Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, October 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

  • AK24107355

    Location: Sterling, AK
    Type: Mailbox vandalism / Criminal Mischief

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/20/2024, Alaska State Troopers began taking several reports of destroyed mailboxes in the Sterling area.  The affected areas were around Robinson Loop, Scout Lake Road and several roads in between those areas.  It is suspected the incidents happened in the late night/early morning hours of 10/19 to 10/20.  Anyone with information about the incidents that could provide leads for law enforcement, please contact the Alaska State Troopers at 262-4453.  Reports can be made anonymous online by texting "AKTIPS" to 847411.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 3:30:01 PM by DPS\mjwertanen

B Detachment

  • AK24107659

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Arrest Warrant and Criminal Trespass II

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/21/2024, at approximaltey 1303 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report from Three Bears located on KGB near Vine Road of a male who was trespassing. AST responded to the scene. AST contacted Kendel Beasley, age 26 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Kendel was trespassing and had an outstanding arrest warrant for the original crime of MIW V. Kendel was arrested and transported to Matsu Pretrial, where he was remanded and held on a $250 bail.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 3:24:02 PM by DPS\hcmckenney

  • AK24107574

    Location: Willow
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage Only

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/21/2024 at approximately 1104 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a single-vehicle collision at mile marker 62 Parks Hwy in Willow. No injuries were reported. Icy roads were a factor.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 5:30:18 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24107599

    Location: Willow
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage Only

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/21/2024 at approximately 1135 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to mile 41 Willow Fishhook Road in Willow. Icy roads were a factor.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 5:33:33 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24107671

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Trespassing

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/21/2024 at approximately 1304 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a trespassing at the Three Bears on Pittman Road in Wasilla. A suspect was identified, and charges are being sent to the DA Office. 

    Posted on 10/21/2024 5:36:16 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24107745

    Location: Willow
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/21/2024 at approximately 1139 hours, Alaska State Troopers and AK Park Rangers responded to mile 66 Parks Hwy in Willow for a motor vehicle collision. Minor injuries were reported. Icy roads were a factor. 

    Posted on 10/21/2024 5:37:48 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24107439

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Burglary, Trespass

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/20/2024 at approximately 1930 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Fox Run RV Park in Palmer.  Jeremy Fernandez (34 YOA) was trespassing and attempting to break into several buildings and a vehicle.  Troopers found him nearby in an abandoned cabin and arrested him for Burglary, Trespass, and Disorderly Conduct.  Jeremy was taken to Palmer Pretrial and held without bail.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 4:06:34 AM by DPS\cnfouts

C Detachment

  • AK24106292

    Location: Stebbins
    Type: ATV Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On October 21, 2024, AST completed an ATV theft investigation. On October 16, 2024 at about 2100 hours, Kibbie Tom (19 yoa of Stebbins) and Kiana Washington (18 yoa of Stebbins) stole at 2024 Honda Rancher ATV valued at $11000 from a property in Stebbins. Washington and Tom were stopped by the village police officer in Saint Michael at about 2330 hours on the same night. Both were detained and the ATV was recovered by the owner. Tom is charged with Vehicle Theft 2 and Violating Conditions of Release in two open criminal cases. Kiana Washington is charged with Vehicle Theft in the 2nd Degree. 

    Posted on 10/21/2024 8:27:52 PM by DPS\bjwassmann

  • AK24105030

    Location: Tuluksak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/14/24 at approximately 08:41 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault -DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 20 YOA Anthony Buzz Jr. of Tuluksak for Assault 4 and Criminal Mischief 4.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 10:16:37 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24105076

    Location: Russian Mission
    Type: Disturbance

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/14/24 at approximately 11:29 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Disturbance. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 10:17:41 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24105571

    Location: Mountain Village
    Type: Weapon Violation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/15/24 at approximately 14:04 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of shots fired, in which 4 shots were fired at 0500 in the morning. Case closed pending further leads.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 10:19:32 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24105591

    Location: Alakanuk
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/15/24 at approximately 14:33 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 10:20:24 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24105971

    Location: Toksook Bay
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/16/24 at approximately 13:26 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 10:21:36 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24106147

    Location: Akiak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/16/24 at approximately 13:12 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 27 YOA Ronald Bell of Akiak for Assault.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 10:22:46 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24106189

    Location: Akiak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/16/24 at approximately 13:44 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 55 YOA Clifton Smith of Akiak for Assault.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 10:24:12 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24106415

    Location: Tuntutuliak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/18/24 at approximately 12:02 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 10:26:21 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24106655

    Location: Saint Mary's
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/18/24 at approximately 03:20 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 48 YOA Clint Nashoanak of Saint Mary's for Assault 3 and Assault 4.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 10:27:34 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24106736

    Location: Togiak
    Type: Theft, non -vehicle

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/18/24 at approximately 11:08 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft. Two boat motors were stolen from boats on the Togiak River. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 10:28:40 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24106901

    Location: Tuntutuliak
    Type: Trespass

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/19/2024 at approximately 11:38 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a trespass. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 23 YOA Thomas Thomas of Tuntutuliak for trespassing.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 10:29:56 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24106994

    Location: Holy Cross
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/19/24 at approximately 02:40 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 10:30:49 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24107012

    Location: Dillingham
    Type: Liquor Laws

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/18/24 at approximately 14:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Liquor Law Violation. Troopers responded to Bristol Bay Air and confiscated 27 liters of R&R whiskey and 12 bottles of Modelo beer. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 10:32:04 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24107147

    Location: Akiak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/19/24 at approximately 16:14 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The case is closed pending victim cooperation.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 10:32:58 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24107253

    Location: Tuntutuliak
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/20/24 at approximately 00:01 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 10:34:54 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24107338

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/20/2024 at approximately 13:43 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 10:35:45 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24107465

    Location: Kwethluk
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/20/24 at approximately 22:24 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 23 YOA Nathan Kameroff of Kwethluk for Assault 4.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 10:36:34 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK23086715

    Location: Stebbins
    Type: Arrest Warrant

    Dispatch Text:

    On October 19, 2024, AST arrested Shane A. Mike (23 yoa of Kotlik) in Stebbins. He was arrested pursuant to an open arrest warrant for failure to appear for arraignment for one count of alcohol importation into a Local option village in 2023. 

    Posted on 10/21/2024 11:30:17 AM by DPS\bjwassmann

  • AK24107208

    Location: Stebbins
    Type: Assault 3, Assault 4

    Dispatch Text:

    On October 19, 2024, AST responded to a disturbance in Stebbins at about 1830 hours. Investigation determined that Shane A. Mike (23 yoa of Kotlik) assaulted a 23 yoa woman by strangulation.  Through investigation, AST also determined Mike reportedly committed other DV assaults via strangulation on the same victim in August, 2024 and another assault one week prior. AST arrested Mike for two counts of Assault in the 3rd Degree and two counts of Assault in the 4th Degree. 

    Posted on 10/21/2024 11:35:42 AM by DPS\bjwassmann

D Detachment

  • AK24105312

    Location: Tuluksak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/14/24 at approximately 21:39 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault -DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 18 YOA Jaydred Wise of Tuluksak for Assault 4 and Theft 2.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 10:18:39 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK24107791

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Traffic

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10-21-24, Delta Junction AST attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black Audi sedan for doing 90+ past two trooper vehicles in the opposite lane and then going around a sharp corner at that speed. Delta AST initiated their overhead lights and the driver made the decision to continue his speed and turn off on a side road avoiding AST. Delta AST would like to remind the motoring public driving at excessive speeds with the slick road conditions could lead to a serious accident causing injury/death to yourself, others, as well as totaling your vehicle you are so proud of.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 6:36:43 PM by DPS\cihudson

  • AK24107404

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MVC

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/20/2024 at 1552 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a collision on Famers Loop. The case is under investigation.

    Posted on 10/21/2024 11:36:30 PM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.

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.