Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, April 21, 2025

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

A Detachment

  • AK25037619

    Location: Homer
    Type: Criminal Trespass 1 (DV)

    Dispatch Text:

    On 4/21/2025, Alaska State Troopers in Anchor Point responded to the area of Diamond Ridge for a report of someone breaking into a residence. Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Lorelei Reece, (31 years old) for Criminal Trespass in the 1st degree. Lorelei was remanded to Homer Jail and held without bail pending arraignment.

    Posted on 4/21/2025 11:35:10 PM by DPS\jalindblom

B Detachment

  • AK25037341

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/21/2025 at approximately 0937 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Knik Goose Bay Road and Country Drive in Wasilla for a report of a three-vehicle collision. Injuries were reported. The roadway was shut down for a short period for emergency responders. 

    Posted on 4/21/2025 5:54:51 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25037617

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/21/2025 at approximately 1712 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a death at an address on Huskie Drive in Big Lake. Investigation revealed a 66-year-old male died at the residence. No foul play is suspect. Next of kin was on location. 

    Posted on 4/21/2025 5:57:20 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25037211

    Location: Willow
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/20/2025 at approximately 1747 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted and arrested Janis John, age 45 of Talkeetna, at an address on Amundsen Ave. in Willow. John had a warrant for PTRP and was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility. 

    Posted on 4/21/2025 8:36:02 AM by DPS\rranderson

C Detachment

  • AK25035247

    Location: Nome
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/15/2025 at approximately 15:12 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating their Conditions. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 4/21/2025 10:35:03 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25035301

    Location: Kotzebue
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/15/2025 at approximately 15:12 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating their Conditions. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 33 YOA Brian Walton of Noatak for an open warrant and Violate Conditions of Release for a felony.

    Posted on 4/21/2025 10:39:57 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25035495

    Location: Kivalina
    Type: Search and Rescue

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/16/2025 at approximately 09:55 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an overdue snowmachiner. The person was located by his broken down snowmachine and flown to Kotzebue. No injuries. Ground searchers were recalled. Case closed.

    Posted on 4/21/2025 10:41:10 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25037099

    Location: Kiana
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/20/2025 at approximately 07:26 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/21/2025 3:39:44 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25036463

    Location: Kotzebue
    Type: Liquor Laws

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/18/2025 at approximately 14:21 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Liquor Laws violation at Bering Air in Kotzebue. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 4/21/2025 3:40:31 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25036755

    Location: Savoonga
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/19/2025 at approximately 08:41 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating their Conditions. Investigation resulted in the arrest 29 YOA Kyca Seppilu of Savoonga for Driving Under the Influence, Criminal Trespass 1, and Violating Conditions of Release X 3.

    Posted on 4/21/2025 3:41:24 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25037107

    Location: Norton Sound Region
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/20/2025 at approximately 08:53 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/21/2025 3:42:16 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25037255

    Location: Togiak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/20/2025 at approximately 22:03 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 23 YOA Matthew Alakayak of Togiak for Arson 2, Assault 3, Criminal Mischief 3, and Assault 4 X 2.

    Posted on 4/21/2025 3:42:53 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

D Detachment

  • AK25037268

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MICS 6

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/20/2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance in Fairbanks.  The investigation resulted in Shauna Penn, 20, being cited and released for MICS 6.

    Posted on 4/21/2025 6:14:09 AM by DPS\japoole

  • AK25037309

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault 4, Criminal Trespass 1, VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/21/2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance in Fairbanks.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of Parrish Chaney, 33, for Assault 4, Criminal Trespass 1, and VCOR.  He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 4/21/2025 8:49:25 AM by DPS\japoole

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK25036936

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: SAR/Death

    Dispatch Text:

    On April 19, 2025, at 1:48 pm, Fairbanks AST received a 911 call from Mark Fraley, age 70, that he was experiencing a medical emergency while snowmachining off Himilaya Road. AWT responded, and transported a Steese fire department paramedic to the area by snowmachine and located Fraley deceased. The SME was notified, and the remains were released to a funeral home. Next of kin has been notified.

    Posted on 4/21/2025 9:46:10 AM by DPS\jsdougherty

  • AK25037249

    Location: Petersburg
    Type: SAR

    Dispatch Text:

    On April 20, 2025, at 8:10 pm, Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report of missing person on Mitkof Island, near Petersburg. An at-risk adult male had walked away from his caregivers while on a remote logging road. The male suffers from numerous health issues. A SAR and EMS response was activated. AWT troopers located the man walking on a logging road approximately 3 miles from the point where he went missing. He was reunited with his caregivers and declined any medical treatment.

    Posted on 4/21/2025 10:16:59 AM by DPS\jsdougherty

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.