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Department of Public Safety Advisory

Location: Houston

Advisory Text:

UPDATE 1:00pm: The Parks Highway is now open in both directions in the Houston area. Law enforcement officers have detained the two individuals who fled from officers earlier this morning in the Houston area. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation has assumed case responsibility, and additional information will be released when it becomes available. We appreciate the public’s assistance and patience as law enforcement responded to and searched the area this morning.

ORIGINAL:The Alaska State Troopers and Wasilla Police Department are actively searching for a person they believe is armed and dangerous in the area of Millers Reach Road and Parks Highway in the Houston area. Residents are encouraged to lock their doors, stay inside, and contact the Alaska State Troopers if they notice anything suspicious at (907) 352-5401.

The Parks Highway is closed in both directions between West King Arthur Drive and West Cheri Lake Drive. The length of the closure is unknown at this time. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Posted on 11/5/2024 11:05:47 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel

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