Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, August 18, 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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AK24083263
Location: HomerType: Felony DUIDispatch Text:
On 8/18/24 Troopers conducted a traffic stop for speeding on East End Rd and following the investigation arrested Jimmy Pennington, 50 of Homer, for felony DUI, DWLR and driving in violation of a license limitation for not having an interlock device. Pennington's BrAC was .142.
Posted on 8/18/2024 11:21:04 PM by DPS\jaeshom
B Detachment
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AK24083043
Location: PalmerType: Disorderly ConductDispatch Text:
On 8/18/24 at 0044 AST responded to the Mugshot Saloon in Wasilla to assist the Wasilla Police Department for a report of a disorderly male. It was reported Cory Rudd was intoxicated, refusing to leave, and was attempting to fight security. AST contacted Cory and he began to ignore commands and resist. Cory was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct and transported to Matsu Pretrial to be released once sober.
Posted on 8/18/2024 3:59:57 AM by DPS\cjkopy
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK24083054
Location: North PoleType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 08/18/2024, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a past assault. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 8/18/2024 6:13:26 AM by DPS\japoole
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AK24083079
Location: FairbanksType: Assault DVDispatch Text:
On 08/18/2024, Troopers responded to 5864 Chena Hot Springs Rd. regarding an assault. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Brian Davenport for assaulting his uncle. He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on one count of Assault 4 dv.
Posted on 8/18/2024 6:46:53 AM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez
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AK24082225
Location: FairbanksType: DWLRDispatch Text:
On 08/15/2024 AST initiated a traffic stop in the area of South Cushman and Airport way. The driver of the vehicle was identified as James Sparks a check of his license status revealed him to be revoked. James Sparks was placed under arrest for Driving on a revoked license and remanded at FCC without further incident.
Posted on 8/18/2024 7:26:03 AM by DPS\bamirr
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AK24078728
Location: FairbanksType: Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On 08/07/2024 AST received a report of a criminal mischief in the area of Sprucewood road. Charges for Criminal Mischief are being forwarded to DA's office for review.
Posted on 8/18/2024 7:28:34 AM by DPS\bamirr
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AK24069472
Location: FairbanksType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 07/16/2024 AST received a report of a CPR in progress by EMS in the area of Range View Road. AST arrived on scene and the individual was pronounced deceased. AST investigated the death it was determined to be of natural causes.
Posted on 8/18/2024 7:31:02 AM by DPS\bamirr
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AK24083228
Location: TokType: DUI / MIW 4Dispatch Text:
On August 18, 2024 at about 1623 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Tok received a report of a vehicle displaying dangerous driving behavior on the Tok Cutoff. Troopers responded and located the vehicle. Subsequent investigation resulted in the arrest of 25 year old Wasilla resident, Glenn Howard, for Driving Under the Influence and Misconduct Involving Weapons in the Fourth Degree. Glenn was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center where he was held on a $500 bail.
Posted on 8/18/2024 6:53:09 PM by DPS\sohessler
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AK24083286
Location: FAIRBANKSType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 08/18/2024 a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. The driver, Gina Cook, was arrested on an arrest warrant without incident at 1528 hours.
Posted on 8/18/2024 10:06:20 PM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK24083245
Location: Delta JunctionType: DUI/Endangering Welfare of a ChildDispatch Text:
On 8/18/24 at about 1722 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Delta Junction observed a vehicle driving erratically near mile post 270 of the Richardson Hwy. Investigation revealed the driver Ariella Knix, 29 years of age, of Delta Junction was driving under the influence of alcohol. Knix also had a child, 5 years of age, in the vehicle. Knix was arrested for DUI and is subsequently charged with Endangering the Welfare of a child in the 1st degree.
Posted on 8/18/2024 10:15:58 PM by DPS\rjmerritt
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AK24083336
Location: Delta JunctionType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 8/18/24 at approximately 2130 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Delta Junction contacted Julie Sava, 27 years of age, of Delta Junction. Further investigation revealed Sava had an active failure to appear arrest warrant. Sava was arrested and remanded into the Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 8/18/2024 10:25:58 PM by DPS\rjmerritt
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AK24083234
Location: FairbanksType: DUI ARRESTDispatch Text:
On 08/18/2024 AST Fairbanks Troopers received multiple REDDI reports of a blue Ford F150 swerving while driving on CHSR, colliding into a row of mailboxes near Grange Hall Rd, and a member of the public contacting the driver who smelled of an odor consistent with someone who has consumed alcohol. Troopers responded and contacted the driver of the vehicle, Kenneth Lamb, who was ultimately arrested and charged with the crime of AS28.35.030(a)((2) Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Alcoholic Beverage, a class A Misdemeanor.
Posted on 8/18/2024 10:40:32 PM by DPS\njsorgenfrey
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AK24066204
Location: FairbanksType: MICS 5 x2Dispatch Text:
On June 11th 2024, at about 0400, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation. Upon further investigation, Troopers located 16 grams of Cocaine and 3 grams of Meth from the search of persons and vehicle. Suspects were ID'd as Edward Clayton and Jon Sanchez. Drugs were seized as evidence. Charges pending crime lab results.
Posted on 8/18/2024 10:55:50 PM by DPS\jwconnolly
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AK24083013
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 8/17/2024 Dylan Wolfe was contacted operating his vehicle in the area of mile marker 325 of the Richardson Highway. An investigation revealed Dylan was operating while under the influence of alcohol. Dylan was arrested and remanded to FCC on the charge of DUI.
Posted on 8/18/2024 1:12:22 AM by DPS\bkhaley
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AK24083045
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 08/18/2024 at approximately 0059 hours, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop in Fairbanks. Troopers' investigation determined that Brody Wilson committed the crime of driving under the influence. Brody was arrested and transported to FCC.
Posted on 8/18/2024 2:56:08 AM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK24082798
Location: St. MichaelType: Death Investigation/HomicideDispatch Text:
On August 17, 2024, at 12:00pm, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a deceased person in the village of St. Michael. During initial investigation it was revealed that the deceased, 43-year-old Michaeline Snowball of St. Michael, appeared to have sustained serious physical injuries due to an assault. Investigators from the Alaska Bureau of Investigation responded to the scene and assumed case responsibility. On August 18, 2024, 47-year-old Leroy Kobuk Sr., of St. Michael was arrested and charged with Murder 1st Degree and Murder 2nd Degree for the killing of Michaeline Snowball. Leroy was transported to Nome and remanded to the custody of AMCC. Next of kin has been notified. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 8/18/2024 6:50:16 PM by DPS\tjdespain
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