Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, September 19, 2024

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A Detachment

  • AK24095276

    Location: Crown Point
    Type: DWLR & Ignition Interlock requirement

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/18/24, at approximately 1335 hours, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a grey Toyota pickup, near mile 22 of the Seward Highway, with known driver John Lodzinski (age 62 of Crown Point).  John was driving his vehicle with a revoked license and had an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) requirement from a previous DUI earlier this year. John was issued a summons for both and released with a court date.

    Posted on 9/19/2024 5:53:08 PM by DPS\rlmau

B Detachment

  • AK24095847

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9/19/2024 at approximately 1921 hours AST was dispatched to Palmer in response to a disturbance. Investigation revealed Daniel Abalama had assaulted a household member. He was arrested for Assault in the 4th degree and remanded to Mat-Su pretrial on no bail.

    Posted on 9/19/2024 10:12:38 PM by DPS\wmbooth

  • AK24095619

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Trespassing

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/19/24 at 0951 hours, AST was notified that Robert Malone, age 53 of Palmer, was trespassing on a family members property in Palmer. Investigation revealed Malone was trespassing and was on conditions of release not to be near that property. Malone was arrested and remanded for Trespassing in the 2nd degree and Violating Conditions of Release.

    Posted on 9/19/2024 4:00:51 PM by DPS\jfspieth

  • AK24095056

    Location: Talkeetna
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/18/2024 at approximately 0300 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to mile 104 Parks Hwy in Talkeetna for a report of a suspicious vehicle. Troopers contacted Claire Silas, age 36 of Anchorage, and investigation revealed she had warrant for her arrest. Silas was arrested and remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility. 

    Posted on 9/19/2024 12:58:33 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24095380

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage Only

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/18/2024 at approximately 1556 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Seldon Road and Snow Goose Drive in Wasilla. No injuries were reported.

    Posted on 9/19/2024 1:00:49 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24095490

    Location: Palmer
    Type: MICS / Promoting Contraband

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/18/2024 at approximately 2201 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of drug possession by an inmate at Mat-Su Pretrial Facility. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 9/19/2024 1:02:53 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24095441

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Fugitive from Justice

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/18/2024 at approximately 1940 hours, Alaska State Trooper conducted a traffic stop on Schrock Road and Gold Mint in Wasilla. Investigation led to the arrest of Arthur Farmer, age 67 of North Pole, for a Minnesota State warrant for Fraud. Farmer was remanded to the custody of the Mat- Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail.

    Posted on 9/19/2024 1:08:08 AM by DPS\rranderson

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK24095471

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DV assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/18/2024 at 2018 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a call about an assault DV on Chena Hot Springs Rd. Brian Davenport assaulted one of his family members. The investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 9/19/2024 2:17:59 AM by DPS\dsdicken

  • AK24095487

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MVC Damage

    Dispatch Text:

    On September 19, 2024, at approximately 0221 hours, AST responded to a motor vehicle collision at University Ave and Airport Way. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 9/19/2024 2:22:46 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK24095402

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Criminal Trespass/Resisting Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On September 18, 2024 at approximately 1:15pm, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks responded to a North Pole residence to arrest Aurora Dawn Gregg on an outstanding arrest warrant.  Gregg declined to cooperate with AST, however was ultimately arrested.  Gregg was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center on her warrant and is charged with Criminal Trespass in the First Degree and Resisting Arrest.

    Posted on 9/19/2024 10:54:37 AM by DPS\ljaltepeter

  • AK24095508

    Location: Nenana
    Type: Assault 4th DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/18/2024 at approximately 2257 hours Nenana AST responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence near mile 309 Parks Hwy. Investigation showed, Joel Knutson age 39 of Nenana, assaulted a family member causing physical injury. Joel was arrested for Assault 4th DV and transported to Fairbanks Correctional center where he was held without bail. 

    Posted on 9/19/2024 2:42:57 PM by DPS\nchollenbeck

  • AK24050759

    Location: Nenana
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/14/2024 at Nenana AST conducted a traffic stop on a silver Chrysler 300 for speeding. The driver, Kobe Gilbert age 23 of Fairbanks, was arrested on an outstanding Failure to Appear Warrant. Gilbert was also cited for driving with a cancelled drivers license. He was transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center where bail was set at $500 non-secured.

    Posted on 9/19/2024 3:01:37 PM by DPS\nchollenbeck

  • AK24095773

    Location: Nulato
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    In the Early morning Hours of 09/19/24 a Tanana Chief's Conference VPSO station in the Community of Nulato received a report of a disturbance within the community and began an investigation. A Trooper from Galena post responded by State owned aircraft to assist. Subsequent investigation lead to the arrest of Kristin Stickman, 42 of Nulato, for Assault in the Fourth Degree. Stickman was remanded to FCC without further incident.  

    Posted on 9/19/2024 6:19:32 PM by DPS\lggarvin

  • AK24095825

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Criminal Mischief

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/19/2024 at 1724 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a call about a disturbance near Lakeview Terrace. Ethan Fansler was arrested for Criminal Mischief in the 5th degree with a Domestic violence Nexis.  

    Posted on 9/19/2024 8:06:09 PM by DPS\dsdicken

  • AK24095848

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: MVC/DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    on 9/19/2024 at approx. 1614 hours, AST was notified of a ATV accident. Investigation determined Ivan Rybak of Delta, rolled his four-wheeler. Alcohol was a factor and a DUI investigation was conducted.

    Posted on 9/19/2024 11:15:46 PM by DPS\jhsteward

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.

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.