Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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

  • AK26021491

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Criminal Mischief 4 DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/10/26 at approximately 1943 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance at a residence in Wasilla. Troopers arrived, and investigation revealed that Eldon Criswell age 74 of Wasilla, damaged household property. Eldon was arrested and transported to MSPT for Criminal Mischief 4 DV.

    Posted on 3/11/2026 2:21:18 AM by DPS\lefarrelly

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK26021679

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 11, 2026, at approximately 1125 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to MP6 Steese Hwy for a stalled vehicle. Investigation revealed that Harry Commack was operating a vehicle while highly intoxicated. Harry was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 3/11/2026 4:12:00 PM by DPS\jldreher

  • AK26021576

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault IV Domestic Violence

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3-11-26 at approximately 0700 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance involving family members.  The investigation is still ongoing. 

    Posted on 3/11/2026 4:14:55 PM by DPS\cjnelson1

  • AK26021790

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3-11-26 at approximately 1325 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a unexpected death.  There is no signs of foul play and next of kin as yet to be notified. 

    Posted on 3/11/2026 4:16:33 PM by DPS\cjnelson1

  • AK26021708

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/11/26 at approximately 1115 hours, the Fairbanks Alaska State Troopers received a report of a deceased person at their residence in North Pole.  The death was investigated; no foul play was suspected and next of kin were advised.  The State Medical Examiner’s office declined an autopsy. 

    Posted on 3/11/2026 4:20:32 PM by DPS\hlculley

  • AK26021587

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 11, 2026, at approximately 0730 hours, AST in Delta Junction received a violation of conditions of release report. AST contacted Larry Pavila, age 25, who was violating conditions of release set in multiple cases. Pavila was arrested and transported to FCC where he was remanded on two charges of VCOR. Pavila is held on no bail. 

    Posted on 3/11/2026 6:13:45 PM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK26021880

    Location: Healy
    Type: DWLR and Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/11/2026 at 1620 hours the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop near Mile 269 Parks Highway for a moving violation.  Investigation determined the driver, Noah Escalante, age 22 from Fort Wainwright had an outstanding No Bail Arrest Warrant for Fail to Remand on the charge of DUI.  Additionally, Escalante's driver's license was revoked.  He was remanded to FCC for his warrant and new charge of DWLR.

    Posted on 3/11/2026 9:33:37 PM by DPS\dwbozman

  • AK26021540

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at approximately 12:28AM AST was in the area of Steese Hwy/Chena Hot Springs Rd when a grey Toyota Tundra was observed driving over a center median and against the flow of traffic on the roundabout. A traffic stop was initiated and a DUI investigation was conducted. The driver was arrested for DUI, 2nd offense.

    Posted on 3/11/2026 3:09:11 AM by DPS\jtfaul

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Investigation

  • AK25103069

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    In October 2025, the Alaska State Troopers were notified that a child had reported being sexually abused by 29-year-old Wasilla resident Jason Boggs over several months. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation assumed case responsibility. In March 2026, DNA collected during the ABI investigation confirmed the allegations. On March 10, 2026, Boggs was arrested by investigators on two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree*. He was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial. 

    *This release was updated to reflect the correct degree of Sexual Abuse of a Minor that was charged. 

     

    Posted on 3/11/2026 9:14:01 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel

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.