Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, September 30, 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

  • AK24099641

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI and MICS x 3

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/29/2024 at 2338 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a moving violation. Investigation revealed, Donald Anderson 42 YOA of Arizona was operating a motor vehicle while impaired by a controlled substance. Subsequently, Donald was also in possession of three different controlled substances. Donald was arrested on charges of DUI and Misconduct involving controlled substance x 3. Donald was remanded at Mat-Su Pretrial where he was released on his own recognizance.  

    Posted on 9/30/2024 6:10:31 AM by DPS\mdbarela

  • AK24099646

    Location: Palmer
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9/30/2024 at approximately 0039 hours Alaska State Troopers received a report of a single vehicle accident at the Trunk Road and Fireweed roundabout. Investigation revealed Brittany Alger, 35 of Palmer, was driving impaired. Brittany was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial facility on charges of Driving Under the Influence. Bail was set at release on own recognizance.

    Posted on 9/30/2024 6:17:45 AM by DPS\cjkopy

  • AK24099792

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Harassment I

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/30/2024 at approximately 1139 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a harassment at an address on Bonnie Drive in Palmer. Investigation revealed Micah Porter, age 20 of Palmer, committed the crime of Harassment I. Porter was issued a misdemeanor citation and released on his own recognizance. 

    Posted on 9/30/2024 4:32:26 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24099680

    Location: Willow
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision vs Moose

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/30/2024 at approximately 0702 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to mile 64 Parks Hwy in Willow for a vehicle v moose. No human injuries were reported, and moose was donated to charity. 

    Posted on 9/30/2024 5:02:46 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24099690

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Indecent Exposure

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/30/2024 at approximately 0717 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an indecent exposure. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 9/30/2024 5:03:41 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24099707

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Vehicle Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/30/2024 at approximately 0843 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen 1998 Subaru Legacy (AK Plate LGT720) that was stolen from the Trunk Park & Ride in Palmer. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact Troopers, Crime Stoppers, or AK Tips.

    Posted on 9/30/2024 5:05:19 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24099751

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/30/2024 at approximately 1025 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft from an address on Terrestrial Ave in Wasilla. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 9/30/2024 5:06:28 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24099773

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/30/2024 at approximately 1135 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft from a business in Big Lake. A suspect has been identified and investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 9/30/2024 5:07:31 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24099796

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Criminal Mischief

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/30/2024 at approximately 1213 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a vandalized vehicle at a business on Knik Goose Bay Road in Wasilla. Investigation into this incident is ongoing. 

    Posted on 9/30/2024 5:09:01 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24099749

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/30/2024 at approximately 1050 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address in Palmer for a deceased person. Investigation revealed a 58-year-old Palmer man died of natural causes at the residence. Next of Kin was on scene. No foul play is suspected. 

    Posted on 9/30/2024 5:11:15 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24099693

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Stolen Property Recovery

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/30/2024 at approximately 0724 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on Trunk Road near Palmer Fishhook Road in Palmer. Troopers recovered a stolen flatbed trailer that was stolen out of Anchorage. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 9/30/2024 5:21:13 PM by DPS\rranderson

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK24099613

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Runaway Juvenile

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/29/2024 at approximately 1930 hours, Fairbanks AST received a report of a runaway juvenile from a residence in Fairbanks. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 9/30/2024 12:01:10 AM by DPS\bjhibbs

  • AK24099644

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: SA

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/30/2024, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of an SA. The case is still under investigation.

    Posted on 9/30/2024 1:05:18 AM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez

  • AK24099364

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI ARREST

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/28/2024 Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the vicinity of the AST Fairbanks Trooper Post. The driver of the vehicle, Travous Earl Williams, was ultimately arrested and remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center for multiple offenses. Travous is charged with one count of AS28.35.030(a)((2) Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Alcoholic Beverage, a class A Misdemeanor; and two counts of AS11.51.100(b), Endangering the Welfare of a Child in the Second Degree, a class A Misdemeanor crime.

    Posted on 9/30/2024 1:51:19 AM by DPS\njsorgenfrey

  • AK24099665

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: VCOR, DWSOL

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/30/2024 at approximately 0247 hours, a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. The driver, Annette Keogh, was ultimately arrested for VCOR and DWSOL.

    Posted on 9/30/2024 4:42:03 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK24099648

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MICS 5, Probation Violation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/29/2024 at approximately 2259 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for an equipment and moving violation. The driver, Kale O'Rourke, was ultimately arrested for two counts of probation violation and MICS 5. Additionally, a stolen chainsaw from an FPD case was identified and recovered.

    Posted on 9/30/2024 5:22:56 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK24099497

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MVC-D

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9/29/24 at approximately 1411 hours, the Fairbanks Alaska State Troopers responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle crash at the intersection of the Steese Highway and Farmers Loop Road.  AST was able to determine the at fault driver, neither driver sustained injuries and both vehicles were moved successfully out of the roadway. 

    Posted on 9/30/2024 8:58:28 AM by DPS\hlculley

  • AK24099685

    Location: Salcha
    Type: MVC - Fatal

    Dispatch Text:

    On September 30, 2024, at 6:25 am, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a commercial vehicle crash on the Richardson Highway. The investigation revealed that the commercial semi-truck was traveling south on the Richardson Highway near mile 332 when a 4-door sedan, operated by Temitayo Iyanu Kalejaiye, age 42, of Salcha, pulled out in front of the commercial vehicle after failing to yield for a stop sign. Kalejaiye was declared deceased on scene by medics. The SME has been contacted and the body is being sent for autopsy. Next of kin has been notified. Investigation is ongoing.

    *The dispatch was updated to correct the last name of the victim. 

    Posted on 9/30/2024 11:43:08 AM by DPS\jsdougherty

  • AK24099866

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Assault 4 DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9-30-24, Delta Junction AST received a report of a Domestic Violence near Harris Rd. Investigation led to Michael Regnier, age 41, of Delta was placed under arrest for DV Assault 4. He was remanded to FCC.

    Posted on 9/30/2024 5:34:10 PM by DPS\cihudson

  • AK24099829

    Location: Nenana
    Type: Fail to Yield, Assault 3, Reckless Driving

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/30/2024 at approximately 1246 hours, Nenana Troopers observed a observed a gray Honda vehicle traveling Southbound swerve from the Northbound lane into the Southbound lane and narrowly avoided rear-ending another vehicle. The gray Honda swerved within the lane with little control. Troopers initiated a traffic stop near mile 292 Parks Hwy. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. The vehicle stopped near mile 251 Parks. Investigation showed The driver Kathryn Brockman, age 18 of Anchorage, was traveling from Fairbanks to Anchorage. After seeing Troopers Kathryn accelerated at a high rate of speed estimated up to 115 MPH. Her three passengers were placed in fear of imminent physical injury and could not convince Kathryn to stop. Kathryn was arrested for Reckless Driving, Fail to stop at the Direction of a Peace Officer, and Assault 3rd x3 and remanded at Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 9/30/2024 5:52:00 PM by DPS\nchollenbeck

  • AK24099052

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9-28-24 at about 0035 hours AST stopped a vehicle for a moving violation.  The driver was identified as Joshua Magette and investigation showed that his drivers license was revoked.  He was cited and released.

    Posted on 9/30/2024 11:30:34 PM by DPS\bmhatch

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24074068

    Location: Kasilof River
    Type: Waste of Sportcaught Fish, Fishing with bait

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/25/2024, Soldotna Alaska Wildlife Troopers were notified of two individuals fishing at the Tustumena Boat Launch on the Kasilof River. When Alaska Wildlife Troopers arrived, the individuals already left the area. An in-depth investigation revealed the two individuals, later identified as William Scott, age 64, from Nevada, and Travis Somner, age 64, from Oklahoma, were fishing for rainbow trout using bait. Per an emergency order, bait was not allowed on the river. The individuals also caught 7 Dolly Varden. They threw the Dolly Varden on the shore and left them to waste. Both individuals were charged with the waste of Sport caught fish and Sportfishing General Season citation. A mandatory court appearance citation was filled out with the Kenai Courthouse for both individuals. A general Season citation for $120 was filled out with the Kenai Courthouse for both individuals. In August of 2024, both individuals pleaded no contest and were fined $500 each. They also paid for their other citations.

    Posted on 9/30/2024 12:54:33 PM by DPS\dmlorring

  • AK24099535

    Location: Sitka
    Type: Take Coho Salmon Closed Waters

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9/29/24, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post responded to a report of two females taking coho salmon from Indian River near the Sitka Raptor Center.  Investigation revealed Erin Hansen, age 58, and Sharon Corbett, age 54, both of Sitka, had unlawfully retained a total of four coho salmon in the fresh water of Indian River.  Hansen and Corbett were cited for sport fish closed season with bail set at $160 each in the district court at Sitka.  The salmon were seized for donation to a charity.  

    Posted on 9/30/2024 9:39:50 AM by DPS\tbhall

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.