Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Saturday, August 10, 2024
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
A Detachment
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AK24079684
Location: Cooper LandingType: Criminal Mischief 3, Criminal Trespass 1Dispatch Text:
On 8/9/2024, at approximately 1817 hours, Seward-based AST units were dispatched to a residence in Cooper Landing near Bean Creek Rd for a report of a domestic disturbance where a female broke into a home, and caused damage to a vehicle. Investigation led to the arrest of Natalya Nichols, age 38 of Cooper Landing, for Criminal Mischief 3 and Criminal Trespass 1 after it was determined that she broke the exterior lock on a door, gained access into a family member's home, poured a honey-bucket of urine on the bed, and then collided with the family member's vehicle upon leaving. Nichols was remanded to Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility in Kenai.
Posted on 8/10/2024 12:58:45 PM by DPS\krklingen
B Detachment
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AK24079761
Location: Big LakeType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 08/09/2024 at approximately 2235 hours, AST received a report of a non-injury motor vehicle accident in the area of W. Hollywood Rd. and Klutina Dr. AST responded and, through investigation, revealed that Tonimarie Marden, age 36, of Wasilla was driving under the influence. Tonimarie was arrested and transported to Palmer Pretrial and remanded.
Posted on 8/10/2024 2:16:45 AM by DPS\jmanspaugh
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AK24079800
Location: WasillaType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 8/10/2024 at approximately 0153 hours, AST received a report of a single vehicle collision on N Tanana Drive. Investigation revealed that Juan Ramirez, 25 YOA of Wasilla was operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Jaun was arrested and remanded to MSPT, where he was released on O/R bail.
Posted on 8/10/2024 6:33:21 AM by DPS\swcorino
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AK24079771
Location: PalmerType: Theft 3 & Criminal Trespass 1Dispatch Text:
On 8/09/2024 at approximately 2250 hours, AST received a report of a suspicious male on a property near Gilbert Ct. Investigation revealed that Alexander Lasiter, 23 YOA had taken several items from the property owners’ vehicle. Alexander was arrested and remanded to MSPT, where he was released on O/R.
Posted on 8/10/2024 6:38:47 AM by DPS\swcorino
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK24079799
Location: FairbanksType: RunawayDispatch Text:
On 08/10/2024, Alaska State Troopers responded to a reported runaway. Our law enforcement partners with North Pole PD found the runaway juvenile and Troopers transported them to a safe shelter. OCS was notified.
Posted on 8/10/2024 6:09:32 AM by DPS\japoole
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AK24079732
Location: TokType: DV Assault, Resisting ArrestDispatch Text:
On 08/09/2024 at approximately 1500 hours, AST received a call of a disturbance near mile 5 of Northway Road. Investigation led to the arrest of Katherine Albert who assaulted a family member causing significant injuries. The victim was Med Flighted to FMH and is stable. Katherine was arrested for DV Assault 4, 2 counts of assault 4 against responding officers, and 1 count of resisting arrest. Katherine was transported to FCC to be held without bail pending arraignment.
Posted on 8/10/2024 12:38:14 AM by DPS\tmrosario
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AK24079790
Location: Fort YukonType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On August 9th, 2024, at approximately 7:54 PM the Alaska State Troopers received a call regarding a deceased individual. The investigation revealed that the individual was Dawn Peter, 39, of Fort Yukon. Next of Kin have been notified.
Posted on 8/10/2024 1:29:55 AM by DPS\jrvanchura
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AK24079763
Location: FairbanksType: Theft 2Dispatch Text:
On 8/9/2024 at about 1700 hours, the Alaska State Troopers Criminal Suppression Unit arrested Odin King Purcupile, 43 of Fairbanks for Theft 2 after he had stolen two snowblowers from a local business in the Fairbanks area. Both snowblowers total in excess of $7000.00 and have been recovered and returned to the business. Purcupile was remanded to FCC on two Felony Counts of Theft.
Posted on 8/10/2024 10:24:53 AM by DPS\anmobley
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AK24079845
Location: Delta JunctionType: MVC - DamageDispatch Text:
On 8-10-24, Delta Junction AST received a report of a motor vehicle collision near mile 288 of the Richardson Hwy. Delta Junction AST responded and investigation showed a vehicle attempted to avoid a moose and struck the cable guardrail. The vehicle was towed.
Posted on 8/10/2024 11:10:21 AM by DPS\cihudson
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AK24079772
Location: CantwellType: Criminal Trespass 2ndDispatch Text:
On 08/09/2024 at 2239 hours AST responded to a report of a trespassing in progress at a Cantwell business. Investigation determined Moses Berezyuk, age 35 from Wasilla had entered a commercial property without permission. Berezyuk was located and contacted and issued a misdemeanor summons for Criminal Trespass 2nd.
Posted on 8/10/2024 1:44:33 PM by DPS\dwbozman
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AK24079953
Location: FairbanksType: MVC InjuryDispatch Text:
On August 10, 2024, at approximately 1408 hours, AST responded to Tanana Dr and Famers Loop Rd for a report of a motor vehicle collision. The investigation is still ongoing.
Posted on 8/10/2024 3:21:15 PM by DPS\melopezmartinez
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK24079848
Location: KodiakType: Fail To Release Snagged FishDispatch Text:
On 08/09/2024, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Kodiak post contacted Carl Lapena age, 29 of Kodiak, while he was sport fishing in Saltery Creek in Kodiak. Investigation revealed that Lapena unlawfully snagged and retained one Sockeye salmon from Saltery Creek. Lapena was issued a citation for failure to release snagged fish and the salmon was seized. The citation has a bail amount of $140.
Posted on 8/10/2024 10:07:18 AM by DPS\dtmcweeney
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AK24071725
Location: KenaiType: failure to record personal use caught fish on personal use permitDispatch Text:
On 07/21/2024 at approximately 1741 hours, AWT contacted Kayla Nowak (37), of Anchorage. Kayla was cited for failure to record catch on personal use permit. Bail was set $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 8/10/2024 3:57:16 PM by DPS\jjwhitby
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AK24071703
Location: KenaiType: failure to record personal use caught fish on personal use permitDispatch Text:
On 07/21/2024 at approximately 1700 hours, AWT contacted Bryant Skinner (47), of Eagle River. Skinner was cited for failure to record catch on personal use permit. Bail was set $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 8/10/2024 4:01:06 PM by DPS\jjwhitby
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AK24071685
Location: KenaiType: failure to record personal use caught fish on personal use permitDispatch Text:
On 07/21/2024 at approximately 1600 hours, AWT contacted Nicholas Jablonski (22) of Anchorage. Jablonski was cited for failure to record catch on personal use permit. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 8/10/2024 4:08:14 PM by DPS\jjwhitby
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AK24071674
Location: KenaiType: Failure to mark personal use caught fishDispatch Text:
On 07/21/2024 at approximately 1540 hours, AWT contacted Edgar Duero (63) of Anchorage. Duero was cited for failure to mark personal use fish (clip tails). Bail was set at $95 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 8/10/2024 4:22:15 PM by DPS\jjwhitby
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AK24071469
Location: KasilofType: Personal Use Fishery CitationDispatch Text:
On 07/20/2024 at approximately 2300 hours AWT contacted Lotochris Pau at (36), of Anchorage. Pau was cited for utilizing a personal use fishery without a personal use permit. Bail was set at $220 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 8/10/2024 4:58:13 PM by DPS\jjwhitby
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AK24071421
Location: KasilofType: Personal Use Fishery CitationDispatch Text:
On 07/20/2024 at approximately 2100 hours AWT conacted Corey Clements (27) of Fairbanks, Nyia Yang (42) of Anchorage, and Yeng Lee (35) of Anchorage. Clements, Yang, and Lee were all cited for taking salmon in closed waters. Bail was set at $220 for each in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 8/10/2024 5:20:44 PM by DPS\jjwhitby
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AK24071393
Location: KenaiType: Failure to mark personal use caught fishDispatch Text:
On 07/20/2024 at approximately 2000 hours AWT contacted Vincent Joseph (59) of Anchorage. Joseph was cited for failure to mark personal use fish (clip tails). Bail was set at $95 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 8/10/2024 5:26:27 PM by DPS\jjwhitby
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AK24071369
Location: kenaiType: Personal Use Fishery CitationDispatch Text:
On 07/20/2024 at approximately 1830 hours, AWT contacted Michael Paulson (41) of Tatitlek, AK. Paulson was cited for utilizing a personal use fishery without a personal use permit. Bail was set at $220 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 8/10/2024 7:05:08 PM by DPS\jjwhitby
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AK24071326
Location: KenaiType: Personal Use Fishery CitationDispatch Text:
On 07/20/2024 at approximately 1655 hours, AWT contacted Wesley Little (38) of Anchorage. Little was cited for having two permits in one household. A court date was set for 08/20/2024 at 1530 in the Kenai District Court. Little's second permit was seized.
Posted on 8/10/2024 7:20:53 PM by DPS\jjwhitby
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AK24079234
Location: SagwonType: Wildlife ViolationsDispatch Text:
On 08/08/2024, Coldfoot AWT contacted Aksahin Tufan (age 46 of Stroudsburg, PA) and Griffin Pontious-Courtney (age 33 of Bozeman, MT) along the Dalton Highway near Sagwon. Subsequent investigation led to the following citations being issued.
Aksahin Tufan: Failure to Complete Transfer of Possession Statement
Griffin Pontious-Courtney: Failure to Complete Transfer of Possession Statement, No Evidence of Sex Attached to Big Game
Arraignment is set in the Utqiagvik Court.
Posted on 8/10/2024 8:43:59 PM by DPS\bdlemay
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK24080032
Location: FairbanksType: Sexual AssaultDispatch Text:
Update: On August 10, 2024, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sexual assault from a female staying at the LaQuinta Inn in Fairbanks. AST investigation revealed that employee Tristen Tinker tried to contact the victim several times but that she refused to open the hotel door. Tinker eventually used his master key to gain access to the room where he sexually assaulted her. On August 14, 2024, Alaska State Troopers arrested 21-year-old Tristen Tinker for Sexual Assault I / II. The investigation is ongoing.
Original: On August 10, 2024, at approximately 1707 hours, Fairbanks AST received a report of a sexual assault in the area of Dale Road. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 8/10/2024 10:17:33 PM by DPS\jdchipps
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