Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, November 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

  • AK25111428

    Location: Sterling
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/24/25 at 1745 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence off A Private Rd. in Sterling, attempting to contact a male with a warrant. Upon arrival, a stolen vehicle was located and the male was later found hiding in a shed. Derek Ray Newton, 47 of Sterling, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Failure to Remand at Wildwood with an original charge of Leaving the scene of an Accident. Newton was remanded at Wildwood with 5 days to serve. 

    The stolen vehicle was recovered by the owner. 

    Posted on 11/25/2025 7:32:00 AM by DPS\rtennis

  • AK25118053

    Location: NINILCHIK
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/25/25 at 1144 Hours, Anchor Point AST took the report of a REDDI vehicle that was traveling southbound on the Sterling Highway near mile 125. The driving behavior of the suspect vehicle was described as being all over the roadway, forcing multiple oncoming vehicles to take evasive action to avoid head on collisions. An AWT Trooper conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle at Ninilchik and identified the driver as Deloris V. Thornton (37 YOA) of Anchorage. Subsequent investigation revealed that she had been consuming controlled substances earlier that day prior to driving. Thornton was arrested for DUI and transported to Homer Jail for booking and Datamaster. At Homer Jail she provided a sufficient breath sample that indicated her breath alcohol level was .000 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. A search warrant for Thornton’s blood to be drawn and tested at the DPS crime lab was granted. After the successful blood draw she was released on her own recognizance at the conclusion of the booking process.

    If you were in the area during this event and witnessed any of the dangerous driving or had to take evasive action yourself, please contact AST at (907) 262-4453 and ask for Trp. Flowers.

    Posted on 11/25/2025 8:39:12 PM by DPS\ajflowers

B Detachment

  • AK25116655

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/25/25, at approximately 0930 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted Frances Nashaknik, age 35. An investigation revealed that Nashaknik had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. Nashaknik was arrested for her warrant and remanded to MSPT.  

    Posted on 11/25/2025 5:24:39 PM by DPS\makessler

  • AK25118152

    Location: Houston
    Type: Assault IV (DV)/ Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/25/25 at approximately 1530 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence on Anthony Rd in Houston due to a report of a disturbance. An investigation revealed that Isaac John-Gile, age 32, assaulted a family member. Further investigation showed that John-Gile had an active warrant for his arrest. John-Gile was arrested for Assault IV (DV) and his warrant, then transported to MSPT for remand. John-Giles was held without bail.

    Posted on 11/25/2025 5:18:31 PM by DPS\makessler

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25117942

    Location: North Pole
    Type: MVC-D

    Dispatch Text:

    On November 24, 2025, at approximately 2332 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Plack Rd for a report of a hit and run. Investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 11/25/2025 5:08:50 AM by DPS\jldreher

  • AK25117954

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Hit and Run

    Dispatch Text:

    On 11/25/2025 at approximately 0315 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a hit and run on Airport Way in Fairbanks. The incident is under investigation.

    Posted on 11/25/2025 7:51:40 AM by DPS\bjhibbs

  • AK25118121

    Location: Tok
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On November 25, 2025 at about 1457 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a REDDI report for a vehicle having just pulled into the Three Bears Liquor Store after displaying dangerous driving behavior. Troopers searched for and located the vehicle in the area. Subsequent investigation resulted in the arrest of Daniel David, age 41 of Tok, for the crime of Driving Under the Influence. Daniel was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center and held on $500 bail.

    Posted on 11/25/2025 5:23:31 PM by DPS\sohessler

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.