Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, June 23, 2024
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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AK24043442
Location: KasilofType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 6/18/24 at 1000 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence off Dorothy Dr. in Kasilof where Lance Herbert Joseph Kitchen, 32 of Kasilof, was arrested on an outstanding warrant (original charge of Hindering Prosecution 1st degree). Kitchen was transported and remanded at Wildwood pretrial with no bail.
Posted on 6/23/2024 9:03:49 AM by DPS\rtennis
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AK24058910
Location: NikiskiType: Criminal Mischief 4th degree/Criminally Negligent Burning 2nd/Violate Conditions of ReleaseDispatch Text:
On 6/18/24 at 1720 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a female who'd just lit a tree on fire at a property off South Miller Loop Rd. in Nikiski. Subsequent investigation revealed Katheryn Jean Heazlett, 34 of Nikiski, had started a fire on the property and later, caused damage to a patrol vehicle. Further, Heazlett was on conditions of release for another (misdemeanor) case. Heazlett was arrested and remanded at Wildwood pretrial on charges of Criminal Mischief 4th degree, Criminally Negligent Burning, and Violating Conditions of Release.
Posted on 6/23/2024 9:11:50 AM by DPS\rtennis
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AK24058893
Location: NikiskiType: Assault 4th degree domestic violenceDispatch Text:
On 6/18/24 at 1600 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of two females fighting in a driveway of a residence off Spruce Place in Nikiski. Investigation revealed Kristen Nichole Heazlett, 32 of Nikiski, had assaulted a family member. Heazlett was arrested and remanded without bail at Wildwood pretrial on a charge of Assault 4th degree domestic violence.
Posted on 6/23/2024 9:16:14 AM by DPS\rtennis
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AK24058345
Location: SoldotnaType: Vehicle Theft 1stDispatch Text:
On 6/17/24 Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen motorcycle from a business property located off Kalifornsky Beach Rd. near Caston Ave. in Soldotna. Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Nikolas Orrin Basson, 22 of Kasilof, on a charge of Vehicle Theft 1st degree. Basson was remanded at Wildwood pretrial without bail.
Posted on 6/23/2024 9:22:37 AM by DPS\rtennis
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AK24059618
Location: Anchor PointType: DWLS, Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 6/20/24 at 1306 hours, Troopers stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation near mile 148 of the Sterling Highway. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Terrance Hoey, 42 of Anchor Point. Hoey's license was found to be suspended. Hoey was given a summons to appear for DWLS. The passenger in the vehicle was identified as Alaya Scott, 23 of Anchor Point, who was found to have two outstanding warrants for her arrest. Scott was arrested and remanded into the Homer Jail where her bail was set at $100.
Posted on 6/23/2024 6:15:55 PM by DPS\djcox
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AK24059658
Location: NikiskiType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 6/23/24 at 1745 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a property off Eagle Avenue in Nikiski where Katheryn Jean Heazlett, 34 of Nikiski, was contacted and arrested on an outstanding warrant with original charges of Assault 4th degree, Criminal Trespass 1st degree, Disorderly Conduct, and Violating Conditions of Release X 2.
Posted on 6/23/2024 6:56:32 PM by DPS\rtennis
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AK24060243
Location: Anchor PointType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 6/22/2024, AST and AWT responded to a disturbance near Iliamna bay. Investigation determined deckhand Joseph Kuzmin, 22 years old, had threatened numerous people with a knife aboard a fishing vessel. Joseph was arrested and remanded to Homer jail on 7x counts of Assault 3.
Posted on 6/23/2024 7:28:35 PM by DPS\jalindblom
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AK24060482
Location: WasillaType: Silver Alert - Missing PersonDispatch Text:
UPDATE: On June 23, 2024, at approximately 1:00pm, searchers located Theresa Ortega alive, and she is being evaluated by emergency medical personnel. Search efforts have concluded.
On June 22, 2024, at 3:30pm, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a missing person from a residence on Pearl Rd. in Wasilla. A family member reported that 89-year-old Theresa Ortega was missing from the residence. Theresa is described as a white female 5’1 inch tall, 159 lbs. wearing blue jeans and tennis shoes. AST did not locate Theresa during initial search and a Silver Alert was issued. She was last seen on 6/22/2024 at approximately 3:25pm. Contact Matcom Dispatch with any information at 907-352-5401. To submit a tip via text message, text AKTIPS and your tip to 847411. You can also provide information anonymously through the AKTips smartphone app.
Posted on 6/22/2024 8:03:17 PM by DPS\tjdespain . Edited on 6/23/2024 1:16:08 PM by DPS\tjdespain
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AK24060622
Location: WasillaType: DUI, Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test, Reckless DrivingDispatch Text:
On 06/23/2024 at approximately 0142 hours, an off-duty Alaska State Trooper reported someone had crashed a side-by-side into their property and then drove off at a high rate of speed. It had previously been speeding on the roadway and driving recklessly in a residential neighborhood in the area of Engstrom Road and Sandstone Drive. Troopers responded to the area and located the side-by-side parked at a nearby residence. Troopers contacted the owner and sole occupant of the side-by-side who was identified as 39-year-old Timothy Russell of Wasilla. Investigation revealed Timothy was operating his side-by-side under the influence of alcohol. Timothy was subsequently arrested for DUI and Reckless Driving. He was also charged with Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test. He was remanded at Mat-Su Pre-Trial and held on $500 bail.
Posted on 6/23/2024 3:48:48 AM by DPS\mgsidders
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D Detachment
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AK24060636
Location: Delta JunctionType: Assault 4 DVDispatch Text:
On 6-23-24 at approximately 0220 hours, Delta Junction AST received a report of an assault which took place near King Salmon Rd in Delta. Delta AST responded and investigation led to Mark Prishlyak being arrested for Assault 4. He was transported to FCC where he was remanded and had no bail.
Posted on 6/23/2024 7:39:08 AM by DPS\cihudson
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AK24060634
Location: North PoleType: PursuitDispatch Text:
On 6-23-24 at about 0301 hours AST attempted to stop a vehicle for a speed violation. The vehicle failed to yield and a short pursuit ensued. A suspect has been identified and investigation continues.
Posted on 6/23/2024 8:14:31 AM by DPS\bmhatch
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AK24060592
Location: FairbanksType: DV - Assault IVDispatch Text:
On 6/22/2024 AST responded to the area of Badger Road for a disturbance. Investigation revealed Rya Pennington (24) of North Pole assaulted a household member. Rya was arrested and remanded at FCC without incident.
Posted on 6/23/2024 8:52:35 AM by DPS\atvalcourt
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AK24060626
Location: TokType: Public AssistDispatch Text:
On June 23, 2024 at about 1:23 AM, Alaska State Troopers in Tok received a report of an elderly male with dementia missing from his home. Troopers responded to the area. Subsequent search of the area showed that the male had found his way into a neighboring residence thinking it was his own. He was unharmed and was taken home by his family.
Posted on 6/23/2024 1:18:28 PM by DPS\sohessler
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AK24057051
Location: FairbanksType: RegistrationDispatch Text:
On 6-14-24 Brian Allen was identified as the owner of a vehicle being operated in Fairbanks without registration. He was issued a summons and released.
Posted on 6/23/2024 5:14:24 PM by DPS\bmhatch
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AK24058572
Location: FairbanksType: DUI/DWLRDispatch Text:
On 6-18-24 AST stopped a vehicle in Fairbanks being operated by Scott McConnell, age 55 of Fairbanks. Investigation showed that he had a revoked license and that he was impaired. He was remanded to FCC without incident.
Posted on 6/23/2024 5:17:19 PM by DPS\bmhatch
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AK24060337
Location: FairbanksType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 6-22-24 AST responded to a disturbance on Totem Drive in Fairbanks. No arrests were made.
Posted on 6/23/2024 5:20:36 PM by DPS\bmhatch
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AK24058115
Location: North PoleType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 6-16-24 AST stopped a vehicle in North Pole for failing to maintain its lane of travel. The driver was identified as Dusty Reimer, age 20 of Norh Pole. Investigation showed that he was impaired. He was remanded to FCC without incident.
Posted on 6/23/2024 5:23:16 PM by DPS\bmhatch
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AK24058127
Location: North PoleType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 6-17-24 AST responded to a fight in progress call in North Pole. Initial information given was that someone had been shot. Investigation showed that no gunshot injuries occurred. One person was taken to the hospital by ambulance due to injuries caused by an edged weapon. One juvenile has been arrested and the investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 6/23/2024 5:25:59 PM by DPS\bmhatch
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AK24060345
Location: FairbanksType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 6-22-24 AST responded to an apartment on Clarkson Drive in Fairbanks. Investigation showed that Joseph Frisone had assaulted his domestic partner. Frisone fled the scene before AST arrived and an arrest warrant is being sought.
Posted on 6/23/2024 5:29:03 PM by DPS\bmhatch
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AK24060575
Location: FairbanksType: DWLRDispatch Text:
On 6-22-24 AST stopped a vehicle for speeding. The driver was identified as Thomas Maple, age 68 of Fairbanks. Investigation showed that his license was revoked. He was issued a summons and released.
Posted on 6/23/2024 5:31:35 PM by DPS\bmhatch
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AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK24060474
Location: ChitinaType: Fail to record salmon on dipnet permitDispatch Text:
On 6/22/24, John Budnik, age 20 of Delta Junction, was cited for failing to record personal use salmon on his permit. Bail is set by statute at $100 for this violation.
Posted on 6/23/2024 10:21:55 AM by DPS\jmmcginnis
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AK24060383
Location: Gulkana RiverType: Sport Fish Guide violationDispatch Text:
On 6/22/24, Sport Fish Guide Daniel Smith, age 42 of Colorado, was cited for failing to display a current annual sticker on his sport fishing guide vessel decal while guiding anglers on the Gulkana River. Bail is set by statute at $100.
Posted on 6/23/2024 10:24:15 AM by DPS\jmmcginnis
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AK24060673
Location: PetersburgType: Commercial Dungeness ViolationDispatch Text:
On 6-21-24 Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a summons to Mark Johansen, age 60, of Washington State. Johansen in the permit holder aboard the Commercial Dungeness Vessel Solstrale. Johansen was commercial Dungeness fishing with gear that was not properly marked. Arraignment is set for July 17th in the Petersburg District Court.
Posted on 6/23/2024 12:22:41 PM by DPS\cdlitster
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