Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, April 1, 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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AK25029625
Location: SeldoviaType: Search and RescueDispatch Text:
UPDATE 4/2: On April 2, 2025, volunteers from the Alaska Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery team were able to dive and inspect the submerged vehicle and located Wallin Sr. deceased inside of it. Efforts to recover the vehicle are ongoing. Next of kin have been notified.
ORIGINAL: On March 31, 2025, at 8:30 pm, the Seldovia VPSO notified the Alaska State Troopers that 83-year-old Seldovia resident Roger Wallin Sr. was missing. The VPSO and Seldovia residents began searching the community for Wallin. On April 1, 2025, search team members located a vehicle that appears to be Wallin’s submerged in approximately 30 feet of water near the Seldovia pier. Troopers are working to deploy a dive team to Seldovia to determine if Wallin is in the submerged vehicle. Updates to follow.
Posted on 4/1/2025 3:05:58 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
B Detachment
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AK25029711
Location: PalmerType: In Court RemandDispatch Text:
On 04/01/2025 Court Service Officers assigned to Palmer Judicial Services arrested Curtis L Malcuit, age 52 of Big Lake. Malcuit had appeared in Palmer court for a bail review hearing on the original charges of Assault in the Second Degree x 5, Assault in the Third Degree x 5, Sexual Assault in the First Degree x 6, and Violating Conditions of Release. Malcuit was placed under arrest and remanded to Matsu Pretrial with $100,000 Appearance Bond, and $50,000 Performance Bond.
Posted on 4/1/2025 9:56:33 AM by DPS\mtshelley
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AK25029857
Location: PalmerType: Domestic AssaultDispatch Text:
On 04/01/2025, AST investigated a disturbance at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. A juvenile was arrested for assaulting a family member and resisting arrest.
Posted on 4/1/2025 6:37:27 PM by DPS\tamoehring
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AK25029946
Location: PalmerType: Warrant Arrest, Theft 4Dispatch Text:
On 04/01/2025, at approximately 1701 hours, AST received a report of a theft from Three Bears near Trunk Rd. The following investigation revealed that Mitchell Kleewain, 49 YOA, had an outstanding arrest warrant and had also committed the crime of theft in the fourth degree. Mitchell was arrested and transported to MSPT, where he was remanded and held on a $1,000.00 bail.
Posted on 4/1/2025 6:54:36 PM by DPS\jlvandiest
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AK25029957
Location: WasillaType: DVPO ViolationDispatch Text:
On 04/01/2025 at approximately 1722 hours, AST received a report Austin Cedillo, 26 of Wasilla, was on a property off of Tanana Drive in Wasilla which he is ordered to stay off of due being a respondent in a protective order. Investigation revealed Cedillo was a respondent to a Domestic Violence Protective Order which states he is to stay off the property which Cedillo violated by going to the property. Cedillo was subsequently arrested and transported to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility where he was remanded for the charge of violating a protective order and held without bail.
Posted on 4/1/2025 7:23:01 PM by DPS\qtnardini
C Detachment
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AK25029270
Location: KivalinaType: Assault InvestigationDispatch Text:
On March 30, 2025, at 11:00 am, the Alaska State Troopers were notified that an adult male had been shot in the head by 62-year-old Kivalina resident Lowell Sage. A preliminary investigation revealed that the two men were having an argument at a residence in Kivalina when Sage brandished a pistol and threatened to shoot the man. The man and Sage struggled for control of the handgun when it went off and grazed the man’s head. The man did not seek any medical attention for his minor injuries. Sage was arrested on charges of Attempted Murder, Assault in the Second Degree, and Assault in the Third Degree.
Posted on 4/1/2025 9:11:31 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK25026949
Location: NapakiakType: Violate ConditionsDispatch Text:
On 03/24/2025 at approximately 10:35 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating Conditions of Release. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 44 YOA Hubert Southern of Napakiak for Violating Conditions of his Release. He was remanded to YKCC without incident.
Posted on 4/1/2025 10:37:38 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25027573
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual AssaultDispatch Text:
On 03/25/2025 at approximately 18:39 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 4/1/2025 10:38:21 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25027971
Location: Lower KalskagType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 03/26/2025 at approximately 19:07 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 4/1/2025 10:40:25 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25027977
Location: QuinhagakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 03/26/2025 at approximately 19:27 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 44 YOA Joshua Petluska of Quinhagak for Misconduct Involving a Weapon 2, Misconduct Involving a Weapon 4, and two counts of Assault 3 DV.
Posted on 4/1/2025 10:42:36 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25028135
Location: AniakType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 03/27/2025 at approximately 10:05 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Theft of a computer system on a Bull Dozer.Unknown when the computer was stolen from the Bull Dozer. The case is closed pending any new information or leads.
Posted on 4/1/2025 10:43:24 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25028161
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual Abuse of a MinorDispatch Text:
On 03/27/2025 at approximately 11:18 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor, after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 4/1/2025 10:44:11 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK25028187
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual Abuse of a MinorDispatch Text:
On 03/27/2025 at approximately 12:22 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor, after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 4/1/2025 10:44:57 AM by DPS\tjsmith3
D Detachment
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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 . Edited on 4/1/2025 7:49:31 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK25029640
Location: FairbanksType: Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On March 31, 2025, at approximately 2151 hours, AST received a call of a vehicle crash in a snow berm at Just-a-Store. An employee discovered a vehicle crashed in a snow berm on the property of Justa Store. The vehicle was not occupied and had also run over and damaged a chain linked fence. The RO was contacted, and the vehicle will be removed. Charges will be forwarded to the DA's Office for the property damage.
Posted on 4/1/2025 7:15:05 AM by DPS\pptesta
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AK25027156
Location: NorthwayType: Failure to register SOR StatusDispatch Text:
On 3/24/25, at 1215 hours, a Northway based VPSO received a report of a male subject being out of compliance with his SOR status. Investigation determined Gareth Northway age 55, of Northway provided the state SOR office with false information about his address in Northway. An arrest warrant has been requested in this matter. Anyone who observes Northway or knows where he is is living is asked to call Tok Post at 800- 811-0911.
Posted on 4/1/2025 12:38:25 PM by DPS\mfhaglin
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AK25029989
Location: FairbanksType: Assault, Criminal Mischief, Resisting ArrestDispatch Text:
On April 1, 2025, at approximately 1925 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Spring Glade Rd for the report of a disturbance. Investigation revealed that Helen Geffe, 26YOA, committed the offense of Assault 4 (DV), Criminal Mischief 3 (DV). While being placed under arrest, Helen resisted Troopers. Helen was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 4/1/2025 11:32:15 PM by DPS\jldreher
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AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25029906
Location: Flattop MountainType: SARDispatch Text:
On April 1, 2025, at approximately 1543 hours, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report of an injured hiker on Flattop Mountain. The sixteen-year-old patient had rolled his ankle and could no longer walk on it. LifeMed responded to the area and located the patient but was unable to get him to the helicopter because of the distance from their landing zone through environmental hazards. RCC was requested and responded to the incident location. At 1850 hours, RCC transported the patient to the hospital. JRW5
Posted on 4/1/2025 7:36:36 PM by DPS\jrwright
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AK25029282
Location: WASILLAType: Wildlife ViolationDispatch Text:
On 03-30-2025, ANTHONY GARDIS (24yo) was contacted at the Little Susitna River near Schrock Rd in Wasilla, AK. He admitted to driving a motorized highway vehicle across the river, which is a salmon spawning stream. Gardis was issued a citation with a mandatory court date.
Posted on 4/1/2025 4:30:46 PM by DPS\jhpyle
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AK25029295
Location: WASILLAType: Wildlife ViolationDispatch Text:
On 03-30-2025, KAYSON COMERFORD (19yo) was contacted at the Little Susitna River near Schrock Rd in Wasilla, AK. He admitted to driving a motorized highway vehicle across the river, which is a salmon spawning stream. Comerford was issued a citation with a mandatory court date.
Posted on 4/1/2025 4:31:33 PM by DPS\jhpyle
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