Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Saturday, July 27, 2024

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

A Detachment

  • AK24074367

    Location: Ninilchik
    Type: Driving with Cancelled License

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/27/2024, Alaska State Troopers in Anchor Point conducted a traffic stop on James Joseph, age 33, for driving with a cancelled license. James was issued a misdemeanor summons and released on his own recognizance.

    Posted on 7/27/2024 11:45:16 PM by DPS\jalindblom

B Detachment

  • AK24074120

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Disturbance

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/27/24 at approximately 0018 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Wasilla received a report of a fight in progress in a gravel lot in the new development on Spruce Avenue west of Church Road.  Investigation revealed a large number of intoxicated juveniles were burning pallets and drinking alcohol.  Several of the juveniles engaged in a physical fight, but fled the area prior to troopers' arrival.  Troopers ensured the rest of the individuals at the scene had designated drivers and made them leave the area after putting out the fire.  

    Posted on 7/27/2024 1:45:07 AM by DPS\mgsidders

  • AK24074129

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/27/24 at approximately 0146 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Wasilla received a report of a disturbance at a residence in the area of Tigger Drive.  Troopers responded and contacted the complainant and his friend, 33-year-old William Roberts.  Investigation revealed William was intoxicated and pointed a handgun at the complainant.  Troopers arrested William and transported him to Mat-Su Pre-Trial where he was remanded and held without bail.  

    Posted on 7/27/2024 3:36:32 AM by DPS\mgsidders

  • AK24074126

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/27/24 at approximately 0110 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Wasilla received of a domestic disturbance at a residence near Terrace Loop.  Investigation revealed 44-year-old Del Sauter assaulted a household member during an argument.  Troopers arrested Del and transported him to Mat-Su Pre-Trial where he was remanded and held without bail.  

    Posted on 7/27/2024 3:42:15 AM by DPS\mgsidders

  • AK24074123

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Disturbance

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/207/24 at approximately 0043 hours the Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance in Palmer. Troopers spoke to a female subject who was upset about her vehicle not working and she could not find her keys. Both parties agreed to separate, and no crimes were committed.

    Posted on 7/27/2024 3:44:05 AM by DPS\jrvenable

  • AK24074125

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Medical Assist

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/207/24 at approximately 0108 hours Alaska State Troopers responded to a medical assist. Troopers arrived to find a female subject with self-inflicted knife wounds to her arm. The female was treated and transported to the hospital by EMS. No crimes were committed.

    Posted on 7/27/2024 4:12:55 AM by DPS\jrvenable

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK24074114

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 27, 2024, at approximately 2312 hours, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop near Gold Hill Rd on a vehicle for having a broken taillight and because the vehicle was failing to maintain its lane of travel, crossing both the yellow line and fog line. The driver was identified as William Taylor, age 46 of Fairbanks. Further investigation revealed that Williams' driver's license was revoked, and he had prior convictions for driving while revoked in the past ten years. Willam was arrested for driving with a revoked driver's license and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.

    Posted on 7/27/2024 1:07:59 AM by DPS\rcbell

  • AK24073922

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 27, 2024, at approximately 2312 hours, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop near Gold Hill Rd. William Taylor, age 46 of Fairbanks was identified as the driver of the vehicle. Further investigation revealed that Willam had a warrant for his arrest. William was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.

    Posted on 7/27/2024 1:11:18 AM by DPS\rcbell

  • AK24068255

    Location: FAIRBANKS
    Type: MVC

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/12/2024 at approximately 1732 hours Troopers were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision. There were no injuries, and one vehicle had disabling damage.

    Posted on 7/27/2024 4:19:29 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK24074141

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Assault II

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 27th, 2024, at approximately 0159 hours, AST received a report of an assault on Old Badger Rd. The investigation reviled Donald Oyen was assaulted with a dangerous weapon. The investigation currently ongoing. If you have any information, please contact AST at 907-451-5100.

    Posted on 7/27/2024 4:39:05 AM by DPS\pptesta

  • AK24073991

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Agency Assist

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/26/24, at 1600 hours, Fairbanks based VPSO assisted FPD with a vehicle that was found submerge in the Chena River.  VPSO were working an incident on the river when sonar located a vehicle under water.  FPD was provided sonar data and transported to the incident location.   This incident in on going.  

    Posted on 7/27/2024 6:20:36 PM by DPS\mfhaglin

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24073716

    Location: Kenai RIver
    Type: Fail to Release Snagged Fish - Freshwater

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/26/2024 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Luis Beltran, age 19 of Soldotna, for snagging a sockeye salmon and failing to release it.  Bail is set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.

    Posted on 7/27/2024 6:53:59 AM by DPS\nswood

  • AK24073826

    Location: Kenai River
    Type: Fail to Release Snagged Fish - Freshwater

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/26/2024 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Suh Troy, age 54 of Arizona, for snagging two sockeye salmon and failing to release them. Bail is set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.

    Posted on 7/27/2024 6:57:03 AM by DPS\nswood

  • AK24073981

    Location: Kenai River
    Type: Fail to Release Snagged Fish - Freshwater

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/26/2024 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Pavel Skrabko, age 45 of Pennsylvania, for snagging a sockeye salmon and failing to release it. Bail is set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.

    Posted on 7/27/2024 6:59:44 AM by DPS\nswood

  • AK24074153

    Location: Kenai South Beach
    Type: Failed to Record Personal Use Permit

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/27/24 at approximately 0720 hours, Soldotna Wildlife Troopers contacted, Efren Francisco, age 53, of Anchorage Alaska, on the South Beach of the Kenai River. Francisco Failed to Record Salmon caught in the personal use fishery upon his 2024 Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit. Francisco was issued a citation with bail set at $100. 

    Posted on 7/27/2024 3:37:21 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald

  • AK24074208

    Location: Kenai River
    Type: Failed to Record Personal Use Permit

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/27/24 at approximately 1240 hours, Soldotna Wildlife Troopers, contacted Gerardo Gomez Gonzalez, age 56 of Anchorage near the Kenai River in Soldotna. Gomez Ganzalez failed to record salmon caught from the Kasilof River upon his 2024 Upper Cook Inlet Personal use Salmon Permit. Gomez Gonzalez was issued a citation with $100 bail. 

    Posted on 7/27/2024 3:46:20 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald

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.