Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, March 9, 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

  • AK25021688

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Death

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/08/2025 at approximately 1830 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of CPR in progress at a residence in Palmer.  EMS was on scene prior to AST arrival.  At approximately 1838 hours Brett Ahern, age 65, was pronounced deceased in his home.  Next of kin was on scene and notified.  AST notified the S.M.E. and investigation revealed that Brett passed away due to natural causes.   No foul play was suspected.

    Posted on 3/9/2025 5:12:35 AM by DPS\tabosdell

  • AK25021772

    Location: Copper Center
    Type: DV Assault, Assault in the Presence of a Child X3, VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/08/2025 at approximately 2311 hours Glennallen AST received a report of a disturbance in Copper Center. Investigation revealed that Dakota Voyles, age 30 of Copper Center, assaulted a family member in the presence of children. Voyles was also found to have consumed alcohol in violation of conditions of release stemming from a previous Domestic Violence Assault 4 charge. Voyles was arrested and charged with DV Assault 4 (injury), Assault in the Presence of a Child X 3, and VCOR.

    Posted on 3/9/2025 3:55:40 PM by DPS\dtmcweeney

  • AK25021788

    Location: Kenny Lake
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/09/2025 at approximately 0133 hours Glennallen AST received a report of vehicle in ditch at approximately mile 2 of the Edgerton Highway. Investigation revealed that Jericho Green, age 32 of Glennallen, was driving while under the influence of alcohol. Green was arrested and charged with DUI.

    Posted on 3/9/2025 4:09:13 PM by DPS\dtmcweeney

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25021784

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest, VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 9, 2025, at approximately 0049 hours, Fairbanks AST contacted Derek Peters, who had an outstanding $10,000 felony warrant for burglary, criminal trespass, theft in the second degree, and criminal mischief in the third degree. Derek was also found in possession of alcohol, a violation of his conditions of release. Derek was arrested and remanded to FCC.

    Posted on 3/9/2025 5:57:08 AM by DPS\jdchipps

  • AK24000434

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/08/2025 at approximately 1400 hours a Trooper conducted a stop on a bicyclist. The rider, Mitchell Duyck, was arrested on his outstanding warrant and transported to FCC for remand.

    Posted on 3/9/2025 7:36:56 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25021820

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Disorderly Conduct

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/09/2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance at an address in Fairbanks.  Zachary Carroll, 34, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.  He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 3/9/2025 7:57:00 AM by DPS\japoole

  • AK25021779

    Location: North Pole
    Type: DWLR/VCOR Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/08/25 Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation. Michael Fielder (28) was the contacted driver of the vehicle. Investigation showed his license was revoked, and that he was on conditions of release for a court order on a different conviction. Michael was placed under arrest and charged for DWLR and VCOR and was remanded to FCC.  

    Posted on 3/9/2025 9:29:53 AM by DPS\ammartin

  • AK25021824

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Misuse of Plates

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/09/2025 at 0744 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop due to plates not matching a vehicle. The driver, Michael Schwab, was criminally cited for Improper Use of Evidence Registration.

    Posted on 3/9/2025 10:50:20 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25021756

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 8, 2025, Fairbanks AST conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at the intersection of Van Horn Road and Braddock Street. The driver, Michael Testu, was arrested for DUI and remanded to FCC without incident.

    Posted on 3/9/2025 12:33:13 AM by DPS\jdchipps

  • AK25021909

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Fail to Yield

    Dispatch Text:

    On 3-9-25, Delta Junction AST was driving near milepost 248 of the Richardson Hwy when a oncoming vehicle drifted into the other lane almost striking the AST patrol vehicle. A traffic stop was initiated and the vehicle continued southbound on the Richardson Hwy. During the duration of the pursuit, the vehicle drifted into the oncoming lane of travel while traffic was incoming multiple times. The pursuit ended near milepost 226 of the Richardson Hwy after the vehicle finally stopped per Trooper direction. The driver was identified as Ngoc Le, from Virginia. She was placed under arrest for Felony Fail to Yield and remanded to FCC.

    Posted on 3/9/2025 6:46:34 PM by DPS\cihudson

  • AK25021270

    Location: FAIRBANKS
    Type: Unlawful Contact

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 7, 2025, at approximately 1116 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report that Kurt Miller, 34YOA, was contacting victims in violation of a court order while incarcerated at the Fairbanks Correctional Center. Miller was remanded on an additional four counts of Unlawful Contact in the first degree.

    Posted on 3/9/2025 10:42:13 PM by DPS\jldreher

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK25021981

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Pursuit / VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/09/25 at approximately 1702 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Fairbanks conducted a traffic stop on a U-Haul pickup truck driven by Janelle Williams, 37 YOA, for speeding. After providing her ID to the Trooper, Williams fled from the stop and a pursuit was initiated. After the pursuit was terminated, Williams abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. Williams was ultimately located and taken into custody. Williams was remanded to FCC on charges of Eluding 1st Degree and VCOR.

    Posted on 3/9/2025 10:17:38 PM by DPS\bjhibbs

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.