Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Saturday, February 1, 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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AK25009858
Location: Soldotna, AKType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 2/1/2025 at approximately 0058 hours, Alaska State Troopers stopped a silver 2016 Ford Expedition near milepost 95 Sterling Highway for traffic violations. Antonio Juan Velasquez Reyna, age 43 of Soldotna, was identified as the driver. Investigation revealed he was driving the vehicle while impaired and under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and remanded at Wildwood Pretrial Facility.
Posted on 2/1/2025 6:27:10 AM by DPS\mjwertanen
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AK25009942
Location: HopeType: Motor Vehicle CollisionDispatch Text:
On 2/1/2025 AST was notified of a multi-vehicle head-on collision near mile 71 of the Seward Highway. AST responded with assistance of the US Forest Service. Investigation revealed a 2016 white Toyota Corolla lost traction on the roadway and swerved into the oncoming lane of travel. The oncoming vehicle, a 2021 Hyundai Palisade struck the Corolla causing significant damage to both vehicles. 1 patient was transported to local hospital for evaluation. In attempt to avoid the collision, a third vehicle, a 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz, took evasive action and collided with a guardrail causing minor damage. The highway was closed for approximately two hours while first responders conducted their investigation.
Posted on 2/1/2025 3:31:47 PM by DPS\krklingen
B Detachment
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AK25009881
Location: PalmerType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 2/1/2025 at 0411 hours, AST responded to a disabled vehicle on the Glenn highway. Upon arrival AST contacted the and Identified the Driver as Cai Edmunson Age 23 of Wasilla. Cai was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. Cai was arrested, transported and remanded to MSPT.
Posted on 2/1/2025 8:05:30 AM by DPS\wrhuston
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AK25009793
Location: Lake GeorgeType: Aircraft crashDispatch Text:
On January 31, 2025, at 5:20pm, Alaska State Troopers were advised by the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center (AKRCC) of a reported sighting of a downed aircraft on Lake George. The Alaska Air National Guard 210th and 212th Rescue Squadrons responded to Upper Lake George and located the survivors. All four occupants of the plane were hypothermic and were transported to an Anchorage area hospital and are expected to make a full recovery. The NTSB has been notified.
Posted on 2/1/2025 12:04:11 PM by DPS\tjdespain
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AK25009886
Location: PalmerType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 2/1/25 at approximately 0516 hours Palmer AST responded to a welfare check at a residence on Donna Marie in Wasilla. Investigation revealed a disturbance had occurred and Lindsay Clippinger, age 32 of Wasilla, had assaulted a household member. Clippinger was arrested and remanded at MatSu Pretrial for 1 count of DV Assault 4th Degree where she was held without bail.
Posted on 2/1/2025 8:39:12 AM by DPS\jlmedina
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25009833
Location: FairbanksType: DUI, Harassment, AssaultDispatch Text:
On January 31, 2025, at approximately 2200 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of the Parks Hwy for a vehicle in the ditch. Kelly Zollman was found to be the driver. Upon further investigation, Ms. Zollman was found to be DUI. Kelly was placed under arrest and while being moved to the vehicle, Ms. Zollman kicked and spit at troopers. Ms. Zollman was remanded to FCC on DUI, Harassment, Assault, and Resisting Arrest.
Posted on 2/1/2025 1:49:23 AM by DPS\jldreher
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AK25009874
Location: FairbanksType: Violating Conditions of ReleaseDispatch Text:
On February 01, 2025, at approximately 0113 hours, AST responded to a trespass report in the area of Lakeview Terrace. Investigation resulted in Esmeralda Avalos, age 44 of Fairbanks, being arrested for violating conditions of release. Esmeralda was subsequently transported to FCC.
Posted on 2/1/2025 8:18:21 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez
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AK25009842
Location: FairbanksType: DVPO ViolationDispatch Text:
On January 31, 2025, at approximately 2148 hours, AST received a report of a domestic violence protection order violation. Investigation resulted in Ilona Dart, age 28 of Fairbanks, being arrested for violating a domestic violence protective order. She was subsequently transported to FCC.
Posted on 2/1/2025 8:48:08 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez
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AK25009899
Location: FairbanksType: Assault 4 DVDispatch Text:
On 02/01/2025 Troopers responded to a 911 hangup. An investigation was conducted, and Dorothy Sweetsir was placed under arrest for Assault 4.
Posted on 2/1/2025 12:48:29 PM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25009997
Location: NenanaType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 02/02/2025 at approximately 1240 hours Nenana AST received a report of a local Nenana resident had passed away. The death appears to be natural. The family was on scene. The State of Alaska Medical Examiner released the decent body to the family.
Posted on 2/1/2025 4:20:48 PM by DPS\nchollenbeck
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AK25009915
Location: NenanaType: REDDI Report, DWLRDispatch Text:
On 02/02/2025 at approximately 1008 hours, Nenana AST responded to a REDDI report Southbound on the Parks Hwy near mile 312. Troopers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop entering Nenana. Investigation revealed multiple traffic violations and the driver, J Cob Whitmore, age 45 of Nenana, was driving with a Revoked drivers license. The driver was issued a summons for DWLS.
Posted on 2/1/2025 4:27:04 PM by DPS\nchollenbeck
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AK25009991
Location: FairbanksType: VCOR, Unlawful ContactDispatch Text:
On 02/01/2025 at 1451 hours, a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. Further investigation revealed one of the occupants, Joseph Richmond, was on Domestic Violence Conditions of Release to not be in contact with the driver. He was arrested for VCOR and Unlawful Contact.
Posted on 2/1/2025 4:52:43 PM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25009878
Location: Delta JunctionType: DV Assault 2nd Degree, 3rd Degree, 4th Degree, Criminal Mischief 4th Degree, Assault in the Presence of a ChildDispatch Text:
On 02/01/2025 at approximately 0130 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Delta Junction received a report of a domestic disturbance at the Stanford Apartments. Investigation revealed that Sergio Fajardo, 31 years of age, of Fort Wainwright had assaulted and strangled the mother of their child. During the altercation the child also received minor injuries. Fajardo was placed under arrest for Assault in the 2nd degree, Assault in the 3rd degree, Assault in the 4th degree, Criminal Mischief 4th degree, and Assault in the presence of a child. Fajardo was transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center and held without bail.
Posted on 2/1/2025 6:02:05 PM by DPS\rjmerritt
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AK25010082
Location: FairbanksType: DWLR, False InformationDispatch Text:
The Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks conducted a traffic stop in the area of College Road. The driver was identified as Bibianna Bennet. Ms Bennet was found driving while revoked and given a summons. A passenger in the vehicle was not wearing a seatbelt and was eventually identified as Paul Williams after initially providing a false name. Mr Williams was remanded to FCC on one count of providing false information.
Posted on 2/1/2025 11:58:44 PM by DPS\jldreher
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25009944
Location: WasillaType: Unlawful Advertisement of a Big Game TrophyDispatch Text:
On 02/01/2025 at approximately 1530 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Christina Masson, age 61of Wasilla, for advertising a bull moose European mount on Facebook for sale. Investigation revealed Masson had buyers enroute to purchase the trophy for $300 despite having information that it was unlawful to do so. Masson was given a mandatory court appearance for the Palmer court for Unlawful Advertisement of a Big Game Trophy. It is unlawful to purchase, sell, advertise, or otherwise offer a big game trophy of any kind for sale.
Posted on 2/1/2025 5:47:43 PM by DPS\jfolsonguzman
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