Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, September 17, 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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AK24093259
Location: Cooper LandingType: DWLS and Driving with No Liability InsuranceDispatch Text:
On 09/13/2024, at approximately 1400 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop on a green Ford van travelling northbound on the Sterling Highway near milepost 61.5. Driver Robin Jester, age 31 of Anchorage, was contacted and it was determined she was driving with a suspended license (DWLS) and did not possess insurance for her vehicle. She was issued a summons to appear and the vehicle was released to a licensed driver.
Posted on 9/17/2024 4:35:57 PM by DPS\rlmau
B Detachment
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AK24094481
Location: WasillaType: Vehicle Theft IDispatch Text:
On 09/16/2024 at approximately 1417 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of two stolen dirt bikes from a residence on Elsinore Ave in Wasilla. It was reported that two Yamaha TTR125 dirt bikes were stolen within the last day. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact Troopers, Crime Stoppers or AK Tips.
Posted on 9/17/2024 3:50:49 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24094513
Location: WillowType: Assault IV DV & Resisting ArrestDispatch Text:
On 09/16/2024 at approximately 2024 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Abbey Road in Willow for a report of a domestic disturbance. Investigation led to the arrest of Randy Gilleland, age 44 of Willow, for Assault IV DV and Resisting Arrest. Gilleland was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail.
Posted on 9/17/2024 3:52:46 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24094526
Location: WasillaType: Motor Vehicle Collision vs MooseDispatch Text:
On 09/16/2024 at approximately 2121 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Bogard Road near Long Beach Cir in Wasilla for vehicle v moose collision. No injuries were reported, and the vehicle sustained minor damage. The moose was donated to a charity.
Posted on 9/17/2024 3:54:53 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24094562
Location: Big LakeType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 09/16/2024 at approximately 2313 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop near mile 3 Big Lake Road in Big Lake. Investigation led to the arrest of Tommy Bush, age 30 of Wasilla, for DUI. Bush was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held on $500 bail.
Posted on 9/17/2024 4:00:26 AM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24094723
Location: WasillaType: DUI and DUI RefusalDispatch Text:
On 9/17/2024, at approximaltey 1230 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a female passed out in a side-by-side and parked in the middle of the intersection at Sylvan Road and Highcrest Lane in Wasilla. AST and EMS responded to the scene. The driver was identified as Mikayla Smith, age 26, of Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Mikayla was operating a motorized vehicle while being impaired by alcohol. Mikayla was arrested for the crime of DUI. Mikayla was also charged with the crime of refusing to submit to a chemical test. Mikayla was issued the following citations: open container, license revoked in another state, refusal to submit to a PBT, and parked upon a roadway. Mikayla was transported to Matsu Pretrial, where she was remanded and held on a $1,000 bail.
Posted on 9/17/2024 4:46:54 PM by DPS\hcmckenney
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AK24094592
Location: PalmerType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 9/17/24, Alaska State Troopers in Palmer received a report of a occupied broken-down vehicle near milepost 6 of the Old Glenn Highway. Troopers responded and contacted the driver of the vehicle, identified as Shannon Cooke, 44, of Anchorage. An investigation revealed that Cooke was operating her vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Cooke was arrested for DUI, remanded to MSPT, and held on OR bail.
Posted on 9/17/2024 9:39:09 AM by DPS\makessler
C Detachment
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AK24094101
Location: St. Mary'sType: Fatal Aircraft CrashDispatch Text:
UPDATE 9/17: Next of kin notifications have been completed. The individuals that were killed in this crash have been identified as:
- 23-year-old Ohio resident Mario Gioiello
- 34-year-old Chugiak resident and pilot Scott Grillion
- 44-year-old Sterling resident Benjamin Sweeney
- 25-year-old South Carolina resident Caleb Swortzel
Their bodies have been sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy.
ORIGINAL: On September 15, 2024, at 11:15 pm, the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center contacted the Alaska State Troopers about an overdue aircraft in the St. Mary’s area. St. Mary’s based Troopers responded to the last known location of the aircraft and located a crashed Cessna T207. Troopers located four deceased adult males at the wreckage site approximately ½ mile from the runway. Wildlife Troopers and US Fish and Wildlife Officers responded to assist with transporting the deceased individuals to the roadway so that they can be sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. The identities of the deceased men will be released once they have been positively identified and next of kin have been notified. The NTSB was notified and will investigate the cause of the crash.
Posted on 9/16/2024 8:31:56 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel . Edited on 9/17/2024 10:41:29 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK24094024
Location: StebbinsType: Assault 3, DUI, Endangering Welfare of a Child, Reckless Endangerment, VCORDispatch Text:
On September 17, 2024 at 1400 hours AST responded to Stebbins and arrested Lawrence G. Lockwood (47 yoa Stebbins) for Assault 3, Endangering the Welfare of a child, DUI, Reckless Endangerment and Violating Conditions of Release. The arrest stems from multiple complaints to AST on September 15, 2024, that Lockwood was driving around Stebbins on his ATV while intoxicated with a 1-year-old child on his lap. Residents followed Lockwood throughout Stebbins in an effort to get him to stop and allow the mother to get her child. Lockwood had been babysitting the child before the DUI. Lockwood eventually stopped after residents blocked his path with their ATV. A woman was trying to take the child from Lockwood when Lockwood accelerated, striking the woman's leg with the ATV. The woman was not seriously injured. A bystander eventually took the key from Lockwood's ignition, preventing him from driving and family members were able to retrieve the baby. The baby was not harmed during the incident. Lockwood was on conditions of release in an open criminal case, which prohibited him from consuming alcohol. Lockwood was arrested and taken to AMCC in Nome.
Posted on 9/17/2024 3:27:25 PM by DPS\bjwassmann
D Detachment
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AK24058789
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 09/17/2024 at approximately 0108 hours a Trooper recognized a vehicle associated to an individual with arrest warrants at the Liquor Well in North Pole. The Trooper identified Richard Simms in the store and arrested him for his warrants without incident.
Posted on 9/17/2024 3:20:54 AM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK24094486
Location: CantwellType: Warrant Arrest and DWLRDispatch Text:
On 09/16/2024 at 1834 hours the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop in Cantwell for a moving violation. Investigation determined the driver, Kyle Anderson-Pace, age 24 from Houston, AK had an outstanding no bail arrest warrant for Fail to Remand on initial charge of DUI. Anderson-Pace was arrested and remanded to FCC where he was held without bail for his warrant. He was also issued a citation for DWLR. The vehicle was released to a licensed driver.
Posted on 9/17/2024 1:21:13 PM by DPS\dwbozman
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AK24094727
Location: FairbanksType: Assault II Domestic ViolenceDispatch Text:
On 9-17-24 at approximately 1150 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance at a residence near Fairbanks St. Investigation revealed that David Pasley, age 58 of Fairbanks, assaulted a family member by grabbing them by the neck, causing pain and injury. Pasley was arrested and remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center on the charge of Assault II. Alcohol was a factor.
Posted on 9/17/2024 3:14:37 PM by DPS\cjnelson1
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AK24094621
Location: North PoleType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 9-17-24 at approximately 0735 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a request for a welfare check at a location on the Old Richardson Highway. Investigation showed that John Obrien was found deceased. The next of kin has been notified, and there are no suspicions of foul play.
Posted on 9/17/2024 3:17:13 PM by DPS\cjnelson1
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AK24094589
Location: FairbanksType: MICS 4 DWSOLDispatch Text:
On 09/17/2024 at approximately 0509 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation. A consent search was conducted and suspected methamphetamine seized. Ultimately, Andrew Towse was arrested for MICS 4 and DWSOL without incident.
Posted on 9/17/2024 7:50:56 AM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK24094498
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On September 16, 2024, at approximately 1940 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a location of a wanted individual around College Road. Alaska State Troopers contacted Henry Kokrine and arrested Mr. Kokrine for his two warrants. Subsequently, in doing so, Henry became physically uncooperative with LEO's on scene. Henry was transported and remanded to FCC for his warrants and is charged with resisting arrest.
Posted on 9/17/2024 4:45:52 PM by DPS\gesommers
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AK24094902
Location: FairbanksType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 09/17/2024 the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks responded to a domestic disturbance. This case is still under investigation.
Posted on 9/17/2024 11:25:55 PM by DPS\ztchicoine
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AK24093517
Location: FairbanksType: Runaway JuvenileDispatch Text:
On 09/13/2024 at 2321 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a runaway juvenile in the area of Collage Rd and University Ave. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 9/17/2024 11:53:12 PM by DPS\dsdicken
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