Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Saturday, June 29, 2024

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

A Detachment

  • AK24062928

    Location: Kasilof
    Type: DV Assault III

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/29/24 at approximately 0221 hours, AST Soldotna received the report of a disturbance at the Kasilof River north beach. Investigation revealed 32-year-old Anchorage resident, Johanna L. Edmund was very intoxicated and physically assaulted a family member.  She was arrested for Assault III and remanded at the Wildwood Correctional Center.

    Posted on 6/29/2024 6:39:20 AM by DPS\jmcouturier

B Detachment

  • AK24062881

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/28/2024, at approximately 2304 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance in the area of S. Kittiwake St. AST responded, and after investigation, it was revealed that Starr Richards, age 37, of Wasilla, violated her conditions of release. Starr was arrested and transported to Palmer Pretrial, where she was remanded and held on a $250 bail.  

    Posted on 6/29/2024 12:43:54 AM by DPS\jmanspaugh

  • AK24062890

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI, DUI Refusal, Reckless Driving

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/29/2024, at approximately 0027 hours, AST initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of East Palmer Wasilla Highway and Parks Highway in Wasilla and came to a stop near Sunridge and South Rogers Circle. AST contacted Nicholas William Madison, age 33 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Madison was driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages and was driving approximately 87 miles per hour in a 45 mile per hour zone on Parks Highway and was charged for reckless driving. Madison refused to provide a breath sample and was subsequently charged. Madison was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial where he was remanded and released O.R. when sober.

    Posted on 6/29/2024 4:05:08 AM by DPS\nlhenderson

C Detachment

  • AK24062953

    Location: Stebbins
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 28, 2024, AST received a report of a burglary in Stebbins. Suspect(s) forced entry into a residence sometime between the evening of June 26, 2024, and the afternoon of June 28, 2024. AST is still trying to determine the value of items stolen, if any. Suspect(s) damaged a door while forcing entry- the damage is estimated at $500. If anybody has information about this incident, please notify AST in Nome or Unalakleet.

    Posted on 6/29/2024 6:49:43 PM by DPS\bjwassmann

D Detachment

  • AK24062943

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision (Fatality)

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/29/2024 AST responded to the area of Fox for a Side by Side accident. The driver was transported to FMH where they were later pronounced deceased. Efforts are being made to contact NOK.

    Posted on 6/29/2024 6:10:55 AM by DPS\atvalcourt

  • AK24062863

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Runaway

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/28/2024, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a runaway.  A 16 yoa female ran away without permission, but was ultimately located and returned to her mother.

    Posted on 6/29/2024 6:18:57 AM by DPS\japoole

  • AK24062906

    Location: Salcha
    Type: DV - Assault IV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/28/2024 AST responded to the area of Salcha Dr for a disturbance. Upon further investigation Troopers determined Benjamin Semaken (47) of Fairbanks assaulted a household member. Benjamin was arrested and remanded at FCC without incident.

    Posted on 6/29/2024 7:46:52 AM by DPS\atvalcourt

  • AK23131054

    Location: Salcha
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/28/2024 AST responded to the area of Salcha Dr for a disturbance. During the investigation Troopers contacted Benjamin Semaken (47) of Fairbanks. Benjamin had an active warrant for his arrest and was subsequently arrested. Benjamin was remanded at FCC without incident.

    Posted on 6/29/2024 7:51:25 AM by DPS\atvalcourt

  • AK24058741

    Location: Cantwell
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6-28-2024, at approximately 0815 hours, Parks Highway Alaska State Troopers contacted JEREMY STRAUGHN, age 33 of Cantwell. STRAUGHN had two warrants for his arrest.  One was a PTRP on original charge of DUI.  The second warrant was for a new charge of DUI and reckless driving.  STRAUGHN was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center in lieu of $750 total bail.  

    Posted on 6/29/2024 8:10:33 AM by DPS\gdyoung

  • AK24063144

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MIW3

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 29, 2024, at approximately 1729 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance in the area of Perkins Drive. Multiple 911 callers reported hearing a male yelling outside at his wife, a dog barking, and one gunshot. Further investigation led to the arrest of Jeremy Lorber, age 31 of Fairbanks, for misconduct involving weapons in the third degree. Jeremy was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.

    Posted on 6/29/2024 10:18:27 PM by DPS\rcbell

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24062507

    Location: Whitter
    Type: Operate Anchored Drift Gillnet

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/27/24, James Andrews 30 YOA of Seward, was issued a citation by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Anchorage Post, for operating a commercial salmon drift gillnet that was other wised affixed to rocks in Falls Bay-Eshamy District, western Prince William Sound.

    Posted on 6/29/2024 8:36:30 AM by DPS\pmdodd

  • AK24063081

    Location: Chitina
    Type: Fail to record salmon on dipnet permit

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/29/24, Payton Lanie, age 25 of Fairbanks was cited for failing to record personal use salmon on his Chitina Dipnet Permit. 

    Posted on 6/29/2024 5:18:59 PM by DPS\jmmcginnis

  • AK24063082

    Location: Chitina
    Type: Personal Use Dipnet Permit not in possession

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/29/24, Glenmore Vinoya, age 43 of Anchorage, was cited for dipnetting in the Copper River, Chitina Subdistrict, without a personal use dipnet permit in possession.

    Posted on 6/29/2024 5:20:35 PM by DPS\jmmcginnis

  • AK24061103

    Location: Chitina
    Type: Fail to record salmon on dipnet permit

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/24/24, Lee Screnock, age 64 of Anchorage, was cited for failing to record personal use salmon on his Chitina Dipnet Permit.

    Posted on 6/29/2024 5:21:52 PM by DPS\jmmcginnis

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.