Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, January 22, 2026
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
A Detachment
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AK26006638
Location: KlawockType: DUI/MIW 4Dispatch Text:
On 1/22/2026 at approximately 1549 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a Toyota Pickup truck for several moving violations. The driver was identified as ADRIAN MORRIS, age 63 of Klawock. Investigation revealed Adrian to be operating his vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance. In the vehicle in within reach were two firearms. Adrian was processed and release on his own recognizance.Posted on 1/22/2026 8:58:40 PM by DPS\jaedenshaw
B Detachment
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AK26006586
Location: WasillaType: Assault 3 x3, Criminal Mischief 3, Reckless Driving, No Insurance, Assault 4 on LEO, Resisting ArrestDispatch Text:
On 1/22/26 at approximately 1440 hours Palmer AST responded to a road rage incident that ended up at Mat Su West AST post. Investigation revealed Peter Hopman, age 47 of Wasilla, had intentionally rammed another vehicle and brandished a firearm during the incident. AST ultimately placed Hopman under arrest for 3 counts of Assault 3rd Degree, 1 count of Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree, 1 count of Reckless Driving, 1 count of No Liability Insurance, 1 count of Assault 4th Degree (on a peace officer), and 1 count of Resisting Arrest. Hopman was remanded at Mat Su Pretrial where he was held without bail.
Posted on 1/22/2026 7:47:30 PM by DPS\cdwebb
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AK26006021
Location: TalkeetnaType: DV Assault 4Dispatch Text:
On 1/20/2026 at approximately 2312 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance in Talkeetna. The investigation revealed that Melissa Dejesus had assaulted her romantic partner. Dejesus was arrested for DV Assault 4, AS11.41.230(a)(1), transported, remanded to Mat-Su pretrial and held with no bail.
Posted on 1/22/2026 5:21:03 AM by DPS\tjwilson
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AK26006380
Location: WasillaType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 1/222/26 at approximately 0030 hours AST responded to a residence on Wasilla Fishhook in Wasilla to conduct a welfare check on a female involved in a disturbance. Investigation revealed Michelle Thiele age 33 of Wasilla, had driven while under the influence of alcohol. She was arrested for DUI and transported to MSPT in Palmer where her bail was set at $500.Posted on 1/22/2026 5:28:17 AM by DPS\cthale
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK26006420
Location: FairbanksType: DWLR/MICS5Dispatch Text:
On 01/21/26, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop. The driver, identified as Donald Ray Lees, was found to be driving with a revoked license and was taken into custody. Lees was transported to the Fairbanks Correctional Center and faces charges for Driving While License Revoked and Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree.
Posted on 1/22/2026 8:19:59 AM by DPS\kbweeks
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AK26003792
Location: Delta JunctionType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On January 21, 2026, at approximately 2151 hours, AST in Delta Junction contacted Julie Sava, age 28 of Delta Junction for an arrest warrant. Sava was arrested on her warrant with original charges of DV unlawful contact, criminal trespass in the first degree, violating conditions of release, and three counts of violating a DV protective order. She was remanded at Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 1/22/2026 4:49:33 PM by DPS\melopezmartinez
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK19028067
Location: JuneauType: Multiple Wildlife ViolationsDispatch Text:
On Jan. 8, 2026, 51-year-old Michael Duby of Juneau was convicted by a jury on eight charges related to commercial fishing. The convictions include unlawful sale of shellfish harvested for personal use, commercial clamming during a closed season, commercial fishing for flounder during a closed season, reckless endangerment, third-degree misconduct involving weapons in the third degree, and three counts of falsifying business records.
These convictions stem from an investigation by Alaska Wildlife Troopers, which commenced in 2019 following a suspicious commercial fisheries boarding. The investigation revealed Duby was unlawfully targeting and harvesting fish species during closed seasons and then entering these fish into commerce with falsified or incomplete fish tickets to conceal the illegal activity. Additionally, Duby was found to be unlawfully harvesting clams from Juneau area beaches, which had not been tested for paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) before being introduced into commerce via a restaurant in Fairbanks. PSP can be fatal if consumed. The investigation also determined that Duby was residing in a residence with a concealable firearm despite having a prior felony conviction.
Duby has been subject to numerous investigations by the State of Alaska, Federal fish and wildlife agencies, and other state wildlife enforcement agencies over the past 23 years. His sport fishing and hunting privileges had previously been suspended for life, and he was on probation for wildlife-related convictions at the time of these offenses.
Duby’s sentencing is scheduled for May 2026.
Posted on 10/23/2020 5:23:53 PM by DPS\jtabbott . Edited on 1/22/2026 2:39:38 PM by DPS\tewilliams
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