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Editor’s note: The Frontiersman Police Beat contains listings taken directly — and with limited editing — from state and local law enforcement agency online reports. Defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
On October 20, 2017 at 0732 hours, Wasilla Police received a report of a theft from a vehicle. The complainant reported someone had broken into her vehicle while it was parked at a residence on S. Rogers Circle and stole her wallet and all of its contents. The case is currently under investigation.
On October 20, 2017 at 0753 hours, Wasilla Police received a report of a theft from a vehicle. The complainant reported their vehicle had been broken into while parked in the Mug-Shot Saloon parking lot. The vehicle was damaged in the process of breaking in. The case is currently under investigation.
On October 20, 2017 at 0755 hours, Wasilla Police responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of N. Lucille Street and E. Swanson Avenue.
On October 20, 2017 at 1131 hours, Wasilla Police received a report of the theft of a vehicle from the area of Bogard Road and Peck Street. The vehicle was located and recovered at 1543 hours from a nearby location.
On October 20, 2017 at 1219 hours, Wasilla Police responded to the intersection of the Palmer Wasilla Highway and E. Hurley Circle for a motor vehicle collision.
On October 20, 2017 at 1405 hours, Wasilla Police responded to a motor vehicle collision on the Parks Highway near Yenlo Street.
On October 20, 2017 at 1506 hours, Wasilla Police conducted a traffic stop for speeding on the Parks Highway at Weber Drive. The driver was identified as Patrick Ferreira who was found to be driving without a valid operator's license. The vehicle was released to a valid driver and Ferreira was charged for the offense through the District Attorney's office.
On October 20, 2017 at 1513 hours, Wasilla Police received a report of a theft from the GCI store on E. Parks Highway. The case is currently under investigation.
On October 21, 2017 at 0004 hours, Wasilla Police responded to the Best Western Lake Lucille Inn on W. Lake Lucille Drive after receiving a report of an assault in progress. An investigation revealed Ralph Anderson Ill had assaulted his wife and a friend and committed criminal mischief at the hotel. Anderson was charged with domestic violence assault in the 3rd degree, assault in the 3rd degree and criminal mischief in the 4th degree. Anderson was transported to the Mat-Su Pretrial facility where he was held without bail.
On October 21, 2017 at 0102 hours, Wasilla Police responded to a residence on S. Rogers Road for a reported disturbance. On scene, officers made contact with Matthew McDonald who was found to have damaged property belonging to his girlfriend. McDonald was arrested for domestic violence criminal mischief in the
5th degree. McDonald was transported to the Mat-Su Pretrial facility where he was held without bail.
On October 21, 2017 at 0804 hours, Wasilla Police responded to Walmart on S. Seward Meridian Parkway after receiving a report of a domestic violence protective order violation. The case is currently under investigation.
On October 21, 2017 at 1516 hours, Wasilla Po lice received a report of a burglary from a residence on W. Celtic Circle. The complainant advised that someone had entered her residence and stole a microwave oven, a kitchen oven and a box of faucets. The case is currently under investigation.
On October 21, 2017 at 1740 hours, Wasilla Police received a report of the theft of a license plate. The complainant reported the vehicle's license plate had been stolen from their vehicle while it was parked at a residence on N. Church Road. The case is currently under investigation.
On October 22, 2017 at 0150 hours, Wasilla Police responded to the Wasilla Airport on S. Terminal Court for a report of a theft. The complainant reported fuel had been stolen from an airplane which was parked at that location. The case remains under investigation.
On October 22, 2017 at 0324 hours, Wasilla Police responded to t he area of Rogers Circle and the Palmer Wasilla Highway for a single vehicle collision.
On October 22, 2017 at 1828 hours, Wasilla Police responded to Home Depot for a report of a suspicious male at that location that the store wanted trespassed. The male was identified as Victor Revytskiy who was subsequently trespassed from the property. Officers found drug paraphernalia on Revytskiy's person and seized a bag he had been carrying pending a search warrant.
On October 22, 2017 at 1954 hours, Wasilla Police responded to Carrs for a reported shoplifting. An investigation revealed Michael Schneider had stolen $1,014.98 worth of merchandise from the store. A record check revealed Schneider was on parole on an original charge of misconduct involving a controlled substance in the 2nd degree. Schneider was arrested for theft in the 2nd degree and transported to the Mat-Su Pretrial facility where he was held without bail.
On October 22, 2017 at 2327 hours, Wasilla Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of S. Clapp Street and Aviation. The driver was identified as Shannon Morrical who was found to be a fugitive from justice. Morrical was arrested for the offense and transported to the Mat-Su Pretrial facility.
On October 23, 2017 at 0909 hours, Wasilla Police received a report of a theft from a construction site at the Wasilla airport. The complainant reported tools valued in excess of $1,500 had been stolen. The case is currently under investigation.
On October 23, 2017 at 1201 hours, Wasilla Police received a report from the probation office that Ernest Geisler was operating a vehicle while his license was revoked. Officers responded to the probation office on W. Commercial Drive where he was issued a criminal citation for the offense and then released to his probation officer.
On October 23, 2017 at 1233 hours, Wasilla Police received a report of a theft. The complainant stated someone had stolen the tires from her vehicle while it was parked in the Walmart parking lot on S. Seward Meridian Parkway. The loss is estimated at $600.
On October 23, 2017 at 1259 hours, Wasilla Police made contact with Anne Rogers at a residence on W. Harvest Loop while investigating a person trespassing at the residence. Rogers was found to have an outstanding warrant for her arrest for violating a domestic violence restraining order. Rogers was arrested and transported to the Mat-Su Pretrial facility.
On October 23, 2017 at 1754 hours, Wasilla Police responded to the Carrs parking lot for a reported disturbance. The complainant reported a male had been violently poking at people and threatening them, but had left the scene. Officers located the suspect's vehicle and following a brief pursuit got his vehicle stopped. The suspect, identified as Rance Brannon fought with officers who eventually took him into custody. Brannon was charged with assaulting a police officer in the 4th degree, assault in the 4th degree, resisting arrest and failure to stop at the direction of a peace officer.
On October 23, 2017 at 2057 hours, Wasilla Police responded to a motor vehicle collision on E. Palmer Wasilla Highway near the intersection with S. Knik-Goose Bay Road.
On October 23, 2017 at 2200 hours, Wasilla Police responded to a residence on N. Kimberly Street for a reported disturbance. Following an investigation, Rocky Morin was arrested for domestic violence assault in the 4th degree and interfering with a report of domestic violence. Morin was transported to the Mat-Su Pretrial facility where he was held without bail.
On October 25, 2017 at 1539 hours, Wasilla Police conducted a traffic stop at N. Wasilla Fishhook Road and E. Kalli Circle for a traffic violation. The driver was identified as Jessica Murray who was found to be driving while her license was revoked. Murray was issued a summons to appear in court for the offense. Murray was also issued citations for speeding in a school zone, failing to register her vehicle and no proof of motor vehicle liability insurance.
On October 25, 2017 at 1821 hours, Wasilla Police responded to the intersection of the Parks Highway and Yenlo Street for a motor vehicle collision involving three vehicles.
On October 25, 2017 at 2031 hours, Wasilla Police responded to Target after receiving a report of a person trespassing. Officers made contact with Jason Hundley who had two outstanding warrants for his arrest. Hundley was arrested for the warrants and transported to the Mat-Su Pretrial facility with bail set at $2,250.
On October 25, 2017 at 2207 hours, Wasilla Police responded to a residence on E. Swanson Avenue after receiving a report of a disturbance. Following an investigation, Dustin Vincent was arrested for domestic violence assault in the 4th degree. Vincent was transported to the Mat-Su Pretrial facility.
On October 26, 2017 at 0934 hours, Wasilla Police took possession of counterfeit currency which had been used to pay for a cab fare to a taxi driver. The case is currently under investigation.
On October 26, 2017 at 1144 hours, Wasilla Police received a report of criminal mischief. The complainant reported her vehicle had been damaged while parked at a residence on N. Fanciful Place. An investigation revealed the back window of her vehicle had been broken using a hammer. A charge of criminal mischief in the 4th degree against Megan Stahl is being forwarded to the District Attorney's office for review.
On October 26, 2017 at 1418 hours, Wasilla Police conducted a traffic stop on E. Parks Highway at N. Lucille Street for speeding. The driver was identified as Joshua Libis who was found to be driving while his license was revoked, using an improper registration and without motor vehicle liability insurance. Libis was arrested and transported to the Mat-Su Pretrial facility.
On October 26, 2017 at 2035 hours, Wasilla Police responded to the area of E. Railroad Avenue after receiving a report of a suspicious male in the area checking doors to commercial businesses. Officers made contact with a male who matched the description given by the complainant. The male refused to identify himself, providing false information. The male was arrested under the name John Doe and charged with criminal trespass in the 2nd degree and providing false information.
Location: Wasilla
Type: Burglary and Theft
Dispatch Text:
On 10/30/2017, approximately 1840 hours, Alaska State Troopers investigated a residential burglary and theft near 1/4 mile Pittman Road, Wasilla. Investigation revealed that between 1500 hours on Friday, 11/27/2017 and 1700 hours today, unknown suspect(s) stole approximately 40 gallons of heating fuel from an outside storage tank and approximately $2000 personal property from inside the residence, causing no damage to the property. The investigation is continuing and anyone with any information is encouraged to call either the Alaska State Troopers at (907)373-8300 or Crime Stoppers at (907)745-3333.
Location: Big Lake
Type: MVC-Damage, DUI, NVOVL, and FT Give Notice of Collision
Dispatch Text:
On 10/31/2017, approximately 0110 hours, Alaska State Troopers investigated a single vehicle collision near the intersection of S Southpark Drive and Big Lake Road, Big Lake. Investigation revealed 33 year old Ray K. Allen of Big Lake was intoxicated when he lost control of the purple 1995 Ford pick-up truck he was operating northbound on S Southpark Drive. The truck collided with a utility pole, causing downed power lines and approximately $3000 damage to the utility equipment. Allen, who does not have a valid driver's license, then left the scene without reporting it and was later contacted at his residence where he was arrested without incident and remanded to MSPT where he was to be released on his own recognizance after being sober.
Location: Wasilla
Type: DVPO Violation
Dispatch Text:
On 10/30/2017 at approximately 0827 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible DVPO violation. The victim reported that her estranged husband, who is the respondent in a DVPO, attempted to make contact with the victim, investigation continues.
Location: Big Lake
Type: Warrant Arrest
Dispatch Text:
On 10/30/17, at 1805 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence in Big Lake for a reported disturbance. On scene, Troopers contacted Lloyd C. Ives, 32 yoa of Big Lake. Ives was found to have a no bail arrest warrant out of Palmer. Ives was arrested on the warrant and remanded to MSPT with bail set at 3 days to serve.
Location: Palmer
Type: Attempted Theft 3, Criminal Mischief
Dispatch Text:
On 10/30/17, at 1926 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an attempted theft of an LED light bar from a vehicle that was parked at Mat-Su Regional Hospital. The suspects were not successful in removing the light bar but caused damage to the car of approximately $250 during the attempt. Investigation continues.
Location: Mat-Su Pre-Trial Palmer
Type: Warrant Arrest
Dispatch Text:
On 10/30/17, Alaska State Troopers were contacted by staff at Mat-Su Pretrial who reported a visitor with multiple warrants. Troopers contacted Yvonne A. Aukon, 28 yoa, who was arrested on a total of three warrants from Nome and Anchorage for various charges. Aukon was remanded to MSPT with a total bail of $10,750.
Location: Wasilla
Type: Warrant Arrest
Dispatch Text:
On October 27, 2017 Alaska State Troopers during routine patrol conducted a traffic stop for equipment violation. The passenger of the vehicle was identified as Caleb Johnson age 24 of Wasilla. Records indicated Johnson had an outstanding warrant for original charge misconduct involving a controlled substance in the third degree. Johnson was remanded to Matsu pretrial until he could secure a court approved third-party.
Location: Wasilla
Type: Theft
Dispatch Text:
On October 25, 2017 AST dispatch received a report of shoplifting from 3 bears grocery store at the Kink Goose Bay Road in Wasilla. The complainant reported having video surveillance of the suspect. At the time of the report, an unknown male had taken merchandise valued at $490. Store loss prevention provided video footage and a possible suspect has been identified. The investigation is ongoing. The public is encouraged to contact Alaska State Troopers dispatch at 352-5401.
Location: Wasilla
Type: MVC
Dispatch Text:
On October 29, 2017 AST dispatch received a report of a motor vehicle accident near mile 10 of Wasilla fishhook road in Wasilla. Troopers arrived on scene and located the driver of the vehicle. Driver was identified as PETRO T. USOLTSEFF age 22 of Wasilla. Investigation showed no injuries and minor damage. A citation for no insurance was issued.
Location: Wasilla
Type: Assault 4th DV
Dispatch Text:
On 10/29/2017 at approximately 1645 hours the Alaska State Troopers responded to the area Borigo Dr. for the report of a domestic disturbance. Investigation revealed that Kyle Boyles recklessly caused injury to the victim. Boyles was arrested and remanded at Matsu Pretrial.
Location: Wasilla
Type: AK17077461
Dispatch Text:
On 10/29/2017 at approximately 1454 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen motorcycle in the area of Peninsula Dr. in Wasilla. It was reported that a dirt bike had been taken from on Peninsula Dr. sometime around 0400 hours on the morning of 10/29/2017. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Alaska State Troopers at 745-2131.
Location: Wasilla
Type: Vehicle Theft
Dispatch Text:
On 10/30/2017, at approximately 0700 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen vehicle. Investigation revealed in the early morning to midafternoon of 10/29/2017, a silver Ford F-150 was stolen from the area of Desiree Circle in Wasilla. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Alaska State Troopers at 745-2131 or Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.
Location: Wasilla
Type: Theft and Criminal Trespass
Dispatch Text:
On 10/24/2017 at approximately 1521 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen blue Yamaha ZY450 dirt bike had been located at local pawn shop. Investigation revealed Logan Harrison age 34 of Wasilla had stolen and pawned the dirt bike. The bike was recovered. The charges of Theft II and Criminal Trespass against Harrison have been forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
Location: Wasilla
Type: Theft
Dispatch Text:
On 10/29/2017 at approximately 1324 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Palmer received a report that a female was reporting someone broke into her vehicle on Bogard Road and took a set of keys valued around $20. The vehicles doors were unlocked at the time the keys were taken. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact AST at 352-5401.
Location: Wasilla
Type: Theft III & Criminal Trespass I
Dispatch Text:
On 10/25/2017 at approximately 1231 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft from near the area of E Willow Circle Wasilla. Investigation revealed that sometime within the last two weeks someone stole a Honda EU2000I generator from the complainant’s yard. The generator was valued at approximately $900.00. Anyone with lead is requested to contact the Alaska State Troopers in Palmer.
Location: Big Lake
Type: Warrant Arrest
Dispatch Text:
On 10/25/2017 at approximately 2342 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop at the Big Lake Tesoro on a Saturn sedan for an equipment violation. Investigation revealed a passenger, Jeremy Anderson, age 37 of Wasilla, had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for failure to appear on the original charge of Misconduct Involving a Weapon in the Third degree. Anderson was arrested and transported to Matsu Pretrial where he was remanded on his $2,500 warrant plus court approved third party custodian.
Location: Wasilla
Type: MICS 4th
Dispatch Text:
On 10-28-2017 at approximately 2155 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop on a white 2000 Chevrolet Silverado for an equipment violation near Parks Hwy and Weber Ave in Wasilla. An investigation revealed James Allan Woodin, 29 YOA of Palmer, was in possession of 2x oxycodone pills. James was arrested for Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree. James was transported to Matsu Pretrial and released O/R.
Location: Wasilla
Type: NVOL
Dispatch Text:
On 10/28/2017 at approximately 1912 hours, I conducted a traffic stop on a 1991 blue Chevrolet S10 pickup for having a cracked windshield that obstructed the driver’s view at the 49 mile Tesoro located at Parks Highway and Pittman Road. An investigation revealed John Michael Brake, 44 YOA of Wasilla, was driving without a valid operators' license. Brake was issued a criminal citation for NVOL and released from the scene.
Location: Palmer
Type: DUI
Dispatch Text:
On 10/29/17 at approximately 0044 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a 2003 Volkswagen Passat for a moving violation on N Glenn Highway and Eagle Street in Palmer. Investigation revealed Joseph Henson, age 27 of Wasilla, was driving under the influence of alcohol and was subsequently arrested. Henson was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and released on his own recognizance.
Location: Palmer
Type: MIW 4
Dispatch Text:
On 10/28/17 at approximately 2345 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance at a residence on E Knik River Road in Palmer. Investigation revealed Joseph Frantz age 31 of Palmer, was intoxicated and causing a disturbance while in possession of a firearm. Frantz was arrested for Misconduct Involving a Weapon in the Fourth Degree. Frantz was transported to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility where he was remanded to be released on his own recognizance.
Location: Talkeetna
Type: Assault IV
Dispatch Text:
On 10/29/17, at approximately 0115 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault between two patrons at an establishment located on D. St. in Talkeetna. Investigation continues.
Location: Wasilla
Type: Theft
Dispatch Text:
On 10/24/17 at approximately 1335 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report that items were stolen from inside of a vehicle while parked overnight at Spur's Bar and Grill in Wasilla. Investigation reveals approximately $400 worth of bowling equipment and a car battery charger were taken from the vehicle. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact AST at 352-5401.
Location: Wasilla
Type: Eluding First Degree
Dispatch Text:
On October 28, 2017 at about 1400 hours, Alaska State Troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a blue 2000 Honda Civic without a windshield on Big Lake Road. The male driver failed to stop for AST and eluded at a high rate of speed, later fleeing on foot. A possible suspect has been identified. Investigation continues.
Location: Willow
Type: Vandalism
Dispatch Text:
On 10/28/2017 at approximately 0214 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of intentional damage done to a gate on Amundsen Avenue in Willow. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Alaska State Troopers at 352-5401 or Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.