Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, January 23, 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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AK25006778
Location: SoldotnaType: Assault 4 injury, Fear, Harrassment 1st, Crim. Misch. 5thDispatch Text:
On 1/22/25 at approx. 2152 hours AST was dispatched to a disturbance in Soldotna. Investigation determined that 33-year-old Barbour M. Ethan assaulted his significant other. Ethan was arrested and remanded for Assault 4 (injury), Assault 4 (fear), Harassment 1st and Crim. Misch 5th degree.
Posted on 1/23/2025 6:37:44 AM by DPS\crivas
B Detachment
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AK25006806
Location: WasillaType: Assault 4 DVDispatch Text:
On 01/22/2025 at approximately 2341 hours, AST received a report of a domestic dispute near Seldon Rd in Wasilla. Investigation revealed Sheena Foerch, 39 YOA, had assaulted a household member by causing physical injury to them. Sheena was arrested and remanded at MSPT, where she was held without bail.
Posted on 1/23/2025 2:32:45 AM by DPS\jlvandiest
C Detachment
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AK25005162
Location: Saint MichaelType: Welfare Check [WELF]Dispatch Text:
On 01/17/2025 at approximately 07:44 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in Saint Michael. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 1/23/2025 3:06:49 PM by SOA\kmrockwell
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AK25005280
Location: UnalakleetType: Burglary [BURG]Dispatch Text:
On -1/17/2025 at approximately 12:06 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a burglary in Unalakleet. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 37 YOA James Knisley of Unalakleet for Burglary in the 2nd Degree and Assault in the 4th Degree.
Posted on 1/23/2025 3:08:10 PM by SOA\kmrockwell
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AK25005325
Location: SelawikType: Assault - DV [A13D]Dispatch Text:
On 01/17/2025 at approximately 12:15 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in Selawik. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DAO for review and charging determination.
Posted on 1/23/2025 3:09:18 PM by SOA\kmrockwell
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AK25005493
Location: Norton Sound RegionType: Sexual Abuse of a Minor [SEXB]Dispatch Text:
On 01/17/2025 at approximately 22:33 hours, Alaska State Trooper received a report of a sexual abuse of a minor in the Norton Sound Region. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 1/23/2025 3:10:20 PM by SOA\kmrockwell
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AK25005536
Location: StebbinsType: Theft - Vehicle [THEV]Dispatch Text:
On 01/18/2025 at approximately 05:55 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a vehicle theft from outside a residence in Stebbins. A 2022 red Honda ATV was stolen. The investigation is ongoing. There are no known suspects at this time.
Posted on 1/23/2025 3:18:02 PM by SOA\kmrockwell
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AK25005666
Location: KodiakType: Assist Agency [AASS]Dispatch Text:
On 01/18/2025 at approximately 14:34 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance in Kodiak. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 66 YOA Roberto Latonio of Kodiak for Assault 3-DV and Criminal Mischief 5-DV.
Posted on 1/23/2025 3:20:09 PM by SOA\kmrockwell
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AK25005696
Location: GambellType: Assault - DV [A13D]Dispatch Text:
On 01/18/2025 at approximately 22:36 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in Gambell. The investigation continues.
Posted on 1/23/2025 3:20:57 PM by SOA\kmrockwell
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AK25005749
Location: WalesType: Violate Conditions [VIOL]Dispatch Text:
On 01/18/2025 at approximately 16:37 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person violating their conditions of release. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 36 YOA Kellen Okpealuk of Wales for 7 counts of Unlawful Contact in the 1st Degree.
Posted on 1/23/2025 3:21:49 PM by SOA\kmrockwell
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AK25005824
Location: SelawikType: Burglary [BURG]Dispatch Text:
On 01/19/2025 at approximately 13:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a burglary at a residence in Selawik. An Arctic Cat 600 snow-machine valued at $1,300 was stolen along with a PlayStation and food items. No suspects have been identified at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 1/23/2025 3:25:04 PM by SOA\kmrockwell
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AK25005896
Location: KodiakType: Traffic [TRAF]Dispatch Text:
On 01/19/2025 at approximately 22:16 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 43 YOA Marlon Gamayen of Kodiak for having No Insurance.
Posted on 1/23/2025 3:26:00 PM by SOA\kmrockwell
D Detachment
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AK25006811
Location: FairbanksType: DV AssaultDispatch Text:
On January 22, 2025, at approximately 2155 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a domestic violence assault near Goldstream Road. After investigation, Marti Scroggins was arrested on multiple counts of assault and criminal mischief. He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.
Posted on 1/23/2025 8:50:24 AM by DPS\rcbell
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AK25006787
Location: Delta JunctionType: Motor Vehicle CollisionDispatch Text:
On 1-22-24, Delta Junction AST received a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a semi near mile 270 of the Richardson Hwy. Investigation showed a vehicle was attempting to turn into a driveway and the semi truck driver was unable to avoid the vehicle due to not observing the pickup, potentially due to a lighting issue. The driver of the pickup was transported to FMH. The Crowley semi received minor damage and was driven away from the scene. A passerby car was struck by debris when the collision occurred. The pickup truck was left on scene as it was off the roadway.
Posted on 1/23/2025 4:23:21 AM by DPS\cihudson
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AK25005154
Location: FairbanksType: DWLRDispatch Text:
On January 17, 2025, at approximately 0613 hours, Fairbanks AST conducted a traffic stop near Van Horn Road and Lathrop Street. The driver, identified as Luketravis Zwaschka-Taylor, was driving while his license was suspended. He was issued a citation.
Posted on 1/23/2025 5:51:26 AM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK25006935
Location: FairbanksType: Violating Conditions Of ReleaseDispatch Text:
On 01/23/2025 at approximately 1215, Michael Vanhattaen JR of Fairbanks was contacted for a routine traffic stop. Michael was later discovered to be violating his conditions of release by operating a motor vehicle. Michael was remanded for VCOR to FCC without further incident.
Posted on 1/23/2025 5:28:11 PM by SOA\kjlousch
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