Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, November 28, 2025
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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AK25118800
Location: Seward HighwayType: Fatal Vehicle CollisionDispatch Text:
On November 27, 2025 at 6:57 pm, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a two-vehicle collision near mile 64 of the Seward Highway. A preliminary investigation determined that two southbound vehicles collided. The driver of one of the vehicles, 63-year-old Anchor Point resident Michael Rudy, was declared deceased at the scene. Two other individuals were taken to an Anchorage area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Rudy's body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner for autopsy, and his next of kin have been notified. The Seward Highway was closed for approximately 2.5 hours.
Posted on 11/28/2025 9:45:48 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
B Detachment
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AK25118880
Location: Big LakeType: Assault 4Dispatch Text:
On 11/28/2025 at approximately 0849 hours AST received a report of a disturbance in Big Lake. AST responded and investigation revealed that Jazmyn Buchanan (26 F) had committed the crime of Assault in the Fourth Degree. Jazmyn was arrested and transported to MSPT where she was remanded and held without bail.
Posted on 11/28/2025 3:50:11 PM by DPS\cataratko
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AK25119066
Location: WasillaType: ArrestDispatch Text:
On November 28th, 2025, AST responded to a residence in Wasilla to investigate a disturbance. During the investigation, AST arrested Gavin Freitas for disorderly conduct.Posted on 11/28/2025 9:11:25 PM by DPS\jneron
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AK25118793
Location: WasillaType: Attempted Murder, Misconduct Involving Weapons, AssaultDispatch Text:
On 11/27/25 at approximately 1718 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Palmer received a report of a road rage incident on Knik Goose Bay Road near Carmel Road. The complainant stated a vehicle passed him aggressively and then pulled to the side of the road. As the complainant passed, the driver of the vehicle opened the driver door and pointed a handgun at the complainant. As the complainant drove past, the other driver fired two rounds at the complainant, striking his vehicle once. Through investigation, troopers identified 66-year-old Ronald Hand as the suspect. He was contacted at his residence and arrested for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Misconduct Involving Weapons in the First Degree, Misconduct Involving Weapons in the Third Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree. He was remanded at Mat-Su Pre-Trial where he was held without bail.
Posted on 11/28/2025 9:29:06 PM by DPS\mgsidders
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AK25118796
Location: PalmerType: TrespassDispatch Text:
On November 27th, 2025, at approximately 1831 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance in the Palmer area. AST arrived and contacted 41-year-old Aaron Knudsen, of Wasilla. Further investigation revealed that Aaron had trespassed in a residence, and he was placed under arrest for Trespass in the First Degree and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial without bail.
Posted on 11/28/2025 12:51:39 AM by SOA\nwblanchard
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AK25118828
Location: PalmerType: DUIDispatch Text:
On November 27th, 2025, at approximately 2127 hours, AST received a request for a welfare check on an individual passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in Palmer. AST responded and contacted 35-year-old Jacob Courson. Further investigation revealed that Jacob Courson was operating his vehicle while under the influence. Jacob was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial, where he was remanded for DUI.
Posted on 11/28/2025 12:54:29 AM by SOA\nwblanchard
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25118834
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant Arrest, DWLR, No Insurance, Misuse of PlatesDispatch Text:
On November 27, 2025, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop in Fairbanks that led to the arrest of Shane O'Brien for outstanding warrants, driving with a revoked license, and multiple misdemeanor offenses. During an inventory search of the vehicle, Troopers located drug paraphernalia and several forms of identification not belonging to the occupants. The vehicle was impounded, and Mr. O'Brien was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 11/28/2025 1:03:41 AM by DPS\jaevans1
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AK25118807
Location: NenanaType: DUI and DWLRDispatch Text:
On 11/27/2025 at 1814 hours the Alaska State Troopers received multiple reports about an intoxicated male in a vehicle in a ditch near Mile 301 Parks Highway in Nenana. AST located the male stumbling in the roadway near Mile 304 Parks Highway. Investigation determined Marvin Maxey, age 42 from Wasilla was operating while under the influence of alcohol and his Alaska driver's license was revoked. Maxey was arrested and remanded to FCC for DUI and DWLR and was held in accordance with the current bail schedule.
Posted on 11/28/2025 1:43:17 AM by DPS\dwbozman
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AK25118947
Location: FairbanksType: Theft of ElectricityDispatch Text:
On November 4th, 2025, members of the Alaska State Troopers' Criminal Suppression Unit in Fairbanks began an investigation into the theft of electricity. Investigation revealed that Nicole Karsten and Jonathan Critchfield stole electricity and services rom the Golden Valley Electric Association in excess of $7,000.00. Both are currently remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 11/28/2025 4:13:01 PM by DPS\ljaltepeter
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AK25118916
Location: FairbanksType: Weapons ViolationDispatch Text:
On November 28, 2025 the Alaska State Troopers Criminal Suppression Unit (CSU) charged Jonathan Critchfield (age 44 of North Pole) with two counts of Misconduct Involving a Weapon (MIW) in the 3rd degree. As well as one count of Theft II (of a firearm). During a search warrant related to an investigation into Critchfield for kidnapping and assault. AST located two sawed off shotguns in Critchfield's bedroom. AST also located a stolen Ithica .243 Bolt Action rifle which had been stolen from Northwest Mining in case AK23035427. At the time of these charges Critchfield was already currently in custody on charges of Kidnapping, Assault II, and three counts of Assault III. Critchfield was remanded on the new charges of MIW III and Theft II.
Posted on 11/28/2025 5:08:01 PM by DPS\smcafee
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AK25103194
Location: FAIRBANKSType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On November 28, 2025 at approximately 7:00am, Kenneth Ely of Fairbanks was arrested by the Fairbanks based Criminal Suppression unit. Ely had two arrest warrants as a result of failing to appear for court. He was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident
Posted on 11/28/2025 12:35:55 PM by DPS\ljaltepeter
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AK25118764
Location: FairbanksType: VandalismDispatch Text:
On November 27, 2025, at approximately 13:50 hours, AST responded to a report of vandalism at a Church off of Chena Hot Springs Road in Fairbanks. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Posted on 11/28/2025 2:56:26 PM by DPS\cjmorlang
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