Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, February 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

  • AK25017106

    Location: Seward
    Type: DUI, Misconduct Involving Weapons 4

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/23/2025, at approximately 1934 hours, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a white sedan on the Seward Highway near Aspen Ln in Seward for an equipment violation. Investigation during the stop led to the arrest of the driver, Jackson Campbell, age 24 of Seward, for Driving Under the Influence and being in possession of a firearm while intoxicated (MIW4). Campbell was remanded to Spring Creek Correctional Center for DUI and MIW4 where he would later be released on how own recognizance.

    Posted on 2/23/2025 9:04:54 PM by DPS\krklingen

B Detachment

  • AK25016927

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Pursuit, DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/23/25 at approximately 0221 hours Palmer AST attempted to perform a routine traffic stop on a side by side for driving the wrong way through Big Lake roundabout. The vehicle failed to yield, and AST pursued the vehicle from the roundabout down Northshore and ultimately onto Big Lake. The vehicle was able to exit the lake onto a trail not accessible by AST. WPD responded with a drone and a K9 team and ultimately the vehicle was located near the intersection of W Lakes and S Rogers. The driver, Peter Richards, age 59 of Big Lake, was arrested and later remanded at Mat Su Pretrial without bail for charges of Fail to Stop at Direction of Peace Officer 1st Degree and DUI.

    Posted on 2/23/2025 6:37:08 AM by DPS\cdwebb

  • AK25016765

    Location: Thompson Pass
    Type: MVC-D

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/22/2025 Glennallen AST received a report of a motor vehicle collision at approximately mile 29 of the Richardson Highway.  Investigation revealed that a 2024 Toyota Highlander collided with a 2025 Skidoo Summit X snowmachine when the snowmachine was crossing from one side of the roadway to the other.  No injuries were reported and both vehicles sustained damage.

    Posted on 2/23/2025 1:25:03 PM by DPS\dtmcweeney

  • AK25016980

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/23/2025 at approximately 0854 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Big Lake Road for a report of an assault. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 2/23/2025 5:02:16 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25017002

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Drug Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/23/2025 at approximately 1144 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on Parks Hwy near Pittman Road. Evidence of controlled substances was located, and the vehicle was impounded. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 2/23/2025 5:03:43 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25017004

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage Only

    Dispatch Text:

    ON 02/23/2025 at approximately 1217 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Parks Hwy and Ridgecrest in Wasilla for a vehicle v. light pole. No injuries were reported, and the damage was reported to DOT.

    Posted on 2/23/2025 5:07:24 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25017041

    Location: Trapper Creek
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/23/2025 at approximately 1356 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a multi-vehicle collision at mile 128 Parks Hwy in Trapper Creek. Minor injuries were reported however the roadway was blocked by the crash. The roadway was closed for approximately two hours. 

    Posted on 2/23/2025 5:14:12 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25010743

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/23/2025 at approximately 1508 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence on Goldchord Drive in Palmer. Investigation revealed a 61-year-old male passed away of natural causes. No foul play is suspected. Next of Kin was notified. 

    Posted on 2/23/2025 5:18:21 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25017019

    Location: Sutton
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/23/2025 at approximately 1325 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to mile marker 76 Glenn Hwy near Sutton for a report of a two-vehicle collision. Minor injuries were reported. The roadway was intermittently shut down for approximately two hours. 

    Posted on 2/23/2025 5:20:28 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25017029

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Fail To Stop at the Direction of a Peace Officer

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/23/2025 at approximately 1335 hours, Alaska State Troopers attempted a traffic stop on Palmer Wasilla Hwy near Trunk Road. The vehicle failed to stop and continued to drive recklessly. Troopers discontinued the pursuit due to traffic conditions. Investigation into this incident is ongoing. 

    Posted on 2/23/2025 5:22:42 PM by DPS\rranderson

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25016967

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault 4 DV, VCOR, DWSOL

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/23/2025 at approximately 0800 hours Troopers took the report of an assault from a witness at Badger Gas. The call was investigated, and ultimately David Beard was arrested for Assault 4, VCOR, and DWOL.

    Posted on 2/23/2025 11:53:57 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25016935

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 23 February 2025 at approximately 0335 hours, AST received a call of a vehicle in a ditch in Van Horn Rd. Troopers responded and made contact with the vehicle and observed the drive was sitting in the vehicle with it running. The driver was unable to complete SFSTs and provided a Datamaster test showing a BrAC of 0.254. The driver was placed under arrest and remanned to FCC for DUI.

    Posted on 2/23/2025 7:21:54 AM by DPS\pptesta

  • AK25017078

    Location: Tok
    Type: MIW 3 / MICS 5 / Probation Violation

    Dispatch Text:

    On February 23, 2025 at approximately 1413 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Tok contacted Alex Helmer, age 22 of Eagle, along the road in Tok for a recognized violation of probation conditions stemming from court case 4TO-23-00006CR. Subsequent investigation resulted in Alex being arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on one count each of Misconduct Involving Weapons in the Third Degree, Misconduct Involving Controlled Substances in the Fifth Degree, and Probation Violation. Alex was held without bail pending arraignments. 

    Posted on 2/23/2025 5:53:31 PM by DPS\sohessler

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK25016963

    Location: Petersburg
    Type: Failure to Complete Logbook

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/19/25 Derek THYNES, 52 YO of Petersburg, was issued a citation by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Wrangell Post, for failure to complete his logbook after retaining tanner crabs. Thynes has a mandatory court appearance set for 3/11/25 at 1000 in the Petersburg Courts.

    Posted on 2/23/2025 9:16:08 AM by DPS\adseward

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.