Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, July 7, 2024

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

A Detachment

  • AK24065608

    Location: Anchor Point
    Type: Criminal Trespass

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/6/2024, Alaska State Troopers in Anchor Point received a report of an individual trespassing on a private parcel in Ninilchick. Investigation determined James Joseph, age 33, had entered and remained unlawfully on a premise of another, ignoring no trespassing signs. James was later located, issued a court summons, and released.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 2:13:31 AM by DPS\jalindblom

B Detachment

  • AK24065873

    Location: Seward
    Type: DUI, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangerment x2

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/6/2024, AST was dispatched to a REDDI vehicle traveling through Cooper Landing at approximately 2216 hours. AST responded from Seward and was able to find the REDDI vehicle near mile 62 of the Seward Highway, near Hope. Investigation led to the arrest of the driver, Michael D.H. Tate, age 24 of Wasilla, for DUI, Reckless Driving, and two counts of Reckless Endangerment. Michael was transported to Seward, where he was remanded at Spring Creek Correctional Center.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 4:43:57 AM by DPS\krklingen

  • AK24065797

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Fail to Stop at the Direction of a Peace Officer 1st degree, Hindering Prosecution in the 1st degree

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 6th, 2024, at approximately 1823 hours, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a pickup on Seldon Rd for an equipment violation. The vehicle eluded AST through a residential area before crashing into a tree head-on. The driver immediately bailed out of the vehicle and the passenger was detained. The passenger was identified as Jason Gray, age 40 of Wasilla. Jason withheld information from AST to interfere with the apprehension of the driver. The driver was located down the road and identified as Richard Alexander, age 39 of Wasilla. Richard was arrested for Failure to Stop at the Direction of a Peace Officer in the first degree. Jason was arrested for Hindering Prosecution in the first degree. Both individuals were remanded at MSPT without bail pending arraignment.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 1:30:22 AM by DPS\jjmichels

  • AK24064511

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/4/24 Palmer AST performed a routine traffic stop on a vehicle at Parks Hwy and Pittman Rd for an equipment violation. During the stop it was determined the passenger had also committed an infraction and was identified as Wesley Stockman, age 34 of Wasilla. APSIN/NCIC revealed Stockman had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for original charges of Failure to Stop for Police, Reckless Driving and 4 counts of Misconduct Involving Weapons 3rd Degree. Stockman was arrested for his warrant and subsequently remanded at Mat-Su Pretrial with a bail of $10,000. 

    Posted on 7/7/2024 3:53:00 PM by DPS\cdwebb

  • AK24065136

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DWLS

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/4/24 at approximately 2303 hours Palmer AST performed a routine traffic stop on a vehicle near mile 45 Parks Hwy for speeding. Investigation revealed the driver, Megan Unger, age 32 of Houston, was driving with a suspended license. Further investigation revealed Unger had 1 previous conviction for DWLS. Unger was issued a misdemeanor citation for DWLS and released from scene. The vehicle was released to a licensed responsible party.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 4:04:39 PM by DPS\cdwebb

  • AK24065994

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Domestic Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/7/2024 at 1117 hours AST was dispatched to the area of Wasilla for a disturbance. Investigation revealed that Gregory Stevens (DOB: 05/17/1978) had assaulted a family member. Stevens was located and placed under arrest for Assault in the Fourth degree and remanded to Matsu Pretrial with no bail.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 5:15:48 PM by DPS\wmbooth

  • AK23062880

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/7/2024 at approximately 1700 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop in the area of Big Lake. During the traffic stop, one of the passengers in the vehicle was identified as William Murry (44) of Wasilla, who had two outstanding felony warrants for his arrest. William was taken into custody transported and remanded to Matsu Pretrial.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 5:35:06 PM by DPS\jlfiaai

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK22107030

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/06/2024 Troopers responded to an address after receiving information that an individual with an arrest warrant was currently there. Macarthur Tritt II was arrested on his warrant without incident.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 4:58:06 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK24065902

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MIW

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/06/2024 Troopers responded to the area of Persinger Drive for a suspicious call. Troopers contacted two juveniles, one of which was in possession of a firearm. Charges will be forwarded to DJJ.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 7:08:59 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK24065869

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Misconduct Invl. Weapons

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/06/2024, Alaska State Troopers received a report where an unoccupied vehicle was damaged by a shotgun.  The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 12:02:55 AM by DPS\japoole

  • AK24065883

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 6, 2024, at approximately 2348 hours, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on Chena Pump Road. After further investigation, Sarah Miller, age 49 of Fairbanks, was arrested for driving with a revoked driver's license with a prior conviction of driving while revoked in the past 10 years. Sarah was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 1:23:45 AM by DPS\rcbell

  • AK24065878

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/06/2024, at approximately 2300 Hours, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on Richardson Highway. Troopers' investigation determined that Matthew Martin committed the crimes of DUI and MIW 4. Matthew was arrested and transported to FCC.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 1:43:56 AM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez

  • AK24043032

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Traffic Stop

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/06/2024 a Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was registered to an individual who had an arrest warrant. Arthur Roberts Jr. was arrested on the warrant without incident.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 4:40:51 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK24066107

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DV Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 7, 2024, at approximately 1654 hours, Fairbanks AST responded to the area of Timber Valley Drive for a report of a disturbance. Investigation revealed probable cause to arrest Larry Walker for assault in the fourth degree. Larry was transported and remanded to FCC without incident.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 9:38:55 PM by DPS\jdchipps

  • AK24066120

    Location: Healy
    Type: DWLR/S/C

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/07/2024 at 1951 hours the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop near Mile 251 Parks Highway, Healy.  Investigation determined the driver, Brett Adams, age 52 from Wasilla was driving with a cancelled license and he has already been convicted of DWLR/S/C previously.  Adams was issued a misdemeanor summons for DWLR/S/C.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 10:22:59 PM by DPS\dwbozman

  • AK24066112

    Location: Healy
    Type: Driving in Violation of Instructional Permit

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/07/2024 at 1914 hours the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation near Mile 258 Parks Hwy.  Investigation determined the driver, Feofaneya Rukovishnikoff, age 28 from Fairbanks was driving on an instructional permit without a licensed driver in the vehicle.  Rukovishnikoff was issued a misdemeanor summons for Driving in Violation of Instructional Permit.  

    Posted on 7/7/2024 10:25:24 PM by DPS\dwbozman

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24065817

    Location: Kasilof North Beach
    Type: Closed Area

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/6/2024, at approximately 1929 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers were patrolling at the north Kasilof Beach Upper Cook Inlet Dipnet Site. Ray Tessaro, age 63, from Clam Gulch, was in a boat dipnetting. Investigation revealed that Ray Tessaro was fishing well beyond the ADF&G markers. A bailable citation was filed with the Kenai courts for fishing closed area.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 8:22:52 PM by DPS\dmlorring

  • AK24065779

    Location: Kasilof North Beach
    Type: No Upper Cook Inlet Permit

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/6/2024, at approximately 1717 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers were patrolling at the north Kasilof Beach Upper Cook Inlet Dipnet Site. Nazi Shah, age 65, from Anchorage, was at the dipnet site participating in the fishery. Investigation revealed that Nazi Shah did not have a 2024 Upper Cook Inlet Dipnet Permit. Nazi Shah was issued a bailable citation for not having a 2024 Upper Cook Inlet Dipnet Permit.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 8:26:05 PM by DPS\dmlorring

  • AK24065829

    Location: Kasilof North Beach
    Type: No Personal Use Permit Upper Cook Inlet

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/6/2024, at approximately 2007 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers were patrolling at the north Kasilof Beach Upper Cook Inlet Dipnet Site. Renee Hicks, age 45, from Anchorage, was at the dipnet site participating in the fishery. Investigation revealed that Renee Hicks did not have a 2024 Upper Cook Inlet Dipnet Permit. Renee Hicks was issued a bailable citation for not having a 2024 Upper Cook Inlet Dipnet Permit.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 8:27:50 PM by DPS\dmlorring

  • AK24066021

    Location: Kasilof
    Type: Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries

    Dispatch Text:

     

    On 7/7/2024 at approximately 1444 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Cannery Road and Kalifornsky Beach Road. Investigation revealed three vehicles were involved. A white Mazda sedan was traveling northbound and crossed the centerline, hitting the rear end of a red Ford Expedition traveling southbound. The white Mazda continued north and collided head-on with a red Toyota Pickup truck traveling southbound. Three individuals were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 7/7/2024 8:33:21 PM by DPS\dmlorring

  • AK24065652

    Location: Dillingham
    Type: No Vessel License

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 5, 2024 Joshua Green, age 48 from Bloomsburg, PA was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for commercial fishing without a vessel license in Nushagak. Bail is set for $220 at the Dillingham District Court.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 9:42:15 AM by DPS\fdmccammon

  • AK24063119

    Location: Dillingham
    Type: Vessel Identification

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 28, 2024 Kristen Smith, age 42 from Sterling, AK was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for failing to have vessel license numbers displayed on both sides of vessel in Nushagak Bay. Bail is set for $220 at Dillingham District Court.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 10:26:57 AM by DPS\fdmccammon

  • AK24064738

    Location: KVICHAK SECTION
    Type: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIOD

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 3, 2024, Matthew A Kobel 37 years old from Naknek, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Period in the Kvichak Section.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2024.

     

    Posted on 7/7/2024 10:28:48 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24064413

    Location: Dillingham
    Type: Unlicensed Crew, Unmarked Setnet

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 2, 2024 Illeah Aaberg, age 39 from Nondalton, AK was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for failing to mark setnet buoy corks every 10 fathoms, and for employing Christopher Crookham, age 35 from Nondalton, without a crew member license in Ekuk. Bail is set for $270 per citation at the Dillingham District Court.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 10:46:12 AM by DPS\fdmccammon

  • AK24064626

    Location: NAKNEK
    Type: MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN UNITS OF GEAR

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 3, 2024, James E Pollack 37 years old, and David W Weisser 22 years old, both from Homer, Alaska were cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Minimum Distance Between Units of Gear in Naknek.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2024.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 11:12:45 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24064496

    Location: NAKNEK DISTRICT
    Type: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIOD & VESSEL ADF&G IDENTIFICATION

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 3, 2024, Michael S Wilson 65 years old from Ellensburg, Washington was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Period in the Naknek District.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2024.  The Defendant was also cited for Vessel ADF&G Identification with bail set at $220 in Naknek District Court.

     

    Posted on 7/7/2024 11:52:01 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK24064501

    Location: NAKNEK DISTRICT
    Type: COMMERIAL FISH CLOSED WATERS

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 3, 2024, Patrick J Hogan 66 years old from Kodiak, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Waters in the Naknek District.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2024.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 12:10:55 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • TBD

    Location: Wrangell
    Type: No PFD

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/7/24 David McHolland, 33, YO of Wrangell, was issued a citation by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Wrangell Post, for failure to have enough PFD’s on board his boat for each person. Bail is set at $120.00 in the Wrangell Courts.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 1:18:01 PM by DPS\adseward

  • AK24063774

    Location: Dillingham
    Type: Commercial Fishing Closed Period

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 1, 2024 John Montecucco, age 60 from Vashon WA, and Helen Roe, age 31 from Santa Rosa, CA were cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for commercial fishing during closed period in Nushagak District.  Arraignment is scheduled in Dillingham District Court on August 5, 2024.

    Posted on 7/7/2024 3:34:16 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.