Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, October 16, 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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AK25104795
Location: RazdolnaType: Off Road ATV FatalityDispatch Text:
On October 15, 2025, at 1:30pm, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a male found deceased in a remote area after what appeared to be an ATV crash. Troopers responded and found that 48-year-old Antony Basargin of Razdolna, was pinned under his 4wheeler in a remote area east of Razdolna. Based on the scene investigation it appeared Basargin was riding his 4-wheeler in an area of tall grass and hummocks when he attempted to make a turn on a down sloping area and the ATV rolled trapping him underneath. Basargin had not been seen by family for several days and he was found by a relative who was out looking for cattle. Nothing suspicious was found during the scene investigation and alcohol or drug impairment is not suspected. The body has been sent to the SMEO. Next of kin was notified.
Posted on 10/16/2025 11:05:05 AM by DPS\tjdespain
B Detachment
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AK25077208
Location: WasillaType: Burglary I, Burglary II, Vehicle Theft I, Theft II and Criminal Mischief IVDispatch Text:
On 8/3/2025, at approximately 1144 hours, AST received a report of a burglary in the area of Burma Road in Wasilla. AST responded to the scene. Investigation revealed the suspects had stolen a pickup, flatbed trailer and various other items from inside the residence and from another building on the property. The approximate value of the property was $27,000. On 8/12/2025, at approximately 0730 hours, AST responded to a residence on Starlight Lane in Wasilla for a follow up. AST was attempting to locate Zachary Bryant, age 35 of Wasilla, for questioning relating to the burglary. Zachary had an outstanding arrest warrant for a probation violation and Theft II. Zachary attempted to flee the scene by foot but was quickly apprehended and was arrested for his warrant. AST was able to recover the pickup, flatbed trailer and other stolen items. Zachary was additionally charged with Burglary I, Burglary II, Vehicle Theft I, Theft II and Criminal Mischief IV. Zachary was transported to Matsu Pretrial where he was remanded and held without bail.
Update:
The Alaska State Trooper continued investigating the burglary that occurred on Burma Road in August. Investigation revealed that Joseph Zywot, age 36 of Wasilla, assisted with the burglary. AST filed an arrest warrant on Joseph for Burglary I, Burglary II, Theft II, Vehicle Theft I and Criminal Mischief IV. On 10/16/2025, at approximately 1800 hours, AST responded to a residence on Link Street to locate Joseph. AST located Joseph inside the residence and was taken into custody without incident. Joseph was transported to Matsu Pretrial where he was remanded on his arrest warrant and held on a $2,500 bail.
Posted on 8/12/2025 1:51:02 PM by DPS\hcmckenney . Edited on 10/16/2025 9:40:26 PM by DPS\hcmckenney
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AK25047751
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 10/16/25 at 2100 hours AST stopped a vehicle on Infinite Road for an equipment violation. The driver, Elisha Baird (24) was found to have two active Felony warrants for Fail to Appear for Misconduct Involving Controlled Substance 4th x2 and Violations of Conditions of Release x2. He was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial and held on $3,000 bail.
Posted on 10/16/2025 5:18:05 AM by DPS\cjkopy
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25105047
Location: FairbanksType: Terroristic ThreateningDispatch Text:
In the early morning hours of October 16, 2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a Fairbanks residence located near Commerce Street. A male suspect, identified as Aaron Simmons, was arrested after making violent threats and referencing a weapon during a disturbance involving a female and children. The threats were overheard by a neighbor, who feared for the victims' safety and contacted 911. Troopers made a forced entry based on exigent circumstances. Aaron was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on a charge of Terroristic Threatening in the Second Degree.
Posted on 10/16/2025 9:05:41 AM by DPS\kbweeks
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AK25105036
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 10/16/2025, at approximately 0100 hours, I observed a Dodge 1500 Speeding on Airport Way. The driver, identified as Mykle Price, showed signs of intoxication, including bloodshot eyes, confusion, and the odor of alcohol. He failed standardized field sobriety tests and provided a breath sample of 0.225 BrAC. Price was arrested for DUI. He was remanded to FCC.
Posted on 10/16/2025 9:35:12 AM by DPS\kdanderson
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AK25104800
Location: Fairbanks, AKType: Deceased maleDispatch Text:
On 10/15/2025 at approximately 1100hrs, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a deceased male in a residence near Sundance Loop. The man was identified as Brian Williams (69 of Fairbanks). Investigation showed no foul play. The state medical examiner has released the remains to the family.
Posted on 10/16/2025 9:48:05 AM by DPS\acfishe
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AK25061560
Location: Delta JunctionType: TheftDispatch Text:
UPDATE 10/16: On October 14, 2025, the Alaska State Troopers Criminal Suppression Unit in Fairbanks identified the suspect of the theft to be Stephen Clark (age 37 ) of Fairbanks. Clark was captured on video surveillance stealing a 2022 Yamaha Track ATV valued at over $13,000, as well as a Honda Generator Valued at over $1,000 from the Quartz Lake Cabin. Clark was arrested and remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center on charges of trespassing in the 1st degree and felony Theft in the 2nd degree.
ORIGINAL: On June 25, 2025, at approximately 1310 hours, AST received a theft report in the area of Delta Junction. Investigation is on going.
Posted on 6/26/2025 12:03:33 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez . Edited on 10/16/2025 11:48:51 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK25105374
Location: Delta JunctionType: MVCDispatch Text:
On October 16, 2025, at approximately 1656 hours, AST received a MVC report in the area of Nistler Road. Investigation is on going.
Posted on 10/16/2025 11:40:36 PM by DPS\melopezmartinez
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25097842
Location: GlennallenType: BurglaryDispatch Text:
On 9/25/25, Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report of a burglary at a cabin near Mile 51 of the Richardson Hwy. According to the complainant, multiple firearms and tools were stolen from inside the cabin.
An joint investigation by the Glennallen based Alaska Wildlife Troopers and Alaska State Troopers, as well as the Valdez based Alaska Wildlife Trooper, and Valdez Police Department, resulted in the identification of Matt Russell of Valdez, as a suspect. On 10/16/25, a search warrant was executed in Valdez by AST/AWT, and several stolen items were recovered, including two firearms. Russell is being charged with multiple counts of burglary and possession of burglary tools. Burglary is a class B felony in the State of Alaska.
Posted on 10/16/2025 4:58:25 PM by DPS\jmmcginnis
AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Judicial Services
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AK25100125
Location: AnchorageType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 10/16/2025 at approximately 1330 hrs Anchorage JS contact Russell Hanshaw at the Boney Courthouse. Hanshaw was arrested without incident on an active warrant for Assault in the Fourth Degree and transported to the Anchorage Correctional Complex.
Posted on 10/16/2025 3:22:33 PM by DPS\acware
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