Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, April 20, 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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AK25037022
Location: Cooper LandingType: Assault 4 DVDispatch Text:
On 4/19/2025, at approximately 2242 hours, AST received two 911 open lines, both sounded like verbal disturbance between male and female. Seward AST responded to the area and located a male and female in a campground area, who immediately approached Troopers upon arrival advising of an argument between the parties. Interviews were conducted with both individuals which led to the arrest of Allen Peterson, 54yoa of Kenai, for Assault 4. Peterson was transported to Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility where he was remanded on the single charge with no bail.
Posted on 4/20/2025 3:23:43 AM by DPS\krklingen
B Detachment
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AK25037053
Location: Indian Valley TrailType: Search and RescueDispatch Text:
Alaska State Troopers, in coordination with the Alaska Mountain Rescue Group (AMRG), successfully rescued a hiker in distress near the Indian Creek Trailhead late Saturday night.
At approximately 11:22 PM on April 19, authorities received an SOS activation from a Garmin device belonging to a 52-year-old male hiking alone in the Indian Creek area. The hiker, who had undergone knee replacement surgery last October, was reported overdue by a companion waiting at the trailhead.
The rescue operation proceeded despite a brief cancellation of the SOS call, as the hiker later reported he couldn't feel his feet. After midnight, the Alaska Mountain Rescue Group was deployed to the last known coordinates. At approximately 2:55 AM, rescuers made contact with the hiker about a mile from the parking lot near Powerline Pass, provided food, and safely escorted him to the trailhead.
Posted on 4/20/2025 5:26:37 AM by DPS\mplynch
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AK25037071
Location: WasillaType: Fail to Stop, Assault 3, DUIDispatch Text:
On 4/20/2025 at approximately 0145 hours, AST observed a side-by-side traveling on Church Rd in Wasilla at a high rate of speed. The side-by-side then activated its overhead lights, flashing what appeared to be red and blue behind another motorist. The other motorist pulled to the side of the road as they would for an emergency vehicle. AST then attempted to stop the side-by-side. It fled, reaching speeds in excess of 100mph. The pursuit eventually ended near KGB and Alix with the driver, identified as David Polevy, 23, of Wasilla, fleeing into the woods. With the assistance of the WPD Drone and K-9 units, David was apprehended. He was arrested, transported, and remanded at Matsu Pretrial on charges of failure to stop at the direction of a peace officer (felony), assault in the third degree, and DUI, where he was held with no bail.
Posted on 4/20/2025 5:41:49 AM by DPS\tmharris
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AK20537202
Location: WasillaType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 04/20/2025 at approximately 1657 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a death investigation of a 64-year-old male at an address on Softwind Circle in Wasilla. No foul play is suspect. NOK was on scene.
Posted on 4/20/2025 5:46:02 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK25037192
Location: WasillaType: Motor Vehicle Collision - InjuryDispatch Text:
On 04/20/2025 at approximately 1617 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an ATV collision on Cypra Rd in Wasilla. A driver and passenger sustained injury and were transported to a local hospital. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 4/20/2025 5:48:16 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK25037135
Location: WasillaType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 04/20/2025 at approximately 1226 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Horizon Drive in Wasilla for a report of an assault after the fact. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 4/20/2025 5:52:36 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK25037126
Location: WasillaType: Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On 04/20/2025 at approximately 1112 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of vandalized property at an address on Northern Road Lane in Wasilla. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 4/20/2025 5:53:57 PM by DPS\rranderson
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25037037
Location: FairbanksType: DUI/MIW4/MIW5Dispatch Text:
On April 19, 2025, at approximately 2318 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a silver Dodge Durango for traveling 85 MPH on the Richardson Highway in a posted 60 MPH zone. The driver identified as Brendon Dean Upton, was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. During the stop, it was discovered that he was carrying a loaded semi-automatic handgun concealed on his person. As a result, Brendon was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center for DUI, and two counts of Misconduct Involving a Weapon.
Posted on 4/20/2025 5:59:50 AM by DPS\kbweeks
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AK25037078
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 04/202/2025, Alaska State Troopers located a vehicle in the ditch. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Jenny Fey, 22, for DUI. She was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 4/20/2025 6:30:27 AM by DPS\japoole
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AK25037054
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 04/20/2025, Alaska State Troopers stopped a car in Fairbanks. The investigation resulted in the arrest of William Demoski, 37, for DUI. He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 4/20/2025 6:32:18 AM by DPS\japoole
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AK25037082
Location: FairbanksType: Driving Under the Influence ,Dispatch Text:
On April 20th, 2025, at 0400 hours Shane Carroll was stopped for driving without lights and weaving on the Johansen Expressway. He showed signs of impairment during field sobriety tests and had a PBT result of .134 BrAC, later confirmed at .143 BrAC on the DataMaster. Two firearms were found in the vehicle during the investigation. Carroll was arrested for DUI and Misconduct Involving Weapons in the Fourth Degree. Carroll was Arrested and remanded to FCC.
Posted on 4/20/2025 7:55:54 AM by DPS\kdanderson
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AK25036773
Location: FairbanksType: Assault 4, Crim Misc 4Dispatch Text:
On April 19, 2025, at approximately responded to Chena Hot Springs Rd for the report of an assault. The investigation is ongoing, and charges will be forwarded to the Fairbanks DAO.
Posted on 4/20/2025 10:56:17 AM by DPS\jldreher
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AK25036770
Location: FairbanksType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 04/19/2025 AST responded to a report of an individual that had passed away at a residence off Grenac Road. AST investigated the death and it was determined to be of natural causes. Stephen Cooper was the deceased. The state medical examiner released the body back to the guardian.
Posted on 4/20/2025 11:25:07 AM by DPS\bamirr
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AK25037110
Location: North PoleType: Theft, DWSOLDispatch Text:
On 04/20/2025 at 0748 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. The driver, Wyatt Martin, was arrested for driving with a revoked license. A stolen pistol was recovered from the vehicle as well. This investigation is active.
Posted on 4/20/2025 2:41:19 PM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25036989
Location: FairbanksType: Disorderly ConductDispatch Text:
On 04/19/25 AST in Fairbanks conducted a welfare check on a man walking in the roadway causing a hazard on University Ave in Fairbanks. A highly intoxicated Christopher Mann (32) was contacted and refused to exit the roadway. When the Trooper went to arrest Mann, he made a decision to run from the Trooper. The Trooper grabbed Mann and a struggled ensued and eventually Mann was placed under arrest. Mann began to resist while hand cuffed by kicking and then spit into a Troopers face. Mann was remanded at FCC for Disorderly Conduct, Harassment, and Resisting Arrest and held on 1000.00 cash bail.
Posted on 4/20/2025 12:19:46 AM by DPS\ztchicoine
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AK25036975
Location: FairbanksType: DUI/Refusal/Probation ViolationDispatch Text:
On April 19, 2025 at approximately 8:45pm, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Thomas H. Story of Fairbanks. Investigation revealed that he was driving while impaired by alcohol. It was also learned that Story was violating conditions of his probation. He was arrested and later remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 4/20/2025 12:39:50 AM by DPS\ljaltepeter
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AK25037232
Location: FairbanksType: Assault DVDispatch Text:
On 04/20/2025 at approximately 1803 hours, the Alaska State Troopers were dispatched to a domestic disturbance in Fairbanks. Troopers' investigation determined that Jasper Williams committed the crimes of Assault 4 DV and interference with a report of domestic violence. Jasper was arrested and transported to FCC.
Posted on 4/20/2025 9:28:39 PM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez
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AK24117740
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On April 20, 2025, at approximately 1913 hours, Fairbanks AST conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of 30th Avenue and South Cushman Street. The driver was identified as Dillon Miller. Dillon had an outstanding bench warrant. Dillon was arrested and remanded to FCC without incident.
Posted on 4/20/2025 10:58:08 PM by DPS\jdchipps
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