Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
A Detachment
AK24057901
Location: ANCHOR POINT
Type: DUI/RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT X2
Dispatch Text:
On 6/16/2024 at approximately 1109 hours, Anchor Point AST was notified of a single vehicle rollover that occurred in Nikolaevsk at approximately 0938 hours. The complainant stated that the driver and 2 occupants were attempting to avoid authorities. AST responded to the hospital to conduct interviews and determined that the driver was still most likely at a residence near the crash in Nikolaevsk. AST was able to determine that Isaac Martushev (22 YOA) of Keizer, Oregon was the driver of the vehicle at the time of the crash. Martushev was found at a residence near the crash in Nikolaevsk. Investigation revealed Martushev was driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. Martushev was arrested and taken to AST Anchor Point post for Datamaster where he provided a sufficient breath sample indicating a Brac of .123. Martushev was booked in to Homer Jail for the charges of DUI and reckless endangerment for each of his two passengers.
Posted on 6/19/2024 5:49:38 PM by DPS\ajflowers
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AK24059196
Location: Soldotna
Type: Assault 4th - DV
Dispatch Text:
On 6/19/24 at approximately 1224 hours, AST responded to the report of a physical disturbance on Parkway Ave. in Soldotna. Investigation revealed that Conley Croom (49) of Soldotna had recklessly caused injury to a family member during an argument. He was remanded at Wildwood Pretrial with no bail on the charge of Assault in the 4th degree.
Posted on 6/19/2024 5:32:06 PM by DPS\ajflowers
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B Detachment ...No news reported.
C Detachment
AK24057050
Location: Twin Hills
Type: Assault - DV [A13D]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/14/2024 at approximately 02:51 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 6/19/2024 7:53:21 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24057057
Location: Shugnak
Type: Assault - DV [A13D]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/14/2024 at approximately 04:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 21 YOA Shawn Woods of Shugnak for Assault 4 and Criminal Mischief 5.
Posted on 6/19/2024 7:54:12 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24057373
Location: Kodiak
Type: Search and Rescue [SAR]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/14/2024 at approximately 18:09 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an injured person along the Saltery Creek Road. An individual had crashed her ATV and broken her shoulder. Anchorage RCC deployed a helicopter and the USCG Kodiak Air Station agreed to conduct a rescue. She was located and transferred to Kodiak where she was treated for her injuries.
Posted on 6/19/2024 7:55:23 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24057417
Location: Kodiak
Type: Traffic [TRAF]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/14/2024 at approximately 20:43 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a pullover. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 45 YOA Paul Clampffer of Kodiak for DWLR.
Posted on 6/19/2024 7:56:15 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24057701
Location: Buckland
Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor [SEXB]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/15/2024 at approximately 18:12 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sexual abuse of a minor after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 6/19/2024 7:57:26 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24057722
Location: Kodiak
See AlsoCampus Safety | University of Alaska Fairbanks CatalogHenderson, KY – Fatal Motorcycle Accident on Hwy 41 at Hillsdale RdType: Assault - DV [A13D]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/15/2024 at approximately 18:30 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 49 YOA James Malutin of Kodiak for Assault 4 and two counts of VCOR.
Posted on 6/19/2024 7:58:18 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24057773
Location: Kivalina
Type: Assault - DV [A13D]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/15/2024 at approximately 22:12 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. The investigation continues.
Posted on 6/19/2024 7:59:00 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24058034
Location: Kiana
Type: Sexual Assault [SEXS]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/16/2024 at approximately 18:45 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sexual assault after the fact. The investigation is still in progress.
Posted on 6/19/2024 8:00:07 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24058082
Location: Kodiak
Type: Driving Under the Influence [DUI]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/16/2024 at approximately 21:51 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a REDDI report of a person driving under the influence. Kodiak troopers conducted a traffic stop of the reported vehicle. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 54 YOA Dana Oniell of Kodiak for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol.
Posted on 6/19/2024 8:01:17 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24057165
Location: Hooper Bay
Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor [SEXB]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/14/2024 at approximately 11:28 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of sexual abuse of a minor after the fact. The dates of the incident are unknown. The investigation continues.
Posted on 6/19/2024 8:06:47 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24057214
Location: Akiachak
Type: Disturbance [DIST]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/14/2024 at approximately 13:07 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance at a residence in Akiachak. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 6/19/2024 8:07:45 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24057230
Location: Chevak
Type: Deceased Person [DECP]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/14/2024 at approximately 13:20 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a death. 73 YOA Pius Imalgrea of Chevak has passed away of natural causes. No foul play is suspected. Next of kin have been notified, and the body has been released to the family.
Posted on 6/19/2024 8:08:41 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24057449
Location: Lower Kalskag
Type: Assault - DV [A13D]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/14/2024 at approximately 22:41 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. The investigation continues.
Posted on 6/19/2024 8:10:59 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24057473
Location: Lower Kalskag
Type: Assault - DV [A13D]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/15/2024 at approximately 01:03 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 18 YOA Riasa Nook of Lower Kalskag for Assault 4 and Disorderly Conduct. Case closed.
Posted on 6/19/2024 8:11:36 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24057531
Location: Kwethluk
Type: Assault - DV [A13D]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/15/2024 at approximately 10:32 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigative results have been forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 6/19/2024 8:12:14 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24057574
Location: Emmonak
Type: Weapon Violation [WEAP]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/15/2024 at approximately 13:27 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 62 YOA Marvin Kelly of Emmonak for Misconduct Involving a Weapon in the 4th Degree.
Posted on 6/19/2024 8:13:16 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24057666
Location: Aniak
Type: Assault - Non DV [A13N]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/15/2024 at approximately 14:55 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 37 YOA Arliss Simeon of Aniak for Assault 4 x 2.
Posted on 6/19/2024 8:14:07 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24057733
Location: Nunapitchuk
Type: Deceased Person [DECP]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/15/2024 at approximately 20:03 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a death. 60 YOA Edward Berlin of Bethel has passed away of natural causes. Next of kin were notified, and the body has been released to the family.
Posted on 6/19/2024 8:15:16 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24057864
Location: Alakanuk
Type: Assault - DV [A13D]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/16/2024 at approximately 06:36 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 6/19/2024 8:15:55 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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AK24058031
Location: Aniak
Type: Assault - Non DV [A13N]
Dispatch Text:
On 06/15/2024 at approximately 15:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault. There are no suspects at this time. The investigation continues.
Posted on 6/19/2024 8:17:11 AM by DPS\kmrockwell
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D Detachment
AK24055242
Location: Fairbanks
Type: Indecent Production of Picture
Dispatch Text:
On June 17th 2024, at about 2100, Troopers were notified that Joshua Matheny, had produced a nude photo of a victim without her permission and sent it to another individual via text message. After further investigation, Josh was arrested for the "Revenge p*rn" statue and remanded to FCC on the Felony charge. Further investigation pending.
Posted on 6/19/2024 6:27:02 AM by DPS\jwconnolly
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AK24057568
Location: Cantwell
Type: Trespassing
Dispatch Text:
On 6-15-24, Parks Highway Alaska State Troopers received a report of a trespassing issue on private land in the Cantwell area. The case is under investigation at this time.
Posted on 6/19/2024 9:32:15 AM by DPS\gdyoung
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AK24054764
Location: Fairbanks
Type: Hit and Run
Dispatch Text:
On June 8, 2024, at approximately 1447 hours, Fairbanks AST responded to College Road and Caribou Way for a report of a hit-and-run collision involving two vehicles. Troopers arrived on scene and were provided information regarding the vehicle that left the scene of the accident. The driver of the fleeing car was described as an older white male with gray hair and was driving an older model Chevrolet pickup bearing plate MAB539. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 6/19/2024 3:51:53 PM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK24059271
Location: Tok
Type: Assault 3 (DV)
Dispatch Text:
On June 19, 2024 at about 1424 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Tok received a report of a domestic violence assault that had just occurred in Fairbanks. Subsequent investigation determined that Shane Gunter, age 48 of Tok, had committed the crime of Assault in the Third Degree. Shane was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without bail.
Posted on 6/19/2024 5:23:27 PM by DPS\sohessler
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AK24059141
Location: Tok
Type: Criminal Mischief 4th Degree
Dispatch Text:
On June 19, 2024 at about 1157 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of intentional damage caused to a car parked at a store in Tok. Investigationis ongoing in this incident.
Posted on 6/19/2024 5:32:20 PM by DPS\sohessler
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AK24059346
Location: Fairbanks
Type: Vehicle Theft
Dispatch Text:
On 06/19/2024 at approximately 1715 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a vehicle theft in the Fairbanks area. The caller was reporting the theft of two vehicles from their property. This case is currently under investigation.
Posted on 6/19/2024 7:49:42 PM by DPS\cataylor
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E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
AK24058818
Location: Crescent Lake
Type: Aircraft Crash
Dispatch Text:
UPDATE 6/20 9:45 pm:Today, the Alaska Army National Guard transported a search team of Alaska Air National Guard personnel and professional volunteers from the Alaska Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team to Crescent Lake to continue the search. The team located the missing super cub in approximately 193’ of water while searching an area of interest identified on June 19 with a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). With the use of divers and a ROV, the crew was able to float the plane and tow it to shore. Both Paul Kondrat and Mark Sletten were found inside of the plane deceased. Their bodies were transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. Next of kin have been notified. The NTSB will determine the cause of the plane crash.
UPDATE 6/19 5:00 pm:Throughout the day, search teams from the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center, as well as DPS HELO 3, have searched Crescent Lake for the two missing persons and have not been successful. Search teams are still in the field searching with helicopters, divers, sonar, and boats.
The two occupants of the overdue Piper PA-18 Super Cub are currently listed as missing persons and are identified as:
- 41-year-old Utah resident Paul Kondrat
- 46-year-old Anchorage resident Mark Sletten
Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.
ORIGINAL:On June 18, 2024, at 2:11 pm, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers were notified that two hikers had witnessed a plane crash at Crescent Lake near Moose Pass on the Kenai Peninsula. DPS HELO 3 and a US Fish and Wildlife Service float plane responded to the area and located debris in the lake, with no signs of survivors in the water or on the shore. Through investigation, wildlife troopers learned that a super cub was reported overdue in the area with two adult males on board. An Alaska Air National Guard rescue team was dispatched by the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) to the site; however, they were not able to locate either male. The Alaska Wildlife Troopers, in coordination with our local, state, military, volunteer, and federal partners, will be working to recover the two individuals throughout the day. The NTSB has been notified.
Posted on 6/19/2024 8:34:16 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Judicial Services ...No news reported.
AK Div of Fire and Life Safety ...No news reported.
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