Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, January 29, 2025

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

A Detachment ...No news reported.

B Detachment

  • AK25002788

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/29/2025 at approximately 0004 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop on a pickup truck in the Williwaw neighborhood for a moving violation. The driver of the pickup truck, Branden Heller age 38 of Wasilla, was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for failure to appear OC misuse of plates. Branden was placed under arrest and transported to Mat-Su PreTrial where he was remanded and held on $150 cash bail.

    Posted on 1/29/2025 5:00:14 AM by DPS\wjbrennan

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  • AK25007181

    Location: Alakanuk
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/24/2025 at approximately 00:20 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 1/29/2025 8:26:21 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25007199

    Location: Kwethluk
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/24/2025 at approximately 03:30 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 1/29/2025 8:27:12 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25007400

    Location: Aniak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/24/2025 at approximately 09:18 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 1/29/2025 8:28:00 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25007512

    Location: Kotlik
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/24/2025 at approximately 18:33 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 18 YOA Myles Prince of Kotlik for Assault in the 3rd Degree and Criminal Mischief 5.

    Posted on 1/29/2025 8:28:55 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25007540

    Location: Emmonak
    Type: Disturbance

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/24/2025 at approximately 22:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Disturbance. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 33 YOA Lanny Moore of Emmonak for Criminal Mischief in the Fifth degree.

    Posted on 1/29/2025 8:29:55 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25007715

    Location: Emmonak
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/25/2025 at approximately 18:57 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating a Domestic Violence Protective Order. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 37 YOA Wilbur Hootch Jr. of Emmonak for Violating a DVPO.

    Posted on 1/29/2025 8:33:05 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25007721

    Location: Alakanuk
    Type: Search and Rescue

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/25/2025 at approximately 19:07 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of two overdue snowmachiners. Emmonak SAR and Alakanuk SAR sent 2 searchers each. Searchers located the snowmachiner's at 21:55 hours. No injuries were reported, and no medical attention was requested. All searchers were accounted for.

    Posted on 1/29/2025 8:34:30 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25007800

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Suspicious Circumstances

    Dispatch Text:

    On 1/26/25, at about 0840 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of child abuse. The investigation continues.

    Posted on 1/29/2025 8:35:51 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

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  • AK25008728

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault 3, Criminal Mischief 3, & VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On January 29th, 2025, at approximately 0010 hours, Alaska State troopers received a report of a domestic violence incident near Holmes Road. Troopers responded to the area and, after further investigation, arrested Jeremy Williams, age 40 of North Pole, on 2 counts of Assault 3, Criminal Mischief 3, and 4 counts of violating his conditions of release. Jeremy was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.

    Posted on 1/29/2025 6:42:28 AM by DPS\rcbell

  • AK25008670

    Location: Nulato
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/28/2025 Troopers responded to a report of a stabbing at the Nulato School. One juvenile victim was flown to Fairbanks for treatment and is in stable condition. One juvenile suspect was arrested for Assault in the First Degree and transported to FYF. There is no ongoing threat to the school or community.   

    Posted on 1/29/2025 10:27:23 AM by DPS\lggarvin

  • AK25008850

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/29/25 AST initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for obscured plate, the driver was Thomas Hernandez who's license status was revoked and he was on conditions of release. He was placed under arrest for violating his conditions of release. 

    Posted on 1/29/2025 3:26:42 PM by DPS\bamirr

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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.