Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Saturday, March 21, 2026

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

A Detachment

  • AK26025085

    Location: Soldotna
    Type: Assault 3

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/21/2026, at approximately 1245 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Tagala Ave/ Alyson Cr in Soldotna for a report of a disturbance. Investigation revealed that April Zoske, age 38 of Soldotna, threatened a family member with a knife and kicked in a door causing damage. April was arrested and remanded without bail to wildwood pretrial on a charge of Assault in the Third Degree (Domestic Violence) and Criminal Mischief (Domestic Violence).

    Posted on 3/21/2026 9:02:27 PM by DPS\nrburke

B Detachment

  • AK26024862

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant/SOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/21/2026 the Alaska State Troopers contacted David Topkok, age 26 of Brevig Mission. David was listed as non-compliant with the State of Alaska Sex Offender Registry. David also held an outstanding warrant, original charge Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the 3rd degree. David was transported to MSPT, where he was remanded for Failure to Registered in the 2nd degree, Probation Violation, and his outstanding warrant. Bail was set at $2,500 cash appearance.

    Posted on 3/21/2026 9:44:52 PM by DPS\shsutton

  • AK26025155

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant/Vehicle Collision

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/21/2026 at approximately 1634 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the intersection of W. Parks Highway and N. Pacific Way for a report of a vehicle collision. While on scene AST contacted Trevor Gronnvoll, age 44 of Big Lake. Investigation revealed Gronnvoll held two misdemeanor warrants. Gronnvoll was placed under arrest and transported to MSPT, where he was remanded. Bail was set at $350. Both drivers were issued citations.

    Posted on 3/21/2026 10:45:46 PM by DPS\shsutton

C Detachment

  • AK26024529

    Location: Aleknagik
    Type: SAR / Missing Person

    Dispatch Text:

    Update: 
    On March 21, 2026, at 8:30am, the Alaska State Troopers in Dillingham were notified by Dillingham Police Department that Jonathan was located and was transported back home to Aleknagik. No injuries were reported. Investigation is still ongoing regarding the missing snowmachine.  Jonathan has been removed from missing person status. 

    On March 20, 2026, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a missing person in Aleknagik. Jonathan Wassillie, age 34 of Aleknagik, was last seen leaving the Aleknagik church on March 15, 2026, on foot. It is believed that he may have left town on a snowmachine, which was also reported missing that same day. Alaska State Troopers from Dillingham searched the area by aircraft and flew over Aleknagik Lake. No signs of Johnathan were located. He has been entered into missing person's status. Search efforts continue.

    Posted on 3/20/2026 2:04:18 PM by DPS\tjdespain . Edited on 3/21/2026 3:39:42 PM by DPS\jfreeman1

D Detachment

  • AK26024988

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 20, 2026, at approximately 2305 hours, AST contacted a vehicle in the ditch near Nistler Rd and Richardson Hwy in Delta Junction. The driver was identified as Maximilian Verspieren, age 27 of Delta Junction. Investigation resulted in Verspieren being arrested for Driving Under the Influence. He was transported to AST Delta Post for Datamaster processing. Following processing, he was released on his own recognizance.

    Posted on 3/21/2026 1:30:12 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK26024722

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 20, 2026, at approximately 10:05 hours, AST responded to the intersection of Old Mission Road and Mission Road in North Pole for a motor vehicle collision. The incident is still under investigation.  

    Posted on 3/21/2026 7:31:18 AM by DPS\cjmorlang

  • AK26024815

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Missing Person

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 20, 2026, at approximately 10:40 hours, AST responded to a report of a missing person. The incident is still under investigation.  

    Posted on 3/21/2026 7:34:45 AM by DPS\cjmorlang

  • AK26025044

    Location: Fort Yukon
    Type: Assault DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 21, 2026, at approximately 0534 hours, Alaska State Trooper received the report of a domestic disturbance in Fort Yukon. 41-year-old Stanley Jonas was arrested for assault in the second degree.

    Posted on 3/21/2026 5:35:31 PM by DPS\jrongstad

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.