Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, September 3, 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

  • AK24089108

    Location: PALMER
    Type: DUI, ASSAULT 3

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9/3/24 at approximately 1025 hours, AST responded to a head on collision involving a truck and an SUV on the Old Glenn Hwy. Investigation revealed that the driver of the truck, Peter Cange 19 years of age from Anchorage, had driven into the oncoming lane colliding with the SUV. Cange was found to be driving under the influence and was arrested for DUI. He was transported to Matsu Pretrial where he was remanded for DUI and two counts of assault 3.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 6:19:54 PM by DPS\jlfiaai

  • AK24060934

    Location: Houston
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/02/2024, Alaska State Troopers contacted Brandon Belanger, age 30 of Houston, at a residence on Roundtable Dr. in Houston. Belanger had a warrant for his arrest for Failure to Comply with Conditions of Release on the original charges of MIW III, Assault III x2, & Interfere with DV Report. Belanger was arrested and remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held on $750 bail. 

    Posted on 9/3/2024 4:05:30 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24089009

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Burglary II & Theft II

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/03/2024 at approximately 0123 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a property on Hollywood Road in Wasilla for a burglary. Investigation revealed the suspect(s) unlawfully entered a building and stole approximately $3000 in property. Investigation into this incident is ongoing.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 4:08:03 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24083850

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/02/2024 at approximately 2316 hours, Alaksa State Troopers contacted Richard Alexander, age 39 of Wasilla, on a traffic stop on Parks Hwy near Webber in Wasilla. Investigation revealed Alexander had a warrant for his arrest for Failure to Appear on the original charge of Theft IV. Alexander was arrested and remanded to the Mat- Su Pretrial Facility and held on $250 bail. 

    Posted on 9/3/2024 2:41:43 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24088907

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Fraud

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/02/2024 at approximately 1241 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an online fraud/forgery situation involving the loss of $6,000. 

    Posted on 9/3/2024 2:45:15 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24089001

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision vs Moose

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/03/2024 at approximately 0037 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a moose v. vehicle collision on Schrock Road near Burlwood Drive. No injuries were reported, and the vehicle sustained minor damage. 

    Posted on 9/3/2024 2:47:00 AM by DPS\rranderson

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  • AK24086019

    Location: Shaktoolik
    Type: Deceased Person [DECP]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/26/2024 at approximately 02:54 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a death. 18 YOA Ricky Paniptchuk drowned while kayaking. His remains have been sent to the State Medical Examiner's office. Next of kin has been notified.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 11:05:58 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24086095

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Burglary [BURG]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/26/2024 at approximately 09:36 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a burglary and theft at the Salvation Army Chapel in Kodiak of the offering money from the previous day. There are no suspects at this time. The investigation continues.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 11:06:38 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24086283

    Location: Noatak
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/26/2024 at approximately 15:41 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 9/3/2024 11:07:08 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24086287

    Location: Selawik
    Type: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism [DEST]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/26/2024 at approximately 13:45 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a vandalism of an ATV. Estimated damage is over $250.00 in repairs. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 19 YOA Josh Ballot of Selawik for Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree and VCOR.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 11:07:48 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24086345

    Location: Norton Sound Region
    Type: Assist Agency [AASS]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/26/2024 at approximately 16:45 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sexual abuse of a minor. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 11:08:35 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24086426

    Location: Selawik
    Type: Weapon Violation [WEAP]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/26/2024 at approximately 21:11 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a weapons violation at a local residence. The investigation continues.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 11:09:00 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24086545

    Location: Kobuk
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/27/2024 at approximately 10:53 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 11:09:24 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24086596

    Location: Selawik
    Type: Harassment [HARA]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/27/2024 at approximately 12:11 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a harassment. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 11:10:01 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24086911

    Location: Kotzebue
    Type: Sex Offender Registration [SEXD]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/28/2024 at approximately 09:35 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person failing to register as a sex offender. The investigation continues.  

    Posted on 9/3/2024 11:10:52 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24087386

    Location: Noorvik
    Type: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism [DEST]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/29/2024 at approximately 11:34 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a vandalism. Charges are being forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 11:11:18 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24087656

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Violate Conditions [VIOL]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/29/2024 at approximately 23:26 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 30 YOA Kristen Larionoff of Kodiak for 2 counts of Violating Conditions of Release.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 11:12:06 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK24086082

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/26/24 at approximately 09:57 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 1:41:29 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24086166

    Location: Akiachak
    Type: Theft - Vehicle

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/26/24 at approximately 13:08 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a boat theft. Investigative results were forwarded to the DA' s office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 1:44:14 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24086362

    Location: Tuluksak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/26/24 at approximately 18:21 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 35 YOA Nicholai Lott of Tuluksak for Assault in the 4th degree X 2, and Assault in the 3rd degree.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 1:47:22 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24086878

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/28/24 at approximately 08:13 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 1:52:18 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24086886

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/28/24 at approximately 08:29 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 1:53:02 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24087360

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Harassment

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/29/24 at approximately 10:46 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Harassment. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 1:57:16 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24062759

    Location: Akiachak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/01/24 at approximately 12:43 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 30 YOA Jacob Frederick of Akiachak for Assault in the 4th degree and Probation Violation.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 2:06:10 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24087865

    Location: New Stuyahok
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/30/24 at approximately 14:49 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 9/3/2024 2:07:57 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24087941

    Location: Dillingham
    Type: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/30/24 at approximately 17:06 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report that someone broke a boat window. Case closed pending further investigative leads.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 2:18:30 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24088111

    Location: Kwethluk
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/31/24 at approximately 07:19 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 33 YOA James Spein of Kwethluk for Assault in the 4th degree and Violating Conditions of his Release.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 2:21:19 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24088286

    Location: Togiak
    Type: Liquor Laws

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/31/24 at approximately 17:26 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a importation of alcohol into a dry community. Troopers responded and investigated. Three bottles of Vodka were seized. Investigative results were forwarded to the DA' s office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 2:30:20 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24088435

    Location: Toksook Bay
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/01/ 2024 at approximately 10:09 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report from TPOs out of Toksook Bay about a head on ATV crash. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 19 YOA Charles Maxie of Toksook Bay for Driving Under the Influence and Assault 3 x 2 for injuring others on their ATV.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 2:32:50 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24088487

    Location: Scammon Bay
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/01/24 at approximately 13:10 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 2:33:35 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24088523

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Disturbance

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/01/24 at approximately 15:12 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Disturbance. Investigative results were forwarded to the DA' s office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 2:34:27 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24088556

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/01/24 at approximately 16:40 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 2:35:46 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24088939

    Location: Napaskiak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/02/24 at approximately 19:33 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 18 YOA Mathias Gilila of Napaskiak for Assault 3.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 2:37:17 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24087378

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Computer Crime

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/29/24, at about 1118 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of solicitation of a minor. Investigation continues.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 2:40:02 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24086684

    Location: Bethel
    Type: Drugs

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/27/24, at about 1313 hours, the Alaska State Troopers investigated a report of illegal drug contraband at the Tundra Center in Bethel. Charges are being referred to the Bethel District Attorney for review and prosecution.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 2:41:28 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24086061

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8-26-24, at about 0900 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sexual assault. Investigation continues.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 2:42:26 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

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  • AK24089012

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Robbery

    Dispatch Text:

    On September 03, 2024, at approximately 0025 hours, AST responded to the area of Birch Ln for a robbery report. Investigation is still on going. 

    Posted on 9/3/2024 3:51:54 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK24088998

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest, False Report

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/02/2024 at approximately 2313 hours, a Trooper stopped out with a male looking into the windows of a closed business. The male, Everett Herbert, gave a false name and date of birth. Herbert was ultimately arrested for a warrant and charged with False Report.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 5:29:17 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK24089137

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault IV Domestic Violence

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9-3-24 at approximately 1000 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a 911 call from a residence off Chena Ridge Road.  Investigation revealed that Shad Sizemore, age 38, of Fairbanks, Assaulted a family member.  Shad was arrested and remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center on the charges of Assault IV and Violation of Conditions of Release.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 3:55:58 PM by DPS\cjnelson1

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24088732

    Location: Wrangell
    Type: Retention of King Salmon when closed

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9/2/24 Arlen NORWOOD, 71 YO of Cambridge MN, was issued a citation by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Wrangell Post, for retaining a king salmon when retention to king salmon was closed. Bail is set at $270.00 in the Wrangell Courts.

    Posted on 9/3/2024 8:16:00 AM by DPS\adseward

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.