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

  • AK23026405

    Location: Nikiski
    Type: Assault III (DV), Criminal Mischief V (DV), MIW III x 2, VCOR, Interfering with Report of DV

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23026410

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23024097

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant arrest

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23026633

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23026701

    Location: Quinhagak
    Type: DV Assault

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23025089

    Location: Dillingham
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23025250

    Location: Manokotak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23025279

    Location: Stebbins
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23025388

    Location: Twin Hills
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23025557

    Location: Nondalton
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23025819

    Location: Nome
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23025875

    Location: Teller
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23025973

    Location: Bristol Bay/AK Peninsula Region
    Type: Sexual Assault

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23026378

    Location: Bethel
    Type: Residential Structure Fire

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23024971

    Location: Upper Kalskag
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23025145

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23025167

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sex Offense

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23025835

    Location: Nightmute
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23026372

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23026391

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Missing person

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23026427

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Probation Violation

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23026369

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: ARREST

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23026389

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23024870

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23026436

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch 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

  • AK22107259

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23026456

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI arrest

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23026168

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch 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

  • AK22116289

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Warrant arrest

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23026480

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault 4, Trespass

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23026457

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Domestic Violence Arrest

    Dispatch 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

  • AK23026441

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DV Assault

    Dispatch 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

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.