Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, October 22, 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

  • AK25107045

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/22/2025 AST was notified that Bertina Davis and Jesse Sours were inside a residence in Wasilla. Bertina had active arrest warrants for Felony Probation Violation and Felony Obscene Materials. Jesse had an active arrest warrant for Assault in the 3rd degree. Both were located and arrested without incident. Jesse was transported to Mat-Su Regional Hospital for medical clearance for an unrelated prior injury. Bertina was remanded to Mat-Su Pre-trial on $20,100 bail and Jesse was remanded on $10,000 bail.

    Posted on 10/22/2025 12:28:30 PM by DPS\wmbooth

  • AK25107057

    Location: Glennallen
    Type: Vandalism

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/22/2025 at approximately 1237 hours, Troopers took a report of a Vandalism near the Old College in Glennallen. This case is still under investigation.

    Posted on 10/22/2025 3:50:41 PM by DPS\jbchroniger

  • AK25106831

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault 3 DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/21/2025 at 18:15 AST received a report of a disturbance on Brimstone Drive. Investigation revealed Janet Vermeeren (64) assaulted a significant other with a baseball bat following an argument over travel plans. She was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial on Assault 3. 

    Posted on 10/22/2025 3:13:07 AM by DPS\cjkopy

  • AK25106922

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DV A2, DV A3, DV A4

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/22/2025, at approximately 0233 hours, AST received a report that there was an assault in Wasilla. The investigation revealed that Ioane Luamanu had caused injury to a family member by striking and strangling them. Ioane was arrested for DV Assault 2, DV Assault 3, DV Assault 4, and DV Assault in the Presence of a Child, transported and remaned without bail to Mat-Su Pretrial without incident. 

    Posted on 10/22/2025 6:42:56 AM by DPS\tjwilson

  • AK25106903

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Criminal Mischief 5 DV, Assault 4

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/21/25, at approximately 2151 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance at a residence in Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Savva Basargin age 44, had broken items inside a residence shared by family. Savva was arrested for Criminal Mischief 5 DV for causing damages to property. While attempting to take Savva into custody, Savva resisted troopers and received an additional charge of Assault 4.

    Posted on 10/22/2025 6:44:53 AM by DPS\lefarrelly

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D Detachment

  • AK25106921

    Location: FAIRBANKS
    Type: DV ASSAULT

    Dispatch Text:

    On October 22, 2025, Fairbanks AST dispatch received a report of an assault off Geist Rd in Fairbanks which needed a medical response. Troopers arrived on scene and the investigation led to the arrest of Charlize Smoke (23). Charlize was remanded to FCC for a domestic violence related Assault 3 and Criminal Mischief 5.

    Posted on 10/22/2025 7:24:16 AM by DPS\ammartin

  • AK25107146

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault 4 DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On October 22, 2025, at approximately 12:55 hours, AST received a report of Assault 4 Domestic Violence in Fairbanks. The investigation is ongoing.  

    Posted on 10/22/2025 6:14:56 PM by DPS\cjmorlang

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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.