Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, December 14, 2025

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A Detachment

  • AK25121679

    Location: Anchor Point
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/07/2025, at approximately 1407 hours, AST in Anchor Point received a report of a deceased person. Investigation revealed 81-year-old Marvin Smith of Anchor Point, had passed away at his home located near Resch Ave. Next-of-kin was notified. 

    Posted on 12/14/2025 9:55:22 AM by DPS\eljordan

  • AK25123270

    Location: Homer
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/12/2025, at approximately 0952 hours, AST in Anchor Point received a report of a deceased person. 68-year-old Tarri Thurman passed away at her home near Waterman Rd. in Homer. Next-of-kin has been notified. 

    Posted on 12/14/2025 10:33:59 AM by DPS\eljordan

  • AK25123576

    Location: Homer
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/13/2025, at approximately 0752 hours, AST in Anchor Point received a report of an expected home death. 73-year-old James Kienitz passed away at his home near Sibson Dr. in Homer. Next-of-kin has been notified.

    Posted on 12/14/2025 10:39:08 AM by DPS\eljordan

  • AK25123766

    Location: Homer
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/13/2025, Alaska State Troopers in Anchor Point received a report of a deceased person in Homer. Subsequent investigation determined 65-year-old (Jon) Marlon Prazen had passed away in his home. No foul play is suspected. Next-of-kin have been notified

    Posted on 12/14/2025 11:10:14 PM by DPS\jalindblom

  • AK25123702

    Location: 160 Mi. Sterling Hwy
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/13/2025, Troopers took multiple REDDI reports of a driver driving northbound on the Sterling Hwy. The vehicle was stopped, and investigation revealed that Michael Rivera, age 54, was driving impaired and had his driver’s license revoked. Michael was arrested and remanded to Homer jail, where he refused to provide a breath sample for a chemical test.

    Posted on 12/14/2025 12:35:58 AM by DPS\cljohnson1

B Detachment

  • AK25123707

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Disturbance

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/13/2025 at approximately 1823 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a complaint of a domestic disturbance.  Troopers arrived on scene and identified Neal Mc Nally (34YOA) of Wasilla, in his driveway.  Neal admitted to breaking a food dish and was subsequently arrested after investigation confirmed his statement.  Neal was remanded at Mat-Su pretrial for criminal mischief in the 5th degree and held per the bail schedule.  

    Posted on 12/14/2025 1:06:35 AM by DPS\cnfouts

  • AK25123726

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Animal Cruelty, Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/13/25 at approximately 1935 hours AST received a third-party report of a male actively skinning a litter of puppies after he killed them at a residence on Starlight Ln. The male was identified as Trevor Robison, age 38, of Wasilla, who also had an outstanding arrest warrant (3PA-23-01534CR). AST responded and arrived shortly after the report. Robison refused to exit the residence or acknowledge AST presence. AST applied for and was granted a search warrant for the residence to contact Robison and further investigate. The on-scene investigation revealed corroborating evidence from the initial report. Animal Control responded and took custody of multiple deceased puppies, as well as one surviving puppy, which will likely need to be euthanized due to its neglected health. Robison was placed under arrest and remanded to MSPT for his outstanding arrest warrant and four additional animal cruelty charges, with bail set at $500.  

    Posted on 12/14/2025 3:28:21 AM by DPS\tjwolff

  • AK25123835

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Trespass

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/14/2025 at approximately 0512 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a call of a man that was found in a house that did not belong to him.  Troopers arrived on scene and identified Jesse Acovak (38YOA) of New Stuyahok as the unknown male.  Jesse was arrested for trespassing and remanded at Mat-Su Pretrial where he was held per the bail schedule.  

    Posted on 12/14/2025 7:10:28 AM by DPS\cnfouts

  • AK25123715

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Structure Fire

    Dispatch Text:

    UPDATE, 3:35 p.m. Dec. 15, 2025: The preliminary investigation indicates the deceased male located in the residence is Ryan McDonough. The remains were transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy and positive identification. The investigation into the origin and cause of the fire is ongoing.

    UPDATE, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, 2025: The remains of an adult male were recovered from the scene and will be transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for positive identification. The investigation into the origin and cause of the fire is ongoing.

    ORIGINAL: On Dec. 13, 2025, Alaska State Troopers received a report around 6:50 p.m. of a residential fire on West Discovery Loop in Wasilla. Troopers responded along with local fire and EMS. The structure was fully engulfed with flames upon arrival. Ryan McDonough, 46, lived at the residence and is unaccounted for. Other residents of the home are safe. The State Fire Marshal’s Office responded to the scene to investigate the origin and cause of the fire. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 12/14/2025 9:32:47 AM by SOA\tewilliams

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25041205

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12\14\2025 Alaska State Troopers contacted Emmitt Peters he was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center for his outstanding arrest warrant to serve time.

    Posted on 12/14/2025 10:02:29 PM by DPS\kckelly

  • AK25123775

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12-13-25 at about 2313 hours, AST stopped a vehicle for a lane violation.  Investigation showed that the driver, Jennifer Olsen age 36 of Fairbanks, was intoxicated.  She was arrested and remanded to FCC. 

    Posted on 12/14/2025 10:52:17 PM by DPS\bmhatch

  • AK25123963

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Minor operating a motor vehicle after consuming Alcohol

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/14/2025, At 2018 hours Tajh Brown (18) was stopped for headlight violation. he displayed signs of intoxication. Field tests were administered which showed signs of intoxication. He was arrested and brought to the Trooper Post for a breath test with a result of .078 BrAC. he was cited and released from custody.    

    Posted on 12/14/2025 11:06:00 PM by DPS\kdanderson

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.