Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, March 14, 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

  • AK25023502

    Location: Houston
    Type: Vehicle Pursuit/Assault 3

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/13/2025 at approximately 1950 hours AST attempted to stop a vehicle for a moving violation near Zero Lake Rd and the Parks Highway. The vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed after seeing AST’s emergency lights. AST initiated a pursuit, turning onto Zero Lake Road. AST eventually stopped the vehicle, and identified the driver as Dahrone Lord, age 46, of Willow. Lord was transported to Mat-Su pretrial and remanded under charges of Assault in the 3rd Degree, Felony Fail to Stop at the Direction of a Peace Officer, and Reckless Driving.

    Posted on 3/14/2025 4:23:12 AM by DPS\ajbigari

  • AK25023879

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Assault (Domestic Violence)

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 14, 2025, at approximately 8:09 PM, AST received a report of an assault in the Palmer area. The investigation revealed that Allen Smith, a 31-year-old resident of Palmer, had assaulted a family member the previous night. Allen was arrested and taken to Mat-Su Pretrial, where he was remanded with no bail on one count of Assault IV DV.

    Posted on 3/14/2025 11:44:55 PM by SOA\nwblanchard

C Detachment

  • AK25022489

    Location: Norton Sound Region
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/11/2025 at approximately 11:36 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV in the Norton Sound Region. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 3/14/2025 3:18:39 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25022640

    Location: Kotzebue
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/11/2025 at approximately 15:56 hours, Alaska State Troopers attempted to serve a warrant on 42 YOA Keith Tuzroyluk of Kotzbue and he attepted to escape.He was taken into custody and received additional charges of Failure to Stop 1st, and Criminal Trespass. Further investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 3/14/2025 3:19:47 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25022925

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Traffic

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/12/2025 at approximately 11:34 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Kodiak conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The investigation resulted in the arrest of 66 YOA Russell Stenglein of Kodiak for Driving without a License and Violating Conditions of his Release.

    Posted on 3/14/2025 3:20:45 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25022968

    Location: Selawik
    Type: Liquor Laws

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/12/2025 at approximately 13:29 hours, Alaska State Troopers investigated a Liquor Laws Violation in Selawik. 27 bottles of R&R whiskey were seized. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 3/14/2025 3:21:37 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25023022

    Location: Bristol Bay / Alaska Peninsula Region
    Type: Sex Offense

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/12/2025 at approximately 15:11 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sex Offense in the Bristol Bay/ AK Peninsula Region. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 3/14/2025 3:22:36 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25023344

    Location: Bristol Bay/AK Peninsula Region
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/13/2025 at approximately 13:34 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor, after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 3/14/2025 3:23:37 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

D Detachment

  • AK25023545

    Location: North Pole
    Type: DV Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 13, 2025, at approximately 2246 hours, Fairbanks AST and North Pole Police Department responded to the area of Atigun Street in North Pole for a report of a domestic disturbance. Ultimately, Valerie Sotelo was arrested for assault in the fourth degree and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 3/14/2025 12:46:46 AM by DPS\jdchipps

  • AK25023539

    Location: North Pole
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/13/2025, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks responded to a vehicle going off the road in North Pole.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of Daniel Hendrix, 37, for DUI.  He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 3/14/2025 5:23:38 AM by DPS\japoole

  • AK25021320

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Importation

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 7th, 2025, the Alaska State Troopers received a report that Roberto "Joe" Burgess, 79, of Stevens Village was bringing alcohol into Stevens Village, through a common air carrier. Investigation revealed that on March 10th, 2025, Roberto dropped off a box of freight at the air carrier containing several bottles of Smirnoff Vodka and one bottle of R&R Whiskey. Stevens Village has banned the sale and importation of alcohol since July 1st, 1984. Roberto is being charged with unauthorized transportation of alcoholic beverages by common carrier into a local option area.

    Posted on 3/14/2025 10:11:15 AM by DPS\jrvanchura

  • AK25023529

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Drugs

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 13, 2025, at approximately 2158 hours, Fairbanks AST conducted a traffic stop in the area of Chena Pump Road and Dartmouth Drive. Suspected fentanyl powder was seized from the vehicle. Pending lab results, charges for misconduct involving a controlled substance will be forwarded to the District Attorney's office.

    Posted on 3/14/2025 9:58:05 PM by DPS\jdchipps

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK25023720

    Location: Thorne Bay
    Type: Suspicious Circumstance

    Dispatch Text:

    While conducting routine shellfish pot inspections near Thorne Bay, AWT Ketchikan located two crab pots near the Thorne Bay Harbor. Each crab pot both contained the remains of a domesticated dog. The two French bulldogs had gone missing on 2/13/2025 in Thorne Bay and their owners had been actively searching for them. Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of the bulldogs are encouraged to contact the Prince Of Wales AWT Post at 907-826-2291

    Posted on 3/14/2025 3:01:52 PM by DPS\jpryan1

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.