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
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AK24069525
Location: Nikiski, AKType: Criminal Mischief 5th DV x2 / Reckless EndangermentDispatch 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
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AK24068923
Location: WasillaType: MICSDispatch 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
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AK24069296
Location: WasillaType: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage OnlyDispatch 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
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AK24069343
Location: PalmerType: AssaultDispatch 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
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AK24069369
Location: WasillaType: SC SWAT Activation, Eluding, DUI, DWLR, Assault IV DV, & Criminal Mischief V DVDispatch 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
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AK24058205
Location: HoustonType: Theft IIDispatch 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
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AK24069584
Location: WasillaType: DWLRDispatch 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
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AK22062142
Location: ButteType: Warrant ArrestDispatch 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
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AK24069331
Location: NoorvikType: SARDispatch 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
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AK24067918
Location: Crooked CreekType: Assault - DVDispatch 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
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AK24067957
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual AssaultDispatch 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
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AK24068411
Location: AlakanukType: Assault - DVDispatch 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
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AK24068512
Location: QuinhagakType: Assault - DVDispatch 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
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AK24068747
Location: EekType: Destruction/Damage/VandalismDispatch 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
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AK24069392
Location: FairbanksType: Assault DVDispatch 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
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AK24069376
Location: FairbanksType: Theft 2Dispatch 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
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AK24069183
Location: North PoleType: BurglaryDispatch 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
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AK24069762
Location: TokType: 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
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AK24069579
Location: TokType: MVC-IDispatch 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
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AK24069781
Location: FairbanksType: Suicidal PersonDispatch 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
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AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK24068806
Location: KenaiType: Personal Use Fishery CitationDispatch 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
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AK24068796
Location: KenaiType: Personal Use Fishery CitationDispatch 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
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AK24069323
Location: PalmerType: SARDispatch 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
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AK24069362
Location: SoldotnaType: Wildlife violationDispatch 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
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AK24067171
Location: EGEGIKType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIODDispatch 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
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AK24064889
Location: NAKNEK SECTION / NAKNEK-KVICHAK DISTRICTType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIODDispatch 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
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AK24067186
Location: NAKNEK KVICHAK DISTRICTType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED WATERSDispatch 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
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AK24067211
Location: KVICHAK BAYType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED WATERSDispatch 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
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AK24068085
Location: EGEGIKType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIODDispatch 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
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AK24068563
Location: KVICHAK SECTIONType: IDENTIFICATION OF GEARDispatch 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
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AK24068570
Location: NAKNEK SECTIONType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIODDispatch 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
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AK24068209
Location: KVICHAK SECTIONType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIODDispatch 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
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