DUI Checkpoints & Crime on the Road

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

A Detachment…No news reported.

B Detachment
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Location: Wasilla
Case Number: 08-98432
Type: Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the 5th and 6th
Degree
Text: On 11-29-08, at approximately 0115 hours, Alaska State Troopers
contacted Caton W. Hislop, age 18, of Wasilla, a passenger of a vehicle
stopped near the intersection of Bogard Road and Main Street, Wasilla
for an equipment violation. Hislop was in possession of a controlled
substance some of which was also package for distribution.  Hislop was
arrested, transported and remanded to the Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility on
$750.00 bail.
Author: JAV1
Received Saturday, November 29, 2008 6:29 AM and posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 6:16 AM
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Location: Palmer
Case number: 08-98417
Type: Recovered Stolen Vehicle
Text: On 11-29-08 at approximately 0025 hours Alaska State Troopers
received a report that a stolen black Chevy truck, had been parked near
a residence on C Bell Circle in Wasilla for several days.  Investigation
revealed, the vehicle had been stolen from a residence in Anchorage.
Investigation is continuing anyone with information is asked to contact
the Alaska State Troopers at 745-2131 or Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.  
Author: CBB0 
Received Saturday, November 29, 2008 6:29 AM and posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 6:11 AM
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Location: Talkeetna
Case number: 08-98398

Type:  DWLS

Text:  On 11-28-08 at approximately 2228 hours, Troopers stopped a Kia
Sportage at mile 97 of the Parks Highway for an equipment violation.
The driver was identified as Richard Pride, age 60 of Willow.
Investigation revealed that Pride had a suspended drivers license.
Pride was issued a summons to appear in court for DWLS and was also
issued two citations.  The vehicle was released to a licensed driver.

Author: SMC1
Received Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:29 AM and posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:49 AM
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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-98445
Type: DUI, DWLR
Text: On 11/29/2008 at approximately 0356 hours the AST South Central
DUI Enforcement Team stopped a vehicle near the intersection of
Wasilla-Fishhook Rd. and Curtis Dr. outside Wasilla for a moving
violation.  The operator of the vehicle was identified as Michelle K.L.
McBride, age 40, of Wasilla.  McBride was found to be operating the
vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and with a revoked driver’s
license.  McBride was arrested and remanded into the Mat-Su Pretrial
facility on the charges of DUI and DWLR.  McBride was held on a bail of
$5,500.00 cash.
Author: AAG1
Received Saturday, November 29, 2008 12:29 PM and posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 12:50 PM
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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-98385
Type: MVC-Injury
Text: On 11/28/08 at approximately 2115 hours the AST South Central DUI
Enforcement Team responded to a reported motor vehicle collision at the
intersection of the Palmer-Wasilla Hwy. and Seward Meridian Parkway in
Wasilla.  Investigation determined a 1997 Saturn operated by Joshua S.
Rosendahl, age 17, of Wasilla was attempting to make a left turn from
eastbound Palmer-Wasilla Hwy. to Northbound Seward Meridian Pkwy. The
vehicle was struck by a 2006 Chevrolet Aveo operated by Jan L. Stephens,
age 52, of Wasilla that was traveling westbound on the Palmer-Wasilla
Hwy.  Stephens sustained a broken arm as a result of the collision and
was transported to Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.  All occupants
reported wearing seatbelts and alcohol was not a factor in this
collision.  Both vehicles were no longer operable and were towed from
the scene.  Rosendahl was found to have failed to yield while making a
left turn and was cited for the collision.
Author: SDA0
Received Saturday, November 29, 2008 1:29 PM and posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 1:01 PM
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Location: Palmer

Case number: 08-98463

Type: MVC-D

Text: On 11-29-08, at approximately 0814 hours, AST responded to a MVC
on Trunk Road north of the Palmer Wasilla Highway.  Investigation
revealed that Larry Kaniut, age 66, of Anchorage, was traveling North on
Trunk Road, in a blue 1997 Chevy Suburban, when he hit a moose. No
injuries were reported at the scene. Damage to Kaniut’s vehicle is
estimated at $3,500.00. Occupants of the vehicle were wearing seatbelts.
No citations were given.  A charity was called for the moose.

Author: RRL1
Received Saturday, November 29, 2008 3:29 PM and posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 3:49 PM
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Location:  Wasilla

Case number:  08-98462
Type:  DUI

Text:  On 11/29/2008, at approx. 0719 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to Mat-Su Regional Hospital for a report of a drunk male who
drove to the hospital. Investigation revealed that Mark Allen Wood, age
32, of Wasilla was operating a black 1998 Chevy pickup while impaired.
Wood was arrested and transported to MSPT where he was remanded on a
bail of $5,000 cash.

Author:  AZG0
Received Saturday, November 29, 2008 3:29 PM and posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 3:44 PM
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Location: Wasilla        

Case number: 08-98468

Type: Burglary I, Theft II, Criminal Mischief

Text: Text: On 11-29-2008, at approximately 0900 hours, Alaska State
Troopers received a report of a Burglary on Pittman Road in Wasilla.
Investigation revealed that an unknown person(s) entered the garage
through the front door of B&E Sand and Gravel between the hours of 0830
on 11/26/2008 and 0830 hours on 11/29/2008.  A search of the business
revealed that various items had been taken including a Plasma Torch,
Honda Generator and DeWalt Chop Saw.  The estimated value of the missing
items is approximately $3250.00.  This case is under investigation.  If
you have any information about this or any other crime, please contact
the Alaska State Troopers at 373-8300 or The Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.

 Author: RGC0
Received Saturday, November 29, 2008 4:29 PM and posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 4:28 PM
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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-98128

Type: Driving Without a Valid Drivers License

Text: On 11-27-08 at approximately 1720 hours, Alaska State Troopers
conducted a traffic stop on a grey 1998 Dodge Stratus at approximately
mile 49 of the Parks Highway in Wasilla for an equipment violation. The
driver was identified as Skiala Houser, age 19 of Anchorage.
Investigation revealed that S. Houser did not have a valid driver’s
license. S. Houser was issued a summons for the above offense and
released at the scene. The vehicle was released to a licensed driver.

Author: RGC0
Received Saturday, November 29, 2008 4:29 PM and posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 4:16 PM
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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 08-98435

Type: DWLR

Text: On 11/29/08, at approximately 0215 hours, AST contacted Garland P.
Brooks, age 37, of Palmer, after stopping his vehicle on the Parks
Highway near Crusey Road for an obscured license plate.  An
investigation revealed Brooks was driving on a revoked license.  Brooks
was issued a summons for DWLR and released at the scene.

Author: RPH0
Received Saturday, November 29, 2008 4:29 PM and posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 4:52 PM
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Location: Willow
Case number: 08-98569
Type: Motor Vehicle Crash - Injury
Text: On 11/29/08 at approximately 1433 hours, Talkeetna AST responded
to Mile 71 Parks Highway for a report of a single vehicle rollover.
Subsequent investigation revealed that Florence Darien, 36 of Anchorage,
was driving her 1995 Ford Escort southbound when she lost control on the
icy roadway.  Darien’s car departed the West side of the highway and
rolled one time coming to rest upright facing northbound.  Darien was
wearing her seatbelt but suffered minor injuries and was treated on
scene by Willow EMS and released.  Darien’s vehicle sustained
approximately $4,000.00 damage and was towed from the scene.  Darien was
not cited for the crash.
Author: JSC0
Received Saturday, November 29, 2008 4:29 PM and posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 4:39 PM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 08-98596
Type: DUI / DWLS / Resisting Arrest
Text: On 11-29-08 at 1659 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to
a REDDI report at the parking lot of 3 Bears Store on Pittman Road in
Wasilla.  Investigation revealed that William Robinson (53 YOA of
Wasilla) had driven his 2001 Pontiac Grand Am to the store while under
the influence of alcohol.  Robinson was also driving while his license
was suspended.  Robinson resisted the Troopers efforts to arrest him.
Robinson was arrested for DUI, DWLS, and Resisting Arrest.  Robinson was
booked at the Mat Su Pre Trial Facility where he was held on a bail of
$2,000.00 plus a court approved 3rd party custodian.
Author: RAS5
Received Saturday, November 29, 2008 9:29 PM and posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 9:51 PM
C Detachment
 
Location: Aniak
Case Number:  08-98453
Type: Assault IV Domestic Violence  

Text: On 11/29/08 at 0300 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a
report of an assault in the village of Aniak.  Investigation revealed
that Carl Morgan III, age 30, of Aniak assaulted a family member.  Carl
was arrested and held at the Aniak Trooper Post pending arraignment.
Alcohol was a factor.

Author: CJN1 
Received Saturday, November 29, 2008 9:29 AM and posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 9:36 AM
D Detachment
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Location: Tanana
Case number: 08-98408
Type: Structure Fire Non Arson
Text: On 11/28/08 , at 2105 hours, the Tanana Volunteer Fire Department
responded to a report of a chimney fire at the 800 block of White Alice
Road.  Upon arrival firefighters contained the fire to the chimney flue.
Damage to the structure is estimated at approximately $ 200.00.  No
injuries were reported during the incident.
Author: MFH0
Received Saturday, November 29, 2008 12:29 AM and posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 12:32 AM
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Location: Fairbanks     
Case number: 08-98198
Type: Drive in Violation of Instructional Permit
Text: On 11/28/08 at 0500 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a
traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation.  An investigation
revealed the operator of the vehicle Curtis Gilbert, age 20 of Fairbanks
was operating a motor vehicle in violation of his instruction permit.
Gilbert was issued a summons to appear in Fairbanks Court and released
at the scene
Author: OFH0 
Received Saturday, November 29, 2008 12:29 AM and posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 12:32 AM
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Location: Fairbanks
Case number: 08-98184
Type: Driving While License Suspended
Text: On 11/27/08 Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a
traffic violation.  An investigation revealed the operator of the
vehicle Peter MacManus was operating while his license was in suspended
status.  MacManus was issued a summons to appear in Fairbanks Court and
released at the scene.
Author: OFH0
Received Saturday, November 29, 2008 12:29 AM and posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 12:33 AM
Location: Tanana
Case number: 08-98366
Type: Structure Fire
Text: On 11/28/08, at 1730 hours, the Tanana Volunteer Fire Department
responded to a report of a structure fire near the intersection of Third
Ave and Garden Street.  Upon arrival firefighters encountered heavy
smoke conditions in a duplex apartment.  It took firefighters
approximately twenty minutes to bring the fire under control.  The cause
of the fire is under investigation.  Damage to the dwelling is estimated
at $50, 000 and $20, 000 to contents.  No injuries were reported during
the incident. 
Author: MFH0
Received Saturday, November 29, 2008 12:29 PM and posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 12:05 PM

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Location: Brooks Range

Case number: 08-98241

Type: SAR

Synopsis:  On 11/28/08, AST was notified by a call center in Texas that
a call for help had been received from a SPOT personal locator beacon,
and the call was originating from an isolated area of the Brooks Range.
The locator beacon was registered to David Roberts of Australia.  The
Recue Coordination Center (RCC) in Anchorage was notified; they were
able to send a team by snow machine from Bettles, and an aircraft from
Anchorage.  At about 1720 hours, RCC advised they had located the
subject, who had a campfire, but RCC could not land.  They dropped a
radio to Roberts and he advised he was not in need of immediate help.
At 0130 hours on 11/29/08, RCC was able to land and brought Roberts to
Bettles.  The following afternoon, Roberts was brought by RCC to Eielson
AFB in Fairbanks.  Roberts suffered no injuries.  He reportedly called
for help because his footwear had failed after extensive hiking, and he
was beginning to get frostbite.

Author: CJG0
Received Saturday, November 29, 2008 4:29 PM and posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 4:41 PM
E Detachment
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Location: Turnagain Pass
Case number: 08-98566
Type: Search and Rescue
Text: On 11/29/08, at approximately 1408 hours, the Alaska State Trooper
Dispatch Center in Soldotna received a report of an injuries snow
machine rider in the Turnagain Pass area.  Two Troopers from Girdwood
responded to the area with snow machines as well as Cooper Landing and
Girdwood EMS.  Approximately three miles into the back country Troopers,
EMS, and good Samaritans contacted Richard Kovich, age 25 of Anchorage.
An investigation revealed Kovich had suffered a broken left femur and a
compound fracture of the lower left leg in a snow machine crash.  He was
transported to an ambulance waiting at the Seward Hwy and was then
transported to Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage for treatment of
his injuries.  Because of the poor weather a helicopter rescue was
impossible.  It was due to the assistance of good Samaritans and
Girdwood EMS that the rescue had a successful outcome in as little time
as possible.
Author: BWB1
Received Saturday, November 29, 2008 8:29 PM and posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 8:07 PM
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.
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