Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, July 29, 2024
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
A Detachment ...No news reported.
B Detachment
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AK24074712
Location: WasillaType: DUI, Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test, & Motor Vehicle CollisionDispatch Text:
On 07/28/2024 at approximately 2019 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a Wasilla Fishhook Road and Olga Cir in Wasilla for a report of a single-vehicle collision. Investigation led to the arrest of Dorothy Pedersen, age 58 of Wasilla, for DUI and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test. Pedersen was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility where her bail was set at O/R when sober.
Posted on 7/29/2024 3:38:07 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24074715
Location: WasillaType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 07/28/2024 at approximately 2029 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Canterbury Dr. in Wasilla for the reported death of a 79-year-old male. No foul play is suspected and the next of kin was on scene.
Posted on 7/29/2024 3:39:36 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24074774
Location: WasillaType: DWLRDispatch Text:
On 07/29/2024 at approximately 0027 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on Wasilla Fishhook Road near Spruce Ave in Wasilla. Investigation revealed Raymond Lewis, age 34 of Wasilla, was driving on a revoked license (with prior convictions). Lewis was issued a misdemeanor citation with a mandatory court date and released on his own recognizance.
Posted on 7/29/2024 3:41:49 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24074787
Location: WasillaType: Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On 07/27/2024 at approximately 0126 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a vandalism at a residence on Northshore Drive in Wasilla. Investigation into this incident is ongoing.
Posted on 7/29/2024 3:43:31 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24074741
Location: TalkeetnaType: DUI, Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test, Reckless Endangerment, & REDDIDispatch Text:
On 07/28/2024 at approximately 2146 hours, Alaska State Troopers began to receive numerous Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately (REDDI) calls for a vehicle in the Wasilla area. AST was initially unable to locate the vehicle. Later, Troopers began to receive more REDDI calls for the same vehicle in the Talkeetna area, reporting the vehicle was running others off the road. The vehicle was located in the ditch near mile 99 Parks Hwy. Investigation led to the arrest of Charles Preson, age 22 of Lexington Ky, for DUI, Refusl to Submit to Chemical Test, & Reckless Endangerment.
Posted on 7/29/2024 3:52:11 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24074778
Location: WasillaType: Sexual AssaultDispatch Text:
On 7/29/2024 at approximately 0110 hours, AST received a report of a sexual assault. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/29/2024 5:31:15 AM by DPS\swcorino
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AK24074597
Location: PalmerType: DUI/MIW4Dispatch Text:
On 7/28/2024 at approximately 1530 hours AST stopped a vehicle being driven by Merl Badger for speed and failure to stop at a stop sign. Investigation revealed that Merl was driving while under the influence of an intoxicating substance and in possession of a concealed firearm while under the influence of an intoxicating substance. Merl was arrested for DUI and misconduct involving weapons in the 4th degree and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial on OR bond.
Posted on 7/29/2024 5:44:45 AM by DPS\wmbooth
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AK24074976
Location: WasillaType: VCOR and Violating DVPODispatch Text:
On 7/29/2024, at approximaltey 1105 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report that Rachael Kennedy, age 51 of Wasilla is at the victim’s residence violating her conditions of release and her Domestic Violence Protective Order. AST responded to the residence in the area of Hassler Drive in Wasilla. AST contacted Rachael at the residence. AST confirmed that Rachael is in violation of her conditions of release and violating her Domestic Violence Protective Order. Rachael was arrested and transported to Matsu Pretrial where she was remanded and held without bail.
Posted on 7/29/2024 4:21:37 PM by DPS\hcmckenney
C Detachment
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AK24074023
Location: NomeType: Unlawful Contact 2nd DegreeDispatch Text:
On July 26, 2024, AST arrested Curtis Tom (32 yoa of Saint Michael) for Unlawful Contact in the 2nd Degree. Tom called the victim in a DV case several times after he was charged with assaulting her. Tom was remanded to AMCC.
Posted on 7/29/2024 7:41:53 AM by DPS\bjwassmann
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AK24074452
Location: BethelType: SARDispatch Text:
Update: On August 28, 2024, at 8:00pm, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a body found in the Kuskokwim River below Akiachak. Bethel Search and Rescue advised AST they had recovered the body. AST took position of the body which was sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Anchorage. The SMEO positively identified the deceased individual as 31-year-old Robert Lott of Akiak who went missing on July 27, 2024, after a report of a capsized boat near Akiak. Next of Kin has been notified.
Update: On August 8, 2024, at 10:30am, Alaska State Troopers were notified by Akiak Search and Rescue a deceased individual had been located by a boater on the Kuskokwim River just down river from Akiak. AST responded and conducted an investigation. The body was sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Anchorage. The SMEO positively identified the deceased individual as 28-year-old David Alexie Jr. of Tuluksak who went missing on July 27, 2024, after a report of a capsized boat near Akiak. Next of Kin has been notified.
Original Release: On July 27, at 11:30 pm, The Alaska State Troopers received a report of a boat that capsized near Akiak. One passenger on the boat was able to self-rescue but was unaware of the location of the other two passengers. Residents searched the area throughout the night. On July 28 at 9:45 am, troopers deployed a boat and an AWT Super Cub to the area to conduct a search of the area. The Bethel Regional SAR Team has been notified to assist. Search efforts are continuing at this time.
Posted on 7/29/2024 10:30:11 AM by DPS\jsdougherty
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AK24073414
Location: AniakType: Fire / Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
UPDATE: On July 26, 2024, a DPS Deputy Fire Marshal arrived in Aniak to investigate the origin and cause of the fire. A preliminary investigation determined the origin of the fire was in the western portion of the residence near where the human remains were discovered. The cause is still under investigation; however, foul play is not suspected.
ORIGINAL: On July 25, 2024, around 11:30 am, the Alaska State Troopers were investigating reports that a firearm had been discharged in the community of Aniak. Aniak-based State Troopers and Wildlife Troopers were in the area of the Aniak Slough and observed that a residence across the slough was fully engulfed in fire. With the help of community members, Troopers responded to the residence, and fire suppression efforts were initiated. Troopers searched throughout the area and could not locate the homeowner and suspect that Troopers believe had been discharging the firearm earlier. Later in the afternoon, human remains were located inside of the burned residence during fire suppression efforts. The remains will be sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for positive identification and autopsy. The State Fire Marshal’s Office will respond to investigate the origin and cause of the fire. The investigation continues.
Posted on 7/25/2024 4:41:34 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel . Edited on 7/29/2024 9:26:29 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
D Detachment
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AK24074786
Location: FairbanksType: Assault DVDispatch Text:
On 07/29/2024 at approximately 0225 hours, Troopers responded to an address in Fairbanks about a domestic disturbance. Troopers' investigation determined that Elijah Bradford committed the crime of Assault 4 DV. Elijah was placed under arrest and transported to FCC.
Posted on 7/29/2024 4:37:34 AM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez
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AK24074780
Location: FairbanksType: Assault DVDispatch Text:
On 07/28/2024 at approximately 2332 hours, Troopers responded to an address in Fairbanks about a domestic disturbance. No party was arrested, and the charges were forwarded to the district attorney for review.
Posted on 7/29/2024 4:40:52 AM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez
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AK24074784
Location: FairbanksType: DUI, Refusal, MOCADispatch Text:
On July 29th 2024, at about 0206, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the area of University and Airport Way in Fairbanks for multiple moving violations. Upon further investigation, Amara Stevens, was arrested for DUI, Refusal, and Minor Operating After Consuming Alcohol. Amara was transported to FCC without further incident.
Posted on 7/29/2024 5:16:41 AM by DPS\jwconnolly
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AK24074788
Location: FairbanksType: Violation of Protection Order, Disorderly ConductDispatch Text:
On 07/29/2024, Alaska State Troopers responded to a possible Stalking Order Violation. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Michelle Shaw, 60, for Violation of a Stalking Order and Disorderly Conduct. She was remanded to Fairbanks Correctioncal Center.
Posted on 7/29/2024 8:22:57 AM by DPS\japoole
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AK24074759
Location: FairbanksType: DUI, RefusalDispatch Text:
On 07/28/2024, Alaska State Troopers stopped a vehicle for driving the wrong way. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Peter Minock JR, 51, for DUI and Refusal to Provide a Chemical Sample. He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 7/29/2024 8:33:56 AM by DPS\japoole
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AK24070883
Location: Delta JunctionType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On July 29, 2024, at approximately 1830 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Delta Junction received information that Summer Baysinger, age 21 of Fairbanks was located at a residence off Quartz Street and had an arrest warrant. Baysinger was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 7/29/2024 11:36:02 PM by DPS\rjmerritt
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK24174614
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/28/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Finbar Jean-Marie, age 59, 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 7/29/2024 6:20:47 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK24174641
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/28/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Paris Stevens-Ortiz, age 21, of Palmer for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/29/2024 6:23:30 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK24174633
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/28/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Nash Norton, age 27, of Eagle River for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/29/2024 6:25:59 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK24174605
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/28/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Olga Gradinar, age 45, 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 7/29/2024 6:28:05 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK24174590
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/28/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Robin Welling, age 32, 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 7/29/2024 6:30:01 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK24070136
Location: DillinghamType: False Statement on Fish TicketsDispatch Text:
On July 17 Johanna Bouker, age 27 from Dillingham, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for providing false information on fish tickets to processor in Ekuk Beach. Arraignment is scheduled in Dillingham District Court on August 6, 2024.
Posted on 7/29/2024 11:28:12 AM by DPS\fdmccammon
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AK24074293
Location: WasillaType: Fail To Record P/U FishDispatch Text:
On 07/27/2024 at approximately 1635 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Raul Lopez-Leon, age 46 of Wasilla, after participating in the Fish Creek dip net fishery. Investigation revealed that Lopez-Leon failed to record his harvest on his permit. Lopez-Leon was issued a citation for failing to record personal use fish on his permit as required.
Posted on 7/29/2024 1:41:36 PM by DPS\dbledford
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AK24074482
Location: WasillaType: Fail To Record P/U FishDispatch Text:
On 07/28/2024 at approximately 0830 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Michael Phillips, age 49 of Anchorage, after participating in the Fish Creek dip net fishery. Investigation revealed that Phillips failed to record his harvest on his permit. Phillips was issued a citation for failing to record personal use fish on his permit as required.
Posted on 7/29/2024 1:42:53 PM by DPS\dbledford
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AK24074479
Location: WasillaType: Fail To Record P/U FishDispatch Text:
On 07/28/2024 at approximately 0750 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Mason Hardin, age 39 of Eagle River, after participating in the Fish Creek dip net fishery. Investigation revealed that Hardin failed to record his harvest on his permit. Hardin was issued a citation for failing to record personal use fish on his permit as required.
Posted on 7/29/2024 1:45:36 PM by DPS\dbledford
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