Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, March 11, 2025

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

A Detachment

  • AK25021635

    Location: Johnson Pass
    Type: SAR

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 8, 2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report around 3:20 p.m. that a juvenile male was caught in an avalanche while snowmachining near Johnson Pass. The juvenile male had been recovered from the avalanche but sustained non-life-threatening injuries. No one else from his group was injured, but they requested medical assistance and a helicopter transport. Around 4:30 p.m. the group notified dispatch they were able to transport the injured juvenile to the parking lot. They declined further assistance.

    Posted on 3/11/2025 2:07:01 PM by DPS\tewilliams

B Detachment

  • AK25022392

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Criminal Trespass

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/11/2025, at approximately 0015 hours, AST received a report that Derick Baisch, 41, of Wasilla, was currently at 631 S Triple B Street. A search of APSIN revealed that Baisch had been trespassed for life from this property. Baisch was contacted at the property without incident and issued a summons for Criminal Trespass in the 1st degree. 

    Posted on 3/11/2025 5:12:54 AM by DPS\tjwilson

  • AK25022408

    Location: wasilla
    Type: Crim. Mis. 4

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/11/2025 at approximately 0007 hours, AST Dispatch received a report of a disturbance in Wasilla. Investigation revealed Dylan Nash, age 25, of Wasilla, damaged mutual property of a household member. Dylan was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for Criminal Mischief 4. He is being held with no bail.

    Posted on 3/11/2025 6:36:44 AM by DPS\wrhuston

  • AK25008536

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/11/2025 at approximately 0320 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop at W Nicole Ave and Church Rd. Investigation revealed the passenger, Charles Conrad, age 35 of Eagle River, had an active warrant for his arrest. Charles was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial, where he is being held on $250 bail.

    Posted on 3/11/2025 6:51:38 AM by DPS\wrhuston

  • AK25022412

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/11/2025 at approximately 0320 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop at W Nicole Ave and Church Rd. The investigation revealed the driver identified as Michael Denson, age 47, of Palmer, was driving on a revoked license. Michael was issued a criminal summons and released on his own recognizance.

    Posted on 3/11/2025 6:52:42 AM by DPS\wrhuston

  • AK25022361

    Location: Willow
    Type: Murder 2/Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 10, 2025, Alaska State Troopers responded around 9:15 p.m. to a report of a shooting in Willow. Willow resident John Sibole, 49, died at the scene. The investigation led to the arrest of Willow resident Jared Higgins, 31, on charges of second-degree murder and three counts of third-degree assault. He was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation has assumed case responsibility, and their investigation is active and ongoing. Sibole’s body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy and his next of kin were notified.

    Posted on 3/11/2025 9:32:13 AM by DPS\tewilliams

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25022196

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Theft 2nd Degree

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/10/2025 AST contacted Larry Miller who was in possession of tires that were stolen from a Nissan Altima. Larry was arrested for theft 2 and remanded at FCC. 

    Posted on 3/11/2025 10:42:28 AM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK25019687

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/10/2025 AST contacted Grace Weeks at the North Pole Transfer site. A check of APSIN revealed she had multiple warrants out for her arrest. She was arrested on the warrant and remanded at FCC. 

    Posted on 3/11/2025 10:48:10 AM by DPS\bamirr

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.