Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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AK24073045
Location: WillowType: Missing PersonDispatch Text:
On 07/24/2024 at 1004 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a missing person. Eric Adams 72 YOA, went to Mat-Su Regional Hospital 06/19/2024 and was released sometime after. Eric was expected to return to his residence in Willow but has not. Eric has not contacted any family or friends. Anyone with information is encouraged to call MATCOM at 907-352-5401.
Posted on 7/24/2024 7:55:12 PM by DPS\mdbarela
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AK24072721
Location: PalmerType: Assault IV DV & Criminal Mischeif DVDispatch Text:
On 07/24/2024 at approximately 0220 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Boulder Drive in Wasilla for a report of a domestic violence incident. Investigation revealed a 17-year-old male committed the crimes of Assault IV DV and Criminal Mischief DV. They were arrested and remanded to the custody of the Mat-Su Department of Juvenile Justice.
Posted on 7/24/2024 3:44:39 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24072761
Location: Meadow LakesType: False ReportDispatch Text:
On 07/24/24 at 0526 hours, Kailyn Smith age 28 of Meadow Lakes, called the Alaska State Troopers reporting her vehicle had been stolen from her residence. Investigation revealed it had not been stolen and she was captured on video surveillance giving her vehicle to the alleged suspects. Smith was also on probation. Smith’s probation was revoked, and she was remanded at Mat-Su Pretrial for violating her probation and for false report.
Posted on 7/24/2024 1:35:34 PM by DPS\jfspieth
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AK24072363
Location: PalmerType: Fugitive from JusticeDispatch Text:
On 07/23/2024 at approximately 1002 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a Nissan Sentra for an equipment violation on Palmer Fishhook and Tex Al Drive. The driver and sole occupant, Jacob Knutson age 25 of Palmer, had a fully extraditable warrant out of Colorado for failure to appear on the original charge of a traffic offense. Knutson was also driving on a revoked license out of Colorado and had never been issued an Alaska license. Knutson was issued a citation for no valid operator’s license and arrested on his warrant. Knutson was remanded at Matsu Pretrial where he was held without bail.
Posted on 7/24/2024 8:47:52 AM by DPS\sanorman
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AK24072113
Location: PalmerType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 7/24/2024 at approximately 1210 hours, Palmer Judicial Services arrested William Murray III, age 20, of Wasilla for an outstanding arrest warrant for Theft II. Murray was served with the warrant at Mat-Su Pretrial Facility in Palmer where he was in custody on unrelated charges. Bail was set at $500 cash appearance.
Posted on 7/24/2024 4:31:12 PM by SOA\cglong
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AK24069016
Location: QuinhagakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 07/15/24 at approximately 09:03 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 21 YOA Anthony Kelly of Quinhagak for Assault 4.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:02:07 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24069210
Location: Toksook BayType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 07/15/24 at approximately 15:27 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:02:59 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24069589
Location: KwethlukType: Theft - VehicleDispatch Text:
On 07/16/24 at approximately 14:06 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of multiple boat thefts around the Kwethluk and Akiachak areas. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:04:13 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24069817
Location: KasiglukType: Theft - VehicleDispatch Text:
On 07/16/24 at approximately 23:09 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a boat theft near the Kasigluk area. The boat was later recovered in Bethel on a trailer. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:05:20 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24069854
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual AssaultDispatch Text:
On 07/17/24 at approximately 07:32 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 30 YOA Moses Peter of Kwigillingok for Sexual Assault 1 and Sexual Assault 3.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:06:10 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24070142
Location: KongiganakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 07/17/24 at approximately 17:48 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 7/24/2024 9:09:26 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24070143
Location: NunapitchukType: Assault - Non DVDispatch Text:
On 07/17/24 at approximately 17:30 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:10:43 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24070178
Location: Lower KalskagType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 07/17/24 at approximately 11:43 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Disturbance. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 23 YOA Edwin Reynolds of Lower Kalskag for Criminal Mischief 5.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:11:46 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24070233
Location: AkiakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 07/18/24 at approximately 01:08 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 7/24/2024 9:12:38 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24070272
Location: ManokotakType: Violate ConditionsDispatch Text:
On 07/18/24 at approximately 08:03 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating their Conditions of Release. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:14:31 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24070342
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual Abuse of a MinorDispatch Text:
On 07/18/24 at approximately 10:52 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:15:26 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24070485
Location: NapakiakType: Destruction/Damage/VandalismDispatch Text:
On 07/18/24 at approximately 15:55 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Destruction/Damage/Vandalism involving a boat. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:16:23 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24070560
Location: NapakiakType: Assault - Non DVDispatch Text:
On 07/18/24 at approximately 18:36 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV. The case is closed due to the lack of the victim's cooperation.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:17:16 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24070673
Location: NapaskiakType: Theft - VehicleDispatch Text:
On 07/19/24 at approximately 08:39 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Vehicle theft in which a construction company truck had been stolen and flipped over on the side of the runway. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:19:52 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24070773
Location: TogiakType: Sex Offender RegistrationDispatch Text:
On 07/19/24 at approximately 12:15 hours, Alaska State Troopers arrested 28 YOA John Usugan of Chevak on an arrest warrant and 2 counts of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:23:22 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24071017
Location: AkiakType: BurglaryDispatch Text:
On 07/19/24 at approximately 10:17 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Burglary at a temporary housing unit for the Yupit School District. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:27:01 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24071202
Location: IgushikType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 07/20/24 at approximately 09:52 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:28:20 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24071234
Location: AkiakType: Sex Offender RegistrationDispatch Text:
On 07/19/24 at approximately 12:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers arrested 25 YOA Samuel Lake of Akiak on 1 count of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:29:26 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24071311
Location: NightmuteType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 07/20/24 at approximately 16:03 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 7/24/2024 9:31:23 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24071419
Location: NondaltonType: Search and RescueDispatch Text:
On 07/20/2024 at 2034 hours Alaska State Troopers recieved a SOS activation for an overturned boat. Boat was located in the Chilikadrotna River north of Iliamna Lake. No injuries reported. On-call command and SAR coordinator were notified. Air National Guard accepted the mission and were able to successfully locate and transport the 3 male's back to Anchorage.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:36:38 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24071438
Location: NightmuteType: Deceased personDispatch Text:
On 7/20/2024 at 21:50 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Deceased Person. 88 YOA Elizabeth Tulik of Nightmute passed away peacefully at home from natural causes. Next of kin was present and notified.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:37:44 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24071534
Location: Upper KalskagType: Assault - Non DVDispatch Text:
On 07/21/24 at approximately 04:18 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault -Non DV. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:39:09 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24071544
Location: KwethlukType: Theft - VehicleDispatch Text:
On 07/21/24 at approximately 05:04 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a boat theft from the Kwethluk area fish camp. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:40:05 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24071595
Location: TogiakType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 07/21/2024 at 11:39 hours Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Disturbance. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:41:17 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24071650
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual AssaultDispatch Text:
On 07/21/24 at approximately 14:51 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/24/2024 9:41:56 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24071700
Location: AkiachakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 07/21/24 at approximately 16:46 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 7/24/2024 9:42:54 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24072718
Location: FairbanksType: MICS 5, Probation ViolationDispatch Text:
On July 24th 2024, at about 0112 hours, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation near Old Steese and College Rd in Fairbanks. Upon further investigation, Helen Pikonganna, was arrested for MICS 5 as she possessed a loaded needle containing meth. Helen was also absconding from Felony Probation for Arson. Helen was remanded to FCC without incident.
Posted on 7/24/2024 6:15:41 AM by DPS\jwconnolly
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AK24072722
Location: FairbanksType: Runaway JuvenileDispatch Text:
On 7-24-24, at approximately 0130 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a runaway juvenile. Investigation revealed that Amaleah Meyer, age 13, of Fox, ran away from her residence. Amaleah is 5'5" and wearing a green T-shirt and light-colored shorts. If anyone has any information, please contact the Alaska State Troopers at 451-5100. Your call can be anonymous.
Posted on 7/24/2024 6:20:02 AM by DPS\cjnelson1
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AK24072520
Location: Delta JunctionType: DUI, Leaving the Scene, Motor Vehicle Collision - DamageDispatch Text:
On 07/23/2024 at about 1059 hours, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a motor vehicle collision in which a Chevrolet Suburban rear-ended a commercial motor vehicle at about milepost 311 of the Richardson Highway. The driver of the Suburban fled the scene. AST located the vehicle weaving within the lane at milepost 280 and conducted a traffic stop. Investigation revealed the driver, Edward Giese, age 72 of Delta Junction, was showing signs of impairment. He was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.
Posted on 7/24/2024 6:45:57 AM by DPS\tmstuart
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AK24068782
Location: FairbanksType: Lost of Stolen weaponDispatch Text:
On 7/15/24 the Fairbanks Alaska State Troopers received a report of a lost or stolen handgun sometime over the previous weekend. The gun could have been taken while the owner was fishing in the Chitina area. The serial number and description were provided and the gun was placed in stolen status. Anyone with information about this crime can call the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks at (907) 451-5100. If you would like to remain anonymous you can submit tips through the AKTips smartphone app or securely online at https://dps.alaska.gov/tips. You can also text the AKTips to 847411 followed by your anonymous tip.
Posted on 7/24/2024 12:29:13 PM by DPS\hlculley
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AK24069524
Location: North PoleType: Vehicle TheftDispatch Text:
On 7/16/24 the Fairbanks Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen vehicle which had been located off Bradway Road in North Pole. The vehicle was described as a 1999 GMC Yukon bearing plate, JXN517. This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this crime can call the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks at (907) 451-5100. If you would like to remain anonymous you can submit tips through the AKTips smartphone app or securely online at https://dps.alaska.gov/tips. You can also text the key AKTips to 847411 followed by your anonymous tip.
Posted on 7/24/2024 12:39:58 PM by DPS\hlculley
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AK24058699
Location: NorthwayType: Warrant Arrest x 4Dispatch Text:
On July 24, 2024 at approximately 3:10 PM, Alaska State Troopers located Allen Frank Jr., age 48 of Northway, in Northway. Allen was known to troopers to have 4 arrest warrants for various misdemeanor charges in court cases 4TO-24-00022CR, 4TO-24-00019CR, 4TO-23-00092CR, and 4TO-24-00065CR. Allen attempted to flee on foot, hide, and then was shortly placed under arrest by Troopers.
Allen was subsequently remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center where he was held on a cumulative total of $1000 cash bail and $1000 unsecured appearance bail between his four arrest warrants.
Posted on 7/24/2024 5:49:20 PM by DPS\sohessler
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AK24063397
Location: FairbanksType: Runaway JuvenileDispatch Text:
On June 30, 2024, at approximately 1647 hours, Fairbanks AST received a report of a runaway juvenile in the area of Peger Road. The runaway juvenile was located and returned home safely.
Posted on 7/24/2024 10:31:03 PM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK24073099
Location: FairbanksType: Bicycle TheftDispatch Text:
On July 24, 2024, at approximately 1826 hours, Fairbanks AST responded to the area of College Road and University Ave for a report of a bicycle theft. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/24/2024 11:00:42 PM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK24072755
Location: KasilofType: Failed to Record Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/24/2024 at approximately 0828 hours, Soldotna AWT Troopers contacted Charles W. McCoy, age 55, of Kasilof. McCoy had failed to record salmon caught on 7/24/24 on his 2024 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Permit. McCoy was issued a citation with an optional court date and $100 bail.
Posted on 7/24/2024 1:09:03 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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AK24072757
Location: KasilofType: Failed to Record Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/24/2024 at approximately 0817 hours, Soldotna AWT Troopers contacted Eli J Gallt, age 38, of Palmer. Gallt had failed to record salmon caught on 7/24 on his 2024 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Permit. Gallt was issued a citation with $100 bail.
Posted on 7/24/2024 1:11:50 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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AK24072740
Location: KasilofType: Failed to Record Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/24/2024 at approximately 0715 hours, Soldotna AWT Troopers contacted Vera Malak, age 60, of Wasilla. Malak had failed to record salmon caught on 7/24 on his 2024 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Permit. Malak was issued a citation with $100 bail.
Posted on 7/24/2024 1:13:47 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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AK24072228
Location: EGEGIK NORTHERN BOUNDARY LINEType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED WATERSDispatch Text:
On July 22, 2024, Zenon A Martushev 31years old from Homer, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Waters on the Egegik Northern Boundary Line. Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 8, 2024.
Posted on 7/24/2024 2:12:44 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK24066938
Location: EGEGIKType: GROUNDING PROHIBITEDDispatch Text:
On July 8, 2024, Thomas C Aliotti 55 years old from Bellingham, Washington, and Daniel J Harmon 29 years old from Bainbridge Island, Washington were cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Grounding Prohibited in Egegik. Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 9, 2024.
Posted on 7/24/2024 2:15:25 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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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 7/24/2024 8:34:55 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK24070993
Location: FairbanksType: SARDispatch Text:
On July 19, 2024, Alaska State Troopers received a request for assistance from the Fairbanks Police Department with locating Elia Ansaknok age 42 of Fairbanks. Ansaknok was last seen in the water of the Chena River, in downtown Fairbanks. Responding agencies include University Fire Department, FPD, AWT, AST, Alaska State Parks, PAWS Search and Rescue Dogs, and VPSOs. Search efforts are continuing.
Posted on 7/24/2024 10:09:27 AM by DPS\jsdougherty
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AK24172770
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/24/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Mario Flotte, age 40, 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 7/24/2024 10:51:39 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK24072575
Location: SoldotnaType: Fail to RecordDispatch Text:
Austin Mamatt 26 YOA, of Eagle River was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, for failure to record 9 Salmon onto his personal use permit prior to leaving the fishing area. Bail is set at $120.00 in Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/24/2024 10:54:00 AM by DPS\gttaylor
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AK24065446
Location: TokType: Take Over Limit of Brown BearDispatch Text:
On 7/8/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Edward Stratton, age 58, of Tok for taking over limit of brown bear. Arraignment is scheduled for 7/25/24 at the Tok District Court.
Posted on 7/24/2024 11:01:41 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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