Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, February 3, 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

  • AK25009669

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/03/2025, Court Services Officers assigned to Palmer Judicial Services arrested Liberty Lee, age 18 from Wasilla. Lee had an active warrant for her arrest on the charge of Assault in the Fourth Degree. Lee was remanded to Mat Su Pretrial with bail set at $250 Cash Performance. 

    Posted on 2/3/2025 9:55:52 AM by DPS\mtshelley

  • AK25010348

    Location: Houston
    Type: Assault 4, Crim Misch 5 DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/3/2025 at approximately 0148 hours, AST received a report of a domestic dispute off the Parks highway near Houston. Investigation revealed that Glenn Elliott, 62 YOA, had assaulted a household member and damaged a household member's property. Glenn was arrested and transported to MSPT, where he was remanded and held without bail.

    Posted on 2/3/2025 6:36:26 AM by DPS\jlvandiest

  • AK25010369

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Vehicle Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/03/2025 at approximately 0557 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen vehicle in Wasilla. The vehicle was quickly located in the area of Church & Shampine Roads in Wasilla. Investigation into this incident is ongoing. 

    Posted on 2/3/2025 5:29:28 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25010468

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Assault DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/03/2025 at approximately 1056 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Big Lake Road in Big Lake for a domestic disturbance. Investigation led to the arrest of Byron Parazoo, age 25 of Big Lake, for Assault IV DV & VCOR. Parazoo was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail. 

    Posted on 2/3/2025 5:31:20 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25010586

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/03/2025 at approximately 1635 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Trunk Road near Tern Drive in Palmer. Minor injury was reported.

    Posted on 2/3/2025 5:33:02 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25010449

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Assault DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/03/2025 at approximately 1026 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault at an address on Stringfield Drive in Palmer. Investigation led to the arrest of Christopher Wood, age 36 of Palmer, for Assault III DV, Assault in the Presence of a Child, & Criminal Mischief IV DV. Wood was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail. 

    Posted on 2/3/2025 5:36:03 PM by DPS\rranderson

C Detachment

  • AK25009929

    Location: Bethel
    Type: Assault/Arson Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On February 1, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., Alaska State Troopers in Bethel received a report of a house fire in Atmautluak. Initial investigation revealed that members of the household had left the residence earlier that morning when 34-year-old Jonathan Mojin began making threats and destroying property inside the residence. The structure later became engulfed in flames. Mojin was arrested on charges of assault IV and assault in the presence of a child. The circumstances surrounding the fire are suspicious and the State Fire Marshal’s Office is assisting in the investigation.

    Posted on 2/3/2025 10:31:10 AM by DPS\tewilliams

D Detachment

  • AK25010351

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Drugs

    Dispatch Text:

    On February 3rd, 2025, at approximately 0129 hours, Fairbanks AST conducted a traffic stop at South Cushman Street and 23rd Ave. Troopers observed drug paraphernalia in plain view. During a search of the vehicle, troopers located a white crystalline substance and a white powdery substance suspected to be methamphetamine and fentanyl powder respectively. The driver was identified as Jessica Simmons and charges for misconduct involving a controlled substance are pending.

    Posted on 2/3/2025 3:32:48 AM by DPS\jdchipps

  • AK25010382

    Location: North Pole
    Type: DV Assault 4

    Dispatch Text:

    On February 03, 2025, at approximately 0509 hours, AST received a report of an intoxicated person in the area of Hurst Rd. Investigation revealed that Brandon Guidry, age 25 of North Pole, assaulted a family member. Brandon was arrested for Assault in the Fourth Degree and transported to FCC.

    Posted on 2/3/2025 8:18:27 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK25008077

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrests

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/03/2025 at approximately 0942 hours a Trooper recognized a vehicle associated with Robin Grant, who had three warrants out for his arrest. Additionally, the vehicle committed a moving violation and registration violation. A traffic stop was conducted, and Grant was arrested without incident. The female passenger was identified as Maidea John. John was arrested on two warrants. Grant and John were transported to FCC for remand.

    Posted on 2/3/2025 12:09:48 PM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25010168

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MICS4, DWLR, Parole Viol

    Dispatch Text:

    On February 2nd 20245, at about 0813 hours, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation. Upon further investigation, Trooper seized a gravity knife and drug paraphernalia from the drivers vehicle. the driver, Steven Luten, was arrested for MICS 4, DWLR, and a Parole Violation. Steven was transported to FCC without incident.

    Posted on 2/3/2025 4:59:20 PM by DPS\jwconnolly

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK25010115

    Location: Steese Highway
    Type: Search and Rescue

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/01/2025, at approximately 1830 hours, Fairbanks AST dispatch received a report of 2 snowmachiners that were stranded off the Steese Highway without equipment to spend the night. A Fairbanks AWT Trooper responded, and assisted in transporting 3 snowmachiners back to their vehicle on the Steese Highway.

    Posted on 2/3/2025 8:29:09 AM by DPS\bdlemay

AK Bureau of Investigation

  • AK25009971

    Location: Selawik
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On February 1, 2025, at 1:25pm, Alaska State Troopers in Selawik received a report of a deceased person at a residence in Selawik. Troopers responded to the residence and located Nettie Ballot, age 37 of Selawik, deceased. Initial investigation at the scene determined the death to be suspicious. The body is being transported to the State Medical Examiner's Office in Anchorage for autopsy and determination of the cause of death. A person of interest has been identified and is being held on unrelated outstanding warrants. Next of kin has been notified. The investigation continues. 

    Posted on 2/3/2025 3:16:20 PM by DPS\tjdespain

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.