POLICE BEAT: Sept. 5, 2017

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.

Alaska State Troopers

Location: Talkeetna

Type: Motor Vehicle Collision

Dispatch Text:

On 09/02/2017 at approximately 2051 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a single vehicle rollover at approximately mile 12.6 of the Talkeetna Spur. An investigation revealed Andrew Scott Mackie, age 40 of Anchorage was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado southbound on the Talkeetna Spur when he left the roadway, causing the vehicle to overturn. Mackie was transported to the Mat-Su Regional Medical Center for his injuries. Alcohol is a factor in the case. This incident is still under investigation.

Location: Wasilla

Type: DVPO Violation

Dispatch Text:

On 09/03/2017 at approximately 1642 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO) Violation. Investigation revealed Daniel Punturo, age 36 of Wasilla, violated a DVPO by contacting the petitioner. Punturo was arrested and remanded to the custody of the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail.

Location: Wasilla

Type: Warrant Arrest

Dispatch Text:

On 9/3/17 at approximately 0252 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted Crystal Bryant, age 32, of Big Lake while on patrol. Investigation revealed she had an outstanding warrant out for her arrest for Theft 2. She was arrested, transported and remanded to MSPT where her bail was set at $2,500 CATP.

Location: Wasilla

Type: Theft

Dispatch Text:

On 9/4/17 at approximately 1004 hours Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a theft at a RV Park in Wasilla. Items including a gun, a leather holster, and two knives and approximately $550.00 were taken from a vehicle. If you have any information regarding this case contact the Alaska State Troopers at 373-8300.

Location: Wasilla

Type: Vehicle Theft 1st/ Theft 2nd

Dispatch Text:

On 09/03/2017 at approximately 2129 hours, State Troopers were dispatched to the area of Nelson Rd and Rabbit Slough in Wasilla. The complainant to AST dispatch reported a vehicle passed him at a high rate of speed and ended up stuck in a swampy area. Upon Trooper arrival, multiple individuals were contacted while walking away from the area of the vehicle which was a 2016 Kia Soul. The VIN number to the vehicle came back to a stolen vehicle from the Anchorage area. The driver of the vehicle was established as Gabriel Mortera, age 24 of Anchorage. Mortera was arrested on the charges of Vehicle Theft 1st Degree and Theft in the 2nd Degree and transported to Mat-Su Pre-trial.

Location: Palmer

Type: Assault 4th Degree DV

On 09/03/2017 at approximately 1827 hours the Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the Palmer area. Investigation revealed that 23 year old Hunter Tamez caused injury to a family member and interfered with the victim’s ability to contact the Alaska State Troopers. Tamez was remanded to Matsu Pretrial where he was held without bail.

Location: Palmer

Type: Warrant Arrest

Dispatch Text:

On 09/04/2017 at approximately 1847 hours, State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Old Glenn Hwy and Plumley Road in the Butte for an equipment violation. Investigation revealed the driver Cameron Alcantra, age 48 of Palmer, had an outstanding warrant for his arrest with a bail of $50 and three days to serve in jail. Alcantra was arrested and transported to Mat Su Pre-Trial.

Location: Big Lake

Type: DWLC

Dispatch Text:

On 09/03/17 at approximately 1845 hours, Mat-SU AST conducted a traffic stop on a blue Chevrolet Corsica at Beaver Lakes Road and West Lakes Boulevard for a smashed in front windshield. AST investigation revealed Victoria I. Laporte, age 22 of Big Lake, was driving the vehicle while her license was canceled. Victoria was issued a misdemeanor citation for DWLC with a notice to appear in court.

Location: Palmer

Type: Traffic Collision/DUI

Dispatch Text:

On 09/05/2017 at approximately 0135 hours the Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Bogart and North Armour Court for the report of a vehicle rollover. The driver, Jacob Thornton and a passenger were treated at the scene for minor injuries. Investigation revealed Thornton was under the influence of an intoxicating substance.

Location: Wasilla

Type: Assault 4

Dispatch Text:

On 09/05/2017 at approximately 0220 hours, Troopers responded to a disturbance that came in through dispatch located at a residence on North Bull Moose Drive. Troopers responded to investigate. Investigation reveals Heather Reader, age 34 of Wasilla, physically assaulted a family member. She was arrested on the charge of Assault 4th Degree DV and transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial.