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On 07/28/2019, at approximately 2:05 p.m., Alaska State Troopers were contacted with the report of a stolen vehicle from Big Lake Airport. The vehicle is a blue 1990 Chevy Z71 1500 extended cab pickup with the lower bracket for a snowplow installed. Investigation revealed the theft occurred between late Friday afternoon on 7/26 and Sunday […]
Continue ReadingEditors Note: People are still falling victim to this old but continuing scam. Please help spread the word. On 06/07/2019 at approximately 6:48 a.m. the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a fraud by telephone. Investigation revealed individuals identifying themselves as Alaska State Troopers called from (907)313-1343 and told the victim they had […]
Continue ReadingOn 05/23/19 at 9:45 p.m., AST responded to the area of Round Table Drive in Houston for the report of an intoxicated driver. AST contacted James Cantine in a red 1995 Nissan Pathfinder and arrested him for the original charge of DUI. Cantine was transported to the MSPT facility in Palmer where he was remanded […]
Continue ReadingOn 10/29/2018 at 10:43 p.m., Alaska State Troopers initiated a traffic stop on a red Subaru Forester near the Parks Hwy and Pittman Road after dispatch aired a locate of a stolen vehicle spotted in the area a few hours prior that matched the description. The vehicle failed to yield to lights and sirens and […]
Continue ReadingOn 10/15/2018 at approximately 10:14 p.m. Alaska State Troopers attempted to stop a 1998 silver Honda Civic near Hollywood Road and Halston Avenue for an equipment violation. A traffic stop was initiated and the vehicle failed to yield to lights and sirens continuing to travel at high speeds. The pursuit came to an end when […]
Continue ReadingOn 10/25/18 at approximately 8:29 a.m., Alaska State Troopers received the report of damaged property located at a liquor store in Big Lake. Investigation determined an unknown subject attempted to enter the premises overnight, resulting in damage to the front security glass. The damage was valued at approximately $500 to repair. Anyone that may have […]
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