Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, April 26, 2024

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

A Detachment

  • AK24038347

    Location: Sterling
    Type: DV Assault IV, VCOR, Disorderly Conduct, and Unlawful Contact II

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/26/2024, at approximately 0446 hours, AST responded to an address in Sterling for a reported domestic disturbance. Investigation revealed that Janna Laporte, age 53 of Sterling, had assaulted a family member. She also lunged at a trooper and created a hazardous condition. She was also on conditions of release for a prior domestic assault and one of her conditions was to obey all laws. She was arrested for domestic violence fourth degree assault, violating conditions of release, disorderly conduct, and second-degree unlawful contact. She was remanded at the Wildwood pretrial center.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 7:44:41 AM by DPS\jlmiller1

B Detachment

  • AK24038754

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Eluding, Reckless Driving

    Dispatch Text:

    On 4/26/24 at approximately 1800 hours AST attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcycle traveling at over 100 mph on Vine Road. The motorcycle eluded Troopers before being located hiding in a nearby neighborhood. Devon Leach, age 23 of Wasilla, was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for felony fail to stop at the direction of a peace officer and reckless driving.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 8:18:56 PM by DPS\jrvenable

  • AK24038583

    Location: Willow
    Type: Vehicle Theft; Trespassing

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/26/24 at 1300 hours, AST responded to a residence in the Nancy Lake subdivision in Willow for the report of a white/black 2011 two-seat Polaris Razor that was stolen sometime during the winter months. AST is requesting anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 745-3333 or AST dispatch at 352-5401.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 10:53:32 PM by DPS\lephillips

  • AK24038744

    Location: Talkeetna
    Type: Warrant Arrest; Resisting Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/26/24 at 1700 hours, AST and a State Parks Ranger responded to the Montana Creek subdivision near Talkeetna for the report of a trespassing male, Mitchell Drover age 29 of Talkeetna, who had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest. Upon contact, Drover resisted arrest and was eventually taken into custody after being tased and O/C sprayed. After being medically treated at a hospital, he was remanded into custody at the MSPT facility in Palmer. 

    Posted on 4/26/2024 11:04:46 PM by DPS\lephillips

  • AK24038783

    Location: Talkeetna
    Type: Theft; Criminal Trespassing

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/26/24 at 2000 hours, AST responded to the Montana Creek subdivision near Talkeetna for the report of an attempted burglary and theft of an ATV. AST located 2 Conex containers on the property that had their locks cut and were rummaged through. The victim’s ATV that was in a Conex got stuck in the snow when the suspect(s) attempted to remove it from the property. Evidence on scene suggests the incident occurred in the previous 2 weeks. AST is requesting anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 745-3333 or AST dispatch at 352-5401.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 11:15:24 PM by DPS\lephillips

  • AK24038792

    Location: Willow
    Type: DWLS

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/26/24 at 1950 hours, AST performed a traffic stop on a black 2006 Saab for speeding near mile 73 of the Parks Highway in Willow. Investigation revealed the driver, Christy Schwan age 45 of Trapper Creek, was driving while her license was suspended. Schwan was issued a citation for the original offense of Driving While License Suspended with a mandatory court appearance at a later date.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 11:23:15 PM by DPS\lephillips

  • AK24038418

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/26/24 at 0138 hrs, AST responded to an address in Wasilla for the report of a person who had recently driven under the influence of alcohol. Investigation revealed that, Wyatt Weaver, age 19 of Wasilla, had driven under the influence of alcohol. Wyatt was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial where he was booked and subsequently released on his own recognizance. 

    Posted on 4/26/2024 5:25:06 AM by DPS\kdoakes

  • AK24038400

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault IV/DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/25/2024, at approximately 2321 hours, AST received a report of a domestic disturbance near Schulz Drive and Ridgecrest Road in Wasilla. AST contacted Ivana Janell Johnson, age 24 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed Ivana recklessly caused physical injury to another family member. Ivana was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial where she was remanded and held with no bail.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 2:45:38 AM by DPS\nlhenderson

C Detachment

  • AK24036985

    Location: Kongiganak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/22/24 at approximately 00:39 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 19 YOA Shandon Igkurak of Kongiganak for 5 counts of Assault 4.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 1:13:16 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24037040

    Location: Kwethluk
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/22/24 at approximately 09:00 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 4/26/2024 1:14:19 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24037402

    Location: Kwethluk
    Type: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/23/24 at approximately 12:11 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Destruction/Damage/Vandalism in Kwethluk. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 26 YOA Qakvaralria Nicolai of Upper Kalskag for Criminal Mischief.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 1:15:52 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24037563

    Location: Koliganek
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/23/24 at approximately 17:51 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 4/26/2024 1:16:49 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24037674

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/24/24 at approximately 09:08 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 1:17:35 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24037784

    Location: Atmautluak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/24/24 at approximately 13:43 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 1:18:21 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24037842

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sex Offense

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/24/24 at approximately 16:08 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sex Offense. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 1:19:29 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24037873

    Location: Saint Mary's
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/24/24 at approximately 10:15 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 30 YOA Kyle Kokrine of Mountain Village for Assault 4, Criminal Mischief 3, and Interfering with a report of a DV crime.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 1:20:18 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24038110

    Location: Tuluksak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/25/24 at approximately 11:38 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 40 YOA William Peter of Tuluksak for Assault 3 and Assault 4.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 1:21:22 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24038139

    Location: Kwethluk
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/25/24 at approximately 12:17 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 1:22:20 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24036134

    Location: Pilot Station
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/19/24 at approximately 00:24 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 8:31:27 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24036177

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/19/24 at approximately 08:37 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 8:32:12 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24036367

    Location: New Stuyahok
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/19/24 at approximately 15:44 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV, after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 8:33:24 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24036380

    Location: Akiak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/19/24 at approximately 16:20 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 8:34:25 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24036398

    Location: Holy Cross
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/19/24 at approximately 17:28 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating their Conditions. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 34 YOA Andrew Dementieff of Holy Cross for Violating his Conditions of Release and Unlawful Contact.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 8:35:44 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24036440

    Location: Goodnews Bay
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/19/24 at approximately 18:44 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 31 YOA Jermaine Kassaiuli of Goodnews Bay for Assault 2 and Assault 4.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 8:36:36 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24036539

    Location: Saint Mary's
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/20/24 at approximately 05:56 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 30 YOA Fabian Pete of Saint Mary's for Assault 4.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 8:37:34 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24036582

    Location: Nunapitchuk
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/20/24 at approximately 11:51 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 4/26/2024 8:38:36 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24036604

    Location: Akiachak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/20/24 at approximately 14:02 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 40 YOA Thomas Evan of Akiachak for Assault 2 and Assault 4.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 8:41:32 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24036776

    Location: Akiachak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/21/24 at approximately 06:30 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 24 YOA Roselyn Nose of Akiachak for Assault 4 - DV, 2 additional counts of Assault 4 against an officer, and Disorderly Conduct.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 8:42:40 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24036814

    Location: Lower Kalskag
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/19/24 at approximately 12:20 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 8:43:36 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24036845

    Location: Kwethluk
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/21/24 at approximately 13:57 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating their Conditions. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 33 YOA Michael Fisher of Kwethluk for Violating Conditions of her Release.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 8:44:25 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24036886

    Location: Holy Cross
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/21/24 at approximately 14:48 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 8:45:16 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

D Detachment

  • AK24038445

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant

    Dispatch Text:

    On April 26, 2024, at 0645 hours, the Alaska State Trooper received a report of a disturbance at 7 Gables on the Parks Highway. After further investigation, Jin Jung, age 49 of Anchorage, had warrants for his arrest, and was in violation of his parole conditions. Jin was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident. 

    Posted on 4/26/2024 9:43:56 AM by DPS\rcbell

  • AK24038081

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Tresspassing

    Dispatch Text:

     On April 25th, at 0932 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of trespassing at the Mountain View Medical Center. After further investigation, charges are being forwarded to the district attorney's office for Jame Chilton, age 57, of Fairbanks, for two counts of Criminal Trespass in the 2nd.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 11:07:47 AM by DPS\rcbell

  • AK24038298

    Location: FAIRBANKS
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/25/2024 at approximately 1631 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft at Holiday Gas, located at 2660 Phillips Field Road. This case is currently under investigation. 

    Posted on 4/26/2024 12:14:14 AM by DPS\cataylor

  • AK24037937

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Trespass

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/24/2024 Troopers received a report of an individual later identified as Timothy James attempting to enter a neighbor's residence and causing damage to the property. Timothy was ultimately arrested under private person's arrest and remanded to the custody of the Fairbanks Correctional Center. Timothy is charged with one count of Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree, AS 11.46.486(a)(1), a Class B Misdemeanor crime; and one count of Criminal Trespassing in the 2nd Degree, AS 11.46.330(a)(1), a Class B Misdemeanor crime.

    Posted on 4/26/2024 2:05:12 AM by DPS\njsorgenfrey

  • AK24038412

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/26/2024 at approximately 0100 hours, AST responded to a residence near Dawson Road in North Pole for a report of a deceased person. Coleman Stodola, age 21 of Fairbanks was found deceased. No foul play suspected, next of kin was notified. 

    Posted on 4/26/2024 4:10:58 AM by DPS\dkmassey

  • AK24038731

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On4-26-24, Delta Junction AST received a report stating Lisa McClanahan was violating her conditions of release by not being with her third party custodian. Lisa's whereabouts are unknown at this time. Lisa is being currently charged with VCOR. 

    Anyone with information about this incident is advised to contact the Alaska State Troopers. 

    Posted on 4/26/2024 5:57:21 PM by DPS\cihudson

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.