Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Saturday, October 31, 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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AK26107669
Location: KetchikanType: Assault 4th Degree DVDispatch Text:
On 10/30/2026 at about 2154 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance at a residence on Blueberry Drive. AST responded to the residence to investigate. Investigation revealed that Marlea Montero, age 18 of Ketchikan physically assaulted a family member. Marlea Montero was arrested for Assault in the 4th Degree DV and remanded to Ketchikan Correctional Center with No Bail.
Posted on 10/31/2026 1:35:24 AM by DPS\jpbeaudoin
B Detachment
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AK26107788
Location: Big LakeType: ArrestDispatch Text:
On October 31, 2026, AST responded to Northshore Campground for a DUI investigation. Daryl Marcec was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and remanded to Matsu Pretrial. He was ordered released on his own recognizance.
Posted on 10/31/2026 4:00:23 PM by DPS\jneron
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AK26107484
Location: Big LakeType: Criminal TrespassDispatch Text:
On 10/30/26 at about 1317 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a reported Burglary in progress at an address in Big Lake. Investigation determined 32 year old Loretta IYAHUK had entered a residence she had no legal authority to be in. She was arrested for Criminal Trespass in the 1st degree, and transported to MSPT where she was remanded O/R.
Posted on 10/31/2026 7:28:49 AM by DPS\jmnoll
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AK26107577
Location: PalmerType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 10-30-26 at about 1634 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a reported two vehicle collision at Palmer-Wasilla Highway and Equestrian. Investigation determined a vehicle failed to stop at a red light and impacted a vehicle legally entering the intersection. No injuries were reported, and Palmer-Wasilla Highway was briefly closed while the vehicles were removed. The at fault driver was issued a citation.
Posted on 10/31/2026 7:32:07 AM by DPS\jmnoll
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AK26107447
Location: WasillaType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 10-30-26 at about 1153 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a reported Assault in progress off Knik Goose Bay Road in Wasilla. Initial reports indicated 21 year old Donovan Lee of Wasilla sprayed a female with pepper spray, and then fled the scene. Lee currently has an outstanding warrant for his arrest from a different case. The investigation continues.
Posted on 10/31/2026 7:37:09 AM by DPS\jmnoll
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AK26107448
Location: PalmerType: Collision-Private PropertyDispatch Text:
On 10-30-26 at about 1154 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a reported collision with injuries in the parking lot of the Matsu Central School. Investigation determined a vehicle impacted a light pole in the parking lot causing minor injuries to the occupants.
Posted on 10/31/2026 7:41:44 AM by DPS\jmnoll
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK26107668
Location: Mile 186 Parks HwyType: MVC-D MultipleDispatch Text:
On 10/30/2026 at 2121 hours AST received reports of a semi-vs-car collision at Mile 186 Parks Hwy. All involved parties denied medical attention on scene. The semi-truck which was operated by Big Dreams came to rest partially blocking the road. There was another truck, operated by Two Rivers which jack-knifed and went into the ditch when trying to avoid the first collision also partially blocking the road. The Parks Hwy was partially closed for over 5 hours to facilitate recovery.
Drivers of commercial motor vehicles are reminded that they must cease operation if they are a long combination vehicle (Doubles) during times of inclement weather.
Posted on 10/31/2026 2:30:56 AM by DPS\dwbozman
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AK26107677
Location: FairbanksType: Disorderly ConductDispatch Text:
On 10/30/2026 AST contacted, 34-year-old, Duane Ambrose and arrested him for disorderly conduct. Ambrose was remanded to FCC.
Posted on 10/31/2026 5:43:27 AM by DPS\pmlenhardt
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AK26107710
Location: FairbanksType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 10/31/2026 AST responded to a residence in North Pole to investigate a death. AST found, 35-year-old, Thomas French, had passed away. Next-of-kin has been notified.
Posted on 10/31/2026 5:46:16 AM by DPS\pmlenhardt
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AK26107724
Location: FairbanksType: DUI & DWLSDispatch Text:
On 10/31/2026 at approximately 0350 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted traffic enforcement on the Richardson Highway near Peridot Street and observed a pickup truck commit multiple lane violations, including crossing the fog line and the center yellow line. A traffic stop on Hurst Road revealed the driver, Ethan Fasnler, was operating the vehicle with a suspended driver's license and displayed signs of alcohol impairment. After failing portions of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, Fasnler provided a preliminary breath sample indicating the presence of alcohol and was arrested for DUI. Subsequent Datamaster testing showed a BrAC of .106, and Fasnler was charged with Driving Under the Influence and Driving While License Suspended.
Posted on 10/31/2026 9:24:04 AM by DPS\jaevans1
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AK26107741
Location: FairbanksType: Assault 4 DV FearDispatch Text:
On October 31, 2026, at approximately 04:44 hours, I responded to a residence located on Ralf D Lane in Fairbanks regarding a reported domestic disturbance. Investigation revealed that a fear assault occurred. Charges were forwarded to the District Attorney's Office. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 10/31/2026 11:17:09 AM by DPS\cjmorlang
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK26107504
Location: KodiakType: Plane CrashDispatch Text:
UPDATE 10/31: The deceased passenger is identified as 33-year-old Kodiak resident James Osowski. Next of kin have been notified.
ORIGINAL: On October 30, 2026*, at 10:08 am, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a plane crash in Blue Fox Bay on Afognak Island. Initial reports indicated that two adults, including the pilot, were able to escape the plane and were transported by a good Samaritan aircraft to Kodiak with non-life-threatening injuries. A third occupant was entrapped in the sunken plane. Other good Samaritans were able to extricate the deceased adult male from the Cessna 185 and transported him back to Kodiak. The man's body will be sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy. The man's name will be released once next-of-kin procedures are complete. The NTSB will investigate the cause of the crash.*This release has been udpated to correctly reflect the date the crash occurred.Posted on 10/30/2026 5:02:55 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel . Edited on 10/31/2026 2:01:31 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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