Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Saturday, August 31, 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
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AK24088031
Location: Big LakeType: Moter Vehicle CrashDispatch Text:
On 8/30/2024 at approximately 2110 hours, Palmer AST received a report of an off-road, fatal ATV rollover in Big Lake from the driver of the ATV. Troopers and EMS crews responded to the scene. EMS attempted life-saving care for the patient. The driver stated he and the passenger were driving in the area and decided to have some fun with the vehicle and attempt to drift, which resulted in the ATV rolling over during a sharp turn. The ATV rolled once onto the passenger’s person and caused fatal injuries. EMS efforts were unsuccessful and the passenger was declared deceased at approximately 2127 hours by a local doctor. Next of kin was on scene and the Anchorage SME have been notified. Further investigation revealed no criminal factors and no signs of impairment from the driver or passenger. No seatbelts were available on the ATV and no helmets were worn. The Anchorage SME responded to the scene to collect the decedent’s remains for an autopsy.
Posted on 8/31/2024 1:44:25 AM by DPS\wmbooth
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AK24088086
Location: WasillaType: Disorderly ConductDispatch Text:
On 08/31/2024, at approximately 0229 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report that Selena Bourgeois, age 34, of Wasilla, was causing a disturbance in the area of E. Cottle Loop. AST responded, and while conducting an investigation, Selena was advised of a disorderly conduct warning. Selena disregarded the Troopers' warnings and was arrested for disorderly conduct. Selena was transported and remanded at Palmer Pretrial.
Posted on 8/31/2024 5:12:52 AM by DPS\jmanspaugh
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AK24088108
Location: PalmerType: MVC - Leaving the sceneDispatch Text:
On 8/31/24 at approximately 0745 hours AST observed a State of Alaska owned electronic speed sign trailer with collision damage near the State Fair Grounds on the Glenn Hwy. If you have any information about this collision, please contact MATCOM dispatch at (907) 352-5401 or submit an anonymous tip at: https://dps.alaska.gov/AST/TipsUpdate: The driver and vehicle have been identified. Thank you for the assistance.
Posted on 8/31/2024 8:15:21 AM by DPS\tjwolff
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AK24087935
Location: GlennallenType: Plane crashDispatch Text:
On 08/30/2024 at approximately 1619 hours, Troopers took a report of a plane crash North West of Slana. RCC was contacted and responded. Both the pilot and passenger were transported to Anchorage area hospitals. Investigation is on-going.
Posted on 8/31/2024 11:11:27 AM by DPS\jbchroniger
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK24088055
Location: HughesType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On August 30, 2024, at approximately 1655 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received the report of a disturbance involving a firearm in Hughes. 39-year-old Floyd Saunders was arrested for 3 counts of Assault in the Third Degree and 1 count of Criminal Mischief in the Fifth Degree.
Posted on 8/31/2024 12:01:48 AM by DPS\jrongstad
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AK24087961
Location: FairbanksType: Motor Vehicle CollisionDispatch Text:
On August 30th, 2024 at approximately 1645 hours, Troopers responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Chena Hot Springs Road and Amanita Road, involving two vehicles and a school bus. The school bus was a secondary vehicle and was able to drive away from the scene, the two occupants on the bus did not receive any injuries. The occupants of the other two vehicles received non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to FMH for evaluation. If you were in the area and witnessed this accident, please contact the Fairbanks Trooper Post.
Posted on 8/31/2024 12:05:30 AM by DPS\pptesta
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AK24088183
Location: North PoleType: MVC InjuryDispatch Text:
On August 31, 2024, at approximately 1341 hours, AST responded to Sundown St and Pipeline Access Rd for an ATV rollover. The investigation is still ongoing.
Posted on 8/31/2024 2:52:06 PM by DPS\melopezmartinez
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AK24088293
Location: TokType: DVPO ViolationDispatch Text:
On 08/31/2024 AST received a report of DVPO Violation. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 8/31/2024 8:33:18 PM by DPS\tmrosario
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AK24087637
Location: TokType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 08/29/2024 AST received a report of an Assault in Northway. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 8/31/2024 8:34:47 PM by DPS\tmrosario
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AK24083687
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 08/31/2024 James Reichmann was identified by a Trooper on patrol as a passenger in a vehicle. Reichmann had three warrants out for his arrest. A traffic stop was conducted, and Reichmann was arrested without incident at 1509 hours.
Posted on 8/31/2024 9:36:43 PM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK24088348
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 8/31/2024 at approximately 2125 hours Luke Clupny, age 25 of Fairbanks, was contacted during a traffic stop. An investigation revealed Luke was driving while under the influence of alcohol. Luke was arrested and remanded to FCC on the charge of DUI.
Posted on 8/31/2024 11:07:55 PM by DPS\bkhaley
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AK24088287
Location: FairbanksType: Assault 4, Crim Mischief 5, VCORDispatch Text:
On 08/31/2024 at approximately 1821 hours Troopers responded to the report of an Assault DV. An investigation was conducted, and ultimately Matthew Petruska is being charged with Assault 4 DV, Criminal Mischief 5 DV, and Violating Conditions of Release.
Posted on 8/31/2024 11:26:36 PM by DPS\hrchurness
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK24088243
Location: Dalton HighwayType: Wildlife ViolationDispatch Text:
On 08/30/2024, Coldfoot AWT contacted Judson Scutt, age 32 of Wellsville New York. Scutt was cited for failing to have proof of sex attached to a big game animal.
Posted on 8/31/2024 5:57:34 PM by DPS\bdlemay
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AK24087872
Location: Dalton HighwayType: Wildlife ViolationDispatch Text:
On 08/30/2024, Coldfoot AWT contacted Eric Ross, age 35 of Murrieta California. Ross was cited for proof of sex to remain naturally attached to big game.
Posted on 8/31/2024 5:58:34 PM by DPS\bdlemay
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AK24087873
Location: Dalton HighwayType: Wildlife ViolationDispatch Text:
On 08/30/2024, Coldfoot AWT contacted William Urquhart, age 36 of Selah Washington. Urquhart was cited for proof of sex to remain naturally attached to big game.
Posted on 8/31/2024 5:59:39 PM by DPS\bdlemay
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