Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Saturday, October 25, 2025

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A Detachment

  • AK25108037

    Location: Homer
    Type: Violate DVPO/Unlawful Contact/VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/24/2025, Alaska State Troopers investigated a report of a DVPO violation that had occurred several weeks prior. Subsequent investigation led to Rueben Lopez, age 44, being charged with violating a domestic violence protective order, unlawful contact in the 1st degree, and violating his conditions of release. Rueben was already in custody at the time the charges were filed. 

    Posted on 10/25/2025 8:55:59 PM by DPS\jalindblom

B Detachment

  • AK25098710

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Theft, MIW, Criminal Mischief, Removal of Identification Marks, MICS

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/27/2025, a resident of Palmer reported their flatbed trailer as stolen. The trailer was valued at $7,836 dollars. The trailer had $15,215 dollars’ worth of equipment installed on it. On 10/24/2025 at about 1800 hours, members of the Mat-Su Criminal Suppression Unit (CSU) contacted Amber Staten, 41 YOA of Palmer, and Michael Scott, 46 YOA of Palmer, at their shared residence on Justin Road in Palmer. The investigation revealed that Amber and Michael were in possession of the stolen trailer and $5,720 dollars’ worth of the equipment. CSU also recovered a stolen towable generator valued at approximately $30,000 dollars and two stolen vehicles. Further investigation revealed that Scott removed the VIN from the trailer and caused approximately $2,000 dollars’ worth of damage to it. A search of Scott and Staten’s residence revealed methamphetamine and two handguns which they are prohibited from possessing due to their previous felony convictions. Scott was placed under arrest for one count of Theft in the Second Degree, two counts of Misconduct Involving Weapons (MIW) in the Third Degree, one count of Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, one count of Felony Removal of Identification Marks, and one count of Misconduct Involving Controlled Substances (MICS) in the Fifth Degree. Staten was placed under arrest for one count of Theft in the Second Degree, two counts of Misconduct Involving Weapons (MIW) in the Third Degree, and one count of Misconduct Involving Controlled Substances (MICS) in the Fifth Degree. Both were remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial on the aforementioned charges without bail.

    Posted on 10/25/2025 12:56:22 AM by DPS\jlyavorsky

  • AK25108073

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Multiple Vehicle Crash

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/24/2025 at approximately 2140 hours, Palmer AST responded to a multiple vehicle accident near the intersection of Seldon Road and Bogard Road.  One driver, Kelsey Menzies (29YOA) was taken to the hospital.  The driver and passenger of the vehicle she collided with were uninjured.  The accident resulted in vehicle debris that affected a third vehicle, rendering it inoperable.  The investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 10/25/2025 5:17:06 AM by DPS\cnfouts

  • AK25107981

    Location: Butte
    Type: Search And Rescue

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/24/25 at approximately 1825 hours, AST received a request for a Welfare check on a female in crisis. Investigation found that Nikki Jasper, 47, of Palmer, had climbed the Butte and got stuck on a cliff along with a friend who attempted to stop her. Several Search and Rescue resources were activated, and Nikki was rescued safely and transported to Mat-Su Regional Hospital.

    Posted on 10/25/2025 5:31:42 AM by DPS\tranderson

  • AK25108274

    Location: Glennallen
    Type: DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/25/2025 at approximately 1729 hours a Trooper recognized Michael Harris driving near Glennallen and conducted a traffic stop. Harris has a revoked license. He was cited for driving revoked and drug paraphernalia was seized from the vehicle.

    Posted on 10/25/2025 7:44:25 PM by DPS\hrchurness

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25107027

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Med Assist

    Dispatch Text:

    On October 22, 2025, at approximately 10:11 a.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a self-inflicted gunshot wound near Chena Lakes. The individual was transported by EMS to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, and her next of kin were notified. A Ruger 9mm pistol, one live round, one bullet, and several personal items were taken into safekeeping; the vehicle was towed from the scene.

    Posted on 10/25/2025 9:35:53 AM by DPS\jaevans1

  • AK25108121

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: LOCATE

    Dispatch Text:

    The Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks are actively looking for 18-year-old North Pole resident Darius Morgan. Morgan was last seen in the Fairbanks area early this morning. He has an active felony warrant for his arrest and is a person of interest in a violent crime that occurred in Fairbanks.

    If you see Morgan, do not approach him. Immediately call 911.

    If you have information about his whereabouts, contact the Alaska State Troopers at (907) 451-5100. To remain anonymous, you can submit tips through the AKTips smartphone app.

    PHOTO: Darius Morgan

    Posted on 10/25/2025 7:27:03 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel

  • AK25108241

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On October 25th, 2025, at approximately 1250 hours Fairbanks AST received a report of a theft in the area of Westwood Way. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 10/25/2025 11:36:08 PM by DPS\bbschwarz

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK25108280

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Search and Rescue

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/25/2025, at approximately 1804 hours, Fairbanks AST Dispatch was contacted by an adult male who was lost near Isabelle Creek in Fairbanks. Fairbanks AWT and AST responded on foot, located the male and his dog, and escorted them back to their nearby residence.

    Posted on 10/25/2025 7:47:03 PM by DPS\bdlemay

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.