Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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AK25015176
Location: SoldotnaType: MVC-FatalDispatch Text:
On February 18, 2025, at 11:52am, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a deceased male being located down an embankment near an upside-down ATV. Investigation showed that, Max Cragun, age 55 of Kasilof, had gone off the roadway and down a very steep embankment, approximately 50 feet below the roadway. Next of kin has been notified. The body is being sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy.
Posted on 2/19/2025 9:51:02 AM by DPS\tjdespain
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AK25015230
Location: HomerType: REDDI report, DUI, DWLR/S/C, VCORDispatch Text:
On 2/18/25 at 1613 hours, Troopers received a REDDI report on a vehicle driving on North Fork Road. Troopers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop a short time later. The driver was identified as Ronda Ryder, 37 of Homer, and an investigation showed Ryder was driving under the influence. Further investigation showed Ryder's driver's license was cancelled and she was on conditions of release from a previous criminal case. Ryder was given summons to appear and released.
Posted on 2/19/2025 5:25:02 PM by DPS\djcox
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AK25015378
Location: SoldotnaType: DWLC/Warrant arrestDispatch Text:
On 02/18/25 at approximately 2155 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Birch Place and the Sterling Highway in Soldotna. The driver, 42-year-old Sterling resident, Robert Backstrom was found to be knowingly operating the vehicle on a cancelled Alaska driver’s license with previous convictions. Additionally, he was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for failing to remand on similar charges. Backstrom was taken into custody and remanded at the Wildwood Correctional Facility.
Posted on 2/19/2025 3:58:27 AM by DPS\jmcouturier
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AK25015409
Location: WasillaType: Driving While License is Cancelled, Suspended, or RevokedDispatch Text:
On 02/19/2025 at approximately 0056 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop near Stanley Rd in Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Joseph Bowlin, 36 YOA, was driving on a revoked license. Joseph was charged with Driving While License is Canceled, Suspended, or Revoked, issued a criminal summons with a mandatory court date, and released on his own recognizance.
Posted on 2/19/2025 6:17:04 AM by DPS\jlvandiest
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AK25015414
Location: FairbanksType: TheftDispatch Text:
On February 19, 2025, at approximately 0136 hours, AST received a report of a theft in the area of Fairchild Ave in Ester. Investigation is still ongoing.
Posted on 2/19/2025 5:13:28 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez
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AK25015428
Location: FairbanksType: Assault 4 DVDispatch Text:
On 02/19/2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance in Fairbanks. The investigation resulted in taking a juvenile into custody and remanding them to Fairbanks Youth Facility due to their assault of a household member.
Posted on 2/19/2025 9:41:27 AM by DPS\japoole
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AK25015620
Location: Delta JunctionType: Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On 02/19/2025 at about 1430 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Delta Junction received a report after the fact of apparent vandalism at a local business in Delta. Multiple suspects have been identified. Investigation continues.
Posted on 2/19/2025 4:04:00 PM by DPS\tmstuart
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