Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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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AK25099562
Location: Anchor PointType: DWLRDispatch Text:
On 9/30/25 at approximately 1106 hours, Anchor Point AST conducted a traffic stop on a gray 2000 GMC Yukon near the 146-mile marker of the Sterling Highway. The driver was identified as James E. Dixon (54) of Ninilchik and it was confirmed with dispatch that his driver license was revoked. Dixon has 4 prior convictions of driving while revoked, the most recent on 8/27/25. Dixon was issued a misdemeanor summons for DWLR - w/ multiple convictions with a court date set for later.
Posted on 10/1/2025 3:41:03 PM by DPS\ajflowers
B Detachment
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AK25096633
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 9/30/25 at approximately 1720 hours Palmer AST performed a routine traffic stop on a vehicle on N Williwaw Way in Wasilla for an equipment violation. Investigation revealed the driver, Charles Mitchell, age 45 of Wasilla had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for failing to remand on original charges of Theft and Fraudulent Use of an Access Device with no bail and 6 months to serve. Mitchell was arrested and transported to Mat Su Pretrial where he was remanded and held on his warrant.
Posted on 10/1/2025 5:15:00 PM by DPS\cdwebb
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AK25099847
Location: Meadow LakesType: DUI / Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 9/30/25 at 2236 hours AST observed a vehicle driving on the Parks Highway near Vine Road swerving, driving in the shoulder, and then almost sideswiped a patrol vehicle. The driver, Lane Kay (30), was arrested for DUI. Lane was also found to have two separate Fail to Appear warrants for two separate OUI cases from Anchorage. He was remanded and held on $250 bail.
Posted on 10/1/2025 2:16:12 AM by DPS\cjkopy
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AK25099849
Location: WasillaType: VCORDispatch Text:
On 09/30/2025 at approximately 2324 hours, AST received a 911 misdial. AST responded to the residence in Wasilla and contacted the parties involved. Investigation revealed that Waylon Olsen (46 Male) had violated his conditions of release.
Olsen was arrested and transported to MSPT where he was remanded on $250 bail.
Posted on 10/1/2025 3:58:17 AM by DPS\cataratko
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AK25099706
Location: WasillaType: Endangered MinorDispatch Text:
On 9/30/2025 at approximately 1607 hours, AST received a report of a 17 year old runaway that had left her home after being told not to by her parents. AST found the youth walking along Bogard approximately 3 miles away from her home, and was able to talk her into going back home by giving her a ride to her residence. Upon arrival at the residence, she began walking away from the home again, stating that she would continue to run away. At this point, AST re-approached the situation, talking with her again, convincing her to go home with no further issues.
Posted on 10/1/2025 6:47:31 AM by DPS\eaowens
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25099857
Location: North PoleType: VCOR & Unlawful ContactDispatch Text:
On 09/30/25 at approximately 2135 hours, AST received a report of a civil issue between David Fuller and his son. Investigation revealed David Fuller contacted his son via phone and text regarding a property dispute, in violation of his court-ordered conditions of release under case 4FA-25-01498CR. David Fuller has been charged with Violation of Conditions of Release and Unlawful Contact in the First Degree. He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 10/1/2025 1:36:23 AM by DPS\jaevans1
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AK25099789
Location: FairbanksType: Driving While License RevokedDispatch Text:
On September 30, 2025, at approximately 19:08 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling north on Badger Road. Upon contact with the driver, AST discovered the driver to have a revoked driver's license. The driver was cited for speeding and issued a summons for driving on a revoked license. The vehicle was turned over to a licensed driver.
Posted on 10/1/2025 2:32:10 PM by DPS\cjmorlang
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AK25100097
Location: North PoleType: Domestic ViolenceDispatch Text:
On 10/01/2025, Troopers received reports of a DV incident in North Pole, Alaska. The suspect arrested was identified as Billyjo Harmon of North Pole. Investigation showed that Billyjo had assaulted a family member. He was remanded to FCC with no further incident, and is held without bail.
Posted on 10/1/2025 5:50:42 PM by DPS\wpmiller
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AK25099456
Location: FairbanksType: Driving in Violation of Instructional permitDispatch Text:
On September 30, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Troopers patrolling Fairbanks observed a dark grey Jeep Gladiator traveling eastbound without functioning brake lights. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver, KB (17), was found to be operating the vehicle with only an instructional permit and without a required licensed adult over 21. His passenger, Selene Ortiz (19), possessed only an ID card. Burton was cited for violating the conditions of his permit and issued a court date. The vehicle was later released to Burton’s uncle and father, who arrived on scene.
Posted on 10/1/2025 7:26:15 PM by DPS\bamitten
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AK25097002
Location: TokType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On October 1, 2025, at approximately 1920 hours Alaska State Troopers in Tok contacted Jace Coulombe, age 34 of Tok. Coulombe had an active warrant for his arrest in 4TO-25-00065CR. He was placed under arrest and remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.
Posted on 10/1/2025 8:15:27 PM by DPS\jnburnham
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK24125423
Location: UnalakleetType: SAM 1, SAM 2, Sexual Assault 2Dispatch Text:
On October 1, 2025, a grand jury indicted Wade E. Daniels (42 yoa of Unalakleet) for Sexual Abuse of Minor in the 1st Degree, Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the 2nd Degree, and Sexual Assault in the 2nd degree for conduct that occurred in Unalakleet in December 2024. Daniels is in custody at AMCC in Nome.
On December 13, 2024, at 0450 hours AST responded to a residence in Unalakleet to investigate a report of an assault involving domestic violence. The investigation is still underway, if charges are filed an updated dispatch will be sent. All parties involved in the event have been separated and they are safe.
Posted on 12/14/2024 7:10:02 AM by DPS\bjwassmann . Edited on 10/1/2025 6:06:07 PM by DPS\bjwassmann
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