Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, October 28, 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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AK26106580
Location: AngoonType: Search and RescueDispatch Text:
Update:
On October 28, 2026, at 12:44 pm, Angoon SAR located Roger Williams Jr. deceased, on the shore near Danger Reef Point. A VPSO responded and found no signs of foul play. Williams' remains are being transported to the State Medical Examiner's Office. Next of kin have been notified.
Original:
On October 27, 2026, at 5:31 pm, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of an overdue boater, 35-year-old Angoon resident Roger Williams Jr., who was last seen at 8:30 am, that morning. Williams was taking a 16' Lund skiff from the boat harbor to the ferry terminal to go cockle fishing and has yet to return. The Coast Guard was contacted, and they sent a helicopter to search the area. At 8:00 pm, the Coast Guard crew observed a 16' Lund skiff, unoccupied, near the shoreline between Killisnoo Island and Angoon. Williams was last seen wearing a brown Carhart jacket, black Carhart pants, and boots. Weather in Angoon on the the 27th reached a high of 49 degrees, with 5-foot seas. The Coast Guard is continuing to search using their helicopter and Wrangell SAR teams have been activated to assist in the search.
Posted on 10/28/2026 11:14:06 AM by DPS\jfreeman1
B Detachment
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AK26106585
Location: WasillaType: ArrestDispatch Text:
On October 27th, 2026, AST responded to a REDDI report involving a vehicle leaving the Fairview Marketplace. Several individuals reported that Joseph Marquis appeared highly intoxicated inside the store. Marquis left the area in his vehicle, and an off-duty Anchorage Police Officer followed him to Walmart, where AST and Wasilla PD contacted him and took him into custody. Marquis refused a chemical test and was transported to Mat-Su Pretrial, where he was booked for Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test, and Driving While Suspended. Marquis was given $500 bail for the refusal charge. Gratitude to APD and WPD for their assistance.
Posted on 10/28/2026 1:27:09 AM by DPS\jneron
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AK26102670
Location: WasillaType: DVPO ViolationDispatch Text:
On 10/28/2026 at approximately 0308 hours, AST observed a vehicle occupied by two individuals parked at Carter Park in Wasilla after hours. Troopers identified Lendale Bridges-Williams, age 18 of Anchorage as one of the occupants. It was learned that he had a DVPO against him and was on conditions of release. The petitioner for the DVPO was the other occupant of the vehicle. Lendale was arrested and remanded to MSPT for Violating a Protective Order and Violating Conditions of Release.
Posted on 10/28/2026 5:31:23 AM by DPS\lefarrelly
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AK26106637
Location: AnchorageType: Search & RescueDispatch Text:
On 10/28/2026 at approximately 0005 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an injured hiker on the O'Malley Trail. Investigation revealed a 33-year-old male had a suspected broken ankle and could not get back to the trailhead. Alaska Mountain Rescue Group (AMRG) responded and rescued the hiker to the trailhead. The hiker was transported to a local hospital.
Posted on 10/28/2026 11:18:27 AM by DPS\rranderson
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK26106667
Location: North PoleType: Domestic AssaultDispatch Text:
On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at approximately 06:00AM AST responded to a residence in North Pole, AK in reference to a domestic disturbance. During the investigation, it was determined the female party had assaulted her husband and done so in the presence of two minors. The female party was transported for Fairbanks Correctional Center for further detention.
Posted on 10/28/2026 7:32:01 AM by DPS\jtfaul
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AK26106428
Location: North Pole, AKType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
Alaska State Troopers responded to a domestic disturbance on Homer Drive involving Dalton Benefield and an adult male. Investigation revealed extensive damage to the residence consistent with Benefield’s actions. The damage was estimated to exceed $750. Dalton Benefield was arrested for Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree and remanded to FCC.
Posted on 10/28/2026 8:23:23 AM by DPS\awmartens
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AK26106179
Location: FairbanksType: Missing PersonDispatch Text:
On October 24, 2026, Sterling DeWilde age 45 of Fairbanks, was reported missing to the Fairbanks Police Department. Dewilde was last heard from on September 11, 2026. AWT and VPSOs are assisting FPD with searches in Fairbanks and Huslia. Anyone who has information in this matter is asked to contact FPD at 907-450-6500. REF: FPD Case #26-3257
Posted on 10/28/2026 10:04:02 AM by DPS\mfhaglin
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AK26106628
Location: FairbanksType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On October 27th, 2026, at approximately 2100 hours, Fairbanks Correctional Center (FCC) contacted the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks to report an inmate assault. Investigation revealed Sharai Guzman committed the crime of Assault IV (Non-DV). Charges forwarded to the DAO for review.
Posted on 10/28/2026 3:58:52 PM by DPS\ctroyer
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK26106873
Location: Trapper CreekType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 10/28/26 at 1526 hours, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers performed a traffic stop on a blue 2025 Ram pickup truck for speeding, 100 mph in a 65 zone, near mile post 107 of the Parks Highway in Trapper Creek. Investigation revealed Samantha Burak, age 51 of Eagle River, was driving under the influence and she was arrested for DUI.
Posted on 10/28/2026 10:02:26 PM by SOA\lephillips
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