Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, September 1, 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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AK24088375
Location: Fritz CreekType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 9/1/2024 at around 0018 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance near Fritz Creek. Investigation determined Rueben Lopez, 43 years old, had assaulted his girlfriend. Lopez was arrested and remanded to Homer Jail. Investigation is on-going.
Posted on 9/1/2024 8:08:30 PM by DPS\jalindblom
B Detachment
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AK24088489
Location: PalmerType: Remand Into CustodyDispatch Text:
On 8/29/2024 at approximately 1548 hours, Palmer Judicial Services arrested John Geffe, age 40 of Palmer, without incident after he opted out of therapeutic court at the Palmer Courthouse. Geffe was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility with bail set at $500 cash performance.
Posted on 9/1/2024 1:38:37 PM by SOA\cglong
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AK24088384
Location: PalmerType: Search and RescueDispatch Text:
On September 1st, 2024, at approximately 0035 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a search and rescue for two hikers lost in Hatchers Pass. AST located their vehicle at the Reed Lakes trailhead. AST and ABI hiked 6 miles roundtrip, rescuing two hikers. AST assisted the hikers back to their vehicle safely, and no injuries were reported. AST would like to thank WPD for their assistance.
Posted on 9/1/2024 7:51:59 AM by DPS\jjmichels
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK24088387
Location: North PoleType: BurglaryDispatch Text:
On 09/01/2024, Alaska State Troopers responded to the report of a burglary in North Pole. The investigation is ongoing and Troopers were able to recover partial prints and DNA from the scene.
Posted on 9/1/2024 4:15:18 AM by DPS\japoole
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AK24088044
Location: North PoleType: Sexual AssaultDispatch Text:
On 08/30/2024, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible past sexual assault in North Pole. The information was forwarded to the Alaska Bureau of Investigations.
Posted on 9/1/2024 4:23:18 AM by DPS\japoole
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AK24088399
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 09/01/2024, at approximately 0328 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop in Fairbanks. The Troopers' investigation determined that Justin Garcia committed the crime of DUI. Justin was arrested and transported to FCC.
Posted on 9/1/2024 5:32:52 AM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez
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AK24088588
Location: FairbanksType: Probation ViolationDispatch Text:
On 09/01/2024 at approximately 1700 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop due to the license plate on a vehicle not matching the vehicle. The driver, Daniel Jayne, was ultimately arrested for probation violation. The vehicle was impounded.
Posted on 9/1/2024 9:25:23 PM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK24088617
Location: FairbanksType: Criminal TrespassDispatch Text:
On September 1, 2024, at 1902 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a call requesting an individual be removed from an apartment near University Avenue. Upon arrival, Troopers spoke with the complainant, who stated that Jason John, age 44 of Fairbanks, had locked her out of her apartment. Troopers attempted to convince Jason to exit the residence but were unsuccessful. Ultimately, Troopers were able to gain access to the residence and arrest Jason for the crime of criminal trespass. Jason was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.
Posted on 9/1/2024 11:04:21 PM by DPS\rcbell
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK24088128
Location: McGrathType: Fatal Aircraft CrashDispatch Text:
On August 31, 2024 at 9:51 am, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers were notified of an airplane crash approximately 60 miles south of McGrath. Wildlife Troopers attempted to respond in a DPS aircraft, however, poor weather prevented them from making it to the area. The Alaska Rescue Coordinate Center dispatched a helicopter rescue crew who was able to locate the crash site. The pilot and sole occupant of the Piper PA-18 Supercub 58-year-old Anchorage resident Cary Foster was located deceased.
Foster’s body was transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office. His next of kin have been notified. The NTSB has been notified.
Posted on 9/1/2024 8:37:09 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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