Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, January 6, 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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AK25000574
Location: Prince of WalesType: Death Investigation/SARDispatch Text:
On January 2, 2025, Alaska State Troopers received a report that a group of people were rock hunting in the abandoned Salt Chuck Mine on Prince of Wales Island when one of the group experienced a medical emergency. The other people in the group attempted CPR to no avail. The deceased was identified as Devin Albert, age 50, of Washington State. AST responded to the scene but due to the weather, darkness and hazardous conditions in the mine, no effort to retrieve the remains were attempted. On January 5, members from Ketchikan Volunteer Rescue Squad, Troopers and VPSO’s recovered Devin’s body through an alternate mine shaft leading into the Salt Chuck Mine. No foul play is suspected, and the NOK has been advised. Weather, and the unstable, steep and partially collapsed mine shafts had hampered the recovery efforts until the alternate route was discovered.
Posted on 1/6/2025 11:48:51 AM by DPS\jsdougherty
B Detachment
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AK25001304
Location: wasillaType: DeathDispatch Text:
On 01/05/2025 at approximately 1108 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a call for a welfare check on a 74-year-old man. AST responded to the residence near S Jerome Drive in Wasilla. AST entered the residence and located the 74-year-old deceased from natural causes.
Posted on 1/6/2025 5:22:39 PM by DPS\wrhuston
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AK25001565
Location: PalmerType: DeathDispatch Text:
On 01/06/2025 at approximately 1042 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a call for a welfare check on a 79-year-old man. AST responded to the residence near N Gold Bullion Boulevard in Palmer. AST entered the residence and located the 79-year-old deceased from natural causes.
Posted on 1/6/2025 5:26:52 PM by DPS\wrhuston
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TBD
Location: Mat-SuType: Motor Vehicle CollisionsDispatch Text:
On 01/06/2025, between 0600 and 1800 hours, Palmer-based Alaska State Troopers responded to approximately 25 motor vehicle collisions or vehicle in ditches (w/ damage). No serious injuries were reported; however, Troopers are reminding motorists to slow down and give more following distance during this period of poor weather.
Posted on 1/6/2025 5:44:56 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK25001590
Location: WasillaType: Assault IV DV & Assault in Presence of Minor x2Dispatch Text:
On 01/06/2024 at approximately 1254 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence on Eureka Circle for a report of a domestic disturbance. Investigation led to the arrest of Ryan Boss, age 36 of Palmer, for Assault IV DV and Assault in the Presence of a Minor x2. Boss was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail.
Posted on 1/6/2025 5:49:18 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK25001583
Location: PalmerType: Misuse of Plates & DWLRDispatch Text:
On 01/06/2025 at approximately 1215 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on Green Forest Drive in Palmer. Investigation led to Theodore Linblom, age 64 of Wasilla, getting charged with Misuse of License Plates and Driving While License Revoked. He was issued a misdemeanor citation and released.
Posted on 1/6/2025 5:51:03 PM by DPS\rranderson
C Detachment
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AK25000021
Location: WalesType: Assault - DV [A13D]Dispatch Text:
On 01/01/2025 at approximately 00:29 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in the village of Wales. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 1/6/2025 8:52:14 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK25000022
Location: KivalinaType: Assault - DV [A13D]Dispatch Text:
On 01/01/2025 at approximately 01:40 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in the village of Kivalina. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 55YOA Rocky Hawley of Kivalina for Assault 2, Assault 3, and Assault 4.
Posted on 1/6/2025 8:55:18 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK25000034
Location: GambellType: Liquor Laws [LIQU]Dispatch Text:
On 01/01/2025 at approximately 02:27 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person violating liquor laws. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 28 YOA Solomon Koonooka of Gambell for Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor and Assault 3.
Posted on 1/6/2025 8:55:54 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK25000158
Location: Norton Sound RegionType: Sexual Abuse of a Minor [SEXB]Dispatch Text:
On 01/01/2025 at approximately 14:45 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sexual abuse of a minor in the Norton Sound Region. The investigation continues.
Posted on 1/6/2025 8:56:25 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK25000532
Location: ManokotakType: Burglary [BURG]Dispatch Text:
On 01/02/2025 at approximately 17:01 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a burglary in the village of Manokotak at the Manokotak Native Corporation. A total of $6,455 was reported missing from the safe. The investigation continues.
Posted on 1/6/2025 8:57:06 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK25000539
Location: GambellType: Assault - DV [A13D]Dispatch Text:
On 01/02/2025 at approximately 18:05 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in the village of Gambell. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 21 YOA Gerry Koonooka of Gambell for Assault in the 4th Degree.
Posted on 1/6/2025 8:57:35 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK25000588
Location: SelawikType: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism [DEST]Dispatch Text:
On 01/02/2025 at approximately 19:50 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person committing vandalism. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 1/6/2025 8:58:03 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24113675
Location: TuluksakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 01/02/2024 at approximately 12:48 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, Criminal Mischief 4, and Violating Conditions of his Release.
Posted on 1/6/2025 12:23:50 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25000530
Location: Mountain VillageType: HarassmentDispatch Text:
On 01/02/2024 at approximately 17:16 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Harassment. The complainant was advised on how to apply for a stalking order.
Posted on 1/6/2025 12:24:48 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25000632
Location: Crooked CreekType: Deceased PersonDispatch Text:
On 01/03/2024 at approximately 04:10 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Deceased Person. 74 YOA Evan John of Crooked Creek passed away of natural causes. Next of kin was notified.
Posted on 1/6/2025 12:29:20 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25000654
Location: AkiakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 01/03/2024 at approximately 08:57 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 1/6/2025 12:30:10 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25000808
Location: Mountain VillageType: Assault - Non DVDispatch Text:
On 01/03/2024 at approximately 13:58 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 1/6/2025 12:31:11 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25000847
Location: NunapitchukType: TrespassDispatch Text:
On 01/03/2024 at approximately 15:27 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Trespass, after the fact. The case is closed.
Posted on 1/6/2025 12:32:21 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25001058
Location: BucklandType: SARDispatch Text:
On January 5, 2025, at 10:55am, Alaska State Troopers were notified by Northwest Arctic Borough Search and Rescue of an overdue snowmachiner that left Noorvik at approximately 4:50am bound for Buckland and had not arrived when expected. Searchers launched from Buckland by snowmachine and Alaska Wildlife Troopers launched via state aircraft from Kotzebue. The overdue snowmachiner was located by AWT approximately 30 miles north of Buckland at approximately 2:30pm. He required no medical treatment and was transported safely to Buckland by the two searchers.
Posted on 1/6/2025 12:46:55 PM by DPS\tjdespain
D Detachment
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AK25001428
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant Arrest, False ReportDispatch Text:
On 01/06/2025 at 0309 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. The Trooper recognized a female passenger who was not wearing a seat belt. She gave a false name and date of birth. She was identified as Ashley Williams, who had a warrant out for her arrest. She was arrested and transported to FCC for remand.
Posted on 1/6/2025 4:49:42 AM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25001411
Location: FairbanksType: VCOR/Unlawful Contact/Assault 4Dispatch Text:
On January 5, 2025, Alaska State Troopers were dispatched to a residence, following a report that Matthew Petruska was violating Conditions of Release. He was charged with Violating Conditions of Release, Unlawful Contact in the First Degree, and Assault in the Fourth Degree. He was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 1/6/2025 6:56:50 AM by DPS\kbweeks
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AK25001414
Location: FairbanksType: MICSDispatch Text:
On 01/05/2026 at approximately 2117 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks received a report of a disturbance at an address on Viewpointe Drive in Fairbanks. Investigation revealed Ian Licko, age 24 of Fairbanks, was in possession of over 2 lbs of psilocybin as well as items indicative of the sale. Licko was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on one count each of Misconduct Involving Controlled Substance 3rd Degree A.S. 11.71.030(a)(9) and Tampering with Physical Evidence A.S. 11.56.610.
Posted on 1/6/2025 3:16:33 PM by DPS\bjhibbs
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AK25001593
Location: North PoleType: Warrant Arrest, DWSOL, VCORDispatch Text:
On 01/06/2025 at approximately 1210 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for an equipment and moving violation. The driver, Larry Miller Jr., was ultimately arrested for a warrant, driving while revoked, and violating conditions of release.
Posted on 1/6/2025 3:18:57 PM by DPS\hrchurness
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK24126956
Location: AnchorageType: Inmate AssaultDispatch Text:
UPDATE 1/6/25: On January 6, 2025, the male victim, 36-year-old Anchorage resident William Farmer, died at an Anchorage area hospital as a result of injuries sustained during the assault. His next of kin have been notified. The investigation continues.
UPDATE 12/19 1:20 pm: The Alaska State Troopers have charged 33-year-old ACC inmate Lawrence Fenumiai with Assault in the First Degree. He remains in custody at Anchorage Correctional Complex. The injured adult male inmate remains hospitalized in critical condition. Additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues.ORIGINAL: On December 18, 2024, at 5:51 am, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a serious assault between two inmates at the Anchorage Correctional Center. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation responded and determined that two adult male inmates had a physical altercation, resulting in one of the men sustaining life-threatening injuries. The injured man was transported to an Anchorage area hospital and is in critical condition. The other man was treated by correctional medical staff. The investigation is active and ongoing; additional updates will be released when they are available.
Posted on 12/19/2024 8:36:04 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel . Edited on 1/6/2025 12:31:48 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK25001370
Location: WasillaType: Homicide InvestigationDispatch Text:
On January 5, 2025, at 10:30pm, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a suspicious male acting erratically in the Wasilla area. While AST was responding, the complainant reported that a shot had been fired striking the suspicious male. The male, identified as Emil Hampton age 38 of Wasilla, was declared deceased on scene. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation responded and took case responsibility. The State Medical Examiner's Office took possession of the remains. The case is being forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review and determination of any charges. Next of kin was notified. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 1/6/2025 12:49:44 PM by DPS\tjdespain
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AK25001223
Location: TuntutuliakType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On January 4, 2025, at 9:21 pm, Alaska State Troopers were notified of a stabbing in Tuntutuliak. The report stated that Jimmy Lupie, age 55, was stabbed and later succumbed to his injury and was pronounced deceased. Bethel investigators responded to Tuntutuliak. Investigation revealed, Lupie and another family member had been arguing and a physical altercation took place in a residence. During the altercation, Lupie received a single puncture wound to his chest and walked to the VPSO’s residence and he later succumbed to his injury. At this time, the investigation is ongoing and the Alaska Bureau of Investigation is working to determine the circumstances surrounding the stabbing. Lupie's remains have been sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy and next of kin has been notified.
Posted on 1/6/2025 2:51:07 PM by DPS\jsdougherty
AK Bureau of Highway Patrol
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AK25001415
Location: WasillaType: Vehicle Theft, False Info, & Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 01/06/2024 at approximately 0103, AST received a report of a 2001 Dodge Durango being stolen from a residence in the Williwaw Subdivision. At about 1330 hours, the Highway Interdiction K9 Team located the vehicle unoccupied near Church Road. The registered owner was on scene and advised the suspect left through the woods near the Parks Highway. The suspect was located near Zak Lake Road and was identified as Christopher Perry, age 27 of Wasilla. While Perry was in contact with AST, he provided a false name while having an active felony arrest warrant. Perry was remanded to MAT-SU Pretrial on Vehicle Theft 1st Degree, False Information, and his arrest warrant.
Posted on 1/6/2025 4:07:58 PM by DPS\glstephens
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