Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, July 9, 2024

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

A Detachment

  • AK24066933

    Location: Sterling
    Type: MVC Serious Injuries

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/8/24 at 1551 hrs AST responded to a report of a vehicle vs four wheeler collision at Robinson Loop RD and Valley View RD. Investigation revealed a Yamaha four wheeler occupied by two teenagers was driving on Valley View RD and failed to stop at the stop sign before crossing Robinson Loop RD. The four wheeler crashed into the side of a black Toyota FJ that was driving on Robinson Loop RD. The juveniles on the four wheeler were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Toyota had minor injuries. AST investigation continues. 

    Posted on 7/9/2024 5:55:12 PM by DPS\jaeshom

  • AK24066644

    Location: Nikiski
    Type: DUI MIW4x2

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7-9-24 at approximately 0705 hours AST received a report of a possibly intoxicated driver in Nikiski. AST responded to the scene an investigation revealed Samuel Bogard, 25 of Nikiski, was intoxicated while driving. He was also found to have weapons in his possession while intoxicated. Bogard was arrested and remanded to Wildwood Pre-Trial on charges of DUI and MIW4 x2.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 2:46:23 PM by DPS\ntthornal

B Detachment

  • AK24061566

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Arrest Warrant

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/9/2024, at approximately 0930 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a property on Starlight Lane for a welfare check. AST contacted April Murray, age 40 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed that April had an outstanding arrest warrant for failure to appear on the original charge of DWLR. April was arrested and transported to Matsu Pretrial where she was remanded and held on a $100 bail.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 10:26:13 AM by DPS\hcmckenney

  • AK24061817

    Location: Big Lake, AK
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/8/2024, AST contacted Ron Debeaulieau near Big Lake Road and S Beaver Lake Rd. Ron was found to have a warrant for his arrest and was remanded to Palmer Pretrial on his warrant.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 5:31:29 AM by DPS\wmbooth

  • AK24066493

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Fatal Vehicle Collision

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 8, 2024, at 4:23 pm, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a motorcycle versus pedestrian collision in the Big Lake area. Troopers and EMS responded to the scene and transported the female pedestrian, 79-year-old Big Lake resident Nadara Williams, to an area hospital for treatment. On July 9, 2024, Troopers were notified that Williams had died as a result of the injuries she sustained. A preliminary investigation revealed that a Yamaha dirt bike was being operated on a paved walking path at a high rate of speed when the operator collided with Williams. The driver of the dirt bike, 19-year-old Anchorage resident Brendan Clark, was cited for operating an off-highway vehicle in an area intended for pedestrians (13 AAC 02.455(g)). The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues. 

    The Alaska State Troopers would like to highlight the dangers of operating motor vehicles on pedestrian pathways. Not only is this a violation of Alaska law, it is incredibly dangerous and puts the lives of pedestrians and the operator at risk of serious injury. Learn more about areas where you can legally operate an off-highway vehicle at: https://dmv.alaska.gov/vehicle-services/off-highway-vehicles/

    Posted on 7/9/2024 1:04:16 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel

  • AK24066836

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/9/24 at approximately 1311 hours Palmer AST responded to Meadow Lakes Mall for report of trespassing. AST contacted Charlie Mason, age 35 of Wasilla. APSIN/NCIC revealed Mason had previously trespassed from the building. Mason was issued a misdemeanor citation for Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree and released from the scene.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 6:08:21 PM by DPS\cdwebb

C Detachment

  • AK24062654

    Location: Kokhanok
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/28/2024 at approximately 13:51 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of an assault. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 59 YOA Timothy Nelson of Kokhanok for Assault 2.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 7:44:30 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24062944

    Location: Togiak
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/29/2024 at approximately 02:19 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. The investigation is ongoing.  

    Posted on 7/9/2024 7:49:03 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24063268

    Location: Nome
    Type: Driving Under the Influence [DUI]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/30/2024 at approximately 02:12 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person driving under the influence. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 28 YOA Jonathan Bebout of Nome for DUI.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 7:51:21 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24063300

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/30/2024 at approximately 09:02 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 32 YOA Tyler Sloan of Kodiak for 2 counts of Assault 4- DV.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 7:52:02 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24063375

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Driving Under the Influence [DUI]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/30/2024 at approximately 15:09 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a REDDI report of a person driving under the influence. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 63 YOA Debra McDermott of Kodiak for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 7:56:25 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24063572

    Location: Norton Sound Region
    Type: Sexual Assault [SEXS]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/01/2024 at approximately 10:47 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sexual assault. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 8:04:07 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24063707

    Location: Bristol Bay
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor [SEXB]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/01/2024 at approximately 13:41 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sexual abuse of a minor after the fact. Investigation continues.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 8:08:52 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24065013

    Location: Naknek
    Type: Warrant Arrest [WARA]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/4/24, at about 1310 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted 44-year-old Kyle D. Alexander on a fishing boat. Alexander was arrested on an outstanding parole warrant from Riverside California and remanded to the Bristol Bay Borough Jail as a Fugitive from Justice.  

    Posted on 7/9/2024 8:10:18 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24065182

    Location: Selwik
    Type: Violate Conditions [VIOL]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/05/2024, at approximately 00:27 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person violating their conditions of release. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 33 YOA Curtis Norton of Selawik for VCOR.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 8:13:28 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24065559

    Location: Bristol Bay
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 5, 2024, at 10:22 pm, Alaska State Troopers received a report of sexual assault of a minor in Old Harbor. AST chartered a flight and responded to the village. Troopers located and detained the suspect, 32-year-old Shiloh Torres-Umi of Hawaii. Torres-Umi was arrested on the charges of Sexual Assault I and Sexual Abuse of a Minor II. His bail was set at $50,000 plus a third-party custodian. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 8:15:08 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24065644

    Location: Selawik
    Type: Violate Conditions [VIOL]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/05/2024, at approximately 20:47 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person violating their conditions of release. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 35 YOA Willie Mitchell of Selawik for VCOR.  

    Posted on 7/9/2024 8:20:33 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24065716

    Location: Noatak
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/05/2024, at approximately 14:13 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. The investigation is ongoing.  

    Posted on 7/9/2024 8:23:52 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24065872

    Location: Selawik
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/06/2024, at approximately 21:03 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 43 YOA Lory Larkin of Selawik for Assault in the Third Degree.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 8:26:35 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24066002

    Location: Selawik
    Type: Violate Conditions [VIOL]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/07/2024, at approximately 13:19 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person violating their conditions of release. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 39 YOA Victor Ballot of Selawik for VCOR.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 8:27:16 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24066063

    Location: Ouzinkie
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/07/2024, at approximately 09:24 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 45 YOA Priscella Kelly of Ouzinkie for Assault 4.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 8:27:52 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

D Detachment

  • AK24066626

    Location: FAIRBANKS
    Type: Domestic Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    In the early morning of July 9, Troopers responded to an address in the community of Ester in reference to a domestic disturbance. Troopers' investigation resulted in the arrest of Julianna Nicholson for the offense of Assault in the 4th degree (DV).

    Posted on 7/9/2024 4:16:15 AM by DPS\mcwhittaker

  • AK24066616

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 9th 2024, at about 0000 hours, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for poor manner of driving on Farmers Loops and College Rd in Fairbanks. After further investigation, the driver, Ackeme Nelson, was arrested for DUI drugs and 4 vials of blood were obtained from Ackeme person for analysis. Ackeme was remanded to FCC without incident.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 4:18:01 AM by DPS\jwconnolly

  • AK24066814

    Location: Tok
    Type: Aircraft Collision

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 9, 2024 at approximately 11:43 AM, Alaska State Troopers in Tok received a report of an aircraft collision at the Tok Airport with injuries. Troopers and Tok Area EMS responded. Investigation showed that a 75 year old private pilot had been taking off in a cross wind and lost control shortly after leaving the ground. Her Kitfox S7 Supersport aircraft crashed downwind to the side of the runway sustaining disabling damage. Both occupants of the aircraft walked out of the collision and neither were transported by EMS. NTSB has been notified. 

    Posted on 7/9/2024 1:37:36 PM by DPS\sohessler

  • AK24066810

    Location: Nenana
    Type: Theft, Resisting, MICS, Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/09/2024 at approximately 1208 hours AST responded to a report of theft from the Nenana Train Depot. Investigation showed Ashleigh Miller, age 31 of Nenana, took glass beads and left without paying. She also had an outstanding warrant. When Troopers located Ashleigh she resisted arrest and attempted to flee. Ashleigh was arrested and transported of FCC for Theft 4th, Resisting Arrest, and MICS 5th. Ashleigh was held on $1,000 pending conditions of release.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 7:56:09 PM by DPS\nchollenbeck

  • AK24061042

    Location: Healy
    Type: Death Investigation/Drowning

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/24/24 at 1221 hours, AST and Tri-Valley EMS responded to a 911 call reporting CPR in progress on PAMELA WAASER (age 67 of North Carolina) who was participating on a commercial rafting trip on the Nenana River near Denali National Park. WAASER had fallen out of the raft into the water while traversing rapids on the river and while trying to get back into the raft she stopped moving. Following significant efforts by rafting guides, next of kin, guests (including an EMT and a retired Doctor), and local EMS, she was pronounced deceased. Following an investigation by Alaska State Troopers and the Medical Examiner’s Office, the death is believed to be accidental/drowning.     

    Posted on 7/9/2024 10:35:03 PM by DPS\jaminer

  • AK24066719

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/09/2024 at approximately 1030 hours a Trooper identified an individual riding a bicycle who had two arrest warrants. Fredrick Neal was arrested on the warrants without incident.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 11:12:17 PM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK23126537

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/09/2024 at approximately 0818 hours Troopers were dispatched to a wanted person call. Caleb Culver was arrested on his warrant without incident.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 11:14:09 PM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK24067059

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/09/2024 at approximately 2133 hours Troopers were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision. A vehicle ran into another vehicle and hit a stop light pole, causing disabling damage. The driver appeared to sustain minor injuries and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 11:17:29 PM by DPS\hrchurness

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24065039

    Location: EGEGIK DISTRICT
    Type: GEAR IDENTIFICATION - DRIFT GILLNET BUOY

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 3, 2024, Stanley Olaf Johnson 72 years old from Astoria, Oregon was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Gear Identification - Drift Gillnet Buoy in the Egegik District.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 9, 2024.

     

    Posted on 7/9/2024 1:37:27 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24066250

    Location: EGEGIK DISTRICT
    Type: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIOD

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 8, 2024, Kelly P Broyles 57 years old from Soldotna, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Period in the Egegik District.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 9, 2024.

     

    Posted on 7/9/2024 2:02:56 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24066456

    Location: NAKNEK
    Type: IDENTIFICATION OF GEAR

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 8, 2024, Willie A Mute 42 years old from Kongiganak, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Identification of Gear in Naknek.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2024.

     

    Posted on 7/9/2024 2:35:22 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24066969

    Location: Sterling
    Type: Failure to Release Snagged Fish

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 9, 2024, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, cited Dale Combs, 69 YOA, from Huntington, WV, for failing to release snagged fish in fresh water. Bail is set at $120.00 in Kenai District Court.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 11:49:41 PM by DPS\cgjohnson

  • AK24060706

    Location: Kenai River
    Type: Fishing with a fixed weighted Treble hook

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 9, 2024, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, cited Anatoli Yaromich, 21 YOA, and Vitaliy Yaromich 17 YOA from New Phila OH, for fishing using a fixed weighted treble hook  in fresh water. Bail is set at $120.00 for each in Kenai District Court.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 11:55:42 PM by DPS\cgjohnson

  • AK24066481

    Location: EGEGIK
    Type: FAIL TO MARK DRIFT GILLNET WITH ADF&G NUMBER

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 8, 2024, Joseph D Mackenzie 62 years old from Anacortes, Washington, and Michael A Moe 26 years old from Mount Vernon, Washington were cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Fail to Mark Drift Gillnet With ADF&G Number.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2024.

     

    Posted on 7/9/2024 3:44:14 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24065769

    Location: EGEGIK DISTRICT
    Type: EMPLOY UNLICENSED CREWMEMBR & CREWMEMBER LICENSE REQUIRED

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 6, 2024, Caedon G Merriner 20 years old from Anchorage, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Employing Unlicensed Crewmember James E Merriner 54 years old, also from Anchorage, Alaska who was subsequently cited for Crewmember License Required in the Egegik District.  Bail is set at $270 for both offenses in Naknek District Court.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 4:49:57 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24065764

    Location: EGEGIK DISTRICTY
    Type: GEAR IDENTIFICATION

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 6, 2024, Gavin H Cummings 48 years old from Welches, Oregon was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Gear Identification in the Egegik District.  Bail is set at $270.00 in Naknek District Court.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 5:16:30 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24065467

    Location: EGEGIK DISTRICT
    Type: GEAR IDENTIFICATION - SET GILLNET CORKS

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 5, 2024, Deven P Williams 37 years old from Bremerton, Washington was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Gear Identification – Set Gillnet Corks in the Egegik District.  Bail is set at $270.00 in Naknek District Court.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 5:33:18 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24066258

    Location: EGEGIK
    Type: SET GILLNET IDENTIFICATION OF GEAR

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 7, 2024, Walter Disarro 36 years old from Wasilla, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Set Gillnet Identification of Gear in the Egegik District.  Bail is set at $270.00 in Naknek District Court.

    Posted on 7/9/2024 5:40:24 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24066139

    Location: KVICHAK SECTION, KVICHAK BAY
    Type: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIOD

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 7, 2024, William Fritz Menish 48 years old from Enumclaw, Washington, and Lucas B Chisausky 30 years old from Keaau, Hawaii were cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Period in the Kvichak Section in Kvichak Bay.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2024.

     

    Posted on 7/9/2024 10:26:40 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24064146

    Location: EGEGIK DISTRICT
    Type: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIOD

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 2, 2024, Mark R Peterson 57 years old from Kirkland, Washington and Jeffrey D Leslie, 41 years old from Marysville, Washington were cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Period in the Egegik District.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2024.

     

    Posted on 7/9/2024 11:51:33 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

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.