Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, April 12, 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

  • AK24033293

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 4/11/24 WPD contacted Dallan Barney (age 27 of Wasilla) in Wasilla while driving a stolen vehicle. Following the investigation by AST Barney was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for theft in the second degree and tampering with physical evidence. AST would like to thank WPD for their assistance in the ongoing investigation.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 1:10:15 AM by DPS\jrvenable

  • AK24033309

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Assault 4 (DV)

    Dispatch Text:

    On April 11th, 2024, at approximately 2251 hours, AST responded to a disturbance off Wrangler Dr, Palmer. Investigation revealed Marc Steele, age 60 of Palmer, recklessly placed a family member in imminent fear of physical injury. Marc was arrested and transported to MSPT where he was held without bail pending arraignment.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 1:21:09 AM by DPS\jjmichels

C Detachment

  • AK24032707

    Location: Emmonak
    Type: Deceased Person

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/08/24 at approximately 23:39 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Deceased Person. 90 YOA Robert Wasuli of Emmonak passed away at home from natural causes. Next of kin was notified.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 3:02:46 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24032741

    Location: Upper Kalskag
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/08/24 at approximately 12:04 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Burglary. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 3:04:14 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24032840

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/09/24 at approximately 11:52 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 3:05:31 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24032843

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/09/24 at approximately 13:13 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 3:07:19 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24032851

    Location: Crooked Creek
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/09/24 at approximately 09:45 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 38 YOA Jeffery Sakar of Crooked Creek for Assault 4, Violating Conditions of his Release, and Unlawful Contact 2.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 3:08:42 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24032989

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/10/24 at approximately 10:35 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor, after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 3:09:39 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24033051

    Location: New Stuyahok
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/10/24 at approximately 08:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigative results were forwarded to the DA' s office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 3:11:02 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24031643

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sex Offense

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/05/24 at approximately 18:11 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sex Offense. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 2:32:20 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24031781

    Location: Akiachak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/06/24 at approximately 03:10 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 39 YOA John Snyder of Akiachak for Assault 4 x 3.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 2:33:38 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24031782

    Location: Chefornak
    Type: Search and Rescue

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/06/24 at approximately 01:47 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Search and Rescue on the trail from Toksook Bay to Chefornak. Ultimately, the 2 people were located by the TPO's and returned safely back to Chefornak.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 2:35:16 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24031953

    Location: Saint Mary's
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/06/24 at approximately 18:41 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 44 YOA Jason Nerby of Saint Mary's for Assault 4.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 2:36:33 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24032197

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sex Offense

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/07/24 at approximately 17:17 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sex Offense, after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 2:37:26 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24032277

    Location: Akiachak
    Type: Suspicious Circumstances

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/07/24 at approximately 23:08 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible hit and run collision that occurred between 2 four wheelers. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 2:38:52 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24032541

    Location: Kwigillingok
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/08/24 at approximately 11:24 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 28 YOA Sigfurd Kugtsun of Kwigillingok for Assault 4 and Reckless Endangerment.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 2:49:43 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24032601

    Location: Nunapitchuk
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/08/24 at approximately 16:13 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 2:54:31 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24032637

    Location: Napakiak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/08/24 at approximately 16:45 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 27 YOA Kristy Nick of Napakiak for Assault 4 x 3.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 2:55:41 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24032675

    Location: Akiachak
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/08/24 at approximately 19:52 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating their Conditions. Investigative results were forwarded to the DA' s office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 2:57:52 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

D Detachment

  • AK24033312

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI/ Refusal/ Endangering Welfare of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 4/12/2024, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks conducted a traffic stop on Chena Hot Springs Road for a moving violation. Investigation determined the driver, Chalisa Attla (age 33), was driving under the influence. During the course of the investigation, Chalisa refused to provide an adequate breath sample as required by Alaska state law. Chalisa was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on 1x count of driving under the influence, 1x count of refusal to submit to a chemical test, and 1x count of endangering the welfare of a minor in the 1st degree.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 3:00:08 AM by DPS\jalindblom

  • AK24033314

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Fail to Register as a Sex Offender 2

    Dispatch Text:

    On 4/12/2024, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks conducted a traffic stop in the area of Geist for an equipment violation. Subsequent investigation identified one of the passengers as William Chickalusion, age 35, who had failed to register as a sex offender. William was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on 1x count of Failure to register as a sex offender in the 2nd degree.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 6:27:35 AM by DPS\jalindblom

  • AK24032438

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On April 11th, 2024, at approximately 1218 hours Fairbanks AST responded to the area of Lakeview Dr. for a report of individuals trespassing on a property. AST made contact with Cucuaq Katcheak, age 20 of Fairbanks. Cucuaq was found to have an active warrant. She was arrested and remanded to FCC. 

    Posted on 4/12/2024 1:03:12 PM by DPS\bbschwarz

  • AK24033385

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On April 4th, 2024 at 0736 hours, Troopers received a report of a stolen bike in the area of Chena Ridge. At 1024 hours, Troopers received a second call about the stolen bike, stating that the caller had recovered the bike from a juvenile in the area of Geist Rd. Troopers responded to the area and apprehended the suspect. Charges have been forwarded to the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) for the Juvenile. The Juvenile was released into the custody of a responsible third party. The Office of Child Services (OCS) was notified. The stolen bike was recovered and returned to the owner.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 3:01:05 PM by DPS\rcbell

  • AK24033483

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Runaway Juvenile

    Dispatch Text:

    On April 12, 2024, at approximately 1450 hours, AST received a report of a runaway juvenile. Troopers are investigating.

    Posted on 4/12/2024 6:15:09 PM by DPS\rcbell

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24030740

    Location: Toksook Bay
    Type: Muskox Hunting Violations

    Dispatch Text:

    UPDATE:

    On April 12, 2024, Sipary pled guilty to taking a wrong sex muskox, using a rimfire rifle to take big game, and unlawful possession/transportation of game. He was fined $1,500 in the Bethel Court and the trophy was forfeited to the state. 

    ORIGINAL:

    On April 3, 2024, AWT Bethel received a tip regarding an unlawfully harvested muskox near Toksook Bay, in GMU 18 Remainder. Investigation determined Christen Sipary, age 28 of Toksook Bay, took a bull muskox on March 18, 2024, while only having a valid permit for a cow muskox. Further investigation revealed the muskox was taken with a .17hmr rimfire rifle, in violation of regulation, then transported back to Toksook Bay. Sipary was issued citations for taking a wrong sex muskox, using a rimfire rifle to take big game, and unlawful possession/transportation of game. The head was seized as evidence of the crime and the meat was donated to elders in the community. Arraignment is set for April 12, 2024, in the Bethel Court.

    Posted on 4/4/2024 11:25:38 AM by DPS\dcbrooks . Edited on 4/12/2024 12:33:29 PM by DPS\dcbrooks

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.