Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, March 10, 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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AK25022359
Location: HomerType: VCORDispatch Text:
On 3/10/2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence off East End Road for a report of a disturbance. Subsequent investigation determined Chelsea Jones, age 40, was in violation of her conditions of release. Chelsea climbed out a window and left the scene prior to AST arrival. An arrest warrant has been requested.
Posted on 3/10/2025 11:42:10 PM by DPS\jalindblom
B Detachment
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AK25021992
Location: WasillaType: DUI, Child EndangermentDispatch Text:
On 03/09/25, at approximately 2100 hours, AST arrived at a residence off E Alder Dr. in Wasilla for a possible disturbance. Once on scene, AST was unable to contact anyone in the residence. A vehicle pulled into the driveway, and AST identified Aaron Buster as the driver and a juvenile family member in the vehicle. Through investigation, it was determined that Aaron had been operating a vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance. He was placed under arrest for DUI and endangering the welfare of a child. He was transported to Mat-Su pre-trial to be remanded and released on his own recognizance.
Posted on 3/10/2025 2:15:44 PM by DPS\mjpletsch
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AK25022030
Location: wasillaType: VCORDispatch Text:
On 03/10/2025 at approximately 01:06 hours, AST Dispatch received a report of a disturbance. Investigation revealed Dylan Jordan, age 28 of Anchorage, who was at the residence had violated his conditions of release in two court case out of Anchorage. Dylan was arrested, transported, and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for Violation of Conditions of Release X2 and is being held on $500 bail.
Posted on 3/10/2025 6:02:12 AM by DPS\wrhuston
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AK25021984
Location: WasillaType: Assault 3 DV, Assault 4 DV, Criminal Mischief 5 DV, Theft 4Dispatch Text:
On 3/9/2025 at approximately 2021 hours Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault at on Lakeview Rd. in Wasilla. Investigation revealed Jerry Brown (43) placed a family member in fear using a dangerous instrument, caused physical injury to another family member, tampered with property of another, stole an extension cord, and left the area. Jerry was located shortly after on Williwaw Way. He was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial without bail.
Posted on 3/10/2025 6:11:50 AM by DPS\cjkopy
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AK25021985
Location: PalmerType: Domestic ViolenceDispatch Text:
On 3/9/25 at approx. 2210hrs AST responded to a Palmer residence where it was being reported that there was a disturbance between Charles Soper age 57 of Palmer, and another adult household member. Investigation revealed that Soper allegedly assaulted the household member causing them pain. Soper was taken into custody without incident and remanded to the Palmer Pretrial Facility on one count of Assault IV (DV). Soper is being held without bail pending arraignment.
Posted on 3/10/2025 6:11:55 AM by DPS\tncaldarea
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AK25022031
Location: WasillaType: MIW 2, MIW 4Dispatch Text:
On 3/10/25 at approximately 0025 hours Alaska State Troopers received multiple report of gunshots coming from a home on E. Mcadoo Way in Wasilla. Troopers responded and investigation revealed Mato Comes-Last (25) was intoxicated and fired approximately over 100 rounds of various calibers out of a bedroom window and in his back yard in an unsafe direction toward occupied homes. He was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial and held without bail.
Posted on 3/10/2025 6:16:54 AM by DPS\cjkopy
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AK25021591
Location: SusitnaType: SARDispatch Text:
On March 8, 2025, at 1:38pm, Alaska State Troopers received a report that an adult male had flipped his ATV on the Yentna river approximately 7 miles upstream from the Susitna River. Bystanders on scene removed the ATV from on top of him and advised AST that he had potential spinal injuries. The AST SAR coordinator was consulted and LifeMed ultimately was requested. LifeMed responded to the scene and transported the injured man to a Palmer area hospital.
Posted on 3/10/2025 10:02:54 AM by DPS\tjdespain
C Detachment
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AK25021449
Location: ManokotakType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 03/07/2025 at approximately 21:17 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Disturbance. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:05:48 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25021506
Location: StebbinsType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 03/08/2025 at approximately 02:17 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:08:57 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25021601
Location: KodiakType: Deceased PersonDispatch Text:
On 03/08/2025 at approximately 14:28 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a deceased person. 84 YOA Gilbert Durant of Kodiak passed away at home. No foul play is suspected. The State Medical Examiner declined jurisdiction.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:12:01 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25021609
Location: Norton Sound RegionType: Sex OffenseDispatch Text:
On 03/08/2025 at approximately 14:49 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sex Offense. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:13:55 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25021830
Location: SelawikType: Assault - Non DVDispatch Text:
On 03/09/2025 at approximately 08:58 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault -Non DV. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:16:37 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25021904
Location: Norton Sound RegionType: Sexual AssaultDispatch Text:
On 03/08/2025 at approximately 06:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:19:16 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25022000
Location: AmblerType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 03/09/2025 at approximately 20:37 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 36 YOA Shawn Johnson of Ambler for Assault 4 and VCOR.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:20:51 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25019677
Location: AkiakType: BurglaryDispatch Text:
On 03/03/2025 at approximately 11:18 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Burglary at the Akiak store. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:23:05 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25019748
Location: TuluksakType: Violate ConditionsDispatch Text:
On 03/03/2025 at approximately 11:30 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating their Conditions. This incident is closed pending further evidence.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:24:17 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25019991
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual AssaultDispatch Text:
On 03/04/2025 at approximately 04:31 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:25:30 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25020506
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual AssaultDispatch Text:
On 03/05/2025 at approximately 12:25 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:26:19 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25020575
Location: Nunam IquaType: Sexual Abuse of a MinorDispatch Text:
Update: On March 5, 2025, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sexual assault in Nunam Iqua. During the investigation, troopers contacted 41-year-old Mark Aguchak, who was believed to have sexually assaulted a minor. While the Western Major Crimes Unit investigation was ongoing, he was arrested for failure to register as a sex offender. On May 5, Aguchak was contacted again and arrested in Nunam Iqua on charges of second- and fourth-degree sexual abuse of a minor and first- and second-degree charges of sexual assault. He was remanded to the Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center.
Original: On 03/05/2025 at approximately 15:54 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:27:09 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25020606
Location: YK DeltaType: HarassmentDispatch Text:
On 03/05/2025 at approximately 17:02 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor, after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:28:22 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25020619
Location: YK DeltaType: HarassmentDispatch Text:
On 03/05/2025 at approximately 17:22 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor, after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:29:10 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25020713
Location: KotlikType: Deceased PersonDispatch Text:
On 03/06/2025 at approximately 05:02 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a deceased person. 78 YOA Winifred Hunt of Kotlik passed away at home. No foul play is suspected. Next of kin was present. The State Medical Examiner declined jurisdiction.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:30:11 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25020854
Location: QuinhagakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 03/06/2025 at approximately 13:31 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:30:54 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25020883
Location: Toksook BayType: FireDispatch Text:
On 03/06/2025 at approximately 14:23 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Fire.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:31:47 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25020925
Location: Upper KalskagType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 03/06/2025 at approximately 15:04 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:32:35 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25020952
Location: YK DeltaType: Sex OffenseDispatch Text:
On 03/06/2025 at approximately 15:37 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sex Offense. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:33:24 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25021100
Location: New StuyahokType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 03/07/2025 at approximately 02:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 37 YOA David Walcott of New Stuyahok for Assault 4.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:39:11 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25021104
Location: KotlikType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 03/07/2025 at approximately 02:59 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:40:36 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25021224
Location: Russian MissionType: Search and RescueDispatch Text:
On 3/7/2025 at approximately 11:57 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a missing snowmachiner. He was located by Marshall SAR at approximately 14:35 hours without further incident.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:41:49 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25021242
Location: KwigillingokType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 03/07/2025 at approximately 12:04 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 45 YOA Brendan Lewis of Kwigillingok for Criminal Mischief 4 and 5.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:42:44 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25021372
Location: Nunam IquaType: Sex Offender RegistrationDispatch Text:
On 03/07/2025 at approximately 17:07 hours, Alaska State Troopers arrested 41 YOA Mark Aguchak of Nunam Iqua for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:45:45 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25021394
Location: EkwokType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 03/07/2025 at approximately 18:06 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 40 YOA James Lease of Ekwok for Assault 3-DV.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:46:41 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25021525
Location: AkiakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 03/08/2025 at approximately 07:55 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 21 YOA Waylon Charles of Akiak for Assault in the 2nd Degree, Assault in the 4th Degree, and Assault in the Presence of a Child.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:47:28 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25021622
Location: OscarvilleType: Liquor LawsDispatch Text:
On 03/08/2025 at approximately 15:12 hours, Alaska State Troopers invesigated a local option violation. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:48:49 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25021652
Location: EmmonakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 03/08/2025 at approximately 17:07 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 31 YOA Darryl Moore of Emmonak for Assault 4 x 2.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:49:39 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25021748
Location: EkwokType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 03/08/2025 at approximately 22:08 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:50:36 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25021814
Location: OscarvilleType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 03/09/2025 at approximately 06:07 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 25 YOA Jeffrey Waska of Oscarville for Assault 4.The ADA declined to file charges.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:51:35 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25021838
Location: BethelType: Liquor LawsDispatch Text:
On 03/08/2025 at approximately 15:27 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Liquor Law violation. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:52:39 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25021952
Location: ChevakType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 03/09/2025 at approximately 17:45 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a physical disturbance. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:53:25 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25021957
Location: YK DeltaType: Endangerment, childDispatch Text:
On 03/09/2025 at approximately 18:11 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Child Endangerment. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/10/2025 12:54:22 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
D Detachment
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AK25022044
Location: FairbanksType: VCORDispatch Text:
On March 10, 2025, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a moving violation in the Fairbanks area. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Jaylene Chikigak (30) who had two warrants out for her arrest. Investigation revealed she was also violating her conditions of release at the time she was contacted. Jaylene was arrested and remanded to FCC.
Posted on 3/10/2025 7:22:57 AM by DPS\ammartin
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AK25022053
Location: FairbanksType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 03/10/2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to a theft in Fairbanks. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 3/10/2025 8:22:33 AM by DPS\japoole
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AK25022248
Location: FAIRBANKSType: DUI, MICS, VCOR, DWLRDispatch Text:
On March 10, 2025, at approximately 1438 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the Speedway Express at College and University for the report of an individual slumped over the steering wheel. Investigation revealed Forrest Wright, 37YOA was in control of a vehicle while under the influence. Wright was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center on the charges of DUI, MICS 5, VCOR, and DWLR.
Posted on 3/10/2025 11:01:36 PM by DPS\jldreher
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AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25021183
Location: AkiachakType: Poached Moose Investigation - GMU 18Dispatch Text:
On March 4, 2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report of a poached moose in Game Management Unit (GMU) 18 near Akiachak.
The investigation determined that two 16-year-old males, both residents of Akiachak, unlawfully took a bull moose during a closed season using .22 caliber rimfire rifles, firing more than a dozen shots. Additionally, they failed to salvage any of the meat, leaving the illegally taken moose to waste.
Charges of Wanton Waste, Take Moose Closed Season, and Take Big Game with a Rimfire Rifle will be forwarded to the Bethel District Attorney’s Office for review.
Posted on 3/10/2025 8:42:59 AM by DPS\dcbrooks
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