Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, March 16, 2026

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A Detachment

• AK26022830

  Location: Kenai

  Type: Death Investigation

  Dispatch Text:

  On March 14, 2026, at 4:11 pm, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a deceased adult male located on a trail near Kenai. Troopers responded and located 45-year-old Nikiski resident Jeremy Rearick deceased. His body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy, and his next of kin have been notified. The cause and manner of death will be determined by the State Medical Examiner's Office. 
   

   

  Posted on 3/16/2026 2:20:55 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel

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B Detachment

• AK26023173

  Location: Wasilla

  Type: Assault 3 DV

  Dispatch Text:

  On 3/16/26 at approximately 0317 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance at a residence in Wasilla. AST responded and investigation revealed that Silvano Viveiros Jr, age 31 of Anchorage, assaulted a family member and drove while intoxicated. Silvano was arrested and remanded to MSPT for Assault 3 DV, Assault 4 DV, and DUI.

  Posted on 3/16/2026 8:17:57 AM by DPS\lefarrelly

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• AK26023229

  Location: Palmer

  Type: Warrant Arrest

  Dispatch Text:

  On 03/16/26 at approximately 0830 hours, Court Services Officers assigned to Palmer Judicial Services arrested Brandon Stevens, age 43, of Wasilla on an outstanding arrest warrant for Theft in the Second Degree. Stevens was served with the warrant while in-custody at Matsu Pretrial Facility in Palmer on unrelated charges. Stevens has no bail and is remanded to serve sentence.

  Posted on 3/16/2026 2:47:11 PM by DPS\mtshelley

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• AK26023154

  Location: Big Lake

  Type: Felony DUI

  Dispatch Text:

  On 3/16/26, at approximately 0010 hours, a vehicle driving on Big Lake Road was stopped for speeding. Investigation showed that the driver of the vehicle, Kayuqtuq Oomittuk, age 37 of Palmer, was driving under the influence of alcohol. Kayuqtuq was arrested for felony DUI and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial where he was held without bail due to his prior convictions of DUI.

  Posted on 3/16/2026 4:40:59 AM by DPS\cdmertens

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• AK26018871

  Location: Wasilla

  Type: Warrant Arrest

  Dispatch Text:

  On 03/15/2026 at approximately 2107 hours, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a blue 2004 Chevy Trailblazer near Church Road and Pittman Road in Wasilla for an equipment violation. As Troopers contacted the driver, a passenger was seen actively hiding themselves in the backseat underneath a blanket. Troopers contacted the passenger, identified as Matthias Sturgeon, age 39 of Wasilla. Mattias was arrested on his felony warrant and remanded at MSPT with $100,000 bail.

  Posted on 3/16/2026 5:54:28 AM by DPS\bmkadow

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• AK26023163

  Location: Big Lake

  Type: Assault

  Dispatch Text:

  On 03/16/2026 at approximately 0201 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence in Big Lake reference a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, Troopers noticed obvious injuries to a household member. Investigation revealed Aimee Bretey, age 53 of Big Lake, had caused injury to a household member. Aimee was arrested for DV Assault 4 and Unlawful Contact 2 and remanded at MSPT with no bail.

  Posted on 3/16/2026 6:08:33 AM by DPS\bmkadow

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C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

• AK26023155

  Location: Fairbanks

  Type: MVC/DUI

  Dispatch Text:

  On March 16, 2026, at approximately 2230 hours, AST responded to a report of an MVC across from Iniakuk Ave, where the driver of the veh. was heard in the woods. Troopers eventually found James Gargis (45) stuck in the snow berm about 100 feet from the crash scene, hypothermic but responsive. EMS transported James to FMH for medical care. Further AST investigation led to pending DUI charges.

  Posted on 3/16/2026 1:32:50 AM by DPS\ammartin

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• AK26023166

  Location: Fairbanks

  Type: Traffic

  Dispatch Text:

  On 03/16/2026, a Trooper initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling eastbound on Geist Road due to a non-functional headlight. Upon making contact with the driver, Jena Sharae Harding, age 40 of Fairbanks, it was determined through investigation that she was operating while under the influence of alcohol. She was placed under arrest and remanded to FCC with no further incident.

  Posted on 3/16/2026 7:37:30 AM by DPS\wpmiller

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E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.

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.