Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A Detachment ...No news reported.

B Detachment

  • AK25017543

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault 4 DV, Assault in the Presence of a Child x2

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/25/25 AST responded to the area of Reisner Loop for a disturbance. Investigation revealed Nicole Smart, 26 of Wasilla, assaulted a household member in the presence of two children. She was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial and held without bail. 

    Posted on 2/25/2025 6:50:26 AM by DPS\cjkopy

  • AK25017764

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/25/2025 at approximately 1431 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a motor vehicle collision at mile 12 Knik Goose Bay Road in Wasilla. Minor injuries were reported. 

    Posted on 2/25/2025 4:53:42 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25017681

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault III DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/25/2025 at approximately 1216 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a domestic violence report at an address on Sunset Ave in Wasilla. Investigation led to the arrest of Dominick Jennings, age 21 of Wasilla, for Assault III DV. Jennings was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail. 

    Posted on 2/25/2025 4:56:50 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25017767

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Assault II DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/25/2025 at approximately 1314 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Riverstone Circle in Palmer for a report of a DV Assault. Investigation led to the arrest of Johnny Skinner, age 57 of Palmer, for Assault II DV. Skinner was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail. 

    Posted on 2/25/2025 5:18:33 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25017824

    Location: Meadow Lake
    Type: Traffic Pursuit/ Agency Assist

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/25/2025 AST assisted WPD with a traffic pursuit in the area of Vine Rd in Meadow Lakes.  The driver Malaki Barrett age 25 of Wasilla was placed under arrest for various offenses by WPD.  Wasilla Police have case responsibility.

    Posted on 2/25/2025 5:50:22 PM by DPS\kchaley

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  • AK25016839

    Location: Emmonak
    Type: Injury investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On Feb. 22, 2025, Alaska State Troopers received a report around 3:30 p.m. that a juvenile male was seriously burned in Emmonak. The boy’s injuries are not believed to be life threatening, but he was taken to a clinic and later medevacked to Anchorage. During the investigation, troopers determined the boy was injured while playing with fireworks.

    Posted on 2/25/2025 8:50:58 AM by DPS\tewilliams

  • AK25016262

    Location: Aniak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/21/2025 at approximately 09:18 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 27 YOA Alisson Phillips of Chuathbaluk for Assault 4.-DV.

    Posted on 2/25/2025 1:39:51 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25016322

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/21/2025 at approximately 11:42 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault, after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 2/25/2025 1:41:19 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25016623

    Location: Napaskiak
    Type: Arson

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/21/2025 at approximately 22:44 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Arson. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 58 YOA Maxie Alexie of Napaskiak for Arson in the First Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree.

    Posted on 2/25/2025 1:43:24 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25016991

    Location: Nunapitchuk
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/23/2025 at approximately 11:14 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 2/25/2025 1:44:42 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

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  • AK25017698

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MVC

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/25/2025 at about 1218 hours, AST came upon an unreported motor vehicle crash at about 3.5-mile Chena Ridge. Investigation revealed Robert Clay, 49 of Fairbanks was traveling down the hill when he lost control of his 2008 Tundra and collided with the guardrail. No injuries were reported and the guardrail sustained substantial damage. 

    Posted on 2/25/2025 3:08:11 PM by DPS\anmobley

  • AK25010464

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DWLS

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/03/2025 AST initiated a traffic stop for equipment violation and driver was suspended and had prior conviction. Driver was Kyle Wiehl and was arrested for Driving suspended. 

    Posted on 2/25/2025 3:30:51 PM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK25012470

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/09/2025 AST arrived at a residence in North Pole for a disturbance. Martha Enlow was placed under arrest for Assault and Criminal Mischief. 

    Posted on 2/25/2025 3:40:39 PM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK25011167

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/05/2025 AST received a report of an assault at Fairbanks Correctional Center. Investigation is currently ongoing. 

    Posted on 2/25/2025 3:43:55 PM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK25013047

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Fairbanks

    Dispatch Text:

    AST received a report of a welfare check on 02/11/2025 investigation revealed that a individual was found deceased with a self inflicted gun shot wound. 

    Posted on 2/25/2025 3:53:02 PM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK25017553

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Deceased Person

    Dispatch Text:

    On 25 February 2025, at approximately 0611 hours, AST received a call of a medical emergency occurring around the area of Pedro Dome Rd. CPR was being actively preformed on a female. The female was pronounced deceased by EMS for a possible overdose. The complainant was placed under arrest and remanded to FCC for evidence tampering. The investigation is ongoing and next of kin has not been notified as of this time.

    Posted on 2/25/2025 11:12:22 AM by DPS\pptesta

  • AK25017529

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Deceased person

    Dispatch Text:

    On February 25th, 2025 at approximately 0121 hours Alaska State Troopers responded to assist with a medical emergency in the area of Chena Point Road, Fairbanks, AK. Edward Allen (42) was pronounced deceased at the scene. Next of kin was notified. 

    Posted on 2/25/2025 7:18:49 AM by DPS\kdanderson

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.

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.