POLICE BEAT: Aug. 24, 2017

Alaska State Troopers

Aug. 23, 8:05 p.m., West Kinsington Avenue, Wasilla. Responding to a reported disturbance, troopers arrested 48-year old Corwin Viglione of Wasilla for fourth-degree domestic violence assault. Viglione was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail.

Aug. 23, 6:46 p.m., Douglas Drive, Wasilla. Troopers continue an investigation into the reported theft of a dirt bike from a residence. Anyone with information is asked to contact AST at 373-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.

Aug. 23, 6:40 p.m., Mulchatna Drive, Wasilla. Troopers continue investigating a reported theft from a residence. Among the taken items are a Sony PlayStation and accessories. Anyone with information is asked to contact AST at 373-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.

Aug. 22, 8:40 a.m., King Arthur Road, Houston. Troopers continue an investigation into a reported theft of framing materials from a residential construction site. The material is valued at approximately $5,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact AST at 373-8300.

Aug. 22, 8:45 a.m., Old Glenn Highway, Butte. Troopers are seeking the public’s help in recovering a stolen excavator bucket from the area. The unit is valued at $4,000. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact AST at 373-8300.

Aug. 21, 7:45 a.m., Rainbow Street, Wasilla. Troopers continue an investigation into an ATV theft. A red Polaris 4-wheeler was reported stolen from a residence. Anyone with information regarding the theft is asked to contact AST at 373-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.

Aug. 21, Wasilla. Responding to a reported burglary in progress, troopers arrested 25-year old Ethan Vasily Kerr and 27-year old Joshua Paul Johnston, both of Wasilla, for fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance. Both were transported to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and later released on their own recognizance.

Aug. 21, Wasilla. Responding to a reported active disturbance, troopers arrested 50-year old Grant William Dunnigan of Palmer for fourth–degree assault and fourth-degree misconduct involving a weapon. According to reports, Dunnigan placed a family member in fear of imminent physical injury. He was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail.

Aug. 20, 2:27 a.m., Parks Highway-South Hyer Road, Palmer. Following a traffic stop for a moving violation, troopers arrested 22-year old Shelbie Standeford of Wasilla for DUI while license revoked from a previous DUI conviction. Police state that after her arrest, Standeford refused to submit to a chemical test. She was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held on $500 bail.

Aug. 22, 7:13 p.m., Alix Drive, Wasilla. Troopers arrested 28-year old Rory Vail of Wasilla on an outstanding felony warrant for kidnapping, second-degree robbery, first-degree vehicle theft and fourth-degree assault. According to reports, troopers with its criminal suppression unit were conducting an investigation in the area and observed a male, recognized as Vail, on a dirt-bike alongside the roadway. He was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail.

Aug. 22, 5:58 p.m., North Snicker Drive, Palmer. Troopers continue investigation into a reported theft of multiple fishing rods and related fishing equipment from a residence. According to reports, approximately $1,500 worth fishing equipment was stolen while the victim was in the process of moving out. Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact AST at 373-8300.

Aug. 21, 7:24 p.m., Machen Road, Wasilla. Troopers continue to investigate a reported theft and criminal mischief complaint at an area business. According to reports, a vehicle window was broken and a touch stereo stolen. Total of the theft and damages is approximately $1,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact AST at 373-8300.

Aug. 21, 5:47 p.m., Old Burma Road, Big Lake. Troopers are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a reported burglary and theft from an unoccupied cabin. Police state approximately $1,500 in household goods was taken. Anyone with information on the theft is asked to contact AST at 373-8300.

Aug. 10, 1:31 a.m., Mile 1 Chesnina Road, Tazlina. Following a traffic stop for an equipment violation, troopers from the Glennallen post arrested 72-year old Michael Joseph Jordan for DUI and refusal to submit to a chemical test. He was transported to the Glennallen post for processing.