Public Safety Report

On August 12, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible deceased person at a residence in Delta Junction. Investigation revealed Lois Durham, 92, died of natural causes. Durham’s next of kin was on scene and notified. No foul play is suspected.
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Alaska State Troopers in Delta Junction received a report of domestic violence at a residence in Delta Junction August 13. Investigation revealed Monty Doolin, 65, intentionally damaged the property of a family member and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Doolin was arrested/remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on one count each of Criminal Mischief 4th Degree/Domestic Violence and Misconduct Involving Controlled Substances 5th Degree. Doolin pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor criminal mischief in the fourth degree in connection with the incident on August 13. Doolin was released on his own recognizance.
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On August 21, Alaska State Troopers received a call from the Tangle Lakes Campground reporting that a male was found deceased on a hillside with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the head.Troopers responded to the scene and located the deceased individual on a hill near the campsites. After conducting the investigation, it was determined that the male had shot himself. The decedent was positively identified by his driver’s license.
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On August 27, Alaska State Troopers responded to assist Alaska State Park Rangers with a commercial motor vehicle that failed to stop during a traffic stop. Investigation resulted in Darryl Grabencius, 53, of Alberta, Canada, being charged with Felony Eluding and Reckless Driving.
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Vilyam Kulakevich, 40, pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor assault in the fourth degree, misdemeanor unlawful contact in the first degree, and two counts of misdemeanor violation of conditions of release in connection with an August 7 incident in the Delta Junction area. Bail has been set at a $1,500 performance bond. According to court documents, Kulakevich was charged August 8 with several counts including Assault in the 4th Degree, Unlawful Contact per Court Order, and Violation of Conditions of Release.
Sophia Josephs, 44, was arrested on September 9 for Theft in the Third Degree. Alaska State Troopers received a theft report and it was revealed Josephs had stolen over $275 worth of merchandise from a store. She was transported to Fairbanks Correctional Facility and held on bail.

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