Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Saturday, January 3, 2026

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

A Detachment

  • AK26000760

    Location: Anchor Point
    Type: DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/03/2026, at approximately 1852 hours, Alaska State Troopers (AST) received a call of a suspicious vehicle in the road on the Old Sterling Hwy. Troopers responded and contacted a Nissan Pathfinder being towed by a Ford Van. Both drivers were identified, and the investigation revealed that the driver of the Ford van, Dawson Stone, age 54, of Anchor Point, had his driving privileges revoked by the Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles. Dawson was issued a criminal summons for Driving While License Revoked.   

     

    Posted on 1/3/2026 10:44:43 PM by DPS\cljohnson1

B Detachment

  • AK25106603

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On January 3rd, 2026, AST located and arrested Steven Sellars on multiple warrants for Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree x 2, Assault in the 4th Degree in Palmer. Steven was remanded to Mat Su Pretrial with no bail until conditions of release are set.

    Posted on 1/3/2026 5:32:37 PM by DPS\mcquick

  • AK26000589

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI, Refusal

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/03/2026 at approximately 0032 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a REDDI report in Wasilla of an intoxicated driver leaving a residence. Shortly after, the REDDI vehicle returned to the residence where Eilene Peter (age 46 of Wasilla) was contacted by Troopers. During the investigation it was learned that Peter had driven with her 14-year-old child in the vehicle, however due to the child’s age, Troopers were unable to charge Peter for endangering the welfare of a child. Peter was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.  Later Peter refused to provide a breath sample to determine her level of impairment and a warrant was issued to collect her blood. Peter was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for DUI and refusal to submit to chemical test where she was held on a $500 bail.

    Posted on 1/3/2026 4:58:02 AM by DPS\jrvenable

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25039511

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MICS 3

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/26/2025 at approximately 1340 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation and seatbelt violation. After further investigation, approximately 26 grams of suspected methamphetamine was seized from Peggy Oneil. This investigation is active. UPDATE: After additional investigation was conducted, Peggy Oneil is being charged with MICS 3.

    Posted on 4/26/2025 4:10:34 PM by DPS\hrchurness . Edited on 1/3/2026 5:57:54 PM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK26000598

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Deceased Person

    Dispatch Text:

    On January 3, 2025, at approximately 0206 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Amherst Drive in Fairbanks for a deceased person. No foul play is suspected. Next of kin was notified on scene.

    Posted on 1/3/2026 6:45:47 AM by DPS\jldreher

  • AK26000669

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/03/2026, the Fairbanks Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a deceased person in the Fairbanks area. The State Medical Examiner was contacted and requested the body to determine the cause of death. The next of kin have been notified.

    Posted on 1/3/2026 3:00:48 PM by DPS\rdmoss

  • AK26000696

    Location: Mile 163 Parks Hwy
    Type: MVC-D

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/03/2026 at 1446 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a single vehicle rollover crash near Mile 163 Parks Highway.  Investigation determined a Jonathan Sheehan, age 23 from Fort Wainwright was traveling northbound, lost control due to ice, and rolled his vehicle.  Sheehan was issued a citation.  There were no injuries from the collision.

    Posted on 1/3/2026 7:57:09 PM by DPS\dwbozman

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.