Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Saturday, March 22, 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

  • AK25026368

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault 2, DUI, MOCA, Reckless Driving

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/22/2025 at approximately 0025 hours AST received a report of a noise complaint and disturbance near S Foothills Dr in Wasilla, AK. AST responded on scene to a party and multiple vehicles leaving the residence rapidly. AST was flagged down by party-goers and informed a male had been struck by a vehicle during an altercation that occurred at the party. Additional units conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle leaving the scene matching the description, and through investigation, found that Daniel Till, age 19, of Wasilla, had struck the victim with his vehicle after an altercation, causing serious injury to his leg, while under the influence of Alcohol. The Victim was transported to Mat-Su Regional Hospital, and Till was arrested on Assault 2, DUI, MOCA, and Reckless Driving. Till was remanded at Mat-Su pretrial and held without bail.

                                                                              

    Posted on 3/22/2025 5:22:05 AM by DPS\ajbigari

  • AK25026394

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Theft of services

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/22/2025 at approximately 0630 hours, the Alaska State Troopers were contacted by Yellow Cab to report a passenger refusing to pay.  Troopers arrived on scene and found Brooke Mitchell (24 YOA) of Wasilla unable to pay because she did not have any money in her account and was unable to contact anyone to help her pay.  Brooke was issued a summons for theft of services and released. 

    Posted on 3/22/2025 10:20:33 AM by DPS\cnfouts

  • AK25026446

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/22/2025 at approximately 1139 hours, AST performed a traffic stop on a vehicle at Parks Highway and Museum Place in Wasilla. The driver of the vehicle was David Waite age 45 of Wasilla. David had an active arrest warrant. David was placed under arrest without incident. He was transported and remanded to MSPT and held with a $250 bail. 

    Posted on 3/22/2025 5:27:02 PM by DPS\atbelliston

  • AK25019724

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/22/25 the Alaska State Troopers located and arrested, Craig Johnson, age 72 of Wasilla, who had an active bench warrant for his arrest, on a charge of assault. Craig was transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial where he was held on $500 bail.

    Posted on 3/22/2025 6:41:45 PM by DPS\kdoakes

  • AK25019727

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/22/25, the Alaska State Troopers served a bench warrant for assault on Richard Hacker, age 46 of Wasilla. Richard is already in custody at Goose Creek Correctional Center, he is being held on an additional $500 bail. 

    Posted on 3/22/2025 6:46:37 PM by DPS\kdoakes

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25026384

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Drugs

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 22, 2025, at approximately 0258 hours, Fairbanks AST contacted Dustin Walters near Easy Street in Fairbanks. Dustin was found in the possession of several hypodermic needles and suspected methamphetamine. Dustin was arrested for misconduct involving a controlled substance in the fifth degree and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.

    Posted on 3/22/2025 6:55:42 AM by DPS\jdchipps

  • AK25026376

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DWLR/Improper Use of Registration

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 22, 2025, at approximately 0105 hours, Fairbanks AST conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Holmes Road and Vasi Way. The driver, William Clatterbuck Jr. of Virginia, was arrested for driving while his license was revoked. He was additionally charged with improper use of registration due to the license plate on the vehicle not matching. William was remanded to FCC without incident.

    Posted on 3/22/2025 4:37:31 AM by DPS\jdchipps

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK25026502

    Location: Turnagain Pass
    Type: Search and Rescue

    Dispatch Text:

    Update: On March 23, 2025, at 11:00am, Tucker Challans’ remains (age 16 from Soldotna) were recovered from the field by the Alaska Mountain Rescue Group and transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office. Next of kin notifications have been completed.


    On March 22, 2025, at 2:34pm, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a fatal avalanche in Turnagain Pass. A group of snowmachiners were riding on the backside of Seattle Ridge, which is northwest of the Seward Highway.  Witnesses stated that a juvenile male triggered an avalanche and died after being buried. His body is located in an unstable area and the Alaska Rescue Mountain Group will attempt to safely recover his body on Sunday, March 23. Next of kin notifications have been completed.   

    Posted on 3/22/2025 9:27:06 PM by DPS\jfreeman1

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.