Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, October 2, 2026
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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AK26098109
Location: SoldotnaType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 10/01/2026 at approximately 2155 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance in the Ciechanski neighborhood of Kenai. Investigation revealed that 34-year-old Alicia Wassillie had assaulted her partner by scratching him, causing physical injury to his face. Further investigation revealed that multiple children under the age of 16 had been present during the incident. Wassillie was placed under arrest and remanded to Wildwood Pretrial on D.V. charges of Assault and assault in the presence of a child.
Posted on 10/2/2026 3:46:16 AM by DPS\jtstrauel
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AK26098187
Location: KenaiType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 10/2/26 at about 0810 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop on a dark colored Chevy Malibu for improper lane use and weaving on K-Beach Road in Kenai. The driver, Christopher Bogart age 50 of Kenai, showed signs of impairment and was arrested for DUI. He was booked at Wildwood Correctional Center.
Posted on 10/2/2026 11:31:49 AM by DPS\mrhenry
B Detachment
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AK26097585
Location: PalmerType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On September 30, 2026, at 5:36 pm, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence off of Buffalo Mine Road, in Palmer, for reports of an individual who fell from a ladder. Investigation showed 54-year-old Palmer resident Larry Wayne Bowling Jr. fell an estimated 15 feet from a scaffolding and was pronounced deceased at 6:15 pm, after EMS attempted to revive him. Witness interviews and on-scene observations indicated the scaffolding shifted, causing an accidental fall, and no foul play is suspected. The State Medical Examiner responded and conducted scene documentation and took possession of the body for an autopsy. Next of kin have been notified.
Posted on 10/2/2026 11:23:31 AM by DPS\jfreeman1
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AK26098235
Location: WasillaType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 10/2/2026, Alaska State Troopers were dispatched to a single vehicle collision near the intersection of the Palmer-Wasilla Highway, and N Rosie Cir. A vehicle, driven by Shannon Thornton, was located partially rolled over in a ditch off of the roadway, with Shannon still inside. Investigation and chemical testing revealed that Shannon's Blood Alcohol Concentration was a .227. Shannon was remanded to Mat-Su Pre-Trial for DUI with bail set to $500.
Posted on 10/2/2026 8:52:51 PM by DPS\eaowens
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK26097702
Location: FairbanksType: VCOR/Unlawful ContactDispatch Text:
On September 29, 2026, at approx 1421 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report that Isaiah Weeks (34) was violating his conditions through unlawful contact. Following the trooper's further investigation, multiple charges of Unlawful Contact under AS11.56.750(a)(1)(A) and VCOR under AS11.56.757(a)(1) were forwarded to the DAO.
Posted on 10/2/2026 2:35:58 AM by DPS\ammartin
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AK26098128
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
Early on October 2, 2026, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on Nordale Road after observing a vehicle improperly using high-beam headlights and having a defective brake light. During the stop, the driver, identified as Martin Tirban, showed signs of impairment and admitted to consuming alcohol and marijuana prior to driving. Tirban performed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, provided a breath sample indicating alcohol consumption, and was subsequently arrested and charged with AS 28.35.030(a)(1) for driving under the influence. He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center, and a search warrant was submitted for testing his blood.
Posted on 10/2/2026 4:25:20 AM by DPS\jaevans1
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AK26098069
Location: CantwellType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 10/01/2026 at approximately 1701 hours Nenana AST responded to mile 169 Parks Highway for a report of an intoxicated driver who had driven into a ditch. Investigation showed Anne Damskey, age 75 of Anchorage, was driving while intoxicated and was subsequently arrested for DUI. Anne provided a breath sample of 0.084 grams of alcohol per 210 litters of breath. Anne was released OR to a responsible family member after processing.
Posted on 10/2/2026 10:07:57 AM by DPS\nchollenbeck
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AK26098124
Location: FairbanksType: Driving Under the InfluenceDispatch Text:
On 10/02/2026, Troopers stopped Billy Stacy after observing multiple traffic violations near Wood River Elementary. Billy displayed signs of alcohol impairment. Billy was arrested for DUI and later provided a DataMaster breath sample of .190 BrAC. A records check revealed this was Billy’s second DUI within 10 years and fourth DUI overall.
Posted on 10/2/2026 3:27:18 PM by DPS\kdanderson
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AK26098129
Location: Delta JunctionType: MVCDispatch Text:
On October 01, 2026, at approximately 2009 hours, AST in Delta Junction responded to a motor vehicle collision at milepost 192 Richardson Hwy. Investigation revealed the vehicle left the roadway, rolled, and partially submerged into a lake. Multiple occupants were in the vehicle and only minor injuries were reported.
Posted on 10/2/2026 9:25:49 PM by DPS\melopezmartinez
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AK26098559
Location: FairbanksType: VCORDispatch Text:
On October 2, 2026, at approximately 2023 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report that an individual was in violation of their conditions of release. Investigation revealed that Thomas Glowacki, 37YOA of Fairbanks, had consumed alcohol in violation of his conditions of release. Thomas was arrested and remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 10/2/2026 9:41:54 PM by DPS\jldreher
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AK26097801
Location: Fairbanks and CantwellType: Missing Person and Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 10/01/2026 family members reported Shawn Alexander, age 56 missing from the Fairbanks area and also reported they believed he was suicidal. Shawn was located deceased on 10/02/2026 at approximately 1500 hours by another family member at approximately Mile 125 Denali Highway from a self-induced gunshot. Shawn was pronounced deceased on scene, and his remains were sent to the SME for autopsy. The next of kin have been notified. There is no indication of foul play.
Posted on 10/2/2026 11:39:13 PM by DPS\dwbozman
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK26098323
Location: GlennallenType: Felony DUIDispatch Text:
On 10/2/26 at 1:18 p.m., Alaska State Troopers arrested Craig Hebert age 56 of Kenny Lake for driving under the influence. Troopers stopped Hebert after his vehicle was observed swerving outside of his lane and into oncoming traffic, causing multiple vehicles to swerve to avoid a collision. The subsequent investigation revealed Hebert was driving under the influence. Hebert was arrest for Felony DUI and held at Glennallen Post pending arraignment, which was set for 10/3/26. The vehicle he was operating was impounded.
UPDATE:
On 10/3/26, Hebert was arraigned in Glennallen Court. Bail was set at $250 by Glennallen Court.
Posted on 10/2/2026 5:22:10 PM by DPS\jmmcginnis
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TBD
Location: GlennallenType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 10/2/26 Michael Cespedes age 33 of Glennallen, was arrested on an outstanding warrant related to a previous DUI charge. Arraignment is set for 10/3/26 at Glennallen Court.
Posted on 10/2/2026 5:24:39 PM by DPS\jmmcginnis
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AK26095006
Location: HealyType: Wildlife ViolationDispatch Text:
On 09/23/2026, Fairbanks AWT received a report of a possibly wasted moose off the Totatlanika River, east of Healy. Investigation revealed Justin Burns, age 44 of Wasilla, unlawfully harvested a moose. Burns was charged by AWT for Seasons & Bag Limits for Moose. The moose and Burns' rifle were seized by AWT, with the moose meat donated to a charity.
Posted on 10/2/2026 6:40:37 PM by DPS\bdlemay
AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Judicial Services
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AK26059278
Location: AnchorageType: WarrantDispatch Text:
On 10-2-2026 at about 1058 hours, 55 year old, Anchorage resident Janice Amy Hubbard came to the Nesbett Courthouse to turn herself in on her outstanding warrant. Hubbard was arrested and remanded to the Anchorage Jail complex on her warrant for fail to appear for a remand hearing on the original charge of DUI. Bail set at no bail.
Posted on 10/2/2026 11:17:14 AM by DPS\prburkett
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