Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, May 20, 2024

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

A Detachment

  • AK24047164

    Location: Soldotna, AK
    Type: DWLS / Violation of Conditions of Release / No Insurance

    Dispatch Text:

    On 5/20/2024 at approximately 1036 hours, Alaska State Troopers stopped a red 1994 Ford station wagon near milepost 28 Kenai Spur Road after observing the driver to not be wearing a seatbelt.  The driver was identified as Michael Vincent Kebschull, age 45 of Soldotna.  Investigation revealed his Alaska driver's license was suspended for points, and that he had no insurance on the vehicle.  Additionally, he was on court ordered conditions of release for a pending domestic violence assault.  He was arrested for Violation of Conditions of Release and No Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance.  He was cited for Driving While License Suspended.  Kebschull was remanded at Wildwood Pretrial Facility and held with no bail pending arraignment.

    Posted on 5/20/2024 6:30:09 PM by DPS\mjwertanen

  • AK24047307

    Location: Soldotna, AK
    Type: MVC-Injuries

    Dispatch Text:

    On 5/20/2024 at approximately 1525 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a two vehicle collision on Kalifornsky Beach Road and Community College Road.  Investigation revealed Randall Leitch, age 76 of Soldotna, was driving a blue 2006 Subaru Forrester, when he pulled off Community College Road onto Kalifornsky Beach Road, in front of an oncoming vehicle.  That vehicle was a red 2013 Toyota Tundra driven by Alexander Allman, age 34 of Montana.  Both vehicles had substantial damage and were disabled.  Leitch was transported to hospital for non life threatening injury.  Allman was not injured, but a passenger in his vehicle was treated for minor injury.  Leitch was found to be driving in violation of a license restriction by not wearing corrective lenses.  He was cited for Driving in Violation of Restricted License and Fail to Yield when entering an intersection.  Neither alcohol nor drugs were contributing factors.

    Posted on 5/20/2024 6:35:02 PM by DPS\mjwertanen

B Detachment

  • AK25016312

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 5/20/24 at approximately 0900 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence on Gold Bullion Blvd in Palmer and contacted Shane Madsen, Age 42, of Palmer. An investigation revealed that Madsen had an outstanding arrest warrant on the original charge of MICS 5. Madsen was arrested and remanded to MSPT where he was held without bail.

    Posted on 5/20/2024 11:03:36 AM by DPS\makessler

C Detachment

  • AK24046233

    Location: Kwethluk
    Type: SAR

    Dispatch Text:

    On May 17, 2024, at around 1:00 am, Alaska State Troopers received a report from Kwethluk that a boat had become stuck on a sandbar and was unable to free itself. At 9:08 am, Troopers responded in an AWT boat and were able to locate the stranded boaters. Due to the low water levels, they were unable to reach the stranded boat. Two volunteers from Bethel SAR were able to reach the stranded boaters and at 12:04 pm the boaters were safely recovered with no injuries. AST would like to thank AWT and Bethel SAR for their assistance.

    Posted on 5/20/2024 2:59:44 PM by DPS\jsdougherty

D Detachment

  • AK24047072

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Death

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/20/2024, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence regarding a death.  The investigation found that Brian Johnson, 49, had passed away.  The next of kin was notified.

    Posted on 5/20/2024 5:45:08 AM by DPS\japoole

  • AK24047089

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Trespassing 2nd Degree/VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/20/2024, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks arrested Nelson Ross, 29, after they observed him trespassing and violating his conditions of release.  He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 5/20/2024 5:47:54 AM by DPS\japoole

  • AK24047094

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/20/2024, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen Jamis Mountain Bike.  

    Posted on 5/20/2024 5:52:48 AM by DPS\japoole

  • AK24044499

    Location: Allakaket
    Type: Burglary & Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/13/24, Alaska State Troopers (AST) in Galena received a report the health clinic in Allakaket was burglarized. AST responded to investigate. Investigation revealed individuals unlawfully entered the health clinic and stole several bottles of hand sanitizer. Investigation is ongoing.

    Those with a smartphone can share information with Troopers by sending an anonymous text tip to law enforcement by texting keyword AKTIP and their message/tip to 847411. Anonymous web tips can also be submitted via the department’s website at dps.alaska.gov/tips.

    Posted on 5/20/2024 1:19:33 PM by DPS\kaharrison

  • AK24044475

    Location: Allakaket
    Type: DV Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/13/24, Alaska State Troopers (AST) in Galena received a report of a DV assault in Allakaket. AST responded to Allakaket to investigate. Investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 5/20/2024 1:21:37 PM by DPS\kaharrison

  • AK24046898

    Location: Kaltag
    Type: Damaged Boat

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/19/24, Alaska State Troopers (AST) in Galena received a report of a damaged boat in Kaltag. AST responded to Kaltag to investigate. Investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 5/20/2024 1:23:52 PM by DPS\kaharrison

  • AK24047221

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault 3

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/20/2024 at approximately 1109 hours, Troopers in Fairbanks responded to the area of Syracuse Ct for a report of an assault involving a weapon. Upon arrival, Troopers contacted the victim who reported she was physically assaulted by Marita Chagluak. Investigation revealed that Marita committed the offense of Assault in the 3rd degree and Criminal Mischief in the 3rd degree. Marita was arrested and remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident. 

    Posted on 5/20/2024 2:18:47 PM by DPS\cmseminario

  • AK24047448

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On 5/20/2024 AST received a report that people broke into a home in the Delta area over the weekend and damaged property. investigation is ongoing but multiple fingerprints have been recovered among other evidence. 

    Posted on 5/20/2024 11:22:01 PM by DPS\jhsteward

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24046903

    Location: Wrangell
    Type: No Bio, No PFD

    Dispatch Text:

    On 5/15/24 Jeffrey FEHR, 55 YO of Canada, was issued a citation by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Wrangell Post, for failure to have enough PFD’s on board for each person and also for failure to have a biodegradable escape mechanism on his shrimp pots. Bail is set at a total of $240.00 in the Wrangell Courts.

    Posted on 5/20/2024 8:28:08 AM by DPS\adseward

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.