Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, July 12, 2024

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

A Detachment

  • AK24055590

    Location: Kasaan
    Type: Drugs/Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/10/2024, Prince of Wales State Troopers seized over 850 fentanyl laced pills, methamphetamine and fentanyl powder during the execution of a search warrant. On 7/12/2024, 30-year-old Kasaan resident Felysha Savage was arrested after a grand jury indicted her on Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance II, III and V. Savage was remanded to the Craig Jail on a $20,000 arrest warrant. 

    Posted on 7/12/2024 10:11:08 PM by DPS\rhjensen

B Detachment ...No news reported.

C Detachment

  • AK24064982

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sex Offense

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/04/24 at approximately 14:28 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sex Offense. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 2:50:04 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24063502

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/01/24 at approximately 06:13 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 29 YOA Albert Simon of Hooper Bay for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault in the first degree.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 2:51:10 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24063739

    Location: Saint Mary's
    Type: Theft - Vehicle

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/01/24 at approximately 15:53 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Theft of an ATV. The ATV was recovered. No suspects or leads. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 2:52:03 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24064000

    Location: Kwigillingok
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/02/24 at approximately 11:45 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault -Non DV. Investigative results forwarded to the DA' s office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 2:53:18 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24064254

    Location: Aniak
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/02/24 at approximately 11:46 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating their Conditions. Investigative results forwarded to the DA' s office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 2:54:05 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24064337

    Location: Emmonak
    Type: Search and Rescue

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/03/24 at approximately 00:34 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person who had fallen out of the boat on the Yukon river approximately 14-20 miles north of Emmonak. Two boats of SAR responded to the area and located the person lying on the bank of the Yukon suffering from hypothermia. Treated at the Emmonak clinic, no serious injuries.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 2:55:13 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24064783

    Location: Aleknagik
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/03/24 at approximately 21:39 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 33 YOA Shane Nukwak of Aleknagik for Assault 4.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 2:56:07 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24064801

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sex Offense

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/03/24 at approximately 23:02 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sex Offense. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 2:57:15 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24064931

    Location: Alakanuk
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/04/24 at approximately 10:11 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 2:58:19 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24066218

    Location: Mountain Village
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/08/24 at approximately 00:41 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 2:59:49 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24066334

    Location: Akiachak
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/08/24 at approximately 12:09 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV. Investigative results forwarded to the DA' s office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 3:00:34 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24066571

    Location: Emmonak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/08/24 at approximately 20:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigative results forwarded to the DA' s office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 3:01:29 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24066693

    Location: Tuntutuliak
    Type: Harassment

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/09/24 at approximately 09:37 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a violation of an active Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO). Investigation resulted in the arrest of 32 YOA Ferdinanda Bavilla of Tuntutuliak for Violation of a Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO).

    Posted on 7/12/2024 3:02:44 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24066761

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Stalking

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/09/24 at approximately 11:29 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Stalking. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 3:03:41 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24067126

    Location: Saint Mary's
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/10/24 at approximately 08:44 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 3:04:31 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24067168

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/10/24 at approximately 10:50 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor, after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 3:05:13 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24067386

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Liquor Laws

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/10/24 at approximately 17:36 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Liquor Laws Violation. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 3:06:02 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24067421

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sex Offense

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/10/24 at approximately 19:09 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sex Offense. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 3:06:49 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24067820

    Location: Kotlik
    Type: Driving Under the Influence

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/11/24 at approximately 19:27 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Driving Under the Influence. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 36 YOA Henry Teeluk of Kotlik for Driving Under the Influence.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 3:07:43 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24065146

    Location: Kotlik
    Type: Deceased Person [DECP]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/05/2024 at approximately 00:07 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a death. 64 YOA Irene Akaran has passed away next to her boat on the shore of the slough in Kotlik. Next of kin has been notified, and the body has been released to the family.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 3:14:43 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24065304

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor [SEXB]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/05/2024 at approximately 12:49 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sexual abuse of a minor after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 3:15:16 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24065374

    Location: Manakotak
    Type: Trespass [TRES]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/05/2024 at approximately 14:18 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a trespass. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 3:17:06 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24065732

    Location: Eek
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/06/2024 at approximately 15:31 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 3:18:20 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24065737

    Location: Tuluksak
    Type: Harassment [HARA]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/06/2024 at approximately 15:41 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person violating their protective order. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 40 YOA William Peter of Tuluksak for Violating a Protective Order.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 3:20:06 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24065963

    Location: Ekuk
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/07/2024 at approximately 12:05 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 48 YOA Oleanna Suskuk of New Stuyahok for Assault 4.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 3:21:37 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24066137

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Assault [SEXS]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/07/2024 at approximately 20:08 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sexual assault. The investigation continues.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 3:22:27 PM by DPS\kmrockwell

D Detachment

  • AK24067961

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/12/24 at approximately 0330 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the Elliot Highway for an assault. Investigation revealed Timothy Gibson, 41 years old of Minto, assaulted a household member. Timothy was arrested and transported to FCC. 

    Posted on 7/12/2024 11:31:52 AM by DPS\jmmoore

  • AK24067913

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI - Alcohol

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/12/24 at approximately 0330 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the Elliot Highway for the report of an assault. Ezra Gibson, 38 years old of Minto, was contacted as a result of the assault investigation. Ezra was found to be under the influence of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle. Ezra was arrested and later provided a Datamaster sample of .173 BrAC. Ezra was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center. 

    Posted on 7/12/2024 11:38:31 AM by DPS\jmmoore

  • AK24067892

    Location: North Pole
    Type: DV Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/11/2024, Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Old Richardson Hwy in North Pole for a report of a disturbance. Upon further investigation troopers learned Amanda Mattzela, age 40 of North Pole, assaulted a household member. Mattzela was arrested and remanded at Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 5:11:18 AM by DPS\atvalcourt

  • AK24068102

    Location: MP 1254 AK Hwy
    Type: MVC-D

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/12/24, at 1105 hours, AST Dispatch received a report of a motor home towing a F-150 pick up when it's trailer hitch broke.  The truck collided with the RV causing front end damage to the truck .  The truck required a tow.  PAR Forms were advised.  

    Posted on 7/12/2024 4:16:05 PM by DPS\mfhaglin

  • AK24066164

    Location: Tok
    Type: Assault 3 x4

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 7, 2024 Alaska State Troopers received a welfare check request on a Tok area resident. Subsequent investigation resulted in an arrest warrant (4TO-24-00063CR) being issued for Trevor Joe, age 28 of Tok, for four counts of Assault in the Third Degree against two people. On July 12, 2024 at about 2:00 PM, Alaska State Troopers arrested Joe in Tok on his warrant with the assistance of the Northern SWAT team. Joe was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center and held on $50,000 bail as set in his warrant by the court. 

    Northern SWAT is a multi-jurisdictional team with members from the Alaska State Troopers, Fairbanks Police Department, Fairbanks International Airport Police Department, North Slope Borough Police Department, the University of Alaska Fairbanks Police Department, and a Department of Fire and Life Safety Fire Marshal.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 5:12:30 PM by DPS\sohessler

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24067922

    Location: KVICHAK DISTRICT
    Type: EMPLOY UNLICENSED CREWMEMBER

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 11, 2024, Jeffrey M Leman 71 years old from Naknek, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Employ an Unlicensed Crewmember in the Kvichak District.  Bail is set at $270 in Naknek District Court. 

    Posted on 7/12/2024 3:33:53 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24067062

    Location: KVICHAK SECTION, KVICHAK BAY
    Type: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED WATERS

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 9, 2024, Alan S Miller 51 years old from Eagle River, Alaska, and Jacob L J Robertson 51 years old from Wasilla, Alaska were cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Waters in the Kvichak Section of Kvichak Bay.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2024.

     

    Posted on 7/12/2024 11:21:27 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24067325

    Location: KVICHAK SECTION SOUTH LINE
    Type: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED WATERS

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 9, 2024, Arthur G Peterson 50 years old from Naknek, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Waters in the Kvichak Section, South Line.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2024.

     

    Posted on 7/12/2024 12:02:35 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24067176

    Location: KVICHAK DISTRICT
    Type: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED WATERS

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 9, 2024, Thomas J Harman 57 years old from Anchorage, Alaksa and Thomas Joseph Harman, Jr, 22 years old from Juneau, Alaska were cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Waters in Kvichak District.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2024.

    Posted on 7/12/2024 1:00:20 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

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.