Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, October 12, 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
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AK25103698
Location: WasillaType: Pursuit, DUIDispatch Text:
On 10/12/2025, at approximately 0346 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted Brenda Robson, age 51, of Palmer, who was asleep in the driver's seat of a vehicle on a public roadway. Troopers observed an open alcohol container in the cup holder and attempted to investigate. During the initial contact, Robson started the car, and a vehicle pursuit ensued. Shortly after, the vehicle was stopped, and Robson was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for fail to stop at the direction of a peace officer, open container, and driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Posted on 10/12/2025 5:02:53 AM by DPS\jrvenable
C Detachment
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AK25103717
Location: Western AlaskaType: SARDispatch Text:
UPDATE 5:50 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2025:
Alaska State Troopers responded to Kipnuk and confirmed there are no missing people.
One adult female was located deceased in Kwigillngok. Troopers responded to recover her remains and are working to notify next of kin. Her name will be released once next of kin has been notified. Two people remain unaccounted for in the community. The Alaska State Troopers are coordinating search and rescue efforts with the U.S. Coast Guard, Alaska Army National Guard and Alaska Air National Guard. Crews searched on Monday by boat and air.
Alaska State Troopers launched Helo-2 from Fairbanks to Western Alaska to assist with additional needs. The helicopter will also deliver generators and additional fuel to the communities.
Additional Regional Public Safety Officers and Village Public Safety Officers are traveling to Bethel and will deploy to impacted communities to assist as needed.
UPDATE, 11 a.m. Oct. 13, 2025:
Search and rescue efforts continued overnight and at least 51 people and two dogs have been rescued from Kipnuk and Kwigillingok following the powerful storm system that impacted multiple coastal communities in Western Alaska over the weekend.
Three people remain unaccounted for in Kwigillingok. Troopers have received secondhand reports of people who were unaccounted for in Kipnuk and are continuing efforts to confirm and verify how many people are missing.
Aerial search assets were deployed at first light on Monday, Oct. 13. The Alaska State Troopers are continuing to coordinate search and rescue efforts with the U.S. Coast Guard, Alaska Army National Guard and Alaska Air National Guard.
Anyone who needs non-emergency assistance can contact the State Emergency Operations Center at 907-428-7100.
UPDATE, 6:50 p.m. Oct. 12, 2025:
Search and rescue crews responded this afternoon to Kipnuk and Kwigillingok to search for missing people and rescue those displaced by the powerful storm system that impacted multiple coastal communities in Western Alaska. At least 18 people were rescued in Kwigillingok and at least 16 people were rescued in Kipnuk.
Three people remain unaccounted for in Kwigillingok. Troopers have received secondhand reports of people who are unaccounted for in Kipnuk and are continuing to work with local officials to verify and confirm how many people are missing.
Search efforts will be continuing overnight as conditions allow. Anyone in need of immediate rescue should contact the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center at 907-551-7230.
The search and rescue effort was coordinated by the Alaska State Troopers, with assistance from the Alaska Air National Guard, Alaska Army National Guard and U.S. Coast Guard. This is an active and ongoing search and rescue effort. Additional updates will be released as more information becomes available.
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The Alaska State Troopers are coordinating and assisting with multi-agency search and rescue operations today following a powerful storm that impacted multiple Western Alaska coastal communities over the last 24 hours. The Alaska Air National Guard, Alaska Army National Guard and U.S. Coast Guard have launched rescue aircraft to Kipnuk and Kwigillingok to locate and rescue missing or displaced people. Both communities experienced strong winds and heavy flooding overnight, which caused significant damage, including at least eight homes being pushed from their foundations.
Anyone in need of immediate rescue should contact the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center at 907-551-7230.
This is an active and ongoing search and rescue mission. Additional details will be provided when more information is available.
Posted on 10/12/2025 2:15:08 PM by SOA\tewilliams
D Detachment
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AK25103720
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On October 12, 2025, at approximately 0530 hours Troopers conducted a traffic stop in Fairbanks. Driver identified as Elijah Blackweasel. Investigation showed that Elijah was driving while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor and in possession of a firearm. Elijah was then remanded to FCC without further incident.
Posted on 10/12/2025 8:53:49 AM by DPS\bamitten
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AK25103399
Location: FairbanksType: Assault 4Dispatch Text:
On October 11, 2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to a 911 call for the report of a domestic assault. Troopers found the victim had visible injuries, reported being punched. The suspect, Johnnie Commack was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center for Assault in the Fourth Degree.
Posted on 10/12/2025 9:13:29 AM by DPS\kbweeks
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AK25102630
Location: FairbanksType: DUI/MIW4Dispatch Text:
On October 9, 2025, at approximately 0346 hours, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing it run a stop sign and red light. The driver, identified as Joseph Theodore Kruger Jr., exhibited signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests. He was arrested for DUI and MIW4 and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 10/12/2025 9:15:28 AM by DPS\kbweeks
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AK25102621
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On October 9, 2025, at approximately 0134 hours, Troopers initated a traffic stop on an SUV failing to maintain its lane of travel. Upon contacting the driver, identified as Cory Dale Berggren, it was found that he was driving impaired. Cory Dale Berggren was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center for Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
Posted on 10/12/2025 9:17:12 AM by DPS\kbweeks
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AK25101357
Location: AllakaketType: DV AssaultDispatch Text:
On October 4, 2025, at approximately 2347 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance in Allakaket. Investigation was completed on October 12, 2025 and resulted in 34-year-old Derek Simon being arrested for assault in the fourth degree and assault in the presence of a child.
Posted on 10/12/2025 4:23:50 PM by DPS\jrongstad
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AK25056561
Location: TanacrossType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On October 11th, 2025, Tok AST contacted Paul Brinkman Jr. in Tanacross. Brinkman was found to have an active warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and remanded to FCC.
Posted on 10/12/2025 6:01:50 PM by SOA\bbschwarz
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