Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, November 05, 2009 Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. A Detachment Location: Ketchikan Case number: 09-99161 Type: Unattended Death Text: On 11/4/09 at 0903 hours, Alaska State Troopers received the report of an expected home-death of Danita Nelson, age 66 of Ketchikan, in her home off Sunset Drive. Nelson died of natural causes. Next of kin have been notified. There are no signs of foul play. Author: ZHH0 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 10:05 AM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 10:56 AM B Detachment ------------------------------------------------- Location: Willow Case number: 09-99162 Type: Criminal Mischief Text: On 11/4/09 at 1244 hours, AST received a report that two mailboxes were destroyed using a small explosive device. Investigation revealed that one mailbox near the corner of Hanrath Rd and the Parks Hwy and another one near the corner of Lichen Dr. and the Parks Hwy were destroyed. Investigation is ongoing. Author: AJA2 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 8:05 AM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 8:10 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Talkeetna Case number: 09-99248 Type: Burglary Text: On 11/4/09 at 1244 hours, AST received a report of a burglary at a residence on Petersville Rd. Investigation revealed that someone broke in through the back door to the residence and took a Toyostove. The fuel was not shut off before hand and emptied the tank into the interior of the residence. Investigation is ongoing. Author: AJA2 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 8:05 AM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 8:10 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Wasilla Case number: 09-99678 Type: Warrant Arrest Text: On 11/5/2009 at approximately 1615 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted Sheena Davison, age 26, of Wasilla, at a residence near Lucas Rd. and Nelson Ave. in Wasilla. Davison was found to have a $1500.00 arrest warrant for Failure to Appear for a Conditions of Probation hearing on the original charge of permitting an unauthorized person to drive. Davison was arrested and transported to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility where she was held on a bail of $1,500.00. Author: LPH0 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 11:05 PM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 11:18 PM C Detachment Location: Chignik Bay Case Number: 09-99555 Type: Theft 2nd Text: On 11/05/09 Alaska State Troopers based in King Salmon, received a report of theft from a watercraft. Alec Douglas Pedersen, age 56, of Kodiak, reported that a purse sane (fishing net) had been stolen from his barge that is located near Chignik Bay some time during August of 2009. The purse sane is valued at about $20,000. The investigation is ongoing. Author: MEE0 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 1:05 PM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 1:26 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Nome Case number: 09-99617 Type: Assault IV Text: On 11/1/09, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault that occurred between inmates at AMCC. The investigation is ongoing. Author: AMW0 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 3:05 PM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 3:03 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Shishmaref Case number: 09-99613 Type: Motor Vehicle Crash- Injury Text: On 11/4/09, at approximately 2030 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a four wheeler crash in Shishmaref. There were minor injuries. Alcohol was not involved. The investigation is ongoing. Author: AMW0 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 3:05 PM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 3:04 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Shaktoolik Case number: 09-99521 Type: Violate Condition of Release Text: On 11/4/09, at approximately 1430 hours Charlotte Sookiayak, 42 yoa of Shaktoolik, was arrested after the investigation revealed she was in violation of her release conditions. Sookiayak was transported to AMCC. Author: LMS1/ AMW0 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 3:05 PM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 3:05 PM D Detachment ------------------------------------------------- Location: Nulato Case number: 09-90482 Type: DUI Text: On 10/5/09 at approximately 1442 hours Alaska State Troopers in Galena received a report from the Nulato VPO that Henry Agnes Jr, age 45 of Nulato was operating his 4-wheeler while intoxicated and got in an accident. Henry Agnes Jr was issued a summons to appear in the Galena Court for DUI. Author: RAN0 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:05 AM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:35 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Nulato Case number: 09-98051 Type: Violating Conditions of Release Text: On 10/31/09 at approximately 1601 hours Robyn George, age 22 of Nulato was contacted at a residence. Investigation revealed she was in violation of her conditions of release by being in the residence with the victim from a previous assault. Robyn George was arrested for violation of conditions of release, transported to FCC and remanded on $250.00 bail. Author: RAN0 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:05 AM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:32 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Ruby Case number: 09-99164 Type: Burglary, Theft, Criminal Mischief Text: On 11/4/09 at approximately 0921 hours AST received a report from Jon Korta, age 43 of Galena that his cabin in Ruby was broken into. Investigation revealed some time between August 2009 and November 2009 unknown person(s) entered the residence by forcing the door open and stole items. Damage is estimated at $200.00. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Alaska State Troopers at 1-800-656-1203. Author: RAN0 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:05 AM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:31 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Nulato Case number: 09-78697 Type: Furnishing Alcohol to Person Under 21, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor Text: On 8/30/09 at approximately 1424 hours I received a report from the Nulato VPO that he found a minor passed out on the water/sewer line and a second minor walking drunk in the road. Karina Painter, age 19 of Nulato was issued a summons to appear in the Galena court for 4 counts of Furnishing Alcohol to Person Under 21. Lynette Alexie, age 21 of Nulato was issued a summons to appear in the Galena Court for 5 counts of Furnishing Alcohol to Person Under 21. Cynthia Ekada, age 20 of Nulato and Fitzgerald Alexie, age 22 of Nulato were each issued a summons to appear in the Galena Court for 3 counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. Author: RAN0 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:05 AM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:34 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Healy Case number: 09-99327 Type: Motor Vehicle Crash - Injury Text: On 11-04-09 at approximately 1600 hours, Troopers responded to a crash report north of Healy. Investigation revealed that Cassandra POWELL, 43 of Wasilla, was driving south when she crossed into the on-coming lane and left the road near mile 254.5 of the Parks Highway. POWELL was wearing her seatbelt and she avoided serious injuries. POWELL was issued a citation for Failure to Exercise Due Care to Avoid a Crash. The vehicle had to be towed. Investigation complete. Author: DLD0 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 11:05 AM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 11:25 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Fairbanks Case number: 09-99636 Type: Motor Vehicle Collision / Damage Only Text: On 11/05/09, at 1438 hours, Fairbanks Troopers responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Davis and University. Investigation revealed Michelle Tritt, age 23 of Fairbanks, was driving a 2002 Chevy Tahoe when she turned south onto University from Davis Rd. Tritt failed to see a blue Toyota pick up driven by Timothy Worker, age 51 of Fairbanks, north bound on University approaching the intersection. Tritt entered the intersection and was struck broadside on the drivers side by Worker. All vehicle occupants were wearing seatbelts and there were no injuries. Author: ASB0 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 3:05 PM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 3:47 PM Location: Fairbanks Case number: 09-99402 Type: Death Investigation Text: On 11/4/2009, at 2041 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a private residence in Fairbanks to assist EMS. EMS responded to the residence and discovered the death of Charles Francis Chase III, age 56, of Fairbanks. The death was believed to be from natural cause. Next of Kin was notified and the body was released to Ester Funeral Home. Author: JPR1 - Reviewed by Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 3:05 PM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 3:48 PM Location: Fairbanks Case number: 09-99459 Type: Burglary, Theft, Criminal Mischief. Text: On 11-5-09 at approximately 0845 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Effie Kokrine Charter School for a report of stolen school funds. AST investigation revealed $768 dollars had been stolen and two windows had been damaged. Anyone with any information concerning the burglary should contact the Alaska State Troopers at 451-5100. Author: CMS0 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 4:05 PM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 4:54 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Palmer Case number: 09-99072 Type: MVC-D Text: On 11/3/09 at 1900 hrs. Alaska State Troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash at 1 mile Buffalo Mine Road near mile 53 Glenn Hwy. Barbara A. Mistler (54 yoa of Wasilla) lost control of her car as she was driving eastbound on Buffalo Mine Road. The car careened across the opposing lane and rolled down an embankment causing approximately $4000 damage. Mistler was not injured, she was wearing a seat belt. Author: BJW1 ------------------------------------------------- Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:05 PM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:47 PM Location: Fairbanks Case number: 09-98354 Type: Motor Vehicle Collision Text: On 11-1-09 at 1200 hours, Alaska State Troopers received the report of a Motor Vehicle crash near the intersection of Bias Drive and Chena Hot Springs Road. Investigation revealed the driver, Stephon Tyler Williams (16 yoa of Fairbanks) lost control of his vehicle while trying to turn from Chena Hot Springs Road to Bias Drive. Williams reported no injuries and the vehicle was towed from the scene by Williams' family. Author: EJJ0 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:05 PM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:27 PM Location: Fairbanks Case number: 09-99642 Type: Driving with a Suspended Operators License Text: On 11-5-09 at 1428 hours, Alaska State troopers conducted a traffic stop on a white 2006 Dodge Pickup. Investigation revealed the driver, Nadine Rose Captain(31 yoa of Fairbanks) was driving with a suspended drivers license. Captain was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center. Author: EJJ0 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:05 PM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:28 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Fairbanks Case number: 09-99759 Type: DUI Text: On 11-5-09, at approximately 2230 hours, AST contacted Jonathon Hollaus, age 22 of Fairbanks, during a traffic stop after observing the vehicle he was operating travel 60 mph in a 45 mph zone on Airport Rd in Fairbanks. The subsequent investigation revealed Hollaus was driving under the influence of alcohol and was placed under arrest. Hollaus was transported to FCC where bail was set at $1500.00. Author: KLY0 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 11:05 PM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 11:47 PM E Detachment Location: Soldotna, AK Case Number: 09-99148 Type: MVC-D Text: On 11/04/09, at approximately 0735 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to K-Beach Rd and the Sterling Hwy to investigate the report of a two vehicle collision with no injuries. Investigation revealed that Julie Weekley, age 31 of Sterling, was westbound on K-Beach road near the Alaska State Trooper Post when she lost control of the vehicle she was driving, crossed the center lane, and collided with an eastbound vehicle being driven by Casee Penrod, age 17 of Soldotna. Both drivers reported wearing their seatbelts and sustaining no injuries. Author: LLD2 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:05 AM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:39 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: 75 mile Sterling Hwy Case number: 09-99147 Type: MVC-I Text: On 11-04-09 at approximately 0700 hours, Marcelle Snodgrass, age 39 of Anchorage, lost control of her vehicle and slid off the roadway striking a tree at approximately mile 75 of the Sterling Hwy. Sondgrass was not wearing a seatbelt and was injured. Snodgrass was transported to Providence Hospital by helicopter. No other vehicles or person were involved. Author: TLH0 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:05 AM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:37 AM AK Wildlife Troopers...No news reported. AK Bureau of Alcohol & Drug Enforcement...No news reported. AK Bureau of Investigation...No news reported. Headquarters...No news reported. AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ------------------------------------------------- Location: Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks Case number: 09-99419 Type: DWLR Text: On 11/4/2009 at 2323 hrs, the AST Bureau of Highway Patrol, Northern Region, stopped a red 2003 Mercury SUV for a traffic violation. Cassandra Sabrina Ann Fickus, age 18 of Fairbanks, was identified as the driver. Investigation revealed her Alaska driver's license to be revoked from a prior DUI charge. Fickus was arrested and remanded at Fairbanks Correctional Center. Bail was set at $1000. Author: MJW0 Received Thursday, November 05, 2009 4:05 AM and posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 4:39 AM AK Bureau of Judicial Services...No news reported. End of Dispatch