Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, December 23, 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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AK25126762
Location: HOMERType: DWLR/WARRANT ARRESTDispatch Text:
On 12/23/25 at 1116 hours, a Trooper with Anchor Point AST observed a tan 2012 Audi A4 sedan traveling at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver of the vehicle was identified as Michael W. Lasiter (51 YOA) of Nikolaevsk. An APSIN check revealed Lasiter was driving on a revoked operator’s license for the original charge of DUI. Lasiter has multiple convictions for DWLR with the most recent being 11/29/2022. The front seat passenger of the vehicle was identified as Levi Johnson (37 YOA) of Fairbanks. Johnson had an active warrant for his arrest out of Palmer for failure to appear with a bail of $250. Lasiter was placed under arrest for DWLR and Johnson was arrested for his warrant. Both were transported to Homer Jail without issue.
Posted on 12/23/2025 3:39:37 PM by DPS\ajflowers
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AK25126759
Location: Kenai, AKType: WarrantDispatch Text:
On 12/23/2025 at about 1250 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report from Wildwood Pretrial that an inmate had a warrant and needed to be remanded. Travis Charles Hatten, 30 of Kasilof, was remanded without bail on the warrant with an original charge of Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 4th degree.
Posted on 12/23/2025 4:44:47 PM by DPS\nrburke
B Detachment
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AK25126637
Location: WasillaType: Assault 4 DVDispatch Text:
On 12/22/25 at approximately 2242 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance at a residence in Wasilla. It was reported that Justina Hoover, age 37 of Wasilla, was in an argument with her boyfriend. Investigation revealed that Justina physically assaulted her boyfriend during the incident. Justina was arrested and transported to MSPT, where she was remanded for Assault 4 DV.
Posted on 12/23/2025 4:42:59 AM by DPS\lefarrelly
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AK25126855
Location: WasillaType: Violating Domestic Violence Restraining OrderDispatch Text:
On December 23, 2025, at approximately 1416 Alaska State Troopers received a call reporting that Natalie Jones was violating her Domestic Violence Restraining Order by being present at a residence in Wasilla. Natalie was arrested at that residence for violating her Domestic Violence Restraining Order and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial without incident.Posted on 12/23/2025 5:04:49 PM by DPS\cdmertens
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AK25126411
Location: PalmerType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 12/22/2025 at approximately 1400 hours, Court Services Officers assigned to Palmer Judicial Services arrested Merkury Reutov, age 50, of Wasilla for an outstanding arrest warrant for DUI. Reutov was served with the warrant while in-custody at Matsu Pretrial Facility in Palmer on unrelated charges. Bail was set at $50 cash appearance.Posted on 12/23/2025 12:23:57 PM by DPS\mtshelley
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AK25126749
Location: WasillaType: Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On December 23rd, 2025 at approximately 1055 hours, AST received a call for an active disturbance at 4040 W Marble Way in Wasilla. Investigation revealed Devin Clausen, age 40 of Wasilla, caused over $750 worth of property damage. Devin was arrested at the scene, without incident. He was remanded into MSPT where he was charged with Criminal Mischief 3rd and two counts of Unlawful Contact 2nd. He was held without bail.Posted on 12/23/2025 3:05:34 PM by DPS\cthale
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AK25126813
Location: GlennallenType: Motor Vehicle CollisionDispatch Text:
On 12/23/2025 at approximately 1326 hours, Troopers and VPSOs responded to the area of the Tazlina Bridge, mile 111 Richardson Highway for a report of a 2 vehicle collision. Upon further investigation, it was determined that a vehicle traveling north bound rear-ended a State DOT vehicle and causing damage to the guardrail. No injuries reported. Both vehicles were towed due to damage. Extreme fog and speed are suspected to be a factor.Posted on 12/23/2025 3:37:29 PM by DPS\jbchroniger
C Detachment
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AK25119863
Location: TogiakType: Assist AgencyDispatch Text:
On 12/01/2025 at approximately 17:09 hours Togiak based State Troopers received a request from VPO's requesting assistance responding to a disturbance in Togiak. Troopers responded and 60-year-old William Andrews Sr. of Togiak was arrested for Assault 4 DV.
Posted on 12/23/2025 9:24:58 AM by DPS\qsmykham
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AK25120371
Location: BethelType: Liquor LawsDispatch Text:
On 11/26/2025, Bethel based State Troopers received a report of a liquor law violation. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/23/2025 11:11:12 AM by DPS\qsmykham
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AK25120792
Location: Russian MissionType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 12/04/2025 at approximately 1047 hours, Aniak based State Troopers received a report of an assault in Russian Mission. The incident was forwarded to the DAO for review.
Posted on 12/23/2025 11:13:53 AM by DPS\qsmykham
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AK25121115
Location: TogiakType: PTRP WarrantDispatch Text:
On 12/05/2025 at about 0927 hours Togiak based State Troopers received a report of 36 year old Justin Forbes of Togiak being asleep and intoxicated in the reporters house. Justin Forbes had an active warrant for PTRP. He was arrested on the warrant and a new charge of disorderly conduct.
Posted on 12/23/2025 11:15:01 AM by DPS\qsmykham
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AK25123335
Location: KasiglukType: SAMDispatch Text:
On Dec. 19, 2025, Alaska State Troopers’ Western Major Crimes Unit arrested 40-year-old Julia Sergie on a charge of second-degree sexual abuse of a minor. A preliminary investigation had revealed Sergie sexually abused minors in Kasigluk over the summer.
Posted on 12/23/2025 8:47:55 AM by DPS\tewilliams
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AK25124234
Location: KasiglukType: SAMDispatch Text:
On Dec. 19, 2025, Alaska State Troopers’ Western Major Crimes Unit arrested 73-year-old Andrew Sergie on charges of first- and second-degree sexual abuse of a minor and incest. A preliminary investigation determined he had sexually abused a minor in Kasigluk 34 years ago.
Posted on 12/23/2025 8:48:30 AM by DPS\tewilliams
D Detachment
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AK25126642
Location: FairbanksType: SWAT ActivationDispatch Text:
On December 22, 2025, at 9:58 pm, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks received a report of an individual in a vehicle shooting into multiple occupied residences in North Pole. AST, Fairbanks Police Department, and North Pole Police Department all swiftly responded to the area and were able to get a description of the vehicle. Patrol units located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to yield and led law enforcement on a chase through the Fairbanks area. The vehicle rammed multiple patrol vehicles and ultimately was pushed into a ditch, where the vehicle became disabled. A passenger inside the vehicle quickly exited, but the driver, identified as Scott Lacasse Bishop, 38 years old, of Fairbanks, refused to exit the vehicle and threatened law enforcement. Northern SWAT was activated and responded to the scene. SWAT deployed less lethal weapons and was able to take Lacasse Bishop into custody. Lacasse Bishop was found to be in possession of multiple weapons. The investigation revealed that Lacasse Bishop fired a handgun into three separate residences in Fairbanks and North Pole. Lacasse Bishop was arrested and remanded to FCC on multiple felony charges. There were no injuries reported during the incident. The investigation is still ongoing, and additional charges are expected. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the troopers at (907) 451-5100 and reference AK25126642.
Posted on 12/23/2025 8:59:48 AM by DPS\jsdougherty
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