Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, October 20, 2023
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
AK23111356
Location: Wasilla
Type: DUI
Dispatch Text:
On 10/20/2023 at approximately 0713 hours AST received report of a motor vehicle collision on Church Road in Wasilla.
Troopers responded and a subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Derek Johnson, an 18-year-old man from Chugiak.
Derek was charged with driving under the influence and was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial.
Posted on 10/20/2023 11:33:15 AM by DPS\jtgillioun
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AK23109442
Location: Wasilla
Type: Arrest Warrant
Dispatch Text:
On 10/20/23 at 1500 hours, the Alaska State Troopers located and arrested Michael Cloud age 34 of Wasilla for his $1,000 active arrest warrant. Cloud was transported and remanded at Matsu Pretrial.
Posted on 10/20/2023 3:39:08 PM by DPS\jfspieth
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AK23111219
Location: Wasilla
Type: Assault, DUI, and Breath Test Refusal
Dispatch Text:
On 10/19/23 at 1724 hours, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of an assault of a family member at a residence in Wasilla. Investigation revealed, Alexandria Herrera age 28 of Wasilla, assaulted a family member and drove away from the residence while intoxicated. Herrera was located driving her vehicle. Herrera refused field sobriety testing as well as refusing to provide a sample of her breath. Further investigation revealed Herrera has two previous convictions for DUI in the last ten years, thus making this a felony for her. Herrera was arrested and remanded at Matsu Pretrial for Assault in the 4th degree, Driving While Under the Influence (Felony) and Refusing to Provide a Breath Sample (Felony).
Posted on 10/20/2023 3:44:26 PM by DPS\jfspieth
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C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
AK23110908
Location: Fairbanks
Type: Vehicle Theft
Dispatch Text:
Update 10/19/2023: Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks located the vehicle and arrested Paul Peter, 47 years old. He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on 1 count of Vehicle Theft in the 1st degree and DUI.
On 10/18/2023, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks received a report of a 1994 Ford Pickup bearing AK plate GWY790 stolen from a residence on Farmers Loop. The vehicle is green in color, has dents and hammer marks on the fender, and has plexiglass in place of the rear window. The truck has been entered into stolen status and investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/19/2023 3:01:07 AM by DPS\jalindblom . Edited on 10/20/2023 3:35:44 AM by DPS\jalindblom
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AK23111290
Location: Fairbanks
Type: Interference with Emergency Communications
Dispatch Text:
On October 19, 2023 at approximately 2008 hours Mark Aamodt called 911 and did not have an emergency to report. He was warned multiple times by dispatch and by a Trooper to not misuse the 911 call system. Mark called 911 over 18 times. Fairbanks troopers arrested Mark Aamodt in the area of 21 mile of the Elliot Highway for interfering with emergency communications. Mark was remanded to FCC.
Posted on 10/20/2023 1:37:59 AM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK23111326
Location: North Pole
Type: DV Assault
Dispatch Text:
On October 19, 2023, at approximately 2255 hours, AST responded to the area of Betty Lou Ct for a disturbance. The investigation is still ongoing.
Posted on 10/20/2023 6:49:17 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez
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AK23111091
Location: North Pole
Type: Hit and Run-MVA
Dispatch Text:
On 10/19/23 at approximately 1200 hours, the Fairbanks Alaska State Troopers received a report of a hit in run at mile 343 of the Richardson Highway. The driver of a mid-sized car reported that a person driving a dark color Dodge Ram pick up truck struck them as they were driving and caused them to wreck. The driver of the truck did not stop to render aide or provide the necessary information for a wreck. No injuries were reported although there was significant damage to the car.
Posted on 10/20/2023 9:23:35 AM by DPS\hlculley
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AK23111589
Location: Fairbanks
Type: Missing Person
Dispatch Text:
On 10/20/2023 at approximately 1251 hours AST Fairbanks received a report of a missing person Joesph Thunderhawk, 40, of Fairbanks was last seen at the Aurora Motel on College Road on August 9th, 2023. If you have seen or heard from Joseph, please contact the Alaska State Troopers at 907-451-5100.
Posted on 10/20/2023 5:02:50 PM by DPS\cjheavrin
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AK23111570
Location: Fairbanks
Type: REDDI/ DUI/Reckless Endangerment
Dispatch Text:
On October 20, 2023 at approximately 1445 hours Fairbanks AST received a REDDI report of a white minivan losing control and driving into the oncoming lane. Units from Fairbanks AST and Fairbanks PD responded to Fred Meyers on the Old Steese Highway. Responding units determined the driver of the vehicle, Kathryn Arlen, was driving under the influence of alcohol, with a disabled adult under her supervision. She was arrested and remanded to FCC for DUI and Reckless Endangerment.
Posted on 10/20/2023 9:38:28 PM by DPS\jdchipps
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E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.
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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