Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Saturday, March 8, 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
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AK25020755
Location: Mat-SuType: SARDispatch Text:
Update: February 8, 2025, after two days of searching and no new updates, Alaska Wildlife Troopers are transitioning to a reactive search. Next of kin for both families have been notified. The two missing persons are identified as Sean Kendall, 42 years old, from Anchorage and Skye Rench, 32 years old, from Wasilla.
This dispatch has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of Sean Kendall's last name. It is spelled with two L's.
Original: On March 6, 2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report that a side-by-side ATV with five adults aboard broke through the ice on the Susitna River around 8:45 a.m. Three people were able to get out of the water, but two were reported to have gone under the ice in the current. Troopers responded to the area with DPS Helo-9 and a DPS fixed wing plane to search for the two missing people at the last known location, downstream to the mouth of the Susitna River. Search efforts are ongoing, including DPS aircraft and aircraft from the Civil Air Patrol. Ice in the area is unstable and search efforts other than by aircraft are not possible at this time. The three people who made it safely out of the water walked to a nearby work camp and were later picked up by chartered helicopter. They declined medical assistance.
This dispatch has been updated to correct the location of the incident. The group broke through the ice on the Susitna River.
Posted on 3/7/2025 8:44:58 AM by DPS\tewilliams . Edited on 3/8/2025 6:42:45 PM by DPS\jsdougherty
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AK25021431
Location: WasillaType: DUI, Endangering welfare of a ChildDispatch Text:
On 03/07/2025 at approximately 1859 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report from Matthew Bell, that him and his girlfriend Shanna Crozier, had gotten into an argument on the side of the road near 2953 E Fairview Loop, because she was driving while under the influence and was refusing to get out of the driver seat. AST contacted Shanna at her residence in Wasilla. AST investigation revealed that Shanna was driving while under the influence of Alcohol. Shanna was arrested for DUI and Endangerment of a child in the first degree.
Posted on 3/8/2025 3:01:16 AM by DPS\tabosdell
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AK25021352
Location: WasillaType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 3/7/2025, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault between two inmates at the Goose Creek Correctional Center. Arthur J. Nelson (45 YOA) punched and kicked his 67 year old cellmate in the face without provocation, breaking his nose. Charges are being forwarded to the District Attorney's office.
Posted on 3/8/2025 10:38:25 AM by DPS\cnfouts
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AK25021532
Location: WasillaType: Assault 4, Interfering with a Report of a Crime Involving Domestic ViolenceDispatch Text:
On 03/08/2025 at approximately 0930 hours, AST received a report of a domestic dispute near Seldon Rd in Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Steven Wurts, 56 YOA, had caused physical injury to a family member. Steven was arrested and charged with Assault 4 and Interfering with a Report of a Crime Involving Domestic Violence. He was transported to MSPT where he was remanded and held without bail.
Posted on 3/8/2025 12:51:57 PM by DPS\jlvandiest
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AK25021599
Location: WasillaType: DV AssaultDispatch Text:
On 03/08/25 at 1413 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the report of a disturbance in Wasilla. The investigation revealed that Randy Knutson, age 49, of Wasilla, had assaulted someone with whom he had a DV relationship. He was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial without incident.
Posted on 3/8/2025 4:56:41 PM by DPS\kdoakes
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AK25021551
Location: GlennallenType: Motor Vehicle CollisionDispatch Text:
On 03/08/2025 at approximately 1113 hours, Troopers took a report of a private property crash at the HUB of Alaska, mile 115 Richardson Highway. No injuries reported. PAR forms advised.
Posted on 3/8/2025 5:27:27 PM by DPS\jbchroniger
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AK25021160
Location: GlennallenType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 03/07/2025 at approximately 0907 hours, Troopers and VPSOs responded to a report of a belligerent male at CRNA. The individual was contacted and ultimately left the property without incident.
Posted on 3/8/2025 5:32:57 PM by DPS\jbchroniger
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AK25013161
Location: WasillaType: Arrest Warrant x2Dispatch Text:
On 3/8/2025, at approximaltey 1500 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop on Zak Lake and Parks Hwy. AST observed Hannah Mahoney age 39 of Wasilla in the passenger seat of the vehicle. Investigation revealed that Hannah had two outstanding arrest warrants. The original crimes were Criminal Trespass I and Theft IV. Hannah was arrested and transported to Matsu Pretrial where she was remanded and held on a $350 bail.
Posted on 3/8/2025 5:37:06 PM by DPS\hcmckenney
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AK25021695
Location: WasillaType: False Information or Report, VCORDispatch Text:
On 03/08/2025, at approximately 1702 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop on Church Rd. The following investigation revealed that Justin Vanover, 35 YOA, had an active warrant for his arrest. Justin was arrested and charged with False Information or Report, and two counts of VCOR. He was transported to MSPT, where he was remanded and held on a $1,000.00 bail.
Posted on 3/8/2025 8:27:56 PM by DPS\jlvandiest
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25015486
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On March 8, 2025, at approximately 0042 hours, Fairbanks AST contacted Shane O'Brien at the intersection of College Road and Crossover Way. Shane had multiple outstanding misdemeanor bench warrants. Shane was arrested and remanded to FCC.
Posted on 3/8/2025 7:51:23 AM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK25020127
Location: FairbanksType: MVCDispatch Text:
On 03/04/2025 at 1207 hours Troopers responded to a motor vehicle collision on Farmers Loop. The driver was eastbound on Farmers Loop where she hit some ice, lost control, and flipped her vehicle. The vehicle had disabling damage.
Posted on 3/8/2025 9:49:36 AM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25021732
Location: FairbanksType: DUI/MIWDispatch Text:
On March 8, 2025 at approximately 8:45pm, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks conducted a traffic stop, which led to the arrest of Harley Mikel Tweet. Investigation revealed he was operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, as well as concealing a firearm on his person while being impaired. He was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.
Posted on 3/8/2025 11:31:09 PM by DPS\ljaltepeter
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AK25021678
Location: Delta JunctionType: Search and rescueDispatch Text:
On 3/8/2025 at approximately 1755 hours, AST responded with other first responder's to No Name Glacier for a possible snow machine rescue. bystanders were able to assist the injured ridder and get them removed to the parking lot.
Posted on 3/8/2025 11:47:33 PM by DPS\jhsteward
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