Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, January 19, 2026

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A Detachment

  • AK26005497

    Location: Anchor Point
    Type: Assault 3rd, Assault 4th, Criminal Mischief 3rd

    Dispatch Text:

    On 1/19/26 at 0630 hours, Troopers responded to a 911 call of a disturbance at a residence on Valleyside Ave in Anchor Point. An investigation showed Jannelly Nevarez, 24 of Anchorage, was intoxicated and had assaulted her boyfriend during an argument and damaged his vehicle. Nevarez was arrested and remanded into the Homer Jail on charges of Assault 3rd, Assault 4th, and Criminal Mischief 3rd. She was held pending arraignment.

    Posted on 1/19/2026 4:49:17 PM by DPS\djcox

B Detachment

  • AK26005522

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault IV (DV) and Criminal Mischief V (DV)

    Dispatch Text:

    On 1/19/26 at approximately 1030 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance at a residence on Palmdale Drive in Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Brandon Scott, age 24 of Wasilla, had assaulted a family member and damaged the family member's property. Scott was arrested for Assault IV (DV) and Criminal Mischief V (DV). Scott was remanded to MSPT, where he was held without bail. 

    Posted on 1/19/2026 4:55:38 PM by DPS\makessler

  • AK26005479

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI, MOCA

    Dispatch Text:

    On 1/19/26 at approximately 2332 hours, AST responded to a traffic stop initiated by WPD in Wasilla. Investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle, Asher Wohlers, age 18 of Wasilla, had driven the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Asher was arrested and remanded to MSPT for DUI and MOCA.

    Posted on 1/19/2026 6:19:06 AM by DPS\lefarrelly

  • AK26005454

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Violate Conditions of Release

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/18/2026 at approximately 1939 hours, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a conditions of release violation. Investigation revealed Ian Collins age 36 of Wasilla violated his conditions of release involving a domestic violence crime. Ian was arrested for DV VCOR and remanded at MSPT with no bail.

    Posted on 1/19/2026 6:32:06 AM by DPS\bmkadow

  • AK26005467

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: MIW/ Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/18/2026 at approximately 2305 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence in Wasilla reference multiple subjects discharging firearms at each other. Investigation revealed Matthew Bernier age 20 of Wasilla discharged a firearm towards another individual. Matthew was arrested for MIW 1 and Assault 3 and remanded at MSPT with no bail. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 1/19/2026 6:41:02 AM by DPS\bmkadow

  • AK26005446

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/18/2026 at approximately 2013 hours, Alaska State Troopers received several REDDI reports for a blue sedan driving erratically in Wasilla. The investigation revealed the driver, Adriana Guerrero, aged 30 of Wasilla, was operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Guerrero was arrested and transported to Matsu Pretrial where she was remanded for DUI and released on her own recognizance.

    Posted on 1/19/2026 7:08:56 AM by DPS\tjwilson

  • AK26003696

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Warrant Arrest x 2

    Dispatch Text:

    On 1/19/26 at approximately 0800 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a Honda SUV on the Glenn Highway in Palmer. Investigation revealed the driver, Cody Glenn, age 28, had an outstanding warrant for his arrest on the original charges of Criminal Mischief III and Assault in the Presence of a Child. Further investigation revealed that a passenger, Anthony Huckstep, age 20, had an outstanding warrant for his arrest on the original charge of DWRL. Both were arrested for their warrants and transported to MSPT for remand.

    Posted on 1/19/2026 9:44:14 AM by DPS\makessler

  • AK26005276

    Location: Tatitlek
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On January 19, 2026, at approximately 3:13 a.m., Alaska State Troopers were notified of a deceased individual at a residence in Tatitlek. The deceased has been identified as Ranae Totemoff. Next of kin was notified on scene. The case remains under investigation

    Posted on 1/19/2026 12:10:48 PM by DPS\rcbell

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK26005486

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Traffic (DUI)

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/19/2026, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle traveling eastbound on Geist Rd. The driver of the vehicle, Heidi Ann Gray, was found to have been driving while under the influence of alcohol. She was arrested for DUI and remanded to FCC with no further incident.

    Posted on 1/19/2026 6:01:42 AM by DPS\wpmiller

  • AK25103232

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/18/2026, a traffic stop was made on a vehicle traveling northbound on the Richardson highway. The driver, Tyler James Brunelle, age 23 of Fairbanks, was revealed to have a warrant for his arrest. He was remanded to FCC with no further incident.

    Posted on 1/19/2026 6:04:37 AM by DPS\wpmiller

  • AK26005231

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Traffic (DUI)

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/18/2025, Troopers responded to the area of University Ave and Davis Rd. with reports of a motor vehicle collision. The driver of the vehicle, Jacquelyn Dakota Riegel, age 30 of Fairbanks, was found to have been driving under the influence of alcohol and was remanded to FCC with no further incident.

    Posted on 1/19/2026 6:09:12 AM by DPS\wpmiller

  • AK26005581

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/19/2026 at approximately 1239 hours, following an investigation, Noranell Duncan age 47 of Fairbanks, was arrested for violating her conditions of release. She was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.

    Posted on 1/19/2026 4:55:40 PM by DPS\ajrenner

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Judicial Services ...No news reported.

AK Div of Fire and Life Safety ...No news reported.