Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, March 2, 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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AK25019318
Location: SoldotnaType: Fail to Yield; Reckless DrivingDispatch Text:
On 03/02/2025 at approximately 0037 hours, Soldotna AST attempted to stop a motorcycle for a moving violation near the city of Soldotna. The driver, later identified as Nikita Monyahan (19 yoa) of Soldotna, Failed to Yield. Monyahan led troopers on a pursuit of nearly 25 miles, driving through Kenai and Soldotna before ending near his residence. Monyahan was arrested for Failure to Yield in the 1st Degree and transported to Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility.
Posted on 3/2/2025 7:03:30 AM by DPS\cebryant
B Detachment
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AK25019417
Location: Meadow LakeType: REDDI/DUIDispatch Text:
On 3/2/2025 at approximately 1300 hours AST responded to a REDDI in the area of the Circle K in Meadow Lakes. The investigation showed that Marcus Kolstad was operating a motorhome under the influence of alcohol. Due to having several priors his was remanded to Matsu Pretrial for driving under the influence and given a $1,000 bail.
Posted on 3/2/2025 3:49:50 PM by DPS\kchaley
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25019338
Location: FairbanksType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On March 2, 2025, at approximately 0054 hours, Fairbanks AST responded to the area of Wildcat Creek Way for a death investigation. No foul play is suspected.
Posted on 3/2/2025 7:54:39 AM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK25019360
Location: North PoleType: MICS 5Dispatch Text:
On 03/02/2025 at 0748 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for an equipment and moving violation. During the course of stop, probable cause was established that there was illegal narcotics in the vehicle. A search warrant for the vehicle and Dennis Sweet's person was approved and executed. Dennis Sweet was arrested for MICS 5 and transported to FCC for remand.
Posted on 3/2/2025 10:56:33 AM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25019333
Location: CantwellType: Assault 4th DV, MIW 4th, Reckless Endangerment X2, Assault In Presence of Child X2Dispatch Text:
On 3-2-2025, at Approximately, 0130 hours, Parks Highway Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence in Cantwell for a disturbance. An investigation disclosed Robert Frazer, age 34, of Cantwell assaulted a family member, was intoxicated by alcohol and possessed on his person a firearm, discharged a firearm in the presence of children and committed an domestic violence assault crime in the presence of children. Robert was arrested and transported to the Fairbanks Correctional Center and remanded without bail pending arraignment. Alcohol is a factor in this incident.
Posted on 3/2/2025 10:57:05 AM by DPS\gdyoung
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AK25019492
Location: North PoleType: MICS 4Dispatch Text:
On 03/02/2025 at 1629 hours a Trooper did a field contact on a vehicle at the Holmes Road Transfer Site. He observed suspected methamphetamine in plain view in the vehicle. Ultimately, Holly Fields was arrested for MICS 4.
Posted on 3/2/2025 6:56:58 PM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25019500
Location: HealyType: Warrant, DUI, Fail to Stop, False InfoDispatch Text:
On 3/2/2025 at about 1801 hours, an Alaska State Trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Subaru sedan for speeding and the driver failed to stop continuing to drive for about 1.5 miles near mile 250 of the Parks Hwy in Healy. Just before Troopers were about to begin vehicle intervention techniques against the vehicle, the driver stopped. Investigation revealed the driver, DANIEL DEACON (age 35 of Anchorage) was driving under the influence of alcohol, while his license was revoked, with a warrant for his arrest. To further complicate things he lied to Troopers when identifying himself, providing 2 separate false identities. DANIEL was arrested for the Warrant, DUI, Failure to Stop at the Direction of a Peace Officer, and False Information and was ultimately remanded to FCC on the new charges and the active arrest warrant.
Posted on 3/2/2025 9:16:13 PM by DPS\jaminer
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