Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, September 4, 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

  • AK24089489

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/04/2024 at approximately 0119 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft from a residence on Pioneer Peak Dr in Wasilla. Investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 9/4/2024 4:10:12 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24089364

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/03/2024 at approximately 1612 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a theft report at a residence on Gronwaldt in Big Lake. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 9/4/2024 1:03:01 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24089418

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Trespassing I

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/03/2024 at approximately 1909 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a trespassing issue at a residence on Dolly Varden Dr in Wasilla. Investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) unlawfully entered a dwelling, but no damage or theft occurred. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 9/4/2024 1:04:48 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24089429

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Misuse of Plates & DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/03/2024 at approximately 2018 hours, Alaksa State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on Beverly Lakes and Sourdough Dr in Wasilla. Investigation led to Bryce Berg, age 35 of Wasilla, being charged with Misuse of Registration/Plates and DWLR. Berg was issued a misdemeanor citation and released on his own recognizance. 

    Posted on 9/4/2024 1:10:41 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24089450

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Vehicle Theft I

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/03/2024 at approximately 1931 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a vehicle theft from a residence on Klutina Drive in Big Lake. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 9/4/2024 1:11:58 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24089464

    Location: Willow
    Type: Theft & Criminal Trespass

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/03/2024 at approximately 1700 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft and trespass issue at a residence on Petit Drive in Willow. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 9/4/2024 1:13:42 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24089785

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Violated DVPO, VCOR, Unlawful Contact I

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9/4/2024, at approximaltey 1302 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Meadow Lakes Loop in Wasilla to contact Charles Cox, age 36 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Charles violated his Domestic Violence Protective Order, violated his Conditions of Release, and Unlawfully contacted the victim.  Charles was arrested and transported to Matsu Pretrial where he was remanded and held without bail.

    Posted on 9/4/2024 5:56:27 PM by DPS\hcmckenney

  • AK24089815

    Location: Palmer
    Type: REDDI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9/4/24 at approximately 1720 hours, AST received a REDDI report of a vehicle traveling Southbound on the Glenn Highway that almost sideswiped another vehicle. AST located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Investigation revealed no signs of impairment and the driver was given a verbal warning.

    Posted on 9/4/2024 6:02:20 PM by DPS\jlfiaai

C Detachment

  • AK24089524

    Location: Stebbins
    Type: Burglary, Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On September 4, 2024, at about 0650 hours, AST received a report of a residential burglary and subsequent assault in Stebbins. A 37-year-old man reportedly broke into a residence and started to assault residents inside. Residents reportedly defended themselves resulting in serious injuries to the 37-year-old man. The man was taken to clinic in Stebbins and later airlifted to NSRH for further treatment.  AST is investigating this case. 

    Posted on 9/4/2024 7:26:55 AM by DPS\bjwassmann

  • AK24087878

    Location: Selawik
    Type: Violate Conditions [VIOL]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/30/2024 at approximately 15:08 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person violating their conditions of release. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 48 YOA Alice Smith of Selawik for VCOR and the additional charge of Escape in the 4th Degree.  

    Posted on 9/4/2024 8:11:44 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24087907

    Location: Saint Michael
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/30/2024 at approximately 16:15 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 9/4/2024 8:12:53 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24088032

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Drugs [DRGS]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/30/2024 at approximately 20:12 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 48 YOA Casey Emerson of Kodiak for MICS 4 and VCOR.  

    Posted on 9/4/2024 8:14:10 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24088379

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Violate Conditions [VIOL]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/31/2024 at approximately 23:36 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person violating their conditions of release. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 55 YOA Dana Oneill for VCOR.

    Posted on 9/4/2024 8:15:06 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24088603

    Location: Selawik
    Type: Collision Watercraft [COLW]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/01/2024 at approximately 18:56 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a collision between two watercraft. Unknown suspect/s collided with the IRA's boat around 02:00 hours. Damage to the engine is estimated to cost $10,000 in repairs. The investigation continues.

    Posted on 9/4/2024 8:16:42 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24088693

    Location: Brevig Mission
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/02/2024 at approximately 03:11 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. The investigation continues.  

    Posted on 9/4/2024 8:17:42 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24088711

    Location: Norton Sound Region
    Type: Sexual Assault [SEXS]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/02/2024 at approximately 07:58 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of sexual abuse of a minor. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 9/4/2024 8:18:14 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24089231

    Location: Napaskiak
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On September 3, 2024, at 2:05pm, Alaska State Troopers received notification of human remains found downriver from the village of Napaskiak on the bank of the Kuskokwim River.  AST responded and recovered the body. Positive identification was unable to be made.  The body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for identification.  Investigation is on-going.

    Posted on 9/4/2024 12:36:03 PM by DPS\tjdespain

D Detachment

  • AK24089453

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Vehicle Pursuit/MIW/Criminal Mischief/DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/03/2024 AST received a phone call regarding someone in a white GMC shooting out of their vehicle. AST located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and the vehicle did not stop the direction of AST, AST initiated a vehicle pursuit. AST was able to get the vehicle to stop by pursuit intervention technique near Gillam Street. AST arrested the driver who was identified as Donovan Kelley Joseph Mulcahy, he was remanded at FCC for MIW 1st Degree, Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree, two counts of Assault 3, DUI, Refusal to submit chemical test and MIW 4th, Degree.   

    Posted on 9/4/2024 1:47:09 AM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK24089479

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Vehicle Pursuit

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/04/2024 at approximately 0009 hours a Trooper attempted a traffic stop due to moving violations and an equipment violation. The vehicle fled from Troopers. A pursuit ensued and was eventually terminated at approximately mile marker 349 of the Parks Highway.

    Posted on 9/4/2024 2:09:37 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK24089486

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/04/2024 at approximately 2157 hours Troopers took the call of a theft. It was reported that a dog was stolen out of a garage. This investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 9/4/2024 2:19:59 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK24089459

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Vehicle Theft / Felony Eluding

    Dispatch Text:

    On September 03, 2024, at approximately 1825 hours, AST responded to the area of Virginia St in North Pole to recover a stolen vehicle. AST located and attempted to contact the vehicle, which resulted in a vehicle pursuit. The driver of the vehicle was later identified as Daniel Stelmacher, age 37. The pursuit ended when Daniel crashed the vehicle. Daniel was arrested for vehicle theft in the first degree, felony eluding, reckless driving, and driving while under the influence. 

    Posted on 9/4/2024 2:27:01 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK24089500

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MVC Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On September 04, 2024, at approximately 0333 hours, AST responded to the area of RMK Ln for a motor vehicle collision report. The investigation is still ongoing. 

    Posted on 9/4/2024 5:03:20 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK24089497

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On September 04, 2024, at approximately 0244 hours, AST received a theft report from the area of Bradway Rd. The investigation is still ongoing.

    Posted on 9/4/2024 5:25:59 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK24089676

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9/4/24 at approximately 1227 hours, the Fairbanks Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen TOYO stove from the Miller Hill Road area.  The estimated value of the stove is $2,000.00.  Anyone with information about this crime can call the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks at (907) 451-5100. If you would like to remain anonymous you can submit tips through the AKTips smartphone app or securely online at https://dps.alaska.gov/tips. You can also text the keywork AKTips to 847411 followed by your anonymous tip.

    Posted on 9/4/2024 1:13:09 PM by DPS\hlculley

  • AK24088968

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: DV Assault 3rd degree, Assault 4th degree, MIW 4th degree, Reckless Driving, Fail to Stop at Direction of Police Officer

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/02/24 at approximately 1841 hours, the Delta Junction Alaska State Troopers received a report of a reckless driver discharging a firearm on Larry Spangler Road. Further investigation revealed Jonathan Carpenter, 34 years of age, of Delta Junction had assaulted his girlfriend, used a vehicle to attempt to run her over, and fired multiple rounds out the window.  Carpenter fled the scene and was located at the Buffalo Gas station.  Carpenter was arrested, transported to FCC, and charged with two counts of DV Assault in the 3rd degree, DV Assault 4th degree, DV Criminal Mischief 4th degree, two counts Misconduct Involving a Weapon 4th degree, Reckless Driving, and Fail to Stop at Direction of a Police Officer.    

    Posted on 9/4/2024 8:27:14 PM by DPS\rjmerritt

  • AK24089722

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Fail to Stop, Vehicle Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On Sept. 4th, 2024, the Alaska State Troopers Criminal Suppression Unit (CSU) in Fairbanks responded to a hotel near Airport Way and Old Airport Rd. to assist Kenai Police in recovering a stolen rental vehicle from Kenai that was reported to be in Fairbanks. The suspect was identified as Brandon Barron, 46, of Fairbanks, and it was determined he had failed to return the vehicle for almost two weeks and had not paid the associated fees of over $1500.

    Law enforcement located the stolen vehicle at an apartment complex on Washington Dr. and observed Barron begin to drive away. CSU attempted to stop Barron, at which point he failed to yield. A PIT maneuver was attempted near Adams Dr. Barron regained control and accelerated to speeds in excess of appx. 50mph on 17th Ave. A second PIT maneuver was attempted near 17th Ave./Kiana St. at which point Barron lost control of the vehicle, and was blocked into a residential driveway by CSU. He was then taken into custody without further incident.

    Barron was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center on charges of Fail to Stop at Direction of Peace Officer 1st Degree, Vehicle Theft 1st Degree, and Theft 2nd Degree (of services).

    Posted on 9/4/2024 9:27:20 PM by DPS\tjnorris

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24088550

    Location: Sitka
    Type: Personal Use Sablefish Violations

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9/1/24, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Vincent Peters, age 38, of Sitka transporting processed sablefish fillets up the public dock.  Investigation revealed the fillets came from a nearby commercial sablefish vessel.  The fish had been harvested under personal use regulations in Chatham Strait on 8/31.  As a result of the investigation, vessel owner/operator Patrick Crenna, age 44 of Sitka, was cited for failing to have a personal use/subsistence sablefish permit, reporting inaccurate information on a permit once obtained, and using an overlimit of pot gear to harvest sablefish.  Total bail set at $440 with an arraignment set in Sitka District Court for the overlimit gear charge.  Peters was cited for no personal use/subsistence sablefish permit, and overlimit pot gear.  Bail set at $220 with an arraignment for the overlimit pot gear charge.

    Posted on 9/4/2024 3:23:41 PM by DPS\tbhall

  • AK24089727

    Location: Soldotna
    Type: Fail to validate Permit

    Dispatch Text:

    Nathan Pitka 21 YOA, of Sterling, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for taking a bull moose on Kalgen Island and not validating the RM572 permit.  Bail is set at $170.00 in Kenai District Court.  

    Posted on 9/4/2024 3:44:46 PM by DPS\gttaylor

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.