Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, September 2, 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

  • AK24078314

    Location: Wasilaa
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9/2/24, at approximately 1030 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence on Howling Wolf Lane in Wasilla and contacted Cara Covey, 36, of Wasilla. An investigation revealed that Covey had an outstanding warrant for her arrest on the original charge of DUI. Covey was arrested for her warrant and transported to MSPT for remand. Bail was set at $200.00.

    Posted on 9/2/2024 4:35:39 PM by DPS\makessler

  • AK24088600

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/01/2024 at approximately 1823 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a death investigation in Big Lake. Investigation revealed a 92-year-old female passed away from natural causes. No foul play is suspected and next of kin was on scene. 

    Posted on 9/2/2024 6:36:34 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24088647

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/01/2024 at approximately 2206 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault on Ridgecrest Road in Wasilla. Investigation into this incident ongoing. 

    Posted on 9/2/2024 6:37:59 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24088691

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/02/2024 at approximately 0229 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Cottle Loop in Wasilla for a death investigation. Investigation revealed a 70-year-old male passed away from natural causes. No foul play is suspected and next of kin was on scene. 

    Posted on 9/2/2024 6:41:47 AM by DPS\rranderson

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK24088679

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI/DWLR/MCA

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9-2-24 AST stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation.  The driver, Ryan McClean, age 23 of Ft. Wainwright, was arrested for DUI and DWLR.  Both of his passengers, Margo Daniels age 20 of Fairbanks and Thomas Dutcher age 19 of Ft. Wainwright, were cited for MCA and released.

    Posted on 9/2/2024 3:39:25 AM by DPS\bmhatch

  • AK24088671

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Vandalism

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/01/2024 at approximately 2248 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of vandalism. The case is currently under investigation.

    Posted on 9/2/2024 7:24:29 AM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez

  • AK24088701

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Assault DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/02/2024, Alaska State Troopers responded to a domestic disturbance in North Pole.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of Andrew Posekany, 47, for multiple counts of assault against his household member.

    Posted on 9/2/2024 10:11:05 AM by DPS\japoole

  • AK24088582

    Location: Mile 192 Parks Hwy
    Type: MVC-D, Reckless Driving, DWLR, and MICS 5th

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/01/2024 at 1613 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a single vehicle rollover near Mile 192 Parks Highway, about 20 miles south of Cantwell.  Investigation determined Victor Toybayev, age 30 from Delta Junction was driving, and left the roadway, and his car rolled one time.  Victor was issued misdemeanor summons for Reckless Driving, DWLR, and MICS 5th.  

    Posted on 9/2/2024 2:35:50 PM by DPS\dwbozman

  • AK24088946

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/02/2024 at approximately 1747 hours, the Alaska State Trooper received a domestic disturbance call in Fairbanks. The offender was then transported to FYF.

    Posted on 9/2/2024 10:43:28 PM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Investigation

  • AK23069067

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor 2 x9

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/4/2023, Alaska State Troopers Child Abuse Investigation Unit received a report that Ryan Seibert, 52, Wasilla, had engaged in sexually abusing a 14-year-old female while they were both at a gold mine near McCarthy during the summer of 2022.  Further investigation revealed that Seibert had committed Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree. 

    On 8/29/2024, a Palmer grand jury indicted Seibert on nine counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree.  A warrant was issued for Seibert for the charges with a bail of $10,000.  On 9/2/2024, Mat-Su Valley Trooper Patrol units contacted Seibert and arrested him at his residence without incident.  Seibert was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial.

    Posted on 9/2/2024 4:50:08 PM by DPS\skpeele

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.