Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, July 22, 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 . Edited on 7/22/2024 2:38:36 PM by DPS\tjdespain
B Detachment
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AK24071730
Location: WasillaType: MICS III, MICS IV, & VCORDispatch Text:
On 07/21/2024 at approximately 1634 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Finger Lake Campground to assist Alaska State Park Rangers who had located individuals passed out in a vehicle. Investigation led the arrest of Jacob Vohs, age 35 of Anchorage, and Megan McDonald, age 33 of Wasilla, for MICS III, MICS IV & VCOR after controlled substances were located. Both were remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail.
Posted on 7/22/2024 4:18:49 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24071749
Location: HoustonType: Criminal Mischief DVDispatch Text:
On 07/21/2024 at approximately 1811 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Knapp Drive in Houston for a report of a domestic disturbance. Charges for Criminal Mischief DV will be sent to the DA's office for review.
Posted on 7/22/2024 4:20:45 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24071766
Location: WasillaType: Leaving Scene of CollisionDispatch Text:
On 07/21/2024 at approximately 1900 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Mile 6 Knik Goose Bay in Wasilla for a report of a hit and run collision. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/22/2024 4:22:09 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24071799
Location: PalmerType: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage OnlyDispatch Text:
On 07/21/2024 at approximately 2009 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision near mile 33 Glenn Hwy in Palmer. A vehicle swerved off the roadway and struck a light pole. No injuries were reported.
Posted on 7/22/2024 4:24:11 AM by DPS\rranderson
C Detachment
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AK24071925
Location: StebbinsType: Probation ViolationDispatch Text:
On July 22, 2024 at about 1100 hours, AST responded to a disturbance in Stebbins. AST arrested Barbara Pete (41 yoa Stebbins) for violating her probation by consuming alcohol and for being in contact with a person she was prohibited from contacting. AST remanded Pete to AMCC in Nome.
Posted on 7/22/2024 2:58:56 PM by DPS\bjwassmann
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AK24071906
Location: Saint MichaelType: Assault 4Dispatch Text:
On July 22, 2024, a victim of domestic violence reported assaults that occurred in Saint Michael on or about November 15, 2023, which required medical treatment. AST is investigating this case.
Posted on 7/22/2024 3:36:32 PM by DPS\bjwassmann
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AK24070201
Location: StebbinsType: Assault 4Dispatch Text:
On July 17, 2024, parents of a 14 yoa girl in Stebbins reported an assault that occurred during the early morning hours. Two other girls- both 16 yoa, attacked the 14 yoa girl causing bruises on the victim's face and head. AST investigated the assault; the assailants be charged with Assault in the 4th Degree.
Posted on 7/22/2024 3:40:25 PM by DPS\bjwassmann
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AK24071144
Location: StebbinsType: Assault 4Dispatch Text:
On July 20, 2024, at 0205 hours AST received a report of an assault in Stebbins. A 33 yoa woman and her 14 yoa daughter attacked a 41 yoa woman in Stebbins, causing bruising on the victim's head and face. AST responded to the scene and investigated the incident. AST will be charging both assailants with Assault in the 4th Degree.
Posted on 7/22/2024 3:44:50 PM by DPS\bjwassmann
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AK24069656
Location: Brevig MissionType: Assault - DV [A13D]Dispatch Text:
On 07/16/2024 at approximately 15:31 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 34 YOA Dustin Giffin of Brevig Mission for Assault 4 - DV.
Posted on 7/22/2024 10:05:31 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24069761
Location: Bristol Bay RegionType: Sexual Abuse of a Minor [SEXB]Dispatch Text:
On 07/16/2024 at approximately 17:31 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sexual abuse of a minor. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/22/2024 10:05:58 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24069931
Location: Brevig MissionType: Theft [THEF]Dispatch Text:
On 07/17/2024 at approximately 10:41 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft of money and debit card information. The investigation continues.
Posted on 7/22/2024 10:06:44 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24070050
Location: Norton Sound RegionType: Sexual Abuse of a Minor [SEXB]Dispatch Text:
On 07/17/2024 at approximately 14:51 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sexual abuse of a minor. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/22/2024 10:07:18 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24070095
Location: KianaType: Assault - DV [A13D]Dispatch Text:
On 07/17/2024 at approximately 15:17 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. The investigation continues.
Posted on 7/22/2024 10:18:12 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24070299
Location: Norton Sound RegionType: Sex Offense [SEXO]Dispatch Text:
On 07/18/2024 at approximately 09:17 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sexual assault. The investigation continues.
Posted on 7/22/2024 10:19:04 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24070458
Location: KodiakType: Violate Conditions [VIOL]Dispatch Text:
On 07/18/2024 at approximately 14:58 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person violating their conditons of release. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 47 YOA Jeremy Roberts of Kodiak for VCOR.
Posted on 7/22/2024 10:19:41 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
D Detachment
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AK24071620
Location: FairbanksType: Domestic DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On July 21, 2024, at 1150 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance around Homer Drive. Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks received a 911 call, where dispatch could hear a very active disturbance. Dalton was arrested and remanded to FCC for one count of assault in the fourth degree and Criminal mischief in the 5fifth degree.
Posted on 7/22/2024 7:38:16 AM by DPS\gesommers
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AK24071831
Location: North PoleType: Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On 07/21/2024, Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance in North Pole. The investigation resulted in Criminal Mischief Charges being forwarded to Juvenile Justice on the suspect.
Posted on 7/22/2024 3:41:26 AM by DPS\japoole
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AK24071862
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 07/22/2024 at approximately 0122 hours, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop in Fairbanks. Troopers' investigation determined that Jack Mayne committed the crime of DUI and was placed under arrest and booked in FCC.
Posted on 7/22/2024 4:11:51 AM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez
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AK24071872
Location: TokType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On July 22, 2024 at approximately 3:20 AM, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the report of a deceased individual at a Tok area residence. Investigation revealed Mary Underwood, age 79 of Tok, had passed away due to apparent natural causes. The State Medical Examiner's office released the body to the family for funeral arrangements. Family was on scene at the time of investigation.
Posted on 7/22/2024 4:25:05 PM by DPS\sohessler
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AK24072130
Location: SalchaType: DV AssaultDispatch Text:
On July 22, 2024, at approximately 1433 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance near Harding Lake. The caller reported that her juvenile son had assaulted her. After further investigation, the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) advised the juvenile not to be arrested but requested that charges be forwarded. Charges are being forwarded to DJJ for the juvenile for Criminal Mischief in the 5th degree and Assault in the 4th degree.
Posted on 7/22/2024 7:10:46 PM by DPS\rcbell
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AK24072166
Location: FairbanksType: Furnish Alcohol to Minor, Contribute to Minor, VCOR,Dispatch Text:
On July 22nd 2024, at about 2145, Troopers responded to the area of Sandvick apartments for a disturbance. After further investigation, it was determined that Ricardo Sierer (23) was charged with Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor, Contributing to the Delinquency of a minor, and VCOR. The minors were released back to their guardians. Charges forwarded to the DAO.
Posted on 7/22/2024 11:45:36 PM by DPS\jwconnolly
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AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK24071551
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Failed to Record Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/21/24 Soldotna Wildlife Troopers cited Asalele Fulu, age 31, of Anchorage for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/22/2024 4:07:40 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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AK24071468
Location: CircleType: Search and RescueDispatch Text:
Update: On July 24, 2024, at around 3:00 am, the Alaska State Troopers were informed that a local search team located Robert alive near Beaver on the river's shore with his boat. The search teams transported him to Beaver, where he was assessed at the local clinic. We appreciate the assistance of all of the local search teams and the US Fish and Wildlife Service in this joint search effort.
Update: On July 21, 2024, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement and local searchers continued to search by boat from Fort Yukon to Circle. Based on information gathered from local residents, Alaska Wildlife Troopers conducted an aerial search upriver of Circle. July 22, 2024, Search efforts for Robert Peter are continuing with assets from FWS, AWT, Civil Air Patrol, and local searches.
On 07/20/2024, Fairbanks AST was notified that Robert Peter was overdue traveling by boat from Circle to Fort Yukon. Fairbanks Rural Unit and Coldfoot AWT conducted aerial searches of the Yukon River between Fort Yukon and Circle. US Fish and Wildlife Service Law Enforcement and local residents conducted searches by boat along the Yukon River. Aerial search efforts and boat searches are on-going. Anyone with information regarding Robert Peter's whereabouts are asked to contact the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks at 907-451-5100.
Missing Person Bulletin: Robert Peter
Posted on 7/21/2024 2:00:52 PM by DPS\bdlemay . Edited on 7/22/2024 10:27:33 AM by DPS\tjdespain
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AK24070701
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/19/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Barcelona Moti, age 31, of Anchorage for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/22/2024 10:26:15 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK21070994
Location: Kenai City DockType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/19/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Tait Johnson, age 34, of Anchorage for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/22/2024 10:27:33 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK24071188
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/20/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited John Fitzpatrick, age 49, of Anchorage for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/22/2024 10:30:03 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK24171276
Location: Kenai City DockType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/20/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Kenneth Brewington, age 65, of Anchorage for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/22/2024 10:31:07 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK24171705
Location: Diamond M RanchType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/21/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Melissa Hardesty, age 47, of Anchorage for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/22/2024 10:32:19 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK24171704
Location: Diamond M RanchType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/21/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Katherine Magnuson, age 42, of Anchorage for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/22/2024 10:33:21 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK24171886
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/22/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Renz Vergara, age 30, of Anchorage for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/22/2024 10:34:27 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK24071683
Location: VALDEZType: Sportfish w/ More Than One LineDispatch Text:
On 7-20-24, Stefan Iankov 43 YOA of Kodiak, was cited by the Valdez Wildlife Trooper for sportfishing in the waters of Galena bay for halibut with two lines. Bail set at $120 in the Valdez Court.
Posted on 7/22/2024 11:20:07 AM by DPS\ambeck
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AK24065607
Location: DillinghamType: Failure to Report Lost NetDispatch Text:
On July 6, 2024 Roscoe Shroeder age 51 from Anchorage, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for failing to report lost net and commercial fishing with drift gillnet within 300 feet of set gillnets in Nushagak District. Arraignment is scheduled in Dillingham District Court on August 6, 2024.
Posted on 7/22/2024 12:01:50 PM by DPS\fdmccammon
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AK24171675
Location: Centennial ParkType: Personal Use Permit Required - Fail to Have Personal Use Permit as RequiredDispatch Text:
On 7/21/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Zion Mendoza, age 22, and Jackson Culhane, age 23, both of Anchorage for fishing in a personal use fishery without the required permit. Bail was set at $220 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/22/2024 10:19:38 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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