Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, August 29, 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

  • AK24087274

    Location: Gamway
    Type: Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/28/2024 AST was dispatched to the area of Gamway in response to an assault. Investigation revealed Christopher Rittweger had assaulted another and interfered with a 911 call. He was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 8:30:42 AM by DPS\wmbooth

  • AK24086943

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/28/24 at approximately 1040 hours Palmer AST performed a routine traffic stop on a vehicle near Church and Church Ridge for speeding. Investigation revealed the driver, Nicholas Grippin, age 36 of Wasilla, was operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Grippin was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial where he was remanded for 1 count of DUI. Grippin was held on $500 bail as this was his 2nd DUI offense in the last 10 years.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 6:10:06 AM by DPS\cdwebb

  • AK24087370

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest, MICS 4th

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/29/24 at approximately 1025 hours Palmer AST performed a routine traffic stop on a bicycle on Copper Creek Rd in Williwaw for multiple violations. Investigation revealed the rider, Teddy Vos, age 21 of Wasilla, had multiple warrants for his arrest. The first for failing to appear on original charges of Theft 3rd Degree and Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree with a bail of $250, the second for failing to appear on original charges of Criminal Trespass 1st Degree and Theft 4th Degree. Additionally, Vos was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and had 1 prior conviction for Misconduct Involving Controlled Substances 5th Degree. Vos was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial where he was remanded on his warrants and 1 new count of Misconduct Involving Controlled Substances 4th Degree. Vos was held without bail.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 1:31:26 PM by DPS\cdwebb

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  • AK24085774

    Location: Shungnak
    Type: Miscellaneous [MISC]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/25/2024 at approximately 08:17 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance at a local residence. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 21 YOA Kastin McKay of Sterling for VCOR.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 9:02:14 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24085808

    Location: Red Dog Mine
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/25/2024 at approximately 11:45 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 9:02:58 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24085868

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Search and Rescue [SAR]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/25/2024 at approximately 15:54 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an SOS activation near Cape Cliff in Pasagshak area of Kodiak Island. A woman had fallen down a cliff face and broken her leg as reported by her hiking partner. Both were rescued by the USCG at approximately 18:06 hours and transported to Kodiak so the injured party could receive treatment.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 9:03:46 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24083476

    Location: White Mountain
    Type: Forgery/Fraud [FORG]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/19/2024 at approximately 11:11 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a forged check that had been deposited for the amount of $2,000.00. There are no suspects at this time.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 8:26:50 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24084465

    Location: Unalakleet
    Type: Liquor Laws [LIQU]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/21/2024 at approximately 16:05 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Liquor Laws violation. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 8:27:17 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24084727

    Location: Selawik
    Type: Violate Conditions [VIOL]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/22/2024 at approximately 09:45 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person in violation of their conditions of release. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 24 YOA Kevin Ballot of Selawik for VCOR.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 8:33:08 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24084889

    Location: Buckland
    Type: Trespass [TRES]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/22/2024 at approximately 16:19 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance at a residence in Buckland. An individual was placed on a two-day trespass. The investigation is closed.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 8:33:56 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24084993

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Driving Under the Influence [DUI]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/22/2024 at approximately 22:12 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a vehicle in a ditch off the Chiniak Highway and Aviation Loop. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 50 YOA Andrew Waldron of Crown Point for DUI.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 8:36:11 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24085186

    Location: Kivalina
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/23/2024 at approximately 12:36 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 8:38:52 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24085375

    Location: Stebbins
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/23/2024 at approximately 19:36 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. The investigation is ongoing.  

    Posted on 8/29/2024 8:40:54 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24085565

    Location: Koyuk
    Type: Suspicious Circumstances [SUSP]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/24/2024 at approximately 14:12 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of suspicious circumstances. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 8:43:24 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24085607

    Location: Bristol Bay Region
    Type: Sexual Assault [SEXS]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/24/2024 at approximately 14:45 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sexual assault. The investigation continues.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 8:43:50 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24085736

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Traffic [TRAF]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/25/2024 at approximately 00:12 hours, Alaska State Troopers observed three four-wheelers speeding on Rezanof Drive. A short pursuit ensued and subsequently, 19 YOA George Aquino of Kodiak was arrested for Failure to Stop and Reckless Driving.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 8:45:35 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24085748

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Assist Agency [AASS]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/25/2024 at approximately 01:45 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person causing a disturbance at a local bar. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 25 YOA Michael Fields of Kodiak for MIW 4, MIW 5, and MICS 5.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 8:46:18 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

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  • AK24055857

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/29/2024 at approximately 0208 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. The driver, Gregory Williams, was arrested for a warrant and transported to FCC for remand without incident.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 2:48:04 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK24086924

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/28/24 the Fairbanks Alaska State Troopers responded to a Fairbanks area residence to investigate a reported death.  Investigation determined that the death was natural, the next of kin were advised and the remains were released by the State Medical Examiner’s Office to the family.  No foul play was suspected.  

    Posted on 8/29/2024 8:57:04 AM by DPS\hlculley

  • AK24087440

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MVC / DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On August 29, 2024, at approximately 1231 hours, AST responded to the area of Haystack and Elliot Hwy for an MVC report. Investigation revealed that Noel Curtis, age 32 of Fairbanks, rolled his vehicle in a ditch and was driving under the influence. Noel was arrested for Felony DUI and was transported to FCC.  

    Posted on 8/29/2024 4:40:36 PM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK24034211

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/29/2024 at approximately 2117 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for equipment violations. The Trooper identified an occupant as Roxy Carroll, who had a warrant out for her arrest. Carroll was arrested and transported to FCC for remand without incident.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 11:02:51 PM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK24087571

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Vehicle Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/29/2024 at approximately 1611 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a vehicle theft in the Fairbanks area. The caller was reporting that their green 1995 Chevrolet Silverado, bearing Alaska license plate 3384DE, had been stolen. This case is currently under investigation. 

    Posted on 8/29/2024 11:05:06 PM by DPS\cataylor

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Investigation

  • AK24087166

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/28/24, the Kodiak Alaska State Trooper Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) along with Alaska State Troopers, Alaska Wildlife Troopers and Kodiak Police Department patrol units, executed a search warrant at 1912 Millbay Rd. trailer #3 belonging to Ted Penamarioff in Kodiak, for on-going suspected drug activity. 

    Truby Roberson 33 yoa, Joshua Adkins 44 yoa and Casey Emmerson 48 yoa of Kodiak were arrested for Misconduct Involving a Conrolled Subtstance and Violating Conditions of Release.

    This is the second search warrant execution involving drug activity and the arrest of T. Roberson in the same trailer park this year.

    Each of them has various cases involving controlled substances in Kodiak. 

    They were remanded to the Kodiak Jail.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 12:22:34 PM by DPS\gjfrost

AK Bureau of Highway Patrol

  • AK24002427

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest x2

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/29/2024, the Highway Interdiction K9 Team contacted Kendra Jackson, age 40 of Wasilla, who had two active arrest warrants. One was a no bail for Fail to remand with the original charge of Theft 2nd and second was a $250 warrant for fail to appear for arraignment on the original charge of Theft 4th. Jackson was arrested and remanded to MAT-SU Pretrial where she was held on her warrants.

    Posted on 8/29/2024 10:20:34 AM by DPS\glstephens

AK Bureau of Judicial Services ...No news reported.

AK Div of Fire and Life Safety ...No news reported.