Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, March 24, 2024

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

A Detachment

  • AK24026184

    Location: Anchor Point
    Type: DWLS, VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/20/24 at 2014 hours, Troopers stopped a vehicle on Dorothy Drive at the intersection with North Fork Road after observing Jamie Mitchell, 39 of Anchor Point, driving the vehicle. Mitchell's driver's license was known to be suspended and during the stop it was determined Mitchell was on conditions of release from a prior criminal case. Mitchell was given summons to appear and released.

    Posted on 3/24/2024 1:26:24 PM by DPS\djcox

  • AK23027321

    Location: Kenai, AK
    Type: Assault 4th Domestic Violence

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/24/2024 at approximately 1231 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a reported domestic assault at a residence outside of Kenai.  Investigation revealed Jessie Gerald Hunt, age 34 of Kenai, had assaulted a household member.  He was arrested for two counts Assault 4th Domestic Violence and remanded at Wildwood Pretrial Facility.  He was held with no bail pending arraignment.

    Posted on 3/24/2024 7:19:00 PM by DPS\mjwertanen

B Detachment

  • AK24027202

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: VCOR, Disorderly Conduct

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/23/24 AST responded to a disturbance in Wasilla. Following the investigation Virginia Leonard, age 39 of Wasilla, was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for Violation of conditions of release (3PA-23-02584, O/C DV Assault 4), and Disorderly Conduct.

    Posted on 3/24/2024 12:29:06 AM by DPS\jrvenable

  • AK24027225

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/23/2024 at 2308 hours, Alaska State Troopers, along with the Wasilla Police Department, responded to the report of a motor vehicle collision on Knik Goose Bay Rd. Investigation revealed that one of the drivers, Reese Moore, age 35 of Wasilla, was driving under the influence of alcohol. Reese was arrested and he was transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial where he was booked and subsequently released on his own recognizance.

    Posted on 3/24/2024 2:04:23 AM by DPS\kdoakes

  • AK24027242

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Tampering w/Physical Evidence, Assault 4, MIW 4

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/24/24 at approximately 0041 hours, AST Received a report of a disturbance in Wasilla. Upon arrival investigations revealed Jeremiah Barrett YOA 21 of Wasilla. Assaulted an individual, was handling a firearm while intoxicated, and tampered with physical evidence. Jeremiah was arrested and transported to Matsu Pre-Trial where he was remanded and held on the following charges: Assault in the 4th Degree, Misconduct Involving Weapons in the 4th Degree, and Tampering with Physical Evidence.

    Posted on 3/24/2024 3:08:08 AM by DPS\mlalkarmy

  • AK24027163

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Assault 4, Harassment 1

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/23/2024 at approximately 1808 hours AST received a report of a disturbance at Matsu Regional Hospital. Investigations revealed that a juvenile assaulted four staff employees. Charges for Assault in the 4th Degree and Harassment in the 1st Degree were forwarded to DJJ for review.

    Posted on 3/24/2024 3:31:48 AM by DPS\mlalkarmy

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK24027155

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault 4 DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 23th 2024, at about 1705, Troopers responded to the area of Moose Creek for the report of a disturbance inside an apartment. Upon interviews and further investigation, Iriana Pena, was placed under arrest for Assault 4 by fear of imminent physical injury to her boyfriend. Iriana was remanded to FCC without further incident.

    Posted on 3/24/2024 12:46:42 AM by DPS\jwconnolly

  • AK24027136

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Criminal Mischief/ Harassment

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 23, 2024 at approximately 1543 hours, Fairbanks AST responded to the area of Cold Snap Ct. for a report of a disturbance. Investigation revealed probable cause to arrest Danielle Huntington for Criminal Mischief in the 5th degree. While being transported to a patrol car, Danielle spit in the face of a trooper on scene, causing her to be charged with Harassment in the First degree. Danielle was remanded to FCC.

    Posted on 3/24/2024 1:34:07 AM by DPS\jdchipps

  • TBD

    Location: Coldfoot
    Type: Criminal Mischief

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/24/2024 at approximately 0915 hours, the Alaska State Trooper Rural Service Unit was advised of a criminal mischief at approximately mile 156 of the Dalton Highway.  Investigation revealed a parked semi-trailer was damaged within the past 24 hours. Estimated damage is approximately $1,000.00. This case is still under investigation.  If you have any information regarding this case or any criminal activity in the interior region, please contact the Alaska State Troopers at 800-811-0911.  Your call may remain anonymous.

    Posted on 3/24/2024 3:19:54 PM by DPS\jkkimura

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.