Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, December 27, 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.

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  • AK24129648

    Location: Trapper Creek
    Type: DV Assault

    Dispatch Text:

     

    On 12/26/2024 at approximately 1715 hours, AST received a call regarding a stabbing that occurred on Christmas Day in Trapper Creek. The victim had been treated at home and was calling to report that Talena Bess age 47 of Trapper Creek, had stabbed her in the back after a verbal altercation in the victim’s driveway. AST responded and contacted Talena and the victim. After investigation, it was determined that Talena stabbed the victim in the back. Talena was arrested for Assault in the Third Degree (DV) and transported to Mat-Su pretrial where she was remanded and held with no bail.

    Posted on 12/27/2024 3:08:23 AM by DPS\ajbigari

  • AK24129695

    Location: Knik-Fairview
    Type: Assault 4/Criminal Mischief DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/27/2024 at approximately 0010 hours, AST responded to a residence in the Knik-Fairview area for a report of an active disturbance. Through investigation, it was determined that Zachary Heywood, age 26 of Wasilla, recklessly caused physical injury to a family member and caused damage to property. Zachary was placed under arrest for Assault 4 DV and Criminal Mischief 5 DV and transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial where he was remanded and held without bail.

    Posted on 12/27/2024 4:18:20 AM by DPS\wjbrennan

  • AK24129982

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: MIW 3, MIW 5, DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/27/2024 at approximately 1703 hours Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop in the Williwaw neighborhood. Following the investigation, Harley Debeaulieau, age 41 of Wasilla, was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for Misconduct involving a weapon in the third degree, Misconduct involving a weapon in the fifth degree, and driving with license revoked. His vehicle was impounded for further investigation.

    Posted on 12/27/2024 7:09:58 PM by DPS\jrvenable

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK24122995

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Promoting Contraband

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/06/2024 AST contacted Fredrick Neal who had an arrest warrant. He was placed under arrest and transported to FCC. At FCC crystal meth rocks were found in his shoed. He was advised charges for promoting contraband would be forwarded to DAO. 

    Posted on 12/27/2024 6:50:09 AM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK24123406

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/07/2024 AST initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for equipment violation the driver Shyann Spencer had a revoked license, she was placed under arrest for DWLR and transported to FCC. 

    Posted on 12/27/2024 6:52:13 AM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK24123131

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Vehicle Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On December 6, 2024, Fairbanks AST received a report of a stolen commercial trailer bearing license plate 1035SM that was last seen on Royal Road on January 23, 2024. An investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 12/27/2024 7:52:32 AM by DPS\jdchipps

  • AK24129712

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12-27-2024, Delta Junction AST received a report of a deceased person near Pugach Dr. AST responded and the death appeared to be of natural causes. The funeral home responded and retrieved the body which was released by the SME. 

    Posted on 12/27/2024 3:22:02 PM by DPS\cihudson

  • AK24129796

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Improper Use of Plates

    Dispatch Text:

    On December 27, 2024, at approximately 1014 hours, Fairbanks AST conducted a traffic stop on a GMC Sonoma in the area of Dennis Road. The license plate did not return to the vehicle and the VIN was removed from the vehicle. Charges are pending against the driver, Jonathan Pratt, for improper use of plates.

    Posted on 12/27/2024 4:51:51 PM by DPS\jdchipps

  • AK24129921

    Location: Tetlin
    Type: MVC Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On December 27, 2024 at about 2:07 PM, Alaska State Troopers in Tok responded to the report of a single motor vehicle rollover on Tetlin Access Road near the village of Tetlin. Subsequent investigation determined there had been 3 occupants of the vehicle who were evaluated and/or treated by EMS or other medical staff. 

    Posted on 12/27/2024 5:59:09 PM by DPS\sohessler

  • AK24130045

    Location: Fox
    Type: Assault 4 (DV)

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/27/2024 at approximately 2039 hours, Alaska State Troopers were dispatched to Wildwood Homes neighborhood in Fox in response to a report of a Domestic Violence Assault. Following victim statements and investigation by the Troopers, Marcus Nelson (32M) of Fox was arrested for Domestic Violence, Assault in the Fourth Degree. Mr. Nelson was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without further issue.

    Posted on 12/27/2024 11:49:17 PM by SOA\kjlousch

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.