Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, July 26, 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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AK24073602
Location: NinilchikType: Driving in Violation of an Instructional PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/25/2024, Alaska State Troopers in Anchor Point conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation. Investigation determined the driver, Randle Boquecosa (age 24), was driving in violation of his instructional permit. Randle was issued a misdemeanor citation and released on his own recognizance.
Posted on 7/26/2024 12:53:35 AM by DPS\jalindblom
B Detachment
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AK24073633
Location: TalkeetnaType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 7/26/24 at approximately 0137 Alaska State Troopers responded to Talkeetna for a disturbance. A male caller reported his girlfriend had yelled at him and he wanted to separate from her. After speaking to both parties no crimes were reported and the parties remained separated.
Posted on 7/26/2024 11:41:49 PM by DPS\jrvenable
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AK24074103
Location: Big LakeType: ATV TheftDispatch Text:
On July 26, 2024 at approximately 2212 hours, a Big Lake resident reported his 2009 camo pattern Yamaha Grizzly 700 stolen. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/26/2024 11:45:20 PM by DPS\cbjoslin
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AK24074055
Location: PalmerType: TrespassDispatch Text:
On 7/26/24 at approximately 1907 hours AST responded to a trespassing in the Butte. The caller stated she bought a property and someone was camping on it. Troopers met with a male subject who stated he did not know the property was sold and agreed to leave.
Posted on 7/26/2024 11:06:59 PM by DPS\jrvenable
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AK24074081
Location: WasillaType: Vehicle in the DitchDispatch Text:
On 7/26/24 at approximately 2206 hours, multiple Alaska State Troopers, Wasilla PD Officers and EMS personnel responded to Schrock Road near Wilmington Drive for what was dispatched as a motor vehicle collision with injuries. Investigation revealed it was a single vehicle in the ditch and no injuries were reported by the sole occupant.
Posted on 7/26/2024 10:40:17 PM by DPS\mgsidders
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AK24074058
Location: WasillaType: 911 ResponseDispatch Text:
On 7/26/24 at approximately 2115 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Wasilla responded to what was dispatched as a disturbance at a residence in the area of Schrock Road. Investigation revealed there was no disturbance and no AST or EMS assistance was necessary.
Posted on 7/26/2024 10:45:26 PM by DPS\mgsidders
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AK24073591
Location: PalmerType: Violating Conditions of Release, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting ArrestDispatch Text:
On July 25th, 2024, at approximately 1800 hours, AST received a report that John Bartko, age 72 of Palmer, was violating his conditions of release by being at a residence located in Palmer. AST responded and located John in the residence. John barricaded the door, preventing AST from entering his bedroom. Once AST made entry, John had a dangerous instrument in his hand and refused to comply with orders. John was ultimately arrested and charged with VCOR, Disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. John was remanded at MSPT without bail pending arraignment. AST would like to thank the Palmer Police Department for there assistance.
Posted on 7/26/2024 12:21:11 AM by DPS\jjmichels
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AK24073845
Location: WasillaType: Criminal TrespassingDispatch Text:
On 07/26/24 at 1258 hours, the Alaska State Troopers were notified about an unknown male inside of a residence in Wasilla. AST responded and located Robert Chopp, age 45 of Palmer, laying in a bed inside of the residence. Chopp was arrested and remanded at Mat-Su Pretrial Facility for Criminal Trespassing in the 1st Degree.
Posted on 7/26/2024 2:44:14 PM by DPS\jfspieth
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AK24073888
Location: WasillaType: BurglaryDispatch Text:
On July 26, 2024 at approximately 1416 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report from an adult female stating that her 11 year old son had broken into a neighbor's house and stole their four wheeler. The four wheeler was soon found nearby with the keys hidden in the woods. During the course of the investigation it was determined that the juvenile had committed the crimes of First Degree Burglary and First Degree Vehicle Theft. Additionally, while AST was on scene, the juvenile began intentionally breaking items in his mother's residence and causing a disturbance. He was detained for the aforementioned crimes as well as Fifth Degree Criminal Mischief (Domestic Violence). During the course of arrest, the juvenile stated he didn't want to go to jail and kicked a Trooper. He was additionally charged with Fourth Degree Assault against a Peace Officer. The juvenile was transported and remanded to Mat Su Youth Facility.
Posted on 7/26/2024 8:01:02 PM by DPS\cbjoslin
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AK24074011
Location: WasillaType: Suspicious CircumstancesDispatch Text:
On July 26, 2024 at approximately 1734 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible burglary on Pittman Road. Multiple Troopers responded to the residence. Investigation determined a homeowner had left a window open and no crimes had been committed.
Posted on 7/26/2024 8:04:57 PM by DPS\cbjoslin
C Detachment
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AK24055143
Location: NomeType: Assault 3, FTR Sex OffenderDispatch Text:
On July 26, 2024, AST remanded Curtis Tom (32 yoa of Saint Michael) to AMCC pursuant to an arrest warrant for Assault in the 3rd Degree and Fail to Update his residence address with the Sex Offender Registration office. The warrant stemmed from a DV assault investigation in Stebbins in June 2024. Tom was charged with assaults on a woman that resulted in facial bruising, hair pulled out, and other injuries not requiring medical treatment. Tom was charged with felony assault because he has been convicted of two or more DV assaults within the preceding ten years.
Posted on 7/26/2024 10:27:40 AM by DPS\bjwassmann
D Detachment
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AK24073976
Location: FairbanksType: TheftDispatch Text:
On July 26, 2024, at approximately 1452 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of theft near Goldstream Road. This case is currently under investigation.
Posted on 7/26/2024 10:04:17 PM by DPS\rcbell
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AK24074002
Location: FairbanksType: Runaway JuvenileDispatch Text:
On 07/26/2024 at approximately 1721 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a runaway juvenile from the area of North Pole. It was reported that the juvenile had runaway following a disturbance that involved the juvenile assaulting family members. This case is currently under investigation.
Posted on 7/26/2024 10:49:44 PM by DPS\cataylor
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AK24073963
Location: FairbanksType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 07/26/204 at approximately 1540 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft from Speedway, located at College Road. This case is currently under investigation.
Posted on 7/26/2024 10:52:56 PM by DPS\cataylor
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AK24074096
Location: TanacrossType: Assault 4 (DV)/Criminal Mischief 4Dispatch Text:
On July 26, 2024 at about 8:31 PM, Alaska State Troopers in Tok responded to the report of a domestic violence assault. Subsequent investigation resulted in the arrest of Kobe Joe, age 22 of Tanacross, for Assault in the 4th Degree and Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree. Joe was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center and held without bail pending arraignment.
Posted on 7/26/2024 11:26:13 PM by DPS\sohessler
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters
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Department of Public Safety Advisory
Location: Tok, AKAdvisory Text:
The Alaska Department of Public Safety has released dash camera and 911 call audio associated with an officer involved shooting that occurred in October 2023 in Tok, Alaska. The Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions formally declined to criminally charge the involved officer on July 11, 2024.
The video can be viewed online at: https://dps.alaska.gov/AST/PIO/critical-incidents
The Alaska Department of Public Safety will continue to proactively release digital evidence associated with lethal uses of force involving DPS commissioned police officers once the Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions completes their review and any associated criminal court cases have been closed.Posted on 7/26/2024 11:00:52 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK24066282
Location: DillinghamType: Commercial Fishing Closed PeriodDispatch Text:
On July 7th, Wassillie Andrews, age 73 from New Stuyahok, AK was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for commercial fishing during a closed period in the Nushagak District. Arraignment is scheduled in Dillingham District Court on August 5, 2024.
Posted on 7/26/2024 8:24:33 AM by DPS\fdmccammon
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AK24073425
Location: KenaiType: Fail to RecordDispatch Text:
Joshua Gray 36 YOA of Anchorage, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, for failure to record 40 Salmon onto his personal use permit prior to leaving the fishing area. Bail is set at $120.00 in Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/26/2024 9:52:54 AM by DPS\gttaylor
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AK24172923
Location: Kasilof North BeachType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/24/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Corey Miller, age 40, and Alexander Troll, age 33, both of Anchorage for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 for Miller and Troll in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/26/2024 10:09:37 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK24173233
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/25/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Addam Landers, age 30, and Julianne Wilson, age 34, both of Anchorage for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 for Landers and Wilson in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/26/2024 10:11:37 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK24173527
Location: Kenai City DockType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/25/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Douglas Fell, age 42, of Glennallen for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/26/2024 10:14:41 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK24173528
Location: Kenai City DockType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/25/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Erik Bruce, age 55, of Eagle River for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/26/2024 10:17:16 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK24073299
Location: SoldotnaType: Personal Use Fishing ViolationDispatch Text:
On 7/24/24 at approximately 10:55 a.m., Sheila Collins, 62 years old, from Anchorage, was contacted by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers at the cleaning tables at Centennial Park in Soldotna. Collins had failed to record her personal use salmon on her permit before leaving the fishing area. Collins was issued a $120.00 bailable citation into the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/26/2024 11:21:28 AM by DPS\kwwalgenbach
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AK24073668
Location: WasillaType: Fail To Record P/U FishDispatch Text:
On 07/26/2024 at approximately 0724 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Yuriy Chebukin, age 39 of Wasilla, after participating in the Fish Creek dip net fishery. Investigation revealed that Chebukin failed to record his harvest on his permit. Chebukin was issued a citation for failing to record personal use fish on his permit as required.
Posted on 7/26/2024 2:05:45 PM by DPS\dbledford
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AK24071396
Location: KenaiType: Fail to recordDispatch Text:
On 7/20/24, Cantwell Wildlife Troopers cited Kevin Henderson of Nikiski for failing to record fish caught during a personal-use fishery. Henderson's bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/26/2024 2:27:26 PM by DPS\npbelt
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AK24071010
Location: KenaiType: Failure to record catchDispatch Text:
On 7/19/24, Cantwell Wildlife Troopers cited Robert Jones of Chugiak for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 for Jones in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/26/2024 2:29:28 PM by DPS\npbelt
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AK24071015
Location: KenaiType: Failure to record catchDispatch Text:
On 7/19/24, Cantwell Wildlife Troopers cited Donna Yeates of Anchorage for failing to record fish caught during the Upper Cook Inlet personal-use fishery. Yeates's bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/26/2024 2:33:04 PM by DPS\npbelt
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AK24071420
Location: KenaiType: Fishing without LicenseDispatch Text:
On 7/20/24, Cantwell Wildlife Troopers cited Robert Powell of Anchorage for failing to have a sport fishing license, which is required during a personal-use fishery. Bail was set at $220 for Robert Powell in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/26/2024 2:34:48 PM by DPS\npbelt
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AK24071018
Location: KenaiType: Failure to record catchDispatch Text:
On 7/19/24, Cantwell Wildlife Troopers cited Todd Hanley of Anchorage for failing to record fish caught during a personal-use fishery. Hanley's bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/26/2024 2:37:20 PM by DPS\npbelt
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AK24047184
Location: KenaiType: Personal use fishery without permitDispatch Text:
On 7/21/24, Cantwell Wildlife Troopers cited David Nathanson of Anchorage for failing to have a permit during a personal-use fishery. Nathanson's bail was set at $220 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/26/2024 2:38:55 PM by DPS\npbelt
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AK24072209
Location: KenaiType: Failure to record catchDispatch Text:
On 7/22/24, Cantwell Wildlife Troopers cited Ryan Toney of Anchor Point for failing to record fish caught during a personal-use fishery. Bail for Toney was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/26/2024 2:40:12 PM by DPS\npbelt
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AK24072046
Location: KenaiType: Failure to record catchDispatch Text:
On 7/22/24, Cantwell Wildlife Troopers cited Aleksander Opanasevych of Anchorage for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 for Opanasevych in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/26/2024 2:41:22 PM by DPS\npbelt
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AK24072986
Location: KenaiType: Failure to record catchDispatch Text:
On 7/24/24, Cantwell Wildlife Troopers cited Galen Nicholai of Anchorage for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set for Nicholai at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/26/2024 2:43:26 PM by DPS\npbelt
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