Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Saturday, September 21, 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
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AK24096397
Location: WasillaType: DUI, DUI RefusalDispatch Text:
On 09/21/2024 at approximately 0228 hours, Alaska State Troopers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle speeding and swerving across a lane on northbound Parks Highway at Johnsons Road in Wasilla. AST contacted driver Kristen Lee Mitchell, age 27 of Big Lake. Investigation revealed Mitchell drove under the influence of intoxicating beverages. Additionally, Mitchell refused to provide a breath sample during the course of a DUI investigation. Mitchell was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial where he was remanded on charges of DUI and Refusal to submit to chemical test and released O.R. when sober.
Posted on 9/21/2024 5:22:11 AM by DPS\nlhenderson
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AK24096408
Location: WillowType: DUIDispatch Text:
On September 21, 2024, at approximately 0211 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to Mile 76 of the Parks Highway for a report of an intoxicated driver. Investigation revealed that Mathieu Frohlich, age 40 of Wasilla, was operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Mathieu was arrested and remanded at MSPT.
Posted on 9/21/2024 6:45:28 AM by DPS\jjmichels
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK24096375
Location: FairbanksType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 09/20/2024 at 2211 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a death investigation. Troopers' investigation determined that the death was natural. The medical examiner was contacted, and the decedent was released to the funeral home.
Posted on 9/21/2024 1:42:09 AM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez
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AK24096376
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 09/20/2024, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop in Fairbanks. During the stop, Katherine Vaughn, 29, was arrested for DUI. She was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 9/21/2024 3:45:31 AM by DPS\japoole
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AK24094948
Location: Mile 286 Parks Hwy, AndersonType: Lost firearmDispatch Text:
On 09/17/2024 AST took a report of a lost firearm in the area of the Rex Trail access trail near Mile 286 Parks Highway, near Anderson, AK. The firearm was lost during a moose hunting trip when it fell off an ATV. Anyone who located a firearm is requested to turn it into the Alaska State Troopers or contact the Troopers at 907-451-5100.
Posted on 9/21/2024 12:24:56 PM by DPS\dwbozman
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AK24096430
Location: North PoleType: DV Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On September 21st, 2024, at approximately 0722 hours, Fairbanks Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Disturbance at the area of Homer Dr. The complainant reported that her ex-husband and her son were fighting and her cars’ back window was broken. Dalton Benefield, 24 years old, was identified as the suspect and admitted to breaking his mom's car window. Dalton was arrested and remanned to Fairbanks Correctional Center for one count DV Criminal Mischief in the fourth degree.
Posted on 9/21/2024 12:46:52 PM by DPS\pptesta
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AK24096562
Location: FairbanksType: DeathDispatch Text:
On 09/21/2024, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a suspicious circumstance in Fairbanks. The Troopers' investigation determined that a female had accidentally self-inflicted a gunshot injury. The female was transported to FMH, where she was pronounced deceased.
Posted on 9/21/2024 7:47:58 PM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez
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AK24096359
Location: TokType: Criminal Trespass IIDispatch Text:
On 09/20/2024 at approximately 1905 hours, Alaska State Troopers attended a public event held at the Tok School during the evening hours. AST observed numerous community members present to include youth and adults. About halfway through the event, Patrick M. Cleary, age 67, arrived and was suspected to have been under the influence and wondered further into the school away from where the event was being held. The school Principal was present and requested a trespass be issued by AST. Cleary was informed of the 1-year trespass order and taken home. At approximately 2153 hours, upon conclusion of the event AST observed Cleary back on the premises of Tok school. Cleary was detained and charged with Criminal Trespass II and served a court date of appearance.
Posted on 9/21/2024 9:36:28 PM by DPS\vaplotnikov
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AK24096502
Location: TokType: Vehicle Fire / Warrant Arrest(s)Dispatch Text:
On 09/21/2024 at approximately 1341 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a fire in the Tok area. Investigation revealed, a white 1986 Dodge van bearing AK plate LAC127, caught fire in the driveway of a residence off W. 1st Ave. in Tok. Tok Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene and extinguished the fire and prevented any further spread. No structures or surrounding curtilage was threatened. Jason A. Corgill, age 48, was contacted and reported a faulty carburetor with a suspected fuel leak. Corgill was taken into custody without incident on two outstanding arrest warrants, 4TO-23-00003CR and 4TO-24-00078CR. Corgill was transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center and held on bail.
Posted on 9/21/2024 9:54:25 PM by DPS\vaplotnikov
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AK24096549
Location: NorthwayType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 09/21/2024 at approximately 1420 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an unconscious individual in the Northway area. Investigation revealed, Susie A. Sam Gagnon, age 70, passed away. The State Medical Examiner’s Office (SME) out of Anchorage, was contacted and the death was reported. SME requested further examination of Gagnon’s remains due to serious burn injury present. Legacy Funeral Homes out of Fairbanks responded to assist with transportation of Gagnon’s remains. Next of kin was present on scene and were briefed on further examination by the SME.
Posted on 9/21/2024 9:55:29 PM by DPS\vaplotnikov
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AK24096424
Location: FairbanksType: False Report, Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On September 21, 2024, at approximately 0546 hours, I conducted a traffic stop on an individual riding a bicycle on the sidewalk on College Road near Aurora DriveThe individual falsely identified themselves and then admitted to being Christa John. Christa John had an active $50000 felony escape warrant. AST arrested Christa for her warrant and charged her with one count of False information or report. Christa was medically cleared and remanded to FCC.
Posted on 9/21/2024 3:39:26 PM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK24096471
Location: North PoleType: Misconduct Involving a Controlled SubstanceDispatch Text:
On September 21, 2024, at approximately 1230 hours, encountered a vehicle bearing plate EYB300. Inside the vehicle, troopers observed Ashley Hunt and narcotic equipment in plain view. Ashley granted consent to search the vehicle for drugs. Troopers located suspected methamphetamine, a butterfly knife, and a passport that did not belong to Ashley. AST will be pursuing charges for Misconduct involving a controlled substance, theft, and misconduct involving weapons.
Posted on 9/21/2024 3:48:01 PM by DPS\jdchipps
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK24095596
Location: TokType: Take Moose Closed Season & Illegal Possession and TransportationDispatch Text:
On 9/18/24 Tok and Fairbanks Wildlife Troopers contacted two hunters in GMU12. Investigation revealed William Trickel, age 52 of Oshkosh, WI, and Derek Habel, age 62 of Anchor Point, harvested a moose in a portion of GMU 12 that closed for moose hunting on 9/17/24. Trickel and Habel were cited for Take Moose Closed Season and Unlawful Possession/Transportation of Big Game. The meat and antlers from the moose were seized. Arraignment is scheduled for 10/24/24 at 1500 hours in Tok District Court.
Posted on 9/21/2024 3:01:55 PM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK24093167
Location: TokType: Failure to Affix the Locking Tag to Big Game AnimalDispatch Text:
On 9/20/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Eric Novelli, age 56 of Ooltewah, TN, for failure to affix the locking tag to big game animal. Arraignment is scheduled for 10/24/24 at 1330 hours in Tok District Court.
Posted on 9/21/2024 3:05:57 PM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK24096561
Location: GlennallenType: Sub-legal mooseDispatch Text:
On 9/21/24, Michael Kruse, age 40 of Palmer was cited for taking a sub-legal bull moose in GMU 13. He was also cited for cutting the antlers from the skull plate, a violation in GMUs with antler restricted hunts. Arraignment is set for 10/8/24 in Glennallen Court.
Posted on 9/21/2024 7:41:37 PM by DPS\jmmcginnis
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