Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, March 17, 2023
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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AK23026405
Location: NikiskiType: Assault III (DV), Criminal Mischief V (DV), MIW III x 2, VCOR, Interfering with Report of DVDispatch Text:
On 03/17/23 at approximately 0003 hours Soldotna AST responded to a residence on Timber Lane in Nikiski for the report of a previous domestic violence assault and criminal mischief. Investigation determined, 24-year-old Nikiski resident, Joshua C. Crouse assaulted a family member and damaged property at the home. He was located in the woods near the residence and in possession of a sawed-off shotgun and revolver. Crouse was taken into custody without incident and remanded at the Wildwood pre-trial center on the charges of Assault III (DV), Criminal Mischief V, MIW IIIx2, VCOR, and Interfering with Report of DV.
Posted on 3/17/2023 7:23:55 AM by DPS\jmcouturier
B Detachment
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AK23026410
Location: PalmerType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 03/17/23 at 0011 hours, AST responded to a residence on the Old Glenn Highway in Palmer for the report of a disturbance involving a firearm. Investigation revealed Michael Tate, age 23 of Palmer, assaulted a household member during the incident. Tate was arrested for the original charge of Assault in the 3rd Degree and remanded into custody at the MSPT facility in Palmer.
Posted on 3/17/2023 4:29:02 AM by DPS\lephillips
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AK23024097
Location: WasillaType: Warrant arrestDispatch Text:
On 03/17/23 at 0253 hours, AST contacted Robert Bowlin, age 59 of Wasilla, during a traffic stop on Bogard Road in Wasilla. Investigation revealed Bowlin had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for violating conditions of release from a previous DUI incident. Bowlin was arrested on the warrant and remanded into custody at the MSPT facility in Palmer and held on $500 bail.
Posted on 3/17/2023 4:36:43 AM by DPS\lephillips
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AK23026633
Location: WasillaType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 03/17/2023 at 1400 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Karen Street for the report of a welfare check. Investigation revealed, Edith Crowe 76 YOA of Illinois, was found deceased from natural causes. Next of Kin was notified. No signs of foul play were suspected.
Posted on 3/17/2023 7:04:05 PM by DPS\mdbarela
C Detachment
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AK23026701
Location: QuinhagakType: DV AssaultDispatch Text:
On March 17, 2023 at 12:00pm the Alaska State Troopers were notified that 27 year-old Quinhagak resident John Peter was reported to have assaulted his girlfriend several days prior. Troopers responded to the community and after investigating the allegations arrested Peter on charges of Domestic Violence Assault in the Fourth Degree and Interfering with the Report of a DV Crime. Peter was remanded to Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center without incident. Peter is employed as a Village Public Safety Officer in the region.
Posted on 3/17/2023 7:31:31 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK23025089
Location: DillinghamType: Violate ConditionsDispatch Text:
On 3/13/23 at approximately 14:48 hours, Alaska State Troopers arrested 32 YO Shane Nukwak of Aleknagik for Violating Conditions of his Release and Resisting Arrest.
Posted on 3/17/2023 9:01:29 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23025250
Location: ManokotakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 3/13/23 at approximately 14:48 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault DV. The investigation resulted in an arrest warrant for 26 YO Norman Glocko of Manokotak.
Posted on 3/17/2023 9:02:41 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23025279
Location: StebbinsType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 3/13/23 at approximately 14:48 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault . Investigation resulted in 31 YO John Martin of Stebbins being charged for Assault.
Posted on 3/17/2023 9:03:31 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23025388
Location: Twin HillsType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 3/14/23 at approximately 10:49 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault DV. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/17/2023 9:04:29 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23025557
Location: NondaltonType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 3/14/23 at approximately 15:41 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault DV. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/17/2023 9:05:24 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23025819
Location: NomeType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 3/15/23 at approximately 09:59 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Disturbance. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 62 YO Steven Longley of Nome for Assault 4- DV.
Posted on 3/17/2023 9:06:19 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23025875
Location: TellerType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 3/15/23 at approximately 14:09 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 34 YO Michael Mayac of Teller for Assault 4- DV and Harrassment 1st degree.
Posted on 3/17/2023 9:07:21 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23025973
Location: Bristol Bay/AK Peninsula RegionType: Sexual AssaultDispatch Text:
On 3/15/23 at approximately 17:37 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/17/2023 9:08:21 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23026378
Location: BethelType: Residential Structure FireDispatch Text:
On March 16, 2023, Alaska State Troopers from the Bethel AST Post were in Napaskiak conducting a village visit. Shortly after their arrival, they were notified of a residential fire in the village. Troopers responded to the home and attempted to enter the building to check for occupants, but were unable to enter due to heat and flames. Troopers and Napaskiak residents took immediate efforts to extinguish the fire. Troopers were able to locate the resident of the home at a safe location and no one else was suspected to have been in the building at the time of the fire. The Alaska State Fire Marshal’s Office was notified of the incident. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/17/2023 9:54:18 AM by DPS\jsdougherty
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AK23024971
Location: Upper KalskagType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 3/13/23 at approximately 09:45 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Theft of a ladder.
Posted on 3/17/2023 8:28:15 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23025145
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual Abuse of a MinorDispatch Text:
On 3/13/23 at approximately 16:54 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/17/2023 8:28:57 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23025167
Location: YK DeltaType: Sex OffenseDispatch Text:
On 3/13/23 at approximately 18:07 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sex Offense after the fact from approximately 2 years prior. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/17/2023 8:29:41 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK23025835
Location: NightmuteType: Assault - Non DVDispatch Text:
On 3/15/23 at approximately 12:48 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/17/2023 8:30:40 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
D Detachment
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AK23026372
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 03/16/2023 Frederick Huntington, age 36 of Galena, was contacted after a REDDI report was made to Fairbanks AST. Troopers were able to locate the REDDI vehicle and conducted a investigation. An investigation revealed Frederick was driving while under the influence. Frederick refused to provide a sufficient BrAC with DATAMaster. Frederick was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center for one count of DUI, one count of Refusal, and one count of Harassment in the first degree. This case is closed.
Posted on 3/17/2023 12:17:25 AM by DPS\jgstoller
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AK23026391
Location: FairbanksType: Missing personDispatch Text:
On 03/16/2023 at approximately 2200 hours, Troopers were dispatched to 784 Manchester Loop about a runaway juvenile. The investigation revealed that the juvenile had run away from home at approximately 2100 hours after a verbal dispute. The juvenile was placed as missing/runaway status, and his information was forwarded to the Missing Person Clearinghouse
Posted on 3/17/2023 1:23:31 AM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez
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AK23026427
Location: FairbanksType: Probation ViolationDispatch Text:
On 3/17/23 around 0047 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks received a report of a disturbance in the Roland Rd. area. Troopers responded and the investigation revealed Arthur Ivanoff, 27 years old of Fairbanks, violated his probation conditions. 3PA-2201675 CR
Posted on 3/17/2023 2:14:51 AM by DPS\mcolley
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AK23026369
Location: FairbanksType: ARRESTDispatch Text:
On 03/16/2023 Troopers responded to a residence near Straight Shot Ln to investigate a reported disturbance. Troopers ultimately arrested Valerie Hopson for trespassing and two counts of Violation Conditions of Release.
Posted on 3/17/2023 2:36:00 AM by DPS\njsorgenfrey
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AK23026389
Location: FairbanksType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 03/16/2023 Troopers responded to a report of a domestic violence assault. Troopers are actively investigating this incident.
Posted on 3/17/2023 2:40:16 AM by DPS\njsorgenfrey
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AK23024870
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On March 16, 2023 the Alaska State Troopers Criminal Suppression Unit contacted Gregory Eckert (age 42) of Fairbanks during a traffic Stop on the Old Steese Highway. Eckert had an outstanding $500 misdemeanor warrant for his arrest for failing to appear in court on original charges of DUI. Eckert was placed under arrest and remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 3/17/2023 8:36:13 AM by DPS\smcafee
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AK23026436
Location: FairbanksType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On March 17, 2023, at approximately 00358 hours the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks were notified of an active assault taking place in the North Pole area. Investigation revealed Lorna McKinney, 37 years old, of North Pole, assaulted and damaged the property of her boyfriend. Lorna was remanded into custody at Fairbanks Correctional Center and charged with one count of Assault 2, three counts of Assault 3, and Criminal Mischief in the 3rd degree.
Posted on 3/17/2023 8:42:01 AM by DPS\mmgho
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AK22107259
Location: Delta JunctionType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 03/16/2023 at about 1501 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Delta Junction received a phone call from Vadim Shastitko, age 29 of Wasilla. Shastitko had called to turn himself in on an outstanding arrest warrant. Shastitko was arrested and transported to the Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.
Posted on 3/17/2023 10:44:28 AM by DPS\tmstuart
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AK23026456
Location: FairbanksType: DUI arrestDispatch Text:
On 03/17/2023 at approximately 0716 hours, Troopers responded to that area of West Fairbanks for a report of two individuals, passed out in a vehicle that was stopped in the middle of the road. Upon further investigation, a 17 year old male, of Fairbanks was arrested and charged with Minor Operating After consuming Alcohol.
Posted on 3/17/2023 2:33:00 PM by DPS\jbchroniger
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AK23026168
Location: Delta JunctionType: BurglaryDispatch Text:
On 3-16-2023, Delta Junction AST responded to a residence on Souhrada Rd. for a report of a burglary after the fact. Investigation revealed that sometime in the last two months while the homeowner was out of town, the residence was broken into and a Toyo stove along with other personal items were taken. A 1993-94 Skidoo was also taken from the property. It is described as black with orange paint splattered on it. If anyone has any information, please contact Trooper Carson at 1-907-451-5100. You may remain anonymous.
Posted on 3/17/2023 2:59:10 PM by DPS\kbcarson
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AK22116289
Location: Delta JunctionType: Warrant arrestDispatch Text:
On 3-17-2023, AST received information that Russell Sandlin, age 60 of Anchorage, was in the Delta Junction area and was violating terms of his probation. AST records also revealed that Russell has an arrest warrant for probation violation. Russell was contacted in Delta Junction and arrested on the warrant. A separate charge of misconduct involving a substance is also being forwarded to the District Attorney's office. Russell was transported to Fairbanks Correctional Facility where he was remanded on his warrant and bail is set at $1500.00
Posted on 3/17/2023 3:10:31 PM by DPS\kbcarson
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AK23026480
Location: FairbanksType: Assault 4, TrespassDispatch Text:
On 03/17/2023, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks responded to a disturbance at a local gas station. Investigation revealed that Sherry Druck, 46, refused to leave the premise after being asked to do so. During the altercation, Druck threw a cup of hot coffee on an employee, causing pain. Druck was located and taken into custody nearby as she was fleeing the scene. Druck was then remanded to Fairbanks Correction Center.
Posted on 3/17/2023 3:24:47 PM by DPS\japoole
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AK23026457
Location: FairbanksType: Domestic Violence ArrestDispatch Text:
On March 17th, 2023, at approximately 0741 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a physical domestic disturbance, located at Amherst Drive, unit number 10. The victim reported being forcefully shoved to the ground and stepped on by her boyfriend, Robert Silas, 41 of Fairbanks. It was further reported that Silas had not been invited to the residence and was subsequently trespassing. Silas was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center for one count of assault in the fourth degree and one count of criminal trespass in the second degree.
Posted on 3/17/2023 3:35:17 PM by DPS\cataylor
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AK23026441
Location: FairbanksType: DV AssaultDispatch Text:
On March 17th, 2023, at approximately 0249 hours Fairbanks AST received a 911 call in the area of Eva Creek Rd. The caller reported Ernest Keith, age 35 of Fairbanks, was trying to take his life with a 30-06. While on the phone with dispatch the caller could be heard saying ouch and children could be heard crying. AST responded. Investigation revealed Ernest committed the crimes of Misconduct Involving Weapons in the 4th degree, Assault in the 3rd degree (x3), Assault in the 4th degree, and Reckless Endangerment. He was arrested and remanded to FCC.
Posted on 3/17/2023 7:23:41 AM by DPS\bbschwarz
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