Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, July 17, 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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AK24068843
Location: SaxmanType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
Update: On July 22, 2024, the State Medical Examiner’s Office positively Identified the remains as Thomas Nelson, age 61, of Ketchikan.
On July 14, 2024, at 3:40pm, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible deceased person in Saxman. Troopers responded and detected a foul odor near a bus that was parked on the lot. The bus was locked from the inside and the view into the bus was obstructed by a row of shelving running its entire length. AST contacted the local fire department to help open the door to the bus. Upon entering the bus, a deceased body was located on the floor in the isle near the rear. It was obvious the body had been there for months due to severe decomposition. There was no evidence of a struggle, suicide or drug use found inside the bus. The State Medical Examiner’s Office was contacted and requested the body be sent to the SMEO in Anchorage due in part that the deceased could not be positively identified due to severe decomposition. Foul play is not suspected at this time. The investigation continues.
Posted on 7/17/2024 12:27:43 PM by DPS\tjdespain
B Detachment
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AK24069721
Location: WasillaType: Parole Violations, DUI, MICS IV, & MICS VDispatch Text:
On 07/16/2024 at approximately 1746 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence on Barbara Street in Wasilla for a report of a vehicle v. dwelling collision. Investigation led to the arrest of Zachary Simpson, age 41 of Wasilla, for Parole Violation, DUI (Drugs), MICS IV, & MICS V. Simpson was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail.
Posted on 7/17/2024 6:09:01 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24069820
Location: WillowType: Missing PersonDispatch Text:
On 07/17/2024 at approximately 0035 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a missing person, last known to be in the Willow area. Troopers are attempting to locate Lena Batt, age 66. Anyone with information on Batt's whereabouts are urged to contact Troopers.
Posted on 7/17/2024 6:11:28 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24069816
Location: WasillaType: DUI & Refusal to Submit to Chemical TestDispatch Text:
On 07/17/2024 at approximately 0014 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a 2002 Oldsmobile on Seward Meridian Pkwy near Tamarak Ave. in Wasilla. Investigation led to the arrest of Denielle Helzer, age 43 of Wasilla, for DUI and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test. Helzer was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held on $500 bail.
Posted on 7/17/2024 6:16:27 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24069795
Location: WasillaType: Hindering Prosecution & Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 07/16/2024 at approximately 2122 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Sasbo Bluff Loop in Wasilla in an attempt to locate a wanted person. John Walls, age 42 of Wasilla, had an arrest warrant for Failure to comply with conditions on the original charges of Promoting Contraband I, MICS V, & VCOR x8. Troopers were able to eventually locate Walls and arrested him on his outstanding warrant. Further investigation led to the arrest of Carrie Moffitt, age 48 of Wasilla, for Hindering Prosecution I. Both Walls and Moffitt were remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility. Walls was held on $1500 bail and Moffitt was held without bail.
Posted on 7/17/2024 6:21:29 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24069821
Location: WasillaType: Search & RescueDispatch Text:
On 07/17/2024 at approximately 0006 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a side-by-side stuck on the Baldy Ridge/Mtn Trail in Wasilla. The two occupants called 911 to report they were becoming cold and were unable to hike out. Troopers responded via ATV and escorted the individuals back to the trailhead. No injuries were reported. Troopers would like to encourage Alaskans to always be prepared when recreating in the backcountry.
Posted on 7/17/2024 6:24:05 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24069998
Location: HoustonType: Warrant Arrest, Probation ViolationsDispatch Text:
On 7/17/24 at approximately 1229 hours Palmer AST performed a routine traffic stop on a vehicle on the Parks Hwy near Dana Ct for speeding. At the conclusion of the traffic stop a passenger of the vehicle consented to an interview with AST. During this interview the male was identified as Wayne Reamer, age 43 of Nome. A check of APSIN/NCIC revealed Reamer had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest out of Nome for failing to appear for an adjudication hearing for original charge of Assault 3. Additionally, Reamer was on probation and part of his conditions were not to consume or possess alcohol of which he was doing both. Reamer was placed under arrest and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial where he was remanded on his warrant and new probation violations and held without bail.
Posted on 7/17/2024 2:04:04 PM by DPS\cdwebb
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AK24069886
Location: PalmerType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 7/17/2024 at approximately 1730 hours, Palmer Judicial Services remanded Shaylah McCarthy, 25, of Anchorage for two outstanding arrest warrants outside a business in Palmer. The warrants were for Violating a Domestic Violence Protective Order and Custodial Interference II. McCarthy was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility with no bail and will require court approved conditions of release.
Posted on 7/17/2024 6:33:57 PM by SOA\cglong
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK24033953
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On July 16th, 2024, at approximately 2218 hours, AST responded to an area off of South Cushman for a report of a subject removal. On scene AST contacted Christopher Wortman who was found to have an outstanding warrant. He was arrested and remanded to FCC.
Posted on 7/17/2024 3:14:02 AM by DPS\pptesta
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AK24069819
Location: North PoleType: VCORDispatch Text:
On July 16th, 2024, at approximately 2356 hours, AST responded to residence in the area of Nelson Rd, for a disturbance. Investigation found William Chickalusion in violation of his conditions of release. He was arrested and remanded to FCC on 2 counts of VCOR.
Posted on 7/17/2024 3:18:51 AM by DPS\pptesta
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AK24069805
Location: FairbanksType: VCORDispatch Text:
On July 16th 2024, at about 2252, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation on Badger and Holmes in North Pole. Upon further investigation, it was found that Scott Aiken was in Violation of his Conditions of Release. Scott was remanded to FCC without incident.
Posted on 7/17/2024 5:39:18 AM by DPS\jwconnolly
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AK24056705
Location: FairbanksType: Felony Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On July 17th, 2024, at about 0224 hours, Troopers conducted a social contact near the Old Steese Highway and College Rd with an individual matching the description of a person with a Felony Warrant. Upon further investigation, Shawnell Carlson was arrested on a 5,000-dollar Assault 3 Arrest Warrant. Shawnell was remanded to FCC.
Posted on 7/17/2024 5:47:04 AM by DPS\jwconnolly
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK24069184
Location: SitkaType: Commercial Lingcod Bycatch Closed PeriodDispatch Text:
On 7/17/24, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post contacted Jeffrey Thomas, age 44, of Washington regarding retention of lingcod in the commercial halibut fishery. Investigation revealed Thomas had unlawfully retained and sold lingcod after fishing in the Northern Southeast Outside (NSEO) section when lingcod bycatch retention was closed by emergency order. An arraignment is set in the district court at Sitka.
Posted on 7/17/2024 2:43:09 PM by DPS\tbhall
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AK24069941
Location: SitkaType: Employ Unlicensed CrewDispatch Text:
On 7/17/24, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post contacted Jeffery Thomas, age 44, of Washington during a commercial offload. Investigation revealed a juvenile crewmember aboard was unlicensed as required. Thomas was cited for employing unlicensed crew with bail set at $270 in the district court at Sitka.
Posted on 7/17/2024 2:45:39 PM by DPS\tbhall
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AK24070068
Location: SoldotnaType: Fail to RecordDispatch Text:
Mark Carroll 64 YOA of Anchorage, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, for failure to record 19 Salmon onto his personal use permit prior to leaving the fishing area. Bail is set at $120.00 in Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/17/2024 5:22:03 PM by DPS\gttaylor
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AK24069850
Location: WrangellType: Fail to Log King SalmonDispatch Text:
On 7/16/24 Brayden BRUCESS, 25 YO of Cheney Washington, was issued a citation by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Wrangell Post, for failure to log his king salmon. Brucess retained a 32” king salmon but failed to log it on his license as required. Bail is set at $120.00 in the Wrangell Courts.
Posted on 7/17/2024 8:51:20 AM by DPS\adseward
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AK23080977
Location: EGEGIKType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED WATERSDispatch Text:
On July 11, 2024, Joseph A Resetarits 29 years old from Homer, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Waters in Egegik on July 30, 2023. Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 8, 2024.
Posted on 7/17/2024 11:40:03 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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