Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, July 31, 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

  • AK24075588

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Criminal Mischief

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/30/2024 at approximately 1611 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a vandalism of a vehicle at a business on Knik Goose Bay Road in Wasilla. Investigation into this incident is ongoing. 

    Posted on 7/31/2024 1:07:11 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24075602

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI & Assault IV DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/30/2024 at approximately 1920 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Settlers Bay Drive in Wasilla for a report of a domestic disturbance in a vehicle. Investigation led to the arrest of Renee Baesman, age 43 of Wasilla, for DUI, Assault IV DV, and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor I. Baesman was remanded to the custody of the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail.

    Posted on 7/31/2024 1:11:14 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24075651

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Criminal Trespass I & Criminal Mischief III

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/30/2024 at approximately 2206 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a trespassing and vandalism from a property on Barley Ave in Wasilla. Investigation into this incident is ongoing.

    Posted on 7/31/2024 1:13:36 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24075664

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/31/2024 at approximately 0142 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a motor vehicle collision on Cottonwood Loop in Wasilla. Investigation revealed a black 2011 Dodge Ram pick-up was driving recklessly through the neighborhood at a high rate of speed. The vehicle crashed into a driveway and struck five parked cars causing well over $100,000 in damage. The driver and occupants were transported to a hospital for injuries. Alcohol is a factor in this incident and the investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 7/31/2024 4:08:45 AM by DPS\rranderson

C Detachment

  • AK24075555

    Location: Nome Area
    Type: Unlawful Contact & Probation Violation

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 30, 2024, AST received a report from a woman regarding unlawful contact by a former boyfriend who was convicted of assaults against her in the past. The former boyfriend contacted the woman recently, in violation of unlawful contact statutes and probation conditions. AST is investigating this case. 

    Posted on 7/31/2024 6:21:04 PM by DPS\bjwassmann

  • AK24075844

    Location: Unalakleet
    Type: Fugitive From Justice- Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 31, 2024, at about 1200 hours, AST contacted Norman P. Haugen (50 yoa of Unalakleet) in Unalakleet because he had an extraditable out-of-state arrest warrant for his arrest. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department requested AST to arrest Haugen pursuant to their arrest warrant for Kidnapping 2 DV, Assault DV- Strangulation, Assault DV- Coercion stemming from a 2023 case in their jurisdiction. AST arrested Haugen and transported him to AMCC. 

    Posted on 7/31/2024 4:23:05 PM by DPS\bjwassmann

  • AK24075678

    Location: Stebbins
    Type: Escape in the 2nd Degree- Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On September 11, 2024, Washington was arrested in Stebbins pursuant to the original arrest warrant, and he was also charged with Escape in the 2nd Degree and was remanded to AMCC.

    On July 30, 2024, Village Police Officers (VPO) in Stebbins arrested Earl G. Washington (25 yoa of Stebbins) pursuant to an arrest warrant for PTRP, original charge Sexual Assault 3. On July 31, 2024, at about 1100 hrs. AST responded to Stebbins to transport Washington to AMCC.  Washington escaped from a VPO while he was transporting Washington to the Stebbins airport for transport to AMCC. Washington is now charged with Escape in the 2nd Degree. AST is investigating this case. 

    Posted on 7/31/2024 4:40:49 PM by DPS\bjwassmann

  • AK24073229

    Location: Egegik
    Type: SAR Missing Person

    Dispatch Text:

    UPDATE 8/12: On August 1, 2024, at 5:30 pm, Alaska State Troopers received a report of human remains found on the shore of the Egegik River near Egegik. AST and AWT responded in a state aircraft, recovered the remains, and sent them to the State Medical Examiner's Office. The body has been positively identified by the State Medical Examiner's Office as 36-year-old Washington state resident Clayton Hoy. Next of kin have been notified. 

    ORIGINAL: On July 25, 2024, at 7:10 am, Alaska State Troopers were notified of a man overboard in the commercial fishery near Egegik. It was reported that 36-year-old Clayton Hoy from Washington State had gone overboard from a fishing vessel. The USCG was in the vicinity and began a water and air search of the area. Multiple aircraft to include rotary and fixed wing aircraft as well as large and small vessels from the Coast Guard, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, and Good Samaritans heavily searched the Egegik River without any results. On July 26, 2024, at 2pm, active search efforts were discontinued. Next of kin was notified. The Alaska State Troopers would like to thank the US Coast Guard, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, and the countless Good Samaritans who aided in this search.

    Posted on 7/31/2024 4:41:38 PM by DPS\tjdespain

  • AK24075639

    Location: Shishmaref
    Type: Residential Fire

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 30, 2024, at 10:15pm, Alaska State Troopers received a call from the village of Shishmaref reporting a fully engulfed residential fire. A local VPSO responded and worked with local community members on fire suppression efforts. Nome Fire Department responded via chartered plane. No deaths or significant injuries have been reported. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 7/31/2024 12:17:15 PM by DPS\tjdespain

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  • AK24075666

    Location: Tok
    Type: DUI, DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 31, 2024, at approximately 0010 hours Alaska State Troopers in Tok conducted a traffic stop near mile 1322 Alaska Highway for a moving violation. Investigation resulted in the driver, Tommy Lee Isaac (age 35 of Tok), being arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Driving with a Revoked License. Due to prior convictions Isaac was held in accordance with the statewide bail schedule.

    Posted on 7/31/2024 3:40:15 AM by DPS\jnburnham

  • AK24075408

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/30/24 the Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence in the Fairbanks area which resulted in the discovery of the homeowner as deceased.  The remains have been sent to the medical examiners’ office for an autopsy.  Next of Kin have been notified.   

    Posted on 7/31/2024 2:00:06 PM by DPS\hlculley

  • AK24073441

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Unlawful Contact

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 28, 2024, after reviewing jail phone calls, 26-year-old James Ward was charged with 51 counts of unlawful contact in the first degree.

    Posted on 7/31/2024 3:45:00 PM by DPS\jrongstad

  • AK24076014

    Location: Salcha
    Type: VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 31, 2024, at approximately 1624, the Alaska State Troopers received several calls an individual walking along the Richardson Highway near Salcha. After further investigation, Andrea Hand, age 37 of Fairbanks, was arrested for violating her conditions of release. Andrea was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.

    Posted on 7/31/2024 8:05:28 PM by DPS\rcbell

  • AK24076000

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Deceased Person

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 31st, 2024, at approximately 1508 hours. AST received a call of a deceased person in North Pole. The deceased was identified as Christopher Sargent. NOK has been notified. No foul play is suspected at this time. SME notified and body was transported to a funeral home to be released to the family.

    Posted on 7/31/2024 9:08:36 PM by DPS\pptesta

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24175538

    Location: Kenai City Dock Cleaning Tables
    Type: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use Permit

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/30/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Chris Anderson, age 46, 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 7/31/2024 7:07:41 AM by DPS\rrlanders

  • AK24175536

    Location: Kenai City Dock Cleaning Tables
    Type: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use Permit

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/30/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Steven Mendive, age 54, 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 7/31/2024 7:09:57 AM by DPS\rrlanders

  • AK24175663

    Location: Kenai City Dock
    Type: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use Permit

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/31/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Chris Saetern, age 52, 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 7/31/2024 8:01:52 AM by DPS\rrlanders

  • AK24075374

    Location: Wrangell
    Type: No Markings

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/31/24 David MCHOLLAND, 33 YO of Wrangell, was issued a citation by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Wrangell Post, for failure to have proper ID markings on his shellfish buoy. Bail is set at $120.00 in the Wrangell Courts.

    Posted on 7/31/2024 1:09:39 PM by DPS\adseward

  • AK24175984

    Location: Kenai South Beach
    Type: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use Permit

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/31/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Antonio Leon, age 48, of Wasilla for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.

    Posted on 7/31/2024 6:19:39 PM by DPS\rrlanders

  • AK24069633

    Location: Dillingham
    Type: Failure to Register before Commercial Fished

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 27, 2024 Adrian Barhan, age 33 from Saint Paul, MN was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for failing to register before taking commercial salmon in Nushagak Bay.  Arraignment is scheduled in Dillingham District Court on August 6, 2024.

    Posted on 7/31/2024 2:36:17 PM by DPS\fdmccammon

  • AK24069621

    Location: Dillingham
    Type: Failure to Register before Commercial Fished

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 27, 2024 Taylor Barhan, age 30 from Maplewood, MN was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for failing to register before taking commercial salmon in Nushagak Bay. Arraignment is scheduled in Dillingham District Court on August 6, 2024.

    Posted on 7/31/2024 2:41:13 PM by DPS\fdmccammon

  • AK24071655

    Location: Dillingham
    Type: Commercial Fishing Closed Period

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 21, 2024 Clara Martin, age 62 from Togiak, AK was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for commercial fishing during a closed period in Togiak Bay.  Arraignment is scheduled in Dillingham District Court on August 6, 2024.

    Posted on 7/31/2024 3:07:54 PM by DPS\fdmccammon

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.