Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, October 5, 2026

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

  • AK26099064

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Assault 4 DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/04/2026 at approximately 2155 hours, AST received a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence in Big Lake. Troopers responded and investigation revealed that Walter Analoak, age 43 of Big Lake, assaulted a family member in the presence of a child. Walter was arrested and remanded to MSPT for Assault 4 DV and Assault in the Presence of a Child DV.

    Posted on 10/5/2026 12:49:32 AM by DPS\lefarrelly

  • AK26099062

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Fail to Stop

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/4/26 at approximately 2147 hours, AST attempted to stop a 2017 black Dodge Charger for speeding near Knik Goose Bay and S Country Dr. The driver failed to stop, reaching speeds over 100 MPH and driving recklessly. With assistance from the Wasilla Police Department, AST stopped the vehicle, after which the driver fled on foot. He was apprehended and identified as Xavier Cropley, age 21, of Anchorage. Cropley was arrested, transported, and remanded to MSPT, where bail was set at no bail.

    Posted on 10/5/2026 5:09:42 AM by DPS\jcsomerville

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK26099186

    Location: North Pole
    Type: VCOR and Unlawful Contact 1

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/05/26 at 0940 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of Jess Eakin, 40 of North Pole, violating his conditions of release. The investigation determined that Eakins committed the offenses of Violating Conditions of Release and Unlawful Contact 1. Charges were forwarded to the District Attorney's office for review. 

    Posted on 10/5/2026 6:18:28 PM by DPS\cdmorgan

  • AK26099149

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision

    Dispatch Text:

    On 10/05/2026 at approximately 0722 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks received the report of a motor vehicle collison against a moose at mile 352 on the highway. Investigation revealed that a motorist was traveling southbound on the Richardson Highway, when a moose ran into the roadway resulting in a collision. No crime was suspected during the investigation.

    Posted on 10/5/2026 10:34:34 PM by DPS\dstopkok

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

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.