Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, August 21, 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

  • AK24084049

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Unlawful Contact, Violating Conditions of Release

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/20/2024 at approximately 1550 hours, Palmer Judicial Services responded to a report of an out-of-custody defendant who was having unlawful contact with another individual at the Palmer Courthouse. Investigation determined that Taylor Monte, age 27 of Wasilla, was in violation of a court order for being in contact with his alleged victim. Monte was subsequently arrested for Unlawful Contact I and Violating Conditions of Release and transported to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility with no bail pending arraignment.    

    Posted on 8/21/2024 9:13:18 AM by SOA\cglong

  • AK24084061

    Location: Willow
    Type: Vehicle Theft I

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/20/2024 at approximately 1546 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen 2009 Ford Explorer (AK Plate JLS549) from a property near Zero Lakes Road in Willow. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact Troopers, Crime Stoppers, or AK Tips.

    Posted on 8/21/2024 4:31:21 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24084083

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Vehicle Theft I

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/20/2024 at approximately 1738 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen Ram 3500 tow truck from a residence on Aycock Place in Wasilla. The vehicle was reported to be not running, and no license plate is available. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact Troopers, Crime Stoppers, or AK Tips. 

    Posted on 8/21/2024 4:33:21 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24084117

    Location: Houston
    Type: Assault IV DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/20/2024 at approximately 2032 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence on the Parks Hwy in Houston for a report of a domestic disturbance. Investigation led to the arrest of William Gibson, age 31 of Houston, for Assault IV DV. Gibson was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail. 

    Posted on 8/21/2024 4:35:40 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24084125

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage Only

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/20/2024 at approximately 2119 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Lollybrock Drive and Kelsi Loop in Wasilla for a single-vehicle rollover. Investigation led to the driver being issued citations for Negligent Driving and No Proof of Insurance. No injuries were reported. 

    Posted on 8/21/2024 4:40:24 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24081389

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/19/2024 at approximately 1600 hours, AST contacted a male for a bicycle violation in the area of N Sasbo Bluff. Investigation revealed that the male identified as, William Boardman age 50 of Wasilla, had a $250 warrant for Failure to appear original charge of criminal trespass. AST placed Boardman under arrest, transported to Matsu Pretrial where he was remanded on the warrant.

    Posted on 8/21/2024 5:56:32 PM by DPS\jlfiaai

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  • AK24082689

    Location: Stebbins
    Type: Assault 4, VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On August 16, 2024, AST received a report of a DV assault that occurred in Stebbins.  On August 20, 2024, AST responded to Stebbins. Investigation revealed Patrick Agibinik (22 yoa Stebbins) assaulted a woman by throwing her to the ground and pinning her down with his knee causing minor injuries.  Agibinik was on conditions of release in two open DV criminal cases involving the same victim. AST arrested Agibinik for Assault in the 4th Degree and VCOR. AST transported Agibinik to AMCC in Nome. 

    Posted on 8/21/2024 9:39:17 AM by DPS\bjwassmann

  • AK24082701

    Location: Shungnak
    Type: Search and Rescue [SAR]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/16/2024 at approximately 22:57 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a distress call. The iPhone Satellite Relay received a location for 3 individuals who reported their boat had swamped and later sank in the Kobuk River, 9 miles downriver from Shungnak. A search team from Shungnak responded and rescued the individuals who were then transported back to Shungnak and released at the Clinic.  

    Posted on 8/21/2024 7:57:32 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24082712

    Location: Bristol Bay Region
    Type: Sexual Abuse

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/16/2024 at approximately 19:56 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sexual assault. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 18 YOA Jacob Sickafoose of Kodiak for Sexual Assault 1 (Attempted) and two counts of Sexual Assault 2.  

    Posted on 8/21/2024 7:58:12 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24082746

    Location: New Stuyahok
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/17/2024 at approximately 05:37 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 37 YOA Gustavis Gumlickpuk of New Stuyahok for Assault 3, Assault 4 X 2, Interfere W/Report DV, and Criminal Mischief 5.

    Posted on 8/21/2024 8:00:36 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24083151

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/18/2024 at approximately 12:10 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 8/21/2024 8:01:05 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

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  • AK24084140

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On August 20th, 2024, at approximately 2105 hours Fairbanks AST received a report of an assault in the area of Dennis Rd. AST responded. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 8/21/2024 5:05:40 AM by DPS\bbschwarz

  • AK24084146

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DV Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On August 20th, 2024, at approximately 2131 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an active DV Assault in the area of Allegheny Way. When Troopers arrived, the suspect fled the scene, the suspect was identified as Travis Wicken. Travis was apprehended later that evening and remanded to FCC for Assault in the 4th degree. 

    Posted on 8/21/2024 2:46:15 PM by DPS\pptesta

  • AK24084388

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Trespass

    Dispatch Text:

    On August 21, 2024, at approximately 1247 hours, AST responded to the Best Western located at 1255 TVSA Way for a trespass report. Investigation revealed that Clifton Lord Jr., age 22, of Fairbanks, was trespassing. Clifton was arrested for Trespass in the Second Degree and transported to FCC.  

    Posted on 8/21/2024 3:18:47 PM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK24080966

    Location: FAIRBANKS
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/21/2024 at approximately 1833 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. The driver, Travis Tickett, was arrested for an arrest warrant without incident.

    Posted on 8/21/2024 8:30:01 PM by DPS\hrchurness

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Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.

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.