Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, March 6, 2025

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

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  • AK25020634

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Eluding 1st

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/05/2025 at approximately 1810 hours, Alaska State Troopers observed a red Mazda hatchback illegally passing another vehicle, westbound on Bogard Road at Arabian Lane, Palmer.  AST attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle which took off at a high rate of speed, passing other motorists using the shoulder of the roadway.  The Mazda stopped on 49th State Street, north of Bogard Road with the driver, Ronnie Olson Jr. age 25 of Palmer being arrested for Failure to Stop in the 1st degree without incident.  Olson was remanded at Palmer Pretrial and held without bail. 

    Posted on 3/6/2025 4:54:51 AM by DPS\sanorman

  • AK25020705

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault 4 DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3/6/25 approximately 0304 hours Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence off Memory Drive for an assault. Investigation revealed 18yo Charis Sampson recklessly caused physical injury to a family member. Charis was placed under arrest for Assault 4 DV and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial without bail.

    Posted on 3/6/2025 5:14:41 AM by DPS\cjkopy

  • AK25020718

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Vehicle Collision

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/06/2025 at approximately 0727 hours, AST received a report of a vehicle collision at the intersection of Snowgoose Rd and Palmer Fishhook Rd. The following investigation revealed that a pickup truck had collided head-on with a Kenworth log truck. The log trailer was blocking both lanes of Palmer Fishhook and AST closed the road until the trailer could be removed. No impairment is suspected, and EMS transported one driver to the hospital.  

    Posted on 3/6/2025 6:17:34 PM by DPS\jlvandiest

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  • AK25019629

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 6, 2025, at approximately 0422 hours, Fairbanks AST contacted Vanessa Frederick in the area of Eleanor Avenue. Vanessa was arrested for her outstanding theft warrant.

    Posted on 3/6/2025 5:41:56 AM by DPS\jdchipps

  • AK25020698

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MIW 4

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 6, 2025, at approximately 0036 hours, Fairbanks AST conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Airport Way and Wilbur Street. The driver, Mason Lanon, was found in possession of metal knuckles. Charges for misconduct involving weapons in the fourth degree are being forwarded to the District Attorney's office.

    Posted on 3/6/2025 6:33:43 AM by DPS\jdchipps

  • AK25020714

    Location: North Pole
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 06, 2025, at approximately 0405 hours, AST responded to the area of Lions Rd for a welfare check. The investigation resulted in Garrett Tosland, age 26 of North Pole, being arrested for DUI. Following Datamaster processing at AST Fairbanks Post, Garrett was transported to FCC on the DUI charge. 

    Posted on 3/6/2025 6:35:07 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK25019851

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Fug from Justice

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 3rd 2025, at about 1407 hours, Troopers were notified by the State of Idaho, that Kelo Smoke, had an out of state fully extraditable warrant that Idaho advised they will be extraditing Kelo on. Kelo had already been incarcerated at FCC when Idaho contacted the State Troopers.

    Posted on 3/6/2025 8:44:09 AM by DPS\jwconnolly

  • AK25003072

    Location: Tanacross
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 4, 2025 at about 11:00 AM, Alaska State Troopers and Village Public Safety Officers contacted Kyle Allen, age 28 of Tanacross, at a residence in Tanacross. Allen was subsequently arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor arrest warrant issued for failure to appear in court case 4TO-21-00012CR. Bail set by the warrant was $1000 appearance with a 10% posting requirement. Allen was transported to court where his bail was paid and he was released. 

    Posted on 3/6/2025 9:16:34 AM by DPS\sohessler

  • AK25020769

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest, Resisting Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/06/2025 at approximately 0911 hours a Trooper was on routine patrol and recognized a male riding a bicycle as Klancy Jones. The Trooper knew he had a felony warrant for his arrest. He attempted to stop Jones, but he fled on the bike. Ultimately the Trooper caught him and placed him under arrest. He was remanded on two warrants and is being charged with resisting arrest.

    Posted on 3/6/2025 10:34:04 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25020691

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Arson

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/05/2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to a vehicle fire on the dike near the airport.  Evidence was collected on scene and the investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 3/6/2025 1:53:05 AM by DPS\japoole

  • AK25020757

    Location: Mile 191 Parks Hwy
    Type: Vehicle Fire

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/06/2025 at 0825 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a DOT plow truck on fire near Mile 191 Parks Highway.  AST and Cantwell Fire Department responded.  There were no injuries.  The plow truck suffered heavy damage.

    Posted on 3/6/2025 7:40:18 PM by DPS\dwbozman

  • AK25020659

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 5, 2025 at approximately 6:00pm, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks responded to a North Pole residence for a report of an active disturbance.  Investigation resulted in the arrest of Kurt Miller of Arizona for assaulting his family member.  He was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.

    Posted on 3/6/2025 8:45:32 PM by DPS\ljaltepeter

  • AK25021046

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 6, 2025 at approximately 1800 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks responded to a North Pole residence for a report that a female was actively trying to stab people.  Investigation revealed that at least one person was stabbed and several people were nearly stabbed.  The victim was transported to the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.  38 year old Elizabeth Francis of North Pole was arrested for multiple assaults.  She was ultimately remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center.   

    Posted on 3/6/2025 9:01:10 PM by DPS\ljaltepeter

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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.