DUI Checkpoints & Crime on the Road, Sobriety Checkpoints

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

A Detachment

Location: Juneau

Case Number: 10-1283

Type: Stranded Hikers – Suspected

Text: On 1-5-10, at about 2100, Juneau AST received a report about two
hikers who appeared to be stranded on Thunder Mountain. AST responded to
a Trafalgar Street residence where two headlamps could be observed in
the area near the Steep Creek drainage at about the 1500 foot level.
Several members of the Juneau Mountain Rescue group responded to the
call out as well. In viewing the actions of the two climbers it appeared
that they were somewhat confused about their situation. At about 2230,
JMR got a verbal response from the hikers that they were OK and they
could be observed slowly working their way towards the top of the
mountain.

Hikers and outdoorsman are encouraged to file some sort of trip plan
with either local law enforcement or a trusted friend or family member
when venturing into the back country. When participating in less than
ordinary activities (such as night climbing) in areas viewable to the
general public it is also encouraged to have a means to communicate with
emergency responders so as to avoid unnecessary search and rescue
efforts.

Author: MED9
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:06 AM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:47 AM

B Detachment

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Location: Palmer
Case number: 10-1322

Type: Motor Vehicle Collision- Damage

Text: On 1/6/10 at approximately 0615 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to the report of a single vehicle collision with a chain link
fence at approximately mile 3.5 of the Old Glenn Highway. Investigation
revealed that Rodney Atos, age 39, of Palmer, was driving a black Ford
F350 pick-up northbound on the Old Glenn Highway when he lost control of
the truck while taking a corner on the icy roadway. Atos’ vehicle slid
off the road and collided with a chain link fence running along the side
of the highway. Atos was wearing his seatbelt and was not injured in
the crash. Atos was cited for Basic Speed and was released at the
scene. The vehicle sustained minor damage. Damage to the fence was
estimated at 1,500.00.

Author: NEM0
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:06 AM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:59 AM

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Location: Wasilla

Case number: 10-1306

Type: Assault 4 (D.V.) / DUI

Text: On 01/06/2010 approximately 0450 hours, Alaska State Troopers
responded to a residence on Copper Creek Drive in Wasilla. Investigation
revealed that Steven E. Manasco, age 24, of Wasilla had assaulted a
family member at the residence and left the scene in a teal in color,
1991, Chevrolet Beretta. S. Manasco was later contacted during a traffic
stop and was found to be operating his vehicle impaired and intoxicated.
S. Manasco was arrested, transported and to Mat-Su Pretrial were he was
held without bail.

Author: RGC0
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:06 AM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:01 AM

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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 10-1455
Type: DWLS
Text: On 1/6/2010 at approximately 1447 hours Alaska State Troopers
conducted a traffic stop on a black Ford Explorer near Colony Middle
School in Palmer for an equipment violation. Investigation revealed
32-year-old Deana L. Devall was driving while license suspended. Devall
was issued a misdemeanor citation to appear in court, a correctable
citation for the equipment violation and released. The Ford Explorer
was released to a licensed driver.
Author: JPS3
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 4:06 PM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 4:00 PM

C Detachment

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Location: Dillingham

Case number: 10-0000040

Type: Driving without a Valid Operator’s (Driver’s) License (NVOL)

Text: On 12-31-09, at 2215 hours, during a traffic stop on a passenger
car with an expired vehicle registration, AST contacted the driver,
Joseph L. Gust, age 20, of Dillingham. Subsequent investigation
revealed that Gust did not have a valid driver’s license. Gust was
cited for NVOL, as well as operating a vehicle with an expired
registration and then released. The car was released to a license
driver.

Author: RLM9

Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 3:06 PM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 3:08 PM

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Location: Nondalton

Case number: 10-1013

Type: Reckless Driving, MVC-I (Minor Injury)

Text: The evening of 1-4-10, AST Dillingham received a report of a motor
vehicle crash in the village of Nondalton. A four wheel ATV operated by
Luther E. Hobson Jr., age 44, of Nondalton, crashed into a parked SUV.
Hobson suffered minor injuries and refused medical treatment. Alcohol
was suspected to be a factor in the crash. AST responded to Nondalton
the next day. Subsequent investigation revealed that Hobson had been
driving recklessly prior to the crash. Damaged to the parked SUV was
estimated at $2.500.00 and Hobson’s ATV suffered only minor damage.
Hobson was charged with Reckless Driving and issued a summons to appear
at the Naknek court on 1-21-10.

Author: RLM9

Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 3:06 PM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 3:06 PM

D Detachment

Location: Fairbanks

Case Number: 10-1206

Type: Theft III

Text: On 1-05-10, at 1545 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report
of a theft. Investigation revealed during the early morning hours of
1-1-10 persons(s) unknown removed a $300 Fred Myer gift card from the
victim’s wallet while she was at Xaviers bar in Fairbanks, or while she
was sharing a cab on the way home from Xaviers. Investigation is ongoing
and anyone with information about this theft is asked to contact the
Alaska State Troopers at 451-5100.

Author: BPE0
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 12:06 AM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 12:53 AM

Location: Fairbanks

Case number: 10-1264

Type: Multiple Motor Vehicle Collision

Text: On 1-5-10, at 1645 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a
three vehicle motor vehicle collision on University Avenue near Sandvik
Street. Investigation revealed Patrick C. Evans, 17 of Fairbanks, was
operating a 2000 Dodge Stratus, and was traveling south on University
Avenue, while Kelly L. Gebauer, 20 of Fairbanks, who was operating a
1992 Jeep Cherokee and Annette P. Chism, 34 of Fairbanks, was operating
her 2007 Buick Reiner, were also traveling south University Avenue in
the left lane and were stopped. Patrick’s vehicle was in motion and was
trying to stop, but the road condition was icy and slid into the back of
Gebauer’s vehicle and inturn into the back of Chism’s vehicle. All
drivers were wearing their seatbelt and no one was injured in the
collision. Both the driver and passenger’s airbag deployed in Patrick’s
vehicle. Patrick’s vehicle was a total loss. Gebauer’s vehicle
sustained approximately $7,000.00 in damage and Chism’s vehicle
sustained approximately $5,000.00 in damage. University Fire Department
responded to the scene as Gebauer’s vehicle gas tank was ruptured and
was leaking fuel. Patrick was cited for Basic Speed and Expired
Registration.

Author: MAW0
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 12:06 AM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 12:17 AM

Location: Fairbanks

Case Number: 10-1223

Type: Motor Vehicle Crash-Injury

Text: On 1-05-10, at 1623 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a
two vehicle crash on University Ave., and Johanson Expy. Investigation
revealed a First Student school bus was being driven northbound on
University Ave., by Jeremy Alsip, age 25, of Fairbanks. The school bus
stopped for a red light on University Ave., at the Johanson Expy., and
the school bus was rear-ended by a 2001 Dodge pick-up truck being driven
by Vasiliy Donets, age 41, of Delta Junction. Both drivers were wearing
their seatbelts. There were 26 students aboard the school bus. A 13 year
old student reported minor knee pain and declined treatment. Another
student, Noel Stein, age 18, of Fairbanks was transported to Fairbanks
Memorial Hospital by her mother. She was treated and released for neck
and head pain. Vasiliy Donets was issued a citation for Failure to Use
Due Care to Avoid a Collision.

Author: BPE0
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 12:06 AM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 12:48 AM

Location: Fairbanks

Case Number: 10-1242

Type: Failure to Register as a Sex Offender II, Parole Violation

Text: On 01/05/10, at 1445 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a
report of Failure to Report as a Sex Offender. Investigation revealed
William David Chickalusion, 21 of Fairbanks, had failed to register as a
sex offender. Chickalusion was arrested for Failure to Register as a
Sex offender and Parole Violation. Chickalusion was transported and
remanded at Fairbanks Correctional Center.

Author: EDH0
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 12:06 AM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 12:50 AM

> Location: Fairbanks
> Case Number: 10-1274
> Type: Vehicle Theft IV
> Text: On 01/06/10 at 2003 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received
> a report of a theft from Gold Star Liquor. A man in his late
> twenties wearing a blue hooded sweat shirt came into the store and
> stole two bottles of liquor. The man left the scene on foot.
> Anyone with information about this theft are asked to call the
> Alaska State Troopers at 451-5100.
> Author: EDH0
>
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 1:06 AM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 1:26 AM

Location: Fairbanks

Case number: 10-1296

Type: Burglary and Theft

Text: On January 6, 2010 The Alaska State Troopers investigated the
report of a burglary off Chena Pump Road. Investigation revealed an
unknown person entered a residence and stole approximately $2000 worth
of items. Investigation is continuing and anyone with information is
requested to call the Alaska State Troopers at 451-5100.

Author: DJB2
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 6:06 AM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 6:56 AM

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Location: Nulato
Case number: 09-115514
Type: Warrant arrest
Text: On 12/31/09 at approximately 1415 hours, ARNOLD R. PITKA, age 22,
of Nulato, was arrested without incident in Nulato on a warrant. PITKA
was transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center for arraignment.

Author: JLS2/DZH1
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 7:06 AM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 7:18 AM

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Location: Huslia
Case number: 09-115258
Type: Warrant Arrest
Text: On 12/30/09 at approximately 1532 hours, LAWRENCE L. PERDUE, age
22, of Fairbanks, was arrested without incident in Huslia on a warrant.
PERDUE was transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center for arraignment.

Author: JLS2/DZH1
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 7:06 AM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 7:28 AM

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Location: Nulato
Case number: 09-115513
Type: Warrant arrest
Text: On 12/31/09 at approximately 1355 hours, WILLIAM H. ALEXIE, age
48, of Nulato, was arrested without incident in Nulato on a warrant.
ALEXIE was transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center for arraignment.

Author: JLS2
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 7:06 AM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 7:19 AM

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Location: Huslia
Case number: 09-115031
Type: Violation of Conditions of Release
Text: On 12/30/09 at approximately 1520 hours, ZACHARIAH L. VENT, age
21, of Huslia, was arrested without incident in Huslia on 2 counts of
Violation of Conditions of Release. VENT was transported to Fairbanks
Correctional Center for arraignment.

Author: JLS2/TZP0
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 7:06 AM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 7:27 AM

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Location: Nulato
Case number: 10-898
Type: Violating Conditions of Release
Text: On 1/3/10 at approximately 1024 hours Alaska State Troopers in
Galena received a report from VPO Nathan Ekada that Lola Pitka, age 23
of Nulato had consumed alcohol in violation of her conditions of
release. Pitka was arrested for violating her conditions of release and
remanded to FCC on $1000.00 bail.

Author: RAN0
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:06 AM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:57 AM

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Location: Nulato
Case number: 10-721
Type: Burglary II, Theft IV
Text: On 12/29/10 at approximately 0900 hours Alaska State Troopers in
Galena received a report of a burglary in Nulato. A 16 year old male
was arrested for Burglary II and Theft IV and remanded to FYF.

Author: RAN0
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:06 AM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:58 AM

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Location: Nulato
Case number: 10-641
Type: Violating Conditions of Release X 2, MICS VI, Contributing to the
Delinquency of a minor
Text: On 1/3/10 at approximately 1825 hours Alaska State Troopers in
Galena contacted Lola Pitka, age 23 of Nulato at her residence in
Nulato. Pitka was arrested for two counts of violating her conditions
of release, misconduct involving a controlled substance VI, and
contributing to the delinquency of a minor and remanded to FCC on
$3000.00 bail.

Author: RAN0
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:06 AM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:57 AM

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Location: Nulato
Case number: 10-638
Type: Violating conditions of release X 2, MCA
Text: On 1/3/10 at approximately 1940 hours Alaska State Troopers in
Galena contacted Cynthia Ekada, age 20 of Nulato outside the hall in
Nulato. Investigation revealed that Ekada had consumed alcohol and had
not been staying at her residence during her curfew in violation of her
conditions of release. Ekada was arrested for two counts of violating
her conditions of release and remanded to FCC on $2250.00 bail and CATP.

Author: RAN0
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:06 AM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:56 AM

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Location: Nulato
Case number: 10-722
Type: Vehicle Theft I, Criminal Trespass I
Text: On 1/3/10 at approximately 1630 hours Alaska State Troopers in
Galena received a report of a snowmachine theft in Nulato. A 16 year
old male was arrested for Vehicle Theft I and Criminal Trespass I and
remanded to FYF.

Author: RAN0
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:06 AM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:20 AM

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Location: Delta Junction

Case number: 10-1346

Type: Assault IV, Criminal Mischief, MCA, Habitual MCA

Text: On 01/06/10 at approximately 0804 hours, troopers responded to a
residence off of Delta Avenue in Delta Junction to the report of a
disturbance. Investigation revealed 16 year old B.S. and 18 year old
Travis R. Mills attempted to assault 18 year old Bradford P. Lint.
Travis threw Bradford to the floor and caused injury to Bradford’s head.
A female who also lives at the residence attempted to stop the
altercation. B.S. injured the female when he tried to move her out of
the way. Travis and B.S. eventually left the residence but returned a
short time later and busted a snow shovel and the glass from the front
screen door.

The female was later treated at the Family Medical Center for her
injuries. All three boys had been consuming alcohol. Travis was
arrested for DV Assault IV and DV Criminal Mischief IV, B.S. was
arrested for DV Assault IV and Minor Consuming, Bradford was arrested
for Habitual Minor Consuming. B.S. was transported and remanded to the
Fairbanks Juvenile Facility. Bradford and Travis were remanded to FCC
after their arraignment.

Author: EIH0
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:06 PM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:57 PM

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Location: Delta Junction

Case number: 09-114853

Type: Domestic Violence Harassment

Text: On 12/28/09 at approximately 1730 hours, troopers began an
investigation into a harassing case. Investigation revealed Randi G.
Ayres, age 52, of Delta Junction made approximately 14 obscene phone
calls to his former roommate early Christmas morning. Randi was issued
a summons for Domestic Violence Harassment on 01/06/10.

Author: EIH0
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:06 PM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:07 PM

E Detachment…No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

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Location: Jim Creek, Kink River

Case number: 10-125

Type: Hunting without License
Text: On 1-1-10 Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Palmer contacted 28 year
old Wasilla resident Bryce Ojalehto. Investigation revealed Ojalehto
was Hunting without a 2010 license. Ojalehto was cited into Palmer court
with a bail amount of $260.00.
Author: PAJC0 Trp. J. Cyr
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:06 AM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:24 AM

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Location: Anchorage

Case number: 10-000704

Type: Fail to Seal Black Bear

Text: On 01/05/10, Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to John H.
Swan, 45 yoa of Anchorage, for Failing to have his Black Bear Sealed
within 30 days of taking it. Swan had taken the Black Bear on July 7th,
2009 and failed have it sealed until December 22, 2009. Araigment was
set for Anchorage District Court.

Author: KWW9
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 12:06 PM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 12:17 PM

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Location: Anchorage

Case number: 09-84562

Type: Nonresident Hunting Big Game without a Guide

Text: On 08/18/09, Alaska Wildlife Troopers conducted an investigation
on John D. Engholm for residency issues with a 2008 Hunting License he
had purchased. Investigation revealed that Engholm had purchased a
Hunting License in 2008 before meeting the residency requirements.
Investigation also revealed that Engholm had taken a Big Game Animal in
2009 prior to becoming a resident. On 12/22/09, Engholm was issued
citations for: Hunting a Big Game Animal without using the commercial
Service of a Guide, Failing to report harvest information for a moose
hunt, Failing to report harvest information for a bear hunt, and
purchasing a resident hunting license as a nonresident. Engholm signed
a waiver of forfeiture for the Dall Sheep Horns, Cape, and meat to the
State of Alaska. Arraignment was set for 12/26/10 for Glennallen
District Court.

Author: KWW9
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 12:06 PM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 12:20 PM

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Location: Soldotna

Case Number: 10-1377

Type: False statement on fishing license

Text: Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to 25 year old Darrell
S. Robers of Soldotna for making a false statement on his 2008 sport
fish license by claiming residency status with less than one year
residency in the State of Alaska.

Author: JSS1

Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 1:06 PM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 1:31 PM

AK Bureau of Alcohol & Drug Enforcement…No news reported.

AK Bureau of Investigation

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Location: Fairbanks
Case number: 09-113047
Type: Arrest – Sexual Abuse of a Minor Defendant
Text: On 12/22/09, the Alaska Bureau of Investigation’s Fairbanks-area
Child Abuse Investigation Unit began an investigation into allegations
of Sexual Abuse involving Cory Carlson, age 23, of Fort Wainwright. The
allegations involved the repeated sexual abuse of a juvenile female, and
on 1/6/10, Carlson was arrested and charged with a single count of
Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree. The investigation is
continuing and it is expected that additional charges will be forwarded
to the District Attorney’s Office for review.

Author: DAW0
Received Wednesday, January 06, 2010 8:06 PM and posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 8:25 PM

Headquarters…No news reported.

AK Bureau of Highway Patrol…No news reported.

AK Bureau of Judicial Services…No news reported.

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