Troopers seek person of interest in Soldotna considered ‘armed and dangerous’

SOLDOTNA, Alaska (KTUU) - Alaska State Troopers and local law enforcement are searching for a Soldotna man who is considered “armed and dangerous,” according to a trooper dispatch.

Shortly before midnight Saturday, troopers were notified that a residence was fully engulfed in flames near Lourdes Avenue. Occupants of the residence were able to escape, according to an update from troopers.

Officers say 62-year-old Ronald Beyering was seen leaving the property, and troopers have been granted an arrest warrant for Beyering.

Troopers are advising the public not to approach Beyering, and that he is considered armed and dangerous.

Beyering is described as a white man who is 5 feet 9 inches tall and 140 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes.

Troopers advised earlier to avoid Zackery Street and Inuvik Lane off of Funny River Road in Soldotna.

This is an isolated event and an ongoing investigation.

Troopers ask the public to please contact Soldotna Dispatch at 907-262-4453 if anyone has seen an individual matching the description or if someone sees suspicious activity in the area.

This story has been updated with new information.

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