Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Saturday, March 15, 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

  • AK25024027

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: MIW4

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/15/2025 at approximately 1304 hours, AST received a call of a man walking who appeared to be intoxicated and in possession of a firearm near S Sylvan Road and Parks Highway. AST made contact with the male who as identified as Randy Fugatt. Investigation revealed that Randy was mentally and physically impaired by an intoxicating substance and was placed under arrest for Misconduct involving a weapon. 

    He was transported to MSPT. 

    Posted on 3/15/2025 4:43:34 PM by DPS\atbelliston

  • AK25023857

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI/Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/14/25 at approximately 1930 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Wasilla received a REDDI (Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately) Report regarding a vehicle swerving on the Parks Highway near Crusey Street. Troopers stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver who was identified as 41-year-old Sarah Clayton of Wasilla. Investigation revealed Sarah was operating her vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. She was arrested and remanded at Mat-Su Pre-Trial where she was held on $500 bail.

    Posted on 3/15/2025 1:59:59 AM by DPS\mgsidders

  • AK25023906

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DV Assault, DV Criminal Mischief, DUI

    Dispatch Text:

     On March 15th, 2025 at approximately 0309 hours, AST performed a traffic stop and contacted Sandra Whitaker, age 47, of Wasilla. Sandra was determined to be operating the vehicle she was contacted in while under the influence of alcohol. Further investigation revealed that Sandra was also responsible for an assault against a family member earlier that morning. Sandra was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for Assault IV DV, Criminal Mischief V DV, and DUI. 

    Posted on 3/15/2025 5:24:29 AM by SOA\nwblanchard

  • AK25023917

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Vehicle Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 15th, 2025 at approximately 0207 hours, AST contacted a vehicle in the parking lot of the Valley Country Store in Wasilla. Investigation revealed that the vehicle was stolen. The occupants of the vehicle were identified as 32-year-old Ivana Reed of Anchorage, and 37-year-old Kara Fickle of Anchorage. Both individuals were remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial and charged with one count of Vehicle Theft I and one count of Theft II.

    Posted on 3/15/2025 5:33:25 AM by SOA\nwblanchard

  • AK25023930

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/15/25 at approximately 0511 hours Alaska State Troopers responded to the Circle K on Parks Highway for a reported crash. Following the investigation, John Baker, age 39 of Wasilla, was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for driving under the influence.

    Posted on 3/15/2025 10:41:53 AM by DPS\jrvenable

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25023924

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 15, 2025, at approximately 0321 hours, Fairbanks AST conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that committed multiple moving violations on Van Horn Road. The driver, Clyde Searles was driving while his license was revoked. Clyde was arrested and transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 3/15/2025 6:54:57 AM by DPS\jdchipps

  • AK25023919

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 15, 2025, at approximately 0250 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop in the area of Loftus Rd in Fairbanks. The driver, Mark Saolotoga, age 32 of Fairbanks, was contacted. Investigation resulted in Mark being arrested and transported to FCC for DUI.

    Posted on 3/15/2025 7:17:07 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK25023912

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MVC Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 15, 2025, at approximately 0130 hours, AST responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Hoselton Rd in Fairbanks. The investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 3/15/2025 7:39:10 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK25024022

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Vehicle Theft, DUI, Assault 4

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3-15-25, Delta Junction AST received a report of a stolen vehicle. AST responded and while speaking with the complainant, the suspect drove into the parking lot in the stolen vehicle. AST contacted the female, MaryLou Martin of Delta Junction, and investigation showed she was intoxicated. She was placed under arrest for DUI and Vehicle Theft. She provided a PBT on the Datamaster resulting in a BrAC of .136. While being transported to FCC, Marylou started kicking the window. While being hobbled she kicked the Trooper. Marylou was remanded to FCC for Vehicle Theft, DUI, and Assault 4. 

    Posted on 3/15/2025 6:00:49 PM by DPS\cihudson

  • AK25024110

    Location: FAIRBANKS
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 15, 2025, at approximately 1710 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Red Squirrel Pl for a disturbance. Investigation revealed that Dewayne Hailey, 57 YOA, placed a family member in fear of serious physical injury by means of a dangerous instrument. Mr Hailey was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center on one count of Assault 3.

    Posted on 3/15/2025 11:04:06 PM by DPS\jldreher

  • AK25024047

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 15th, 2025, AST responded to a Physical disturbance in the area of Bishop Court. Upon investigation, it was found that Ashley Brander had pushed a family member causing her to feel pain in her back. Ashley was arrested and remanded to FCC for assault in the fourth degree.

    Posted on 3/15/2025 11:11:39 PM by DPS\kdanderson

  • AK25023888

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Vehicle Pursuit

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 14, 2025, at approximately 2223 hours, Alaska State Troopers were patrolling the area of College Road and Illinois Street when Troopers observed a black Suburban traveling at a high rate of speed. Troopers activated emergency lights and siren to conduct a traffic stop. Ultimately, the vehicle failed to yield. Investigation revealed that the driver was John Rexford and he was charged with Failure to stop at the direction of a police officer and Assault in the third degree. He was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional center.

    Posted on 3/15/2025 11:12:58 PM by DPS\kdanderson

  • AK25024120

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Disturbance

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/15/2025 AST responded to the Extended Stay in Fairbanks for a disturbance. AST investigation revealed that Lindsay Outwater (31) had assaulted a family member, causing physical injury. Lindsay was arrested and remanded at FCC for Assault in the fourth degree.

    Posted on 3/15/2025 11:21:33 PM by DPS\ztchicoine

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • TBD

    Location: Lake Susitna
    Type: Sportfish without license in possession

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/15/25, Alan Caldwell, age 51 of Anchorage was issued a citation for sportfishing without a license in possession.  Caldwell was contacted while ice fishing on Lake Susitna.

    Posted on 3/15/2025 3:35:15 PM by DPS\jmmcginnis

AK Bureau of Investigation

  • AK24016670

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Possession of Child Pornography

    Dispatch Text:

    In February 2024, the Alaska Bureau of Investigation Technical Crime Unit/Task Force Dawnbreaker received a report from the Moore Police Department in Oklahoma regarding an ongoing online sexual exploitation investigation.  Authorities in Moore had identified a 15-year-old victim and determined that the suspected perpetrator resided in Alaska.  Task Force Dawnbreaker identified the suspect as 20-year-old Nithaniel Hall of Wasilla.  As a result, an arrest warrant was issued for Hall.  On March 15, 2025, the Alaska State Troopers Palmer Patrol located and arrested Hall without incident.  He was subsequently remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility on $5,000 bail, facing ten (10) counts of Possession of Child Pornography.

    Posted on 3/15/2025 10:28:36 AM by DPS\nlbucknall

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.