Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, July 16, 2024

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

A Detachment

  • AK24069525

    Location: Nikiski, AK
    Type: Criminal Mischief 5th DV x2 / Reckless Endangerment

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/16/2024 at approximately 1131 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a residence in Niksiki.  Investigation resulted in Halie Lyn Dengler, age 30 of Nikiski, being arrested for two counts Criminal Mischief 5th Domestic Violence and one count Reckless Endangerment.  She was remanded at Wildwood Pretrial Facility and held with no bail pending arraignment.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 7:03:41 PM by DPS\mjwertanen

B Detachment

  • AK24068923

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: MICS

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/14/2024 at approximately 2000 hours Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop equipment violations on Wasilla Fishhook Road near Susitna Drive. Investigation revealed two occupants of the vehicle were found to have warrants for their arrest. Both occupants were also found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Elisha Baird was charged with Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 4, bail was set at no bail. Sophia Bargabos was charged with Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 5 and Violating Conditions of Release, bail was set at $100 Cash Appearance. Both were remanded to Matsu Pre-Trial without incident.

     

    Posted on 7/16/2024 1:45:11 AM by DPS\cjkopy

  • AK24069296

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage Only

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/15/2024 at approximately 1841 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a three-vehicle collision on the Parks Hwy near Museum Drive in Wasilla. No injuries were reported, and vehicles were drivable. 

    Posted on 7/16/2024 5:27:55 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24069343

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/15/2024 at approximately 1741 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault at a residence on Harding Drive in Palmer. Investigation into this incident is ongoing. 

    Posted on 7/16/2024 5:30:32 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24069369

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: SC SWAT Activation, Eluding, DUI, DWLR, Assault IV DV, & Criminal Mischief V DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/15/2024 at approximately 2255 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence on Luke Street in Wasilla for a report of a domestic disturbance. As AST arrived, the suspect, Angelo Faraci age 45 of Wasilla, was leaving the residence in a small RV. AST attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the RV, but Faraci failed to stop, and a slow-speed pursuit ensued for approximately one mile before the road came to dead end where Faraci barricaded himself in the RV. Southcentral SWAT was activated and responded to the scene. Faraci ultimately surrendered without further incident and was arrested for Fail to Stop at the Direction of a Peace Officer, DUI, DWLR, Assault IV DV and Criminal Mischief V DV. He was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 5:32:23 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24058205

    Location: Houston
    Type: Theft II

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/16/2024, at approximately 0830 hours, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a red Ford Ranger at a residence off Armstrong Road in Houston. The driver was identified as Megan Duncan, age 31 of Houston. Investigation revealed that the vehicle was stolen. Megan was arrested for the crime of Theft II (by receiving). Megan was transported to Matsu Pretrial, where she was remanded and held without bail.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 12:04:31 PM by DPS\hcmckenney

  • AK24069584

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/16/2024, at approximaltey 1400 hours, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on the Parks Hwy near Pittman Road in Wasilla. The driver was identified as Michael Pastana, age 59 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Michael’s license was suspended and had 7 prior DWLR convictions. Michael was issued a misdemeanor summons for DWLR.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 2:29:33 PM by DPS\hcmckenney

  • AK22062142

    Location: Butte
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/16/24 at approximately 1530 hours Palmer AST contacted Ron Moss, age 22 of Palmer, at a residence in the Butte. Moss had two outstanding warrants for his arrest, the first for original charge of Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct ($50 bail), the second for Failing to Appear on original charges of Assault 4 and VCOR ($250 bail). Moss was arrested without incident and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial where he was held on $300 bail.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 4:22:32 PM by DPS\cdwebb

C Detachment

  • AK24069331

    Location: Noorvik
    Type: SAR

    Dispatch Text:

    UPDATE: On July 19, 2024, at 8:45am, Northwest Arctic Borrough SAR boat crews located the body of Brandon Sheldon in the Kobuk River, upstream of Noorvik. The State Medical Examiner’s Office has been notified. Next of kin has been notified.

    On July 15, 2024, at 8:05pm, Alaska State Troopers were notified of a capsized boat in the river north of Noorvik with five persons on board. Four persons were safe and were able to contact the local villages by handheld VHF radio, however, one person was unaccounted for. The villages of Noorvik and Kiana each launched several boats to assist in the search. The missing boater is identified as Brandon Sheldon, age 30 of Kiana. Searchers from Noorvik, Kiana, Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic Borough, VPSOs, AST and AWT are involved is search efforts. Alaska Wildlife Troopers are conducting additional searches by air. Search efforts are ongoing.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 3:28:04 PM by DPS\tjdespain

  • AK24067918

    Location: Crooked Creek
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/12/24 at approximately 06:48 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 34 YOA Gabriel John of Crooked Creek for Assault 4 x 2 and Criminal Mischief 5. He also had multiple active warrants for Failure to Remand.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 8:44:59 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24067957

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/12/24 at approximately 03:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault. The investigation resulted in the arrest of 44 YOA Phillip Urovak of Lower Kalskag for Sexual Assault X 2.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 8:46:31 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24068411

    Location: Alakanuk
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/13/24 at approximately 09:51 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 18 YOA James John of Alakanuk for Assault 4.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 8:48:01 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24068512

    Location: Quinhagak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/13/24 at approximately 16:02 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 8:48:59 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24068747

    Location: Eek
    Type: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/14/24 at approximately 11:56 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault and Criminal Mischief. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 8:49:57 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

D Detachment

  • AK24069392

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/16/2024, at approximately 0108 hours, the Alaska State Trooper responded to an assault domestic violence call in Fairbanks. Troopers' investigation determined that Alexander Steele committed the crimes of Assault 4 DV, Criminal Mischief 3 DV, Resisting Arrest, and VCOR. Alexander was arrested and transported to FCC.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 4:52:30 AM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez

  • AK24069376

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Theft 2

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 15th 2024, at about 2300, Troopers received a call from an individual who had seen a Facebook post about a stolen truck and advised he had purchased the stolen vehicle for 750 dollars. It was found that the truck had stolen the vehicle from a mine in Central, Alaska. Further investigation is pending.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 12:58:30 AM by DPS\jwconnolly

  • AK24069183

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/15/2024 at approximately 1333 hours, AST responded to North Pole for a report of a Burglary. AST located the suspects cellphone inside the residence. This incident is an ongoing investigation. 

    Posted on 7/16/2024 10:24:19 AM by DPS\dkmassey

  • AK24069762

    Location: Tok
    Type: Assault 4 (DV)

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 16, 2024 at about 7:07 PM, Alaska State Troopers in Tok received a report of an active domestic violence assault occurring in the Tok area. Troopers arrived within minutes and conducted an investigation. Allen Agnes, age 21 of Tetlin, was subsequently arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree. He is held without bail pending arraignment in accordance with the statewide bail schedule. 

    Posted on 7/16/2024 9:54:46 PM by DPS\sohessler

  • AK24069579

    Location: Tok
    Type: MVC-I

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 16, 2024 at about 8:40 AM, Alaska State Troopers received a report of two motorcycles involved in a collision on the Tok Cutoff with injuries. Troopers and Tok Area EMS responded and provided assistance. Both motorcyclists were transported to the hospital with injuries. 

    Posted on 7/16/2024 9:59:12 PM by DPS\sohessler

  • AK24069781

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Suicidal Person

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/16/2024 at approximately 1959 hours Troopers responded to a suicidal person call. An investigation was conducted, and ultimately an individual was placed under a Title 47 medical hold at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 11:32:58 PM by DPS\hrchurness

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24068806

    Location: Kenai
    Type: Personal Use Fishery Citation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/14/2024 at approximately 1438 hours AWT contacted Nicholas Morgan (29) of Wasilla at Kenai South Beach. Morgan had been participating in the Kenai River Dipnet Fishery. Investigation revealed that Morgan had not recorded his catch of 10 sockeye salmon from 07/13/2024 on his Upper Cook Inlet personal use permit. Morgan was cited for failure to record catch on personal use permit.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 4:25:48 PM by DPS\jjwhitby

  • AK24068796

    Location: Kenai
    Type: Personal Use Fishery Citation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/14/2024 at aprroximately 1438 hours AWT contacted Kevin Tyler (57) of Wasilla at south Kenai beach. Tyler was participating in the Kenai River dipnet fishery. Investigation revealed that Tyler had harvested 7 Sockeye salmon w/out an Upper Cook Inlet personal use permit. Tyler was cited for failure to possess a personal use permit and instructed on how to obtain the permit.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 4:43:26 PM by DPS\jjwhitby

  • AK24069323

    Location: Palmer
    Type: SAR

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 15, 2024, at approximately 2025 hours, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a notification for a Search and Rescue. I-phone emergency services relayed that an activation of their SOS system was activated. They indicated that two individuals had become lost in steep terrain and one was becoming hypothermic. The location they provided was off Goldmint Trail in Hatcher Pass. RCC responded to the last known coordinates. Eduardo Blandon, age 21, and Grace Linares, age 20, both from Florida, were located at 2344 hours and transported by RCC to Mat-Su Regional Hospital where they were treated for mild exposure.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 2:49:24 PM by DPS\jrwright

  • AK24069362

    Location: Soldotna
    Type: Wildlife violation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/15/2024 at approximately 2235 AWT contacted Ana Acuna of Anchorage at the Kenai Public Boat Launch. Investigation revealed that Acuna had not recorded her catch on her Upper Cook Inlet Personal use Permit after harvesting 9 sockeye salmon in the Kenai River personal use fishery or cut the tail fins on the 9 sockeye. Acuna was cited for failure to record catch on personal user permit (Upper Cook Inlet).

    Posted on 7/16/2024 4:01:30 PM by DPS\jjwhitby

  • AK24067171

    Location: EGEGIK
    Type: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIOD

    Dispatch Text:

     

    On July 10, 2024, Aaron J Brockhoff 51 years old from Montesano, Washington was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Period in Egegik.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2024.

     

    Posted on 7/16/2024 11:42:46 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24064889

    Location: NAKNEK SECTION / NAKNEK-KVICHAK DISTRICT
    Type: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIOD

    Dispatch Text:

     

    On July 3, 2024, Colby David Root 62 years old from Oakwood, Colorado was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Period in the Naknek Section of the Naknek-Kvichak District.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2024.

     

    Posted on 7/16/2024 9:21:24 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24067186

    Location: NAKNEK KVICHAK DISTRICT
    Type: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED WATERS

    Dispatch Text:

     

    On July 9, 2024, Jason W Schultz 53 years old from Washougal, Washington was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Waters in the Naknek-Kvichak District.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2024.

     

    Posted on 7/16/2024 9:23:53 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24067211

    Location: KVICHAK BAY
    Type: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED WATERS

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 10, 2024, Savaty G Basargin 21 years old from Sterling, Alaksa was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Waters in Kvichak Bay.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2024.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 9:26:03 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24068085

    Location: EGEGIK
    Type: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIOD

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 12, 2024, Elizabeth J Rose 45 years old from Mantua, Utah was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Period Egegik.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 9, 2024.

     

    Posted on 7/16/2024 9:28:10 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24068563

    Location: KVICHAK SECTION
    Type: IDENTIFICATION OF GEAR

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 13, 2024, Nelson J Anaver 44 years old from Kwigillingok, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Identification of Gear in the Kvichak Section.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2024.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 9:31:00 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24068570

    Location: NAKNEK SECTION
    Type: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIOD

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 13, 2024, Evsevy F Reutov 44 years old from Homer, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Period in the Naknek Section.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2024.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 9:46:04 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24068209

    Location: KVICHAK SECTION
    Type: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIOD

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 12, 2024, Peter Anthony Aliotti 39 years old from Monterey, California was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Period in the Kvichak Section.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2024.

    Posted on 7/16/2024 9:58:01 AM 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.