Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, September 27, 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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AK24098595
Location: SterlingType: Burglary / AssaultDispatch Text:
On September 27, 2024, at 12:15 am, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance at a residence in Sterling. Investigation determined that 41-year-old John Corr Jr. had entered a family members residence armed with an axe. When confronted by one of the two residents, he retreated from the property. When AST located Corr at his residence in Sterling he refused to exit and stopped communicating with troopers. AST Southern SWAT responded to the scene and utilized barricaded subject tactics to remove him from the residence. Corr taken into custody and arrested for Burglary 1st degree, two counts of 3rd degree assault, and criminal trespass 1st degree and transported to Wildwood Correctional Center in Kenai. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 9/27/2024 12:58:01 PM by DPS\tjdespain
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AK24098383
Location: SewardType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On September 26th, 2024, at approximately 1301 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a medical assist in the area of Stoney Creek Ave in Seward. AST and EMS responded and Harold "Butch" Komarek was declared deceased. Next of Kin has been notified and State Medical Examiner has released the remains to the family.
Posted on 9/27/2024 5:35:47 PM by DPS\rlmau
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AK24098671
Location: SewardType: DWLR/No Valid InsuranceDispatch Text:
On 09/27/2024, at approximately 1142 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a green Ford Explorer near mile 51 of the Seward Highway. The driver, Michael Basinger, age 54 of Anchorage, was contacted and investigation revealed Basinger to have a Revoked license and No Insurance. Basinger was issued misdemeanor citations for Driving with a Revoked License and No Insurance.
Posted on 9/27/2024 6:29:08 PM by DPS\rlmau
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AK24098935
Location: SewardType: DWLRDispatch Text:
On 9/27/2024, at approximately 1834 hours, AST Seward Patrol conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation on a SUV heading north from Seward. The driver, Kenneth Franklin, was determined to be operating ha vehicle in violation of a restriction on his license, and doing so with a revoked license. Franklin was issued a summons to appear in Seward Courts and released.
Posted on 9/27/2024 9:34:44 PM by DPS\krklingen
B Detachment
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AK24098651
Location: WasillaType: Criminal Mischief VDispatch Text:
On September 27th, 2024, at approximately 0457 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance off Bogard. Investigation revealed Tom Xiong, age 35 of Wasilla, intentionally damaged the property of another. Tom was arrested and remanded at MSPT without bail pending arraignment.
Posted on 9/27/2024 6:28:54 AM by DPS\jjmichels
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AK24098537
Location: WasillaType: Stolen Vehicle, DUIDispatch Text:
On 9/26/24 at approximately 1709 hours Anchorage Police took a report of Municipality of Anchorage vehicle being stolen on Debarr Rd. The security guard driver of the vehicle contacted an intoxicated male who was violating a municipal ordinance by sleeping at a bus stop. During the contact, the male became agitated and stole the vehicle. The same vehicle was called in as a REDDI (Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately), driving north on the Glenn Hwy, towards Wasilla. An Alaska State Parks Officer was first to locate the vehicle and helped to coordinate the response from AST and Wasilla Police. A traffic stop was initiated on the vehicle at 1742 hours on the Parks Hwy, just north of Seward Meridian Pkwy. The vehicle failed to stop and continued to weave through rush hour traffic. AST conducted a pursuit intervention technique and immobilized the vehicle. The driver was placed under arrest and provided a false name throughout the entire contact. The driver was eventually identified by biometrics as Lyle Kobuk, age 38, of Anchorage. Kobuk was remanded to Matsu Pretrial with no set bail under the charges of vehicle theft, failure to stop at the direction of a peace officer, DUI, refusal to submit to a chemical test, and providing false information to a peace officer.
Posted on 9/27/2024 7:09:11 AM by DPS\tjwolff
C Detachment
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AK24096989
Location: TogiakType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 09/23/24 at approximately 06:14 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance. Investigation continues.
Posted on 9/27/2024 2:31:01 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24097155
Location: Goodnews BayType: Destruction/Damage/VandalismDispatch Text:
On 09/23/24 at approximately 13:13 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of criminal mischief involving several vehicles including a truck and four wheelers. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 9/27/2024 2:38:40 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24097718
Location: TogiakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 09/24/24 at approximately 17:50 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault-DV. Investigative results were forwarded to the DA' s office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 9/27/2024 2:39:44 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24097833
Location: KwethlukType: BurglaryDispatch Text:
On 09/25/24 at approximately 04:42 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a burglary at the Kwethluk Store. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 27 YOA Michael Henry of Kwethluk for Burglary 2, Criminal Mischief 3, and Theft 3.
Posted on 9/27/2024 2:41:41 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24097935
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual Abuse of a MinorDispatch Text:
On 09/25/2024 at approximately 11:30 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor, after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 9/27/2024 2:45:44 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24098141
Location: AkiakType: HarassmentDispatch Text:
On 09/25/24 at approximately 18:46 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of harassment communications. Investigation continues.
Posted on 9/27/2024 2:49:42 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
D Detachment
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AK24092569
Location: Fort YukonType: Domestic DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On September 22, 2024, at approximately 1141 hours, AST received the report of a domestic disturbance in Fort Yukon. The case has been sent to the District Attorney Office for review.
Posted on 9/27/2024 10:46:27 AM by DPS\jrongstad
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