Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, September 13, 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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AK24093172
Location: Lake TustumenaType: Fatal Aircraft CrashDispatch Text:
On September 13, 2024, at approximately 11:25 am, the Alaska State Troopers were notified that a rescue team from the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center had been dispatched to a plane crash near Tustumena Lake on the Kenai Peninsula. The rescue team located the pilot of the single-engine Champion 7GCBC plane, who has been identified as 70-year-old Happy Valley resident Danny Presley, and the sole passenger, identified as 58-year-old Ninilchik resident Keith Presley, deceased. Both bodies were recovered and transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office. The NTSB has been notified and will investigate the cause of the crash. Next of kin notifications are complete.
Posted on 9/13/2024 3:00:04 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK24093022
Location: HomerType: DUI / Disorderly ConductDispatch Text:
On 9/12/2024, Alaska State Troopers in Anchor Point responded to a single vehicle accident near the Fritz Creek General Store. Subsequent investigation determined the driver, Daniel Wysocki (71 years old) was driving under the influence and had tried to fight responding medics. Daniel was arrested and remanded to Homer Jail on 1x count DUI and 1x count of Disorderly Conduct.
Posted on 9/13/2024 1:36:39 AM by DPS\jalindblom
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AK24077566
Location: SoldotnaType: Suspicious FireDispatch Text:
On August 8, 2024, around 7:50 pm, a vacant and abandoned residence located at 35100 Nancy Street in Soldotna was reported to first responders as on fire. A preliminary investigation has determined that the origin and cause of the fire is suspicious and may have been intentionally set. The Alaska State Troopers are asking anyone who has information about this house fire and has not already spoken to law enforcement to call the Alaska State Troopers at (907) 262-4453. If you have information but would like to remain anonymous, you can submit tips on the AKTips smartphone app or online at: https://a.tip411.com/alerts/89832
Posted on 9/13/2024 11:47:11 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK24093082
Location: HomerType: Warrant Arrest / VOCRDispatch Text:
On 9/13/2024, Alaska State Troopers in Anchor Point responded to Portlock Drive in Homer for a report of a disturbance. Subsequent investigation determined Larry Mitchell Jr. (age 58) had an outstanding arrest warrant and was in violation of his conditions of release. Larry was remanded to Homer Jail, where he was held on $50 bail.
Posted on 9/13/2024 11:30:16 PM by DPS\jalindblom
B Detachment
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AK24093367
Location: PalmerType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 09/13/2024 at 1657 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Green Forest Drive for the report of a motor vehicle collision. Investigation revealed, Kenneth Federico 67 YOA of Wasilla, was operating a 4-wheeler and hit a vehicle in the road way. The other driver reported no injuries and minimal vehicle damage. Kenneth was arrested on charges of DUI. Kenneth was transported and remanded at Mat-Su Pretrial when he is released on his own recognizant.
Posted on 9/13/2024 7:24:20 PM by DPS\mdbarela
C Detachment
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AK24093026
Location: Saint MichaelType: Assault 3Dispatch Text:
On September 13, 2024, AST contacted James Niksik JR (36 yoa of Saint Michael) and arrested him pursuant to an arrest warrant for Assault in the 3rd Degree. Niksik JR assaulted a household member on August 30, 2024. AST transported Niksik JR to AMCC.
Posted on 9/13/2024 3:53:28 PM by DPS\bjwassmann
D Detachment
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AK24093429
Location: FairbanksType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 09/13/2024, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft in Fairbanks. Troopers' investigation determined that Benjamin Semaken committed the crimes of Theft 2 and violated the conditions of release. Benjamin was placed under arrest and booked in FCC.
Posted on 9/13/2024 8:35:47 PM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez
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AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK23101312
Location: TokType: Ladue Controlled Use Area ViolationDispatch Text:
On 9/10/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Aven Leidigh, age 49, of Wasilla, Kris Lake, age 54, of Wasilla, Matthew Carroll, age 67, of Soldotna and Marcus Carroll, age 34, of Soldotna for the use of motorized land vehicles in the Ladue Controlled Use Area which is a non-motorized area August 24- September 20. Arraignment is scheduled in Tok District Court on 10/24/24 at 1500 hours.
Posted on 9/13/2024 1:18:37 PM by DPS\rrlanders
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