Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, February 24, 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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AK25013998
Location: Anchor PointType: Assault 2nd, Assault 3rd, Assault 4th, Assault in the Presence of a Child, Reckless Endangerment, Harassment 1stDispatch Text:
On 2/13/25 at 1909 hours, Troopers responded to an address near mile 18 East End Road for a report of a disturbance. At the time the female reported no crime but the next day she contacted Troopers to report the father of her children had physically assaulted her numerous times over the course of their relationship. An intensive investigation was conducted by Anchor Point and Soldotna Patrol Troopers, Trooper Investigators in Soldotna, and Homer Police, which led to an arrest warrant being issued for Patrick Slate, 48 of Anchor Point. Charges on the warrant included Assault 2nd, Assault 3rd, Assault 4th, Assault in the Presence of a Child, Reckless Endangerment, and Harassment 1st. After searching for Slate during the evening hours of 2/23/25 and most of the day on 2/24/25 Troopers, with the help of local businesses, citizens and Trooper helicopter and drone assets, contacted and arrested Slate during a traffic stop in Anchor Point. Slate was transported and remanded into the Homer Jail where he was held pending arraignment.
The investigation is ongoing, and more charges are expected to be filed when the investigation is complete.
Posted on 2/24/2025 6:16:26 PM by DPS\djcox
B Detachment
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AK25017504
Location: PalmerType: Domestic DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 02/24/2025 at approximately 2120 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a domestic disturbance off Highlander Circle. Investigation revealed Warren Mitchell, age 47 of Palmer, assaulted a family member. Warren was placed under arrest for DV Assault in the 4th degree and DV Assault in the Presence of a Child. Warren was transported to Mat-Su Pretrial and held without bail.
Posted on 2/24/2025 11:57:46 PM by DPS\shsutton
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AK25017298
Location: WillowType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 02/24/2025 at approximately 1244 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft at an address on 1st Ave in Willow. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 2/24/2025 7:04:03 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK25017299
Location: PalmerType: SWAT Activation / Escape III / VCORDispatch Text:
On 02/24/2025 at approximately 1253 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Culk Circle in Palmer at the request of Palmer Pretrial Enforcement Division (PED). PED reported Jessie Hill, age 41 of Palmer, had cut his ankle monitor and was failing to exit his camper and barricaded. Southcentral SWAT was activated and responded. Hill eventually exited the camper and was arrested for Escape III and VCOR without incident. He was remanded to the custody of Mat-Su Pretrial and held without bail.
Posted on 2/24/2025 7:06:39 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK25017433
Location: PalmerType: BurglaryDispatch Text:
On 02/24/2025 at approximately 1233 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a burglary at a residence on Maple Street in Palmer. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 2/24/2025 7:07:32 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK25016024
Location: PalmerType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 02/21/2025 at approximately 1100 hours, Court Services Officers assigned to Palmer Judicial Services arrested Darrel K. Williams, age 38, of Kenai on an outstanding arrest warrant for Criminal Trespass-First Degree, Criminal Mischief-Fifth Degree, and VCOR. Williams was served with the arrest warrant while in-custody at Matsu Pretrial Facility in Palmer on unrelated charges. Bail was to be set by the court with a court approved third party.
Posted on 2/24/2025 9:48:47 AM by DPS\mtshelley
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25017138
Location: FairbanksType: Trespass 1st, Interfere with Report of DV CrimeDispatch Text:
On 02/23/2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance in Fairbanks. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Jacob Hebard, 29, for Trespassing 1st Degree-DV and Interfering with the report of a DV Crime. He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 2/24/2025 12:30:55 AM by DPS\japoole
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AK25016654
Location: FairbanksType: DWLSDispatch Text:
On 2-22-25 AST stopped a vehicle in Fairbanks for a moving violation. The driver, Gregory Williams, age 63 of Fairbanks, was found to have a suspended license. Gregory was cited and released.
Posted on 2/24/2025 2:16:51 AM by DPS\bmhatch
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AK25016892
Location: FairbanksType: MOCADispatch Text:
On 2-22-25 AST stopped a vehicle in Fairbanks for a moving violation. Investigation showed that Stacia Rice, age 20 of Fairbanks, had been consuming alcohol. Stacia was cited for Minor Operating after Consuming Alcohol and released.
Posted on 2/24/2025 2:18:37 AM by DPS\bmhatch
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AK25016983
Location: Mile 270 Parks HighwayType: MVC-InjuryDispatch Text:
On 2-23-25, at approximately 0805 hours, Parks Highway based Alaska State Troopers responded to mile 270 of the Parks Highway for a one vehicle crash. An investigation disclosed the driver swerved to avoid a animal in the roadway and in doing so left the roadway and rolled the vehicle, a 2018 GMC Yukon. A passenger sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital. Seatbelts were used and airbags deployed.
Posted on 2/24/2025 8:10:46 AM by DPS\gdyoung
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AK25016691
Location: FairbanksType: MICSDispatch Text:
On 02/22/2025 at 0929 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. Ultimately a small amount of suspected methamphetamine was seized from Peggy Oneil. This investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 2/24/2025 12:27:54 PM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25017277
Location: North PoleType: Assault 4 DVDispatch Text:
On 02/24/2025 at 1042 hours Troopers were dispatched to an assault. An investigation was conducted, and ultimately Jess Eakin was arrested for Assault 4.
Posted on 2/24/2025 5:07:49 PM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25013088
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On February 24 2025, at approximately 1752 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on Phillips Field Rd. Following a records check, the driver, Kyle Whiel (39M), was found to have a $500 unsecured warrant pursuant to case 4FA-25-00241CR. Kyle was arrested, transported, and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without issue.
Posted on 2/24/2025 10:31:12 PM by SOA\kjlousch
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AK25017432
Location: FairbanksType: Motor Vehicle CollisionDispatch Text:
On February 24 2025, at approximately 1706 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a Motor-Vehicle Collision at the intersection of University Ave and the Johansen Expy. The driver, Jonathan Battles (31M) struck a road sign in the median. No injuries were reported.
Posted on 2/24/2025 10:37:01 PM by SOA\kjlousch
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AK25017474
Location: FairbanksType: Driving Under the Influence, Misconduct Involving Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree 4Dispatch Text:
On February 24 2025, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop at College Rd. and Blanche Ave. Following investigation, the driver, Toni Rosenthal (54F), was found to be impaired by drugs and arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Following a search of her vehicle, methamphetamine was found in her possession. Toni was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center for DUI and Misconduct Involving Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree without further issue.
Posted on 2/24/2025 11:24:46 PM by SOA\kjlousch
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AK25004924
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On February 24, 2025, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The passenger was identified as Jessie Urwiller and a routine check revealed he had warrant. Jessie was remanded to FCC on his warrant.
Posted on 2/24/2025 11:49:38 PM by DPS\jldreher
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK25016187
Location: WasillaType: Domestic Violence Assault / Officer-Involved-ShootingDispatch Text:
UPDATE 2/27: On February 26, 2025, the Alaska State Troopers arrested 48-year-old Wasilla resident David Patrick on multiple criminal charges associated with this incident. Patrick was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial facility on charges of Assault in the Third Degree, Misconduct Involving a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, Reckless Endangerment, and Criminal Mischief in the Fifth Degree. The ABI investigation into the officer involved shooting is ongoing.
UPDATE 2/24: The Alaska State Trooper who discharged his firearm during the February 20, 2025, officer-involved shooting in Wasilla is identified as:
- Trooper Jon Anspaugh, a three-year veteran of the Alaska State Troopers
The Alaska Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate the incident.
ORIGINAL: On February 20, 2025, at 11:35 pm, the Alaska State Troopers received a 911 call reporting a domestic violence incident at a residence in Wasilla. Two Alaska State Troopers responded to the residence. As they arrived, they observed an adult male armed with a shotgun inside the residence. The adult male then pointed the shotgun at a female inside the residence. Troopers gave commands for the man to drop the gun from outside of the residence. The adult male then pointed the shotgun at an Alaska State Trooper. An Alaska State Trooper shot the adult man through the window, striking him. Troopers then entered the residence and provided first aid care to the man as EMS and additional Troopers responded. The adult male was transported by EMS to a Mat-Su area hospital with injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening. No other persons were injured during the incident.
The Alaska Bureau of Investigation responded and assumed case responsibility for the original domestic violence incident and the officer-involved shooting. No charges have been filed related to the domestic violence incident at this time; however, criminal charges against the adult male are expected. Once the ABI investigation into the officer-involved shooting is complete, it will be independently reviewed by the Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions. Both investigations are active and ongoing.
The Trooper who discharged their firearm has been placed on 72 hours of administrative leave in accordance with DPS policy. The Trooper’s name will be released in 72 hours.
Posted on 2/21/2025 9:19:00 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel . Edited on 2/24/2025 8:36:45 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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