Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, November 10, 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: Angoon CASE NUMBER: 09- 100826 TYPE: Suspicious Circumstances - MAYDAY unfounded TEXT: On 11/9/2009 at 1630 hours, the Angoon VPSO received a report of a single MAYDAY call from an unknown location. Attempts to make contact by VHF with the vessel were unsuccessful. The USCG was notified of the call and dispatched a helicopter from Sitka to the search the area in and around Angoon. No contact was made. The USCG helicopter will continue a search in the morning. The Angoon VPSO has not received any reports of overdue or missing hunters/ boaters from the village. Anyone that may have additional information pertaining to this case should notify the Alaska State Troopers at (800) 478-0061 or the United States Coast Guard. .AUTHOR: CRH1 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:10 AM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:01 AM B Detachment ------------------------------------------------- Location: Wasilla Case number: 09-100852 / 09-100853 Type: Warrant Arrest, DWLR Text: On 11/09/2009, at approximately 2237 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted an individual during a traffic stop for a traffic violation near Wasilla off of Schrock Road and McAdoo. The driver was identified as Nicholas C. LaTocha, age 18, of Wasilla. Investigation revealed that LaTocha had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for failure to appear on the original charge of MOCA. Further investigation revealed that LaTocha was driving on a revoked license. LaTocha was arrested and remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility on $200.00 c/c. Author: RLM1 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:10 AM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:40 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Wasilla Case number: 09-100998 Type: MVC-D, NVOL Text: On 11/10/2009 at approximately 1348 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Knik Goose-Bay Road and Horizon Drive, near Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Ariel Skoog, age 18, of Wasilla, was operating a 1996 green Dodge Ram southbound on Horizon Drive approaching Knik Goose-Bay. Skoog was attempting to stop at the intersection when her vehicle rear-ended a 2009 black Chevrolet Cobalt driven by Hayli Weiland, age 21, of Wasilla. Further investigation revealed that Skoog was driving without a valid operator's license. Damage to both vehicles was estimated at $1,500.00. No injuries were reported. All parties reported wearing their safety belts. Skoog was issued a misdemeanor citation to appear in Palmer Court for Driving without a Valid License. Author: LPH0 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 6:10 PM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 6:54 PM ---------------------------------------- Location: Wasilla Case number: 09-100942 Type: MVC-Damage Text: On 11/10/2009 at approximately 1100 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Fairview Loop and Knik Goose Bay Road near Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Amaryllis Rey, age 30, of Wasilla, was stopped in the northbound lane of Fairview Loop at the Knik Goose Bay Road intersection in her 2003 Ford Explorer. Tyler M. Dringenberg, age 18, of Wasilla, was operating his 1995 Ford Truck north on Fairview Loop. Dringenberg was unable to stop his vehicle on the icy road and collided into the rear of Rey's vehicle at the intersection. T. Dringenberg was issued a citation for failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision. Both parties were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the collision and no injuries were reported. Damage to both vehicles was estimated at $3,000. Author: BTB0 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 6:10 PM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 6:14 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Wasilla Case number: 09-100967 Type: MVC-Injury Text: On 11/10/2009 at approximately 1226 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a two vehicle collision near Fireweed Road and the Parks Highway on ramp outside Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Stephanie Hassler, age 27, of Wasilla, was operating a 2008 black Honda Odyssey, eastbound on Fireweed Road. Hassler was attempting to turn left from Fireweed Road onto the Parks Highway when her vehicle was rear ended by a 1997 white Subaru Legacy driven by James Tucker, age 18, of Wasilla. Damage to both vehicles was estimated at $6,000.00. Hassler was transported to the Mat-Su Regional Medical Center by EMS for treatment of minor injuries. Both parties reported wearing their safety belts. Tucker was issued a citation for Basic Speed. Author: LPH0 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 11:10 PM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 11:26 PM ---------------------------------------- Location: Wasilla Case number: 09-100942 Type: MVC-Damage Text: On 11/10/2009 at approximately 1100 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Fairview Loop and Knik Goose Bay Road near Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Tyler M. Dringenberg, age 18, of Wasilla, was driving his 1995 Ford truck when he rear ended a 2003 Ford Explorer being operated by Amaryllis Rey, age 30, of Wasilla, at the intersection. T. Dringenberg was issued a citation for failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision. Both parties were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the collision and no injuries were reported. Damage to both vehicles was estimated at $3,000. Author: BTB0 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 11:10 PM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 11:22 PM C Detachment...No news reported. D Detachment ------------------------------------------------- Location: Fairbanks Case number: 09-100122 Type: Warrant Arrest Text: On 11/7/09 at 0221 hours, AST received a report of a reckless driving complaint. Subsequent investigation revealed that Sara N. Wilson, 21 YOA of Fairbanks and an occupant of the vehicle operated by the complainant, was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment for driving while her license was canceled, revoked, suspended or in violation of a limitation. Wilson was arrested on the warrant and remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center on $250 bail. Author: MJD1 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:10 AM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:28 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Delta Junction Case number: 09-100046 Type: Motor Vehicle Accident Text: On 11-6-09 at approximately 1721 hrs, Troopers received a report of a motor vehicle accident located at mile 299 Richardson Highway. Investigation revealed that Denise Sturgis of Delta Jct. was driving a grey 2008 Chevy Suburban southbound on the Richardson Highway. A cow moose entered the roadway and Sturgis collided with the moose. Estimated damage to the vehicle is $1500.00. The moose could not be located in the area. Author: JGH1 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:10 AM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:51 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Delta Junction Case number: 09-100324 Type: DUI Text: On 11-7-09 at approximately 2241 hrs, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a grey 1996 Jeep for failure to stop for a stop sign on Nistler Road and Clearwater Road. Troopers made contact with the driver Steven Hartman, 32, of Delta Jct. Investigation revealed that Hartman was under the influence of alcohol and subsequently arrested for DUI. Hartman was remanded to the Delta Court house and later released on bail. Author: JGH1 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:10 AM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:51 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Delta Junction Case number: 09-99742 Type: Criminal Trespass Text: On 11-5-09 at approximately 1840 hrs, Troopers received a report of a criminal trespass at a residence off the Alaska Highway. Investigation revealed that a person committed the crime of criminal trespass after entering the residence without permission. Charges are being forwarded to the Delta Court House. Investigation continues. Author: JGH1 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:10 AM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:49 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Delta Junction Case number: 09-100383 Type: Harassing Communication Text: On 11-8-09 at approximately 0817 hrs, Troopers received a report of Harassing Communications. Investigation revealed that an unknown male was calling a residence in the Delta area multiple times using foul language. Investigation continues. Author: JGH1 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:10 AM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:48 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: TOK Case number: 09-100382 Type: Death Investigation Text: On 11/08/09 at approximately 0730 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a private residence in Tok following a report that Henry Brinkman 84 yoa from Tok had passed away. Brinkman is believed to have passed away from natural causes and no foul play is suspected. Next of Kin was on scene. The State Medical Examiner's Office was notified. Author: PVM9 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:10 AM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:30 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Fairbanks Case number: 09-100883 Type: Burglary II, Criminal Trespass II, Theft II On 11/10/09 at 0620 hours Alaska State Troopers investigated a report of a Burglary in the Gold Hill Rd. area. Investigation revealed an unknown persons forced entry into a garage and removed several items. The amount of stolen property is in excess of $2000.00 dollars. The case is under investigation. Any information pertaining to this case contact Trooper Schlosser at 451-5100. Text: Author: PFS0 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:10 AM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:25 AM E Detachment ------------------------------------------------- Location: Nikiski Case number: 09-100071 Type: Warrant Arrest Text: On 11-06-09 AST at approximately 2030 hrs AST contacted Glen Morris, 48 of Nikiski at a residence in Nikiski. Investigation revealed that Morris had a warrant for his arrest for failure to appear for remand, original charges of Assault IV and Criminal Mischief. Morris was placed under arrest and remanded at WWPT without bail. Author: MTS0 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:10 PM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:09 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Nikiski Case number: 09-100322 Type: Warrant Arrest Text: On 11-07-09 at approximately 2229 hrs AST contacted David Santoyo, 21 of Nikiski at his residence at 45941 Miller Loop for arrest warrant service. Santoyo was placed under arrest and transported to WWPT where he was remanded for three counts Assault-III, two counts of Assault-IV and one count of Criminal Mischief with $2500 bail. Author: MTS0 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:10 PM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:12 PM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Nikiski Case number: 09-100067 Type: Assault-IV DV Text: On 11-06-09 at approximately 2011 hrs AST responded to a report of an assault at 50460 Litmitz in Nikiski. Investigation revealed that Glen Morris, 48 of Nikiski had assaulted his wife. Morris was placed under arrest and transported to WWPT where he was remanded on two counts of Assault-IV DV with no bail. Author: MTS0 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:10 PM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:11 PM AK Wildlife Troopers ------------------------------------------------- Location: Northway Case number: 09-100381 Type: Assault IV Text: On 11-8-09 at approximately 0551 hours, Tok AST received a report of an assault in Northway Village. Tok AWT and AST responded. AWT Investigation concluded with Vance Wilson age 39 of Northway being arrested on one charge of Assault IV (Domestic Violence). Author: MLS1 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 7:10 AM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 7:43 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Ninilchik Case number: To be assigned Type: Fishing with bait in closed waters. Text: On 11-08-09 at approximately 1245 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted James Mcdevitt, age 61 of Soldotna, near Deep Creek in Ninilchik. Investigation revealed that Mcdevitt was using bait in a closed area. Mcdevitt was issued a citation and released at the scene. Author: TDA0 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:10 AM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:06 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: Ninilchik Case number: To be assigned Type: Sport Fishing Violation Text: On 11-8-09, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted 46 year old Keith Kline, from Kenai, while he was fishing Deep Creek. Investigation revealed Kline was fishing with bait at a time when sport fishing was restricted to the use of one unbaited, single hook, artificial lure. Kline was issued a summons for Illegal Use of Bait. Bail was set at $110.00 Author: JDW1 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:10 AM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:07 AM ------------------------------------------------- Location: TOK Case number: 09-100697 Type: Take Moose Closed Season. Text: On 11-4-09 Tok AWT received information that Jenny Sanford age 68 of Mentasta harvested a moose in Unit 12 during a closed season. On 11-9-09 following an AWT investigation Sanford was issued a Uniform Summons and Complaint for Take Moose Closed Season. Author: MLS1 Received Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:10 PM and posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:49 PM 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...No news reported. AK Bureau of Judicial Services...No news reported. End of Dispatch