Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, March 30, 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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AK25028561
Location: KetchikanType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 03/29/2025 at about 2005 hours, the Alaska State Troopers contacted and arrested Craig Newman, age 30 of Ketchikan on D-1 Loop Road. Newman had an outstanding arrest warrant issued by the Ketchikan Courthouse for failure to appear stemming from the original charge of DUI. Newman was transported and remanded to Ketchikan Correctional Center with bail set at $500.00.
Posted on 3/30/2025 1:54:46 AM by DPS\jpbeaudoin
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AK25029146
Location: KetchikanType: Assault in the 4th Degree DV, Assault in the Presence of a ChildDispatch Text:
On 03/29/2025 at about 2122 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance at a residence on Fireweed Lane. Investigation revealed that Bennetta Charles, age 43 of Klawock assaulted a family member at the residence. Charles was arrested for Assault in the 4th Degree DV and Assault in the Presence of a Child and remanded to Ketchikan Correctional Center with No Bail. Alcohol was a factor.
Posted on 3/30/2025 2:00:15 AM by DPS\jpbeaudoin
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AK25028872
Location: KetchikanType: DWLRDispatch Text:
On 03/28/2025 at about 2204 hours, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a Nissan Pathfinder in the 1800 block of Tongass Avenue. Investigation revealed the driver Jeremy Lassiter, age 45 of Ketchikan was operating a motor vehicle while his license was Revoked. Further investigation revealed that Lassiter had two prior DWLR/S convictions in Alaska. Lassiter was issued a Summons for DWLR and a traffic citation for Failure to Show Proof of Insurance. The vehicle was released to a licensed driver.
Posted on 3/30/2025 2:08:57 AM by DPS\jpbeaudoin
B Detachment
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AK25029291
Location: WasillaType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 03/30/2025, at approximately 1420 hours, AST received a report of an active assault occurring in the roadway near Bogard Rd and Seldon Rd roundabout. An unidentified male operating a black Dodge Durango left the scene. If you know any information regarding this incident, please make a report to MATCOM (907)352-5401
Posted on 3/30/2025 4:09:11 PM by DPS\mjpletsch
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AK25029368
Location: GlennallenType: DUI, REDDIDispatch Text:
On 03/30/2025 at approximately 1908 hours Glennallen AST received a REDDI report on a Black Kia sedan. AST conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle at Mile 187 of the Glenn Highway after observing a moving violation. Investigation revealed that the driver, Treann Ewan, age 28 of Glennallen, was Driving while under the influence of alcohol. Ewan was arrested for DUI and transported to Glennallen post where she was released to a responsible party on her own recognizance.
Posted on 3/30/2025 9:33:18 PM by DPS\dtmcweeney
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AK25029191
Location: WasillaType: DV Terroristic Threatening II, DV Assault III x 3, DV Assault in the Presence of a Child x 3Dispatch Text:
On 03/30/2025 at approximately 0131 hours AST responded to a report of a disturbance in Wasilla, AK. Investigation revealed that Megan Merculief-Spud, age 37, of Wasilla, had committed DV Assault III x 3, DV Terroristic Threatening II, and DV Assault in the Presence of a child x3. Megan was transported to Mat-Su Pretrial where she was remanded and held without bail.
Posted on 3/30/2025 4:44:01 AM by DPS\ajbigari
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25029170
Location: Mile 225 Parks HwyType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 03/29/2025 at 2042 hours Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation near Mile 225 Parks Highway. Investigation determined Daniel Altamirano, age 38 from Fairbanks was driving under the influence of alcohol. Daniel was arrested for DUI and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center where he was released on his own recognizance once sober.
Posted on 3/30/2025 3:27:00 AM by DPS\dwbozman
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AK25028971
Location: FairbanksType: Missing PersonDispatch Text:
UPDATE 4/1: Tehya David has been located safe. Thank you to everyone who provided information and tips on her location.
ORIGINAL: The Alaska State Troopers are currently looking for 11-year-old Tehya David in the Fairbanks area, who was reported missing on March 29th. Tehya is an Alaska Native female, 5’4” and 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Tehya was last seen at her home in Fairbanks. Anyone with information on Tehya’s location is asked to call the Alaska State Troopers at (907) 451-5100.
Posted on 3/30/2025 12:53:59 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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