Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, April 25, 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

  • AK24038380

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DV Assault 4

    Dispatch Text:

    On 4/25/24 AST responded to a disturbance in Wasilla. Following the investigation Morgan Roberts, age 26 of Wasilla, was arrested and remanded to MSPT for DV-related assault in the fourth degree.

    Posted on 4/25/2024 11:20:11 PM by DPS\jrvenable

  • AK24037972

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault 4 (DV) Criminal Mischief 5 (DV)

    Dispatch Text:

    On April 25th, 2024, at approximately 0021 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance off Seldon. Investigation revealed, Kenneth Chapman, age 43 of Wasilla, recklessly caused physical injury to a family member and then damaged property inside the residence. Kenneth was remanded at MSPT, where he was held without bail pending arraignment.

    Posted on 4/25/2024 3:00:18 AM by DPS\jjmichels

  • AK24037991

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DV Assault IV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 4/25/24 at 0339 hrs, AST responded to an address in Wasilla for the report of a disturbance. Investigation revealed that, Destiny Stark, age 46 of Eureka, had assaulted someone with whom she had a domestic relationship with. She was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial where she was held without bail.

    Posted on 4/25/2024 6:18:56 AM by DPS\kdoakes

  • AK24014969

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/25/24 AST conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Big Lake for an equipment violation. A records check revealed that the driver, Cody Cassidy, age 29 of Wasilla, had a warrant for his arrest. Cody was arrested without incident and transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial where he was held on a $250 bail. 

    Posted on 4/25/2024 6:22:06 AM by DPS\kdoakes

C Detachment

  • AK24033695

    Location: Saint Michael
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/15/24 at approximately 05:14 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 28 YOA Leroy Kobuk of Fairbanks for DV Assault 2, DV Assault 4, and DV Criminal Mischief 4.

    Posted on 4/25/2024 2:52:30 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24034032

    Location: Saint Michael
    Type: Theft - Vehicle [THEV]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/16/24 at approximately 13:55 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Vehicle Theft in Saint Michael. The vehicle has been recovered. Investigation continues.

    Posted on 4/25/2024 2:54:16 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24035695

    Location: Unalakleet
    Type: Endangered Minor [ENDM]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/17/24 at approximately 15:39 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an endangered minor in Unalakleet. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 51 YOA Stuart Bahr for Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and VCOR. Case closed.

    Posted on 4/25/2024 2:56:38 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24036045

    Location: Buckland
    Type: Search and Rescue [SAR]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/18/24 at approximately 16:17 hours, Alaska State Troopers were notified of a Search and Rescue response to a missing snowmachiner en route from Koyuk to Buckland. The individual was contacted and given fuel. He was reportedly seen in Buckland.

    Posted on 4/25/2024 2:57:55 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24036171

    Location: Selawik
    Type: Search and Rescue [SAR]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/19/2024 at approximately 08:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a missing snowmachiner who had been traveling from Selawik to Buckland. SAR members and an AST aircraft were dispatched. Ultimately the AST aircraft located the snowmachiner and another adult at a cabin. Both were uninjured.

    Posted on 4/25/2024 3:01:32 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24036382

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Sex Offense [SEXO]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/19/2024 at approximately 16:31 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of sexual abuse. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/25/2024 3:03:27 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24036389

    Location: Unalakleet
    Type: Driving Under the Influence [DUI]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/19/2024 at approximately 16:47 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a drunk driver in Unalakleet. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 61 YOA Max Wilson of Unalakleet for Felony DUI.

    Posted on 4/25/2024 3:06:26 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24036458

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Traffic [TRAF]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/19/2024 at approximately 20:11 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a moving violation. The driver was found to have a revoked license and two prior convictions for DWLR. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 45 YOA Brandon Deitrick of Kodiak for Driving with a Revoked License.

    Posted on 4/25/2024 3:08:31 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24036655

    Location: New Stuyahok
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/20/2024 at approximately 17:40 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/25/2024 3:09:25 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24036675

    Location: Old Harbor
    Type: Deceased person

    Dispatch Text:

    On 4/20/24, at about 1655 hours Alaska State Troopers received a report of a death in Old Harbor. Alaska State Troopers and the VPSO responded. Subsequent investigation revealed 27 year old Katrina Ashouwak of Old Harbor died of apparent natural causes. Katrina's remains were sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy. The next of kin was notified.

    Posted on 4/25/2024 3:11:44 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24036711

    Location: Selawik
    Type: Search and Rescue [SAR]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/20/2024 at approximately 21:30 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of two missing persons en route from Ambler to the Selawik Hot Springs. The Northwest Arctic Borough Search and Rescue Team was dispatched from Shugnak on the morning of 4/21/2024. On the same day, AST received a message from the NWAB Coordinator advising that the missing individuals had arrived in Shungnak around 1630 hours.

    Posted on 4/25/2024 3:15:21 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24036781

    Location: Stebbins
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/20/2024 at approximately 22:14 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 50 YOA Roderick Pete for Assault -DV in the Fourth Degree.

    Posted on 4/25/2024 3:15:49 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24036975

    Location: Kiana
    Type: Disturbance [DIST]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/21/2024 at approximately 23:22 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Disturbance in Kiana. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/25/2024 3:17:13 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

D Detachment

  • AK24037993

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: VCOR/Unlawful Contact

    Dispatch Text:

    On 4/25/24 at approximately 0201 hours, The Alaska State Troopers in Delta Junction received a 911 report of an active disturbance near Larry Spangler Road and the Richardson Highway. Further investigation revealed, Benjamin Knix, 32 years of age, of Delta Junction was on court ordered conditions of release not to have contact with the victim in a previous assault charge.  Benjamin Knix was arrested and charged with Violating Conditions of Release and Unlawful Contact. Knix was remanded at FCC.     

    Posted on 4/25/2024 5:34:37 PM by DPS\rjmerritt

  • AK24038278

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Burglary/Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 4/25/24 at approximately 1530 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Delta Junction received the report of of a burglary/theft in the area of Hanson Road and Leghorn Road.  Investigation is ongoing. If you have information regarding this incident please call the Delta Junction Troopers at (907)895-4800. 

    Posted on 4/25/2024 5:52:34 PM by DPS\rjmerritt

  • AK24038190

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Disturbance

    Dispatch Text:

    On 4/25/2024 AST received a report of a past occurred disturbance in the area of Woodminster Ct. Troopers have leads and the investigation is still ongoing.

    Posted on 4/25/2024 7:53:12 PM by DPS\atvalcourt

  • AK24037986

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Harassment

    Dispatch Text:

    On 4/25/2025 AST received a report of a past occurred Harassment. Troopers have leads and are investigating. 

    Posted on 4/25/2024 7:54:56 PM by DPS\atvalcourt

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Investigation

  • AK24037823

    Location: Nenana
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On April 24, 2024, the Alaska State Troopers were notified that a juvenile female had made allegations that 51-year-old Nenana resident Joseph Forness had sexually abused her. The Alaska State Troopers Fairbanks Major Crimes unit assumed case responsibility and began an investigation. Investigators substantiated the statements of the juvenile and arrested Forness without incident, and remanded him to Fairbanks Correctional Center on charges of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree.

    Posted on 4/25/2024 8:10:06 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel

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.