 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible sex assault. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 4:11:24 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

D Detachment

  • AK23024803

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Criminal Mischief DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/12/2023 at approximately 2213 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks responded to the area of Iniakuk Avenue for a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, Troopers contacted a female, later identified as Desire Sampson (29) of Fairbanks. Investigation revealed that Desire committed the crime of Criminal Mischief 4 DV when she intentionally damaged her boyfriend’s truck and gaming console. Desire was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center and is being held with no bail.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 5:08:33 AM by DPS\cmseminario

  • AK23024824

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Criminal Trespass 2

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 13, 2023, at approximately 0050 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report that Jennifer Lofrano was trespassing at the Liquor Well in Fairbanks. Jennifer has previously trespassed from this business property. The investigation is still ongoing. Charges will be forwarded to the District Attorney's Office.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 6:40:42 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK23025035

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DV-Assault 4th Degree

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 13th, 2023, at approximately 1209 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a physical disturbance around the Palomino Dr area. Further investigation revealed Sergio Cuellar (22Y/O) of Fairbanks assaulted his roommate. Sergio was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Facility for Assault in the fourth degree.

    Posted on 3/13/2023 5:38:03 PM by DPS\gesommers

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.