Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, August 22, 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

  • AK24084789

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Leaving the Scene of an Accident

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/22/24 at approximately 1315 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Bogard Road near Greentree for a report of a motor vehicle collision. An on-scene investigation revealed that a 2001 Nissan Xterra was traveling west on Bogard when the driver’s side wheel came off the vehicle and collided with a  2019 Chevy Trax, causing disabling damage. The driver of the Xterra continued to drive down Bogard Road before stopping in the middle of Bogard near Bear Street. The unknown driver and passenger fled the vehicle into the woods. Drones were unsuccessful in locating the driver and passenger. No injuries were reported. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Alaska State Troopers at 907-352-5401.

    Posted on 8/22/2024 4:34:13 PM by DPS\makessler

  • AK24029815

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/21/2024 at approximately 2351 hours, AST contacted Jason Palmer, 38 YOA of Wasilla during a traffic stop. Investigation revealed that Jason had two outstanding warrants for his arrest. Jason was arrested and remanded to MSPT, where he was held on a $5050 bail.

    Posted on 8/22/2024 3:47:25 AM by DPS\swcorino

  • AK24084544

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Burglary, Theft, & Criminal Trespass.

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/21/2024 at approximately 1732 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence on Begich Drive in Wasilla for a report of a possible burglary. Investigation led to the arrest of Don King, age 34 of Wasilla, for Burglary I, Theft IV & Criminal Trespass I and Richard Weber, age 35 of Wasilla, for Theft II & Criminal Trespass I. King and Weber were remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial and held without bail. Further, Jackie Burnette, age 37 of Wasilla, and Heather Olson, age 42 of Wasilla, were charged with Criminal Trespass I and were released with misdemeanor citations. 

    Posted on 8/22/2024 4:14:07 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24084555

    Location: Willow & Big Lake
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/21/2024 at approximately 1855 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a missing person in the Big Lake area. A few hours later, the person was located deceased in Nancy Lake Pwky in Willow. No foul play is suspected and next of kin has been notified. 

    Posted on 8/22/2024 4:18:50 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24084596

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI, Refusal, Assault IV On LEO, Resisting Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/21/2024 at approximately 2308 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a 2016 GMC SUV on Parks Hwy near Seward Meridian Pkwy in Wasilla. Investigation led to the arrest of Ronald Robbins, age 54, for DUI, Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test, Assault IV on Troopers, and Resisting Arrest. Robbins was remanded to the custody of the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held on $500 bail. 

    Posted on 8/22/2024 5:59:17 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24084601

    Location: Houston
    Type: Assault & MIW

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/21/2024 at approximately 2351 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault involving a firearm at a residence on Birch Harbor in Houston. Investigation into this incident is ongoing. 

    Posted on 8/22/2024 6:00:41 AM by DPS\rranderson

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  • AK24084600

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Fail To Stop At Direction of Police Officer/VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8-21-24 at approximately 2143 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Delta Junction observed a dirt bike traveling through the town site of Delta Junction on the Richardson Highway. Troopers activated their emergency lights and attempted a traffic stop. The driver and passenger ditched the motorcycle and took off running on foot.  The passenger, Tyler Ipsen, 23 years of age, of Delta Junction was located and is charged with Violating Conditions of Release. The driver of the motorcycle has been identified and investigation is ongoing.      

    Posted on 8/22/2024 1:25:55 AM by DPS\rjmerritt

  • AK24070369

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 18, 2024, at 1034 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a burglary around Pleasure drive. Caller reported that he arrived home and found someone had been inside his residence. Furthermore, his vehicle was also taken. Ultimately Hunter English 24 Y/O of North pole admitted to going into the residence and taking the vehicle and was arrested and remanded to FCC for Burglary in the second degree and vehicle theft in the first degree.

    Posted on 8/22/2024 9:43:42 AM by DPS\gesommers

  • AK24070996

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 19,2024 at 1352 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a warrant arrest around the area of Bonanza Trail. Heather Ward called JS to make a complaint and said that she is currently at a residence on Bonanza Trail. Investigation revealed that Mrs. Ward had a warrant for her arrest for making a false report. Mrs. Ward was arrested and remanded to FCC without incident.

    Posted on 8/22/2024 10:48:25 AM by DPS\gesommers

  • AK24071561

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 21, 2024, On July 21, 2024, at 0742 hours Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance in the area of Merganser Street. Matthew Petruska reported that his girlfriend punched him in the face and lip. Matthew also reported that he had a bite mark on him. Investigation revealed that Matthew was driving under the influence. Matthew was arrested and remanded to FCC for DUI. During the investigation Both parties refused to talk about what happened and would not articulate and assaults that occurred.

    Posted on 8/22/2024 10:50:22 AM by DPS\gesommers

  • AK24083835

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Natural Death

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/20/2024 at approximately 0633 hours, AST was notified by FECC that a citizen of Fairbanks was stiff and cold to the touch this morning. Goldstream EMS/Fire responded and arrived prior to AST. EMS did not transport and Troopers notified the SME (they released the body). Birch Hill responded for the decedent and gave the NOK information.

    Posted on 8/22/2024 11:03:44 AM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez

  • AK24081602

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On August 22, 2024, at approximately 1637 hours, Fairbanks AST responded to the area of Ludecker Street for a report of a burglary. Investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 8/22/2024 3:26:51 PM by DPS\jdchipps

  • AK24084971

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Suicidal Subject

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/22/2024 at approximately 1923 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a call about a suicidal subject with a juvenal child and gun near Chena Point Rd. Troopers responded and evacuated the child and other family members safely.  

    Posted on 8/22/2024 10:36:28 PM by DPS\dsdicken

  • AK24084983

    Location: FAIRBANKS
    Type: DWSOL

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/22/2024 at approximately 2143 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for multiple traffic infractions. The driver, Larry Miller Jr., was arrested for driving revoked without incident.

    Posted on 8/22/2024 11:31:53 PM by DPS\hrchurness

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24084504

    Location: Beluga
    Type: SAR/ Medical Assist

    Dispatch Text:

    On August 21, 2024, Garrett St. Clair reported that his employee, Adam Kunkel, at the Hilcorp Facility at Grant Point was experiencing severe abdominal pain. Weather complications prevented air transportation, so AWT arranged ground transport to the Beluga airstrip, which has IFR capabilities. From there, the patient was airlifted by Hilcorp aircraft to Kenai and then taken to CPH.

    Posted on 8/22/2024 2:32:57 PM by DPS\cgjohnson

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.