Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, January 2, 2025
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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AK25000418
Location: Cooper LandingType: Reckless DrivingDispatch Text:
On 1/2/2025, at approximately 1345 hours, AST observed a small SUV lose traction on a corner of the Sterling Highway, traveling too fast for the conditions of the roadway. AST attempted to contact the vehicle, who then traveled up a one lane road in the wrong direction, and into a utility easement in order to, admittedly, avoid AST contact. The driver, Michael Hanneman, age 59 of Anchorage was contacted and issued a summons to appear for Reckless Driving. Alcohol was a factor.
Posted on 1/2/2025 4:01:21 PM by DPS\krklingen
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AK24131257
Location: Cooper LandingType: Burglary InvestigationDispatch Text:
Final Update: On December 31, 2024, at 5:16pm, Alaska State Troopers received a 911 call that a family returned to a seasonal cabin located in Cooper Landing and found a male sleeping inside. There have been, at least, 5 different burglaries reported in the Cooper Landing area over the last several weeks and the suspect matched photos taken from a game trail camera from a previously reported burglary. AST and US Fish and Wildlife Service responded, with drones, to locate the suspect, Troy Holzheimer, age 46 of Homer. Although a track in the snow was successful, the suspect had travelled a vast distance down Kenai Lake beach towards Crown Point. The track was called off due to a lack resources and available light. On January 1, 2025, AST and AWT responded to the area via boat and helicopter. Holzheimer was subsequently located southwest of Porcupine Island, which was approximately 8 miles from the burgled residence, and he surrendered without incident. Holzheimer was arrested and charged with 5 counts of Burglary in the First Degree, 4 counts of Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree and 5 counts of Theft in the Forth Degree. Further charges are expected as more property owners discover the extent of his criminal activity in the region. Holzheimer is currently being held without bail at Spring Creek Correctional Center.
Update: The Alaska State Troopers have taken a suspect into custody for this incident. The investigation is ongoing.
Original: The Alaska State Troopers are actively looking for an adult male who is a person of interest in multiple burglaries in the Cooper Landing area. Troopers request that Cooper Landing residents be vigilant and not pick up any hitchhikers in the area. If you know the adult male in the picture below or see this man, please contact the Alaska State Troopers at (907) 262-4453.
Posted on 12/31/2024 6:42:51 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel . Edited on 1/2/2025 9:49:52 AM by DPS\tjdespain
B Detachment
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AK25000336
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 1.2.25 at approximately 1015, Alaska State Troopers in Palmer responded to a residence off Garten Drive in Wasilla and contacted Kristopher Simpson, age 42 of Wasilla. An investigation revealed that Simpson had an outstanding warrant for his arrest on the original charges of Failure to Stop at the Directions of a Peace Officer, Reckless Driving, and DWLR. Simpson was arrested for his warrant and transported to MSPT for remand.
Posted on 1/2/2025 11:26:30 AM by DPS\makessler
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AK25000111
Location: WasillaType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 1/1/2025 at approximately 1023 hours, AST received a report of a driver asleep behind the wheel in a parking lot on Blue Lupine Dr. in Wasilla. Investigation revealed Isaiah Baker, age 25 of Wasilla, was operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Isaiah was arrested at the scene without incident. He was remanded into MSPT where he was later released on his own recognizance.
Posted on 1/2/2025 8:16:09 AM by DPS\tabosdell
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AK24091590
Location: WillowType: Vehicle TheftDispatch Text:
On 1/1/2024 at approximately 21:15 hours, AST received information of a stolen vehicle on Hidden Hills Rd in Willow. While in Willow AST located and recovered the vehicle and returned the vehicle to its registered owner. AST learned the vehicle had been stolen by a 16-year-old juvenile. AST arrested and remanded the Juvenile at DJJ for Vehicle Theft 1.
Posted on 1/2/2025 1:09:46 AM by DPS\ajbigari
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AK25000229
Location: WillowType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 01/01/2024 at approximately 20:45 hours AST conducted a traffic stop in Willow, on the intersection of E Caswell Lakes Rd and E Hidden Hills Rd. Further investigation revealed the driver to be Terenty Reutov, age 41, of Willow. Reutov had a $250 outstanding warrant for failure to appear on the original charges of DWLR and Mics 5 x2. Reutov was arrested on his warrant and remanded to Mat-Su pretrial.
Posted on 1/2/2025 12:52:27 AM by DPS\ajbigari
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25000265
Location: TokType: DUIDispatch Text:
On January 1, 2025, at approximately 2117 hours Alaska State Troopers in Tok received a REDDI report of a driver who had shown up at a residence, seemingly intoxicated, and driven away. AST located a vehicle matching the description, and after observing a moving violation, contacted the driver as they stopped at a local bar. Investigation resulted in the driver, Gustafer Degner, age 46 of Tok, being placed under arrest for Driving Under the Influence. Degner was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.
Posted on 1/2/2025 12:55:51 AM by DPS\jnburnham
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AK25000291
Location: North PoleType: Assault 4Dispatch Text:
On January 2, 2025, at approximately 0349 hours, AST responded to a disturbance in the area of Mystery Drive. Investigation revealed that Jeremy Williams, age 40 of North Pole, assaulted his domestic partner. Jeremy was arrested and transported to FCC for Assault in the Fourth Degree.
Posted on 1/2/2025 5:28:32 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez
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AK24130397
Location: FairbanksType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On December 29, 2024, at approximately 1117 hours, Fairbanks AST responded to the area of Hurst Road in North Pole for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed probable cause to arrest a male for assault in the fourth degree.
Posted on 1/2/2025 9:33:59 AM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK25000371
Location: FairbanksType: Burglary/Theft/MIWDispatch Text:
On January 2nd 2024, at approximately 1030 hours, Fairbanks Alaska State Troopers (AST) received a report from a vacationing homeowner about a burglary at their residence near Peger Rd. The homeowner, monitoring security cameras, observed a suspect entering a vehicle parked in their garage and preparing to leave.
At the time of the report, Alaska Wildlife Troopers (AWT) were in the area and spotted the suspect attempting to flee in the stolen vehicle. Initial attempts to stop the vehicle were unsuccessful. After fleeing approximately half a mile, the suspect lost control of the vehicle and became stuck in a snowbank.
The suspect then exited the vehicle and fled on foot, discarding items into the snow as they ran. A responding Criminal Suppression Unit (CSU) Trooper confronted and apprehended the suspect, Donald Carroll Jr., age 44 of Fairbanks, a short distance away.
Subsequent investigation revealed that Carroll had forcibly entered the residence, stolen and loaded the homeowner’s short-barreled AR-15 rifle (SBR), taken an additional firearm, and removed two small safes along with other valuables. These items were loaded into the stolen vehicle. Methamphetamine and other stolen belongings were later found on Carroll’s person.
Carroll was found to be a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing concealable firearms and prohibited weapons. Carroll was charged with Burglary I x2, Theft I, Vehicle Theft I, Theft II x2, Fail to Stop at Direction of Peace Officer I, MIW III x2, and MICS 5th Degree.
Posted on 1/2/2025 3:35:26 PM by DPS\tjnorris
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Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25000358
Location: BiglakeType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 01/02/2025 at approximately 1115 hours, AWT Troopers contacted Satanta Fredenberg age 43 ice fishing on Biglake. Investigation revealed Fredenberg was fishing without a valid 2025 fishing license and had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear. Fredenberg was arrested on his warrant and remanded to Matsu Pretrial.
Posted on 1/2/2025 5:16:45 PM by DPS\sthumphreys
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