Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, March 29, 2026

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

A Detachment

  • AK26027423

    Location: Nikiski
    Type: DV Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 29, 2026, at approximately 0144 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of an active assault in Nikiski. AST responded and investigation resulted in the arrest of Kevin Demspey (28 y/o) of Nikiski. Kevin was remanded at Wildwood Correctional Complex for Assault 4 DV and Assault in the Presence of a Child. 

    Posted on 3/29/2026 5:53:24 AM by DPS\jgyoung

  • AK26027403

    Location: Soldotna
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/28/2026, at approximately 1919 hours AST, Soldotna dispatch received a REDDI (Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately) report at approximately the 20-mile post of Kalifornsky Beach Rd. of a tan Toyota Sequoia driving all over the road, driving at varying speeds, opening up his door, and throwing up while the vehicle was in motion. Troopers contacted the driver, Ilya Torchinsky (48y/o) of Nikiski. Troopers initiated a DUI investigation, which led to the arrest of Ilia. Ilia transported Ilya to Wildwood Pretrial and remanded him on driving while under the influence (AS28.35.030(a)(2).  

    Posted on 3/29/2026 6:29:59 AM by DPS\mpkeith

B Detachment

  • AK26027422

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI, MIW

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/29/2026 at approximately 0108 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a 911 hang-up followed shortly by a rapid SOS automatic crash notification. Following the investigation, John Jaques, age 52 of Palmer, was arrested for DUI and Misconduct involving weapons in the fourth degree. Jaques was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial and held on an OR bail per the bail schedule.

    Posted on 3/29/2026 5:25:39 AM by DPS\jrvenable

  • AK26027412

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Probation Remand

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/28/2026 AST received a report from Brett Maybury's (age 31, of Wasilla) court-ordered third-party custodian that they did not want to be his custodian anymore. Brett also called AST, asking to be remanded into custody. Brett was transported to MSPT without incident.

    Posted on 3/29/2026 5:32:27 AM by DPS\ajbigari

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK26027419

    Location: Healy
    Type: MIW3rd (x5) and MIW5th

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/28/2026 at 1710 hours the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation near Mile 248 Parks Highway in Healy.  Investigation determined the driver, Brian Reagin, age 50 from Fairbanks was a convicted felon and was in possession of 5 handguns.  Reagin also failed to disclose he was concealing a handgun on his person when contacted by law enforcement.  Brian was arrested and remanded to FCC where he was held without bail pending arraignment for 5 counts of Misconduct Involving Weapons 3rd and one count of Misconduct Involving Weapons 5th.  

    Posted on 3/29/2026 1:48:19 AM by DPS\dwbozman

  • AK26027432

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/29/2026 at approximately 0929 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks received a report of a theft of prescription medication from a residence in Fairbanks. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 3/29/2026 10:03:11 AM by DPS\bjhibbs

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.