Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

Alaska State Troopers Press Releases of
2024-07-23 through 2024-07-24
with text containing: Kenai

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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AK Wildlife Troopers

• Date: 7/23/2024 2:05:49 PM

  AK24072021

  Location: Soldotna

  Type: Death Investigation

  Dispatch Text:

  On July 22, 2024, at 12:24 pm, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers were notified that an adult male had been spotted floating in the Kenai River near the Bings Landing area. Troopers, Alaska State Park Rangers, and EMS responded to the area. A preliminary investigation revealed that 18-year-old Anchorage resident Jacob Wasielewski was fishing on the opposite side of the river from Bings Landing with a group of friends. Jacob was spotted floating down the river by the group, and a boat operating in the river was able to pull him on board and begin CPR. Jacob was taken to awaiting first responders, who continued lifesaving efforts. He was medevaced to an Anchorage area medical center, where he died. Next of kin have been notified, and his body was sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy.

  Posted on 7/23/2024 2:05:49 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel

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• Date: 7/24/2024 10:51:39 AM

  AK24172770

  Location: Kenai North Beach

  Type: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use Permit

  Dispatch Text:

  On 7/24/24 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Mario Flotte, age 40, of Anchorage for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.

  Posted on 7/24/2024 10:51:39 AM by DPS\rrlanders

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• Date: 7/24/2024 10:54:00 AM

  AK24072575

  Location: Soldotna

  Type: Fail to Record

  Dispatch Text:

  Austin Mamatt 26 YOA, of Eagle River was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, for failure to record 9 Salmon onto his personal use permit prior to leaving the fishing area.  Bail is set at $120.00 in Kenai District Court.  

  Posted on 7/24/2024 10:54:00 AM by DPS\gttaylor

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