Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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

A Detachment

  • AK26006305

    Location: Prince of Wales-Craig
    Type: DV Assault/Assault on LEO

    Dispatch Text:

    On 1/21/2026 at approximately 1723 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a call for a DV disturbance outside of Craig, AK. Investigation revealed SIANNA COATS-SELEY age, 18 of Craig placed another household member in fear of physical injury. Sianna was arrested for DV assault in the 4th Degree. During the booking process, Sianna assaulted an Alaska State Trooper. Sianna was charged with DV assault in the 4th degree and Assault 4th Degree on a Law Enforcement Officer. No injuries were reported.

    Posted on 1/21/2026 8:27:58 PM by DPS\jaedenshaw

B Detachment

  • AK26006264

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On January 21, at approximately 1532, Alaska State Troopers received a call reporting a single vehicle rollover on the Parks Highway at approximately the 59-mile mark. Investigation showed that the driver of the vehicle, Mckyle Schumann, was under the influence of alcohol and was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial without incident.

    Posted on 1/21/2026 8:23:55 PM by DPS\cdmertens

  • AK26006018

    Location: Talkeetna
    Type: DUI, MIW 4

    Dispatch Text:

    On 1/20/26 at approximately 2022 hours, AST received a report of a vehicle stuck in a snow bank in Talkeetna. Investigation revealed that the driver, Lawrence Grove, age 72 of Talkeetna, had driven under the influence of alcohol with two firearms inside the vehicle. Lawrence was arrested and remanded to MSPT for DUI and MIW 4.

    Posted on 1/21/2026 6:20:17 AM by DPS\lefarrelly

  • AK26006069

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault 4 DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 1/21/26 at approximately 0441 hours AST received a report of a disturbance after the fact at a residence in Wasilla. It was reported that Jamie Rhodes, age 48 of Wasilla, had placed a household member in fear of imminent physical injury due to her actions during the night. Jamie was arrested for Assault 4 DV.

    Posted on 1/21/2026 7:39:00 AM by DPS\lefarrelly

  • AK26006344

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 1/21/26 at approximately 1922 hours, AST received a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Lamont Way in Wasilla. AST responded to the scene and investigation revealed the driver Sherry Sellman age 62 of Wasilla was driving under the influence of alcohol when she drove into the ditch. She was arrested for DUI, transported to the Pittman Trooper Post for processing and released with a criminal summons. 

    Posted on 1/21/2026 9:52:00 PM by DPS\jcsomerville

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK26006062

    Location: Cantwell
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/20/2026, Alaska State Troopers responded to a vehicle in a ditch in Cantwell.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of Patricia Burns, 61, for DUI and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test.  She was release on her own recognizance.

    Posted on 1/21/2026 5:26:32 PM by DPS\japoole

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.