Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, April 23, 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

  • AK25038130

    Location: Glennallen
    Type: MVC Fatality

    Dispatch Text:

    On April 23, 2025, Alaska State Troopers responded around 12:52 a.m. to a vehicle collision near Mile 122 of the Richardson Highway. Anthony Nelson, 19, of Tazlina and Nathaniel Kroto, 19, of Gakona, were deceased in the vehicle when troopers arrived. Another passenger was not injured. Nelson’s and Kroto’s next of kin were notified of their deaths and their bodies were transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office. Alcohol and speed are suspected to be factors in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 10:27:15 AM by DPS\tewilliams

  • AK25038219

    Location: Palmer
    Type: MVC - Damage

    Dispatch Text:

    On 4/23/25, at approximately 1100 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to mile 35 of the Glenn Highway in Palmer for a multi-vehicle collision. Investigation revealed that a Toyota Sedan traveling south on the Glenn Highway collided with a Chevy Truck turning left on the Glenn Highway. The highway was closed briefly while emergency crews worked the scene. No injuries were reported. All individuals involved reported to be wearing their seatbelts.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 11:48:09 AM by DPS\makessler

  • AK25038141

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Theft II, Improper use of evidence of registration or certificate of title.

    Dispatch Text:

    On April 23rd, 2025, at approximately 0412 hours, AST received a tip from a man who had fencing stolen from him. Upon further investigation, 35-year-old Christopher Bryce of Eagle River and Kayde Kemp of Wasilla were found to be in possession of several stolen lengths of chain-link fence worth $2,844. Both individuals were remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial with no bail on charges of Theft in the Second Degree. Additionally, Christopher was charged with Improper use of evidence of registration or certificate of title.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 6:25:57 AM by SOA\nwblanchard

C Detachment

  • AK25037705

    Location: Selawik
    Type: DV Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On April 21, 2025, Alaska State Troopers received a report around 9:50 p.m. of a domestic violence assault in Selawik involving a firearm. Troopers assisted the victims to a safe location for the night. On April 22, 2025 troopers and wildlife troopers responded from Kotzebue to assist a trooper already in Selawik. They contacted 45-year-old Clarence Snyder at his house and he refused to exit. Troopers established a perimeter and Snyder eventually exited the home after speaking with a negotiator. He was arrested on multiple charges of assault and misconduct involving a weapon.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 8:21:29 AM by DPS\tewilliams

  • AK25034661

    Location: Napaskiak
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/14/2025 at approximately 07:48 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating their Conditions. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 35 YOA Alex Chaney of Napaskiak for Unlawful Contact 1.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 9:12:57 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25034878

    Location: Toksook Bay
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/14/2025 at approximately 15:35 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 35 YOA Donavon Chagluak of Toksook Bay for Assault 4.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 9:14:07 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25035009

    Location: Upper Kalskag
    Type: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/15/2025 at approximately 00:11 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of vehicle vandalism. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 9:15:09 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25035024

    Location: Ekwok
    Type: Disturbance

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/14/2025 at approximately 15:19 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 60 YOA Matrona Nickolai of Ekwok for Assault 4.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 9:16:12 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25035268

    Location: Emmonak
    Type: Disturbance

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/15/2025 at approximately 12:27 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Disturbance. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 31 YOA Paula Hootch of Emmonak for Disorderly Conduct.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 9:17:08 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25035427

    Location: Emmonak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/16/2025 at approximately 03:31 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 9:18:28 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25035873

    Location: Kipnuk
    Type: Deceased Person

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/17/2025 at approximately 08:28 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a deceased person. 56 YOA Benjamin Dock of Kipnuk passed away. Nothing suspicious reported. Next of kin notified. The Medical Examiner's office declined an autopsy.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 9:19:27 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25035927

    Location: Togiak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/17/2025 at approximately 10:07 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 52 YOA Myron Blue for Assault 3.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 9:21:15 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25036049

    Location: Anvil Mountain Correctional Center
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/17/2025 at approximately 14:09 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 4/23/2025 9:22:57 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25036437

    Location: Togiak
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/18/2025 at approximately 13:34 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating their Conditions of Release. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 25 YOA Travis Logusak of Togiak for 3 active warrants and Unlawful Contact.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 9:24:22 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25036442

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/18/2025 at approximately 13:42 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor, after the fact. Investigation continues.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 9:25:08 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25036497

    Location: Quinhagak
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/18/2025 at approximately 15:06 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a storage unit burglary. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 9:30:46 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25036522

    Location: Toksook Bay
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/18/2025 at approximately 15:48 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a burglary at a local store. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 9:31:47 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25036757

    Location: Mertarvik
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/19/2025 at approximately 08:47 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 9:32:31 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25036761

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/19/2025 at approximately 09:05 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 9:33:35 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25036894

    Location: Togiak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/19/2025 at approximately 15:37 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 24 YOA Alaina Nick of Togiak for Assault 4.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 9:34:55 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25036962

    Location: Emmonak
    Type: Suspicious Circumstances

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/19/2025 at approximately 09:05 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Probation Violation. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 30 YOA Cyril Jones of Emmonak for his Probation Violation.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 9:35:47 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25037062

    Location: Kalskag
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/20/2025 at approximately 01:20 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 4/23/2025 9:37:29 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

D Detachment

  • AK25038126

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DV Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On April 22, 2025, at approximately 2257 hours, AST responded to the area of Alston Rd for a disturbance report. Investigation revealed that Jerry Hernandez Jr. assaulted a household member. Jerry was arrested for Assault in the Third Degree, Assault in the Fourth Degree, Assault in the Presence of a Child x3, and VCOR. Jerry was transported to FCC. 

    Posted on 4/23/2025 8:09:37 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK25038306

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MIW 3, Probation Violation

    Dispatch Text:

    On April 23, 2025, at approximately 1254 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of 28th AVE to assist probation. Investigation revealed that Tyrell Peterson committed the offense of Misconduct involving a weapon in the third degree. Peterson was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center for two counts of MIW 3 and Probation Violation.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 3:53:14 PM by DPS\jldreher

  • AK25038400

    Location: Cantwell
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/23/2025 at 1624 hours the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop at Mile 201 Parks Highway, near Cantwell.  Investigation determined the driver, Jacquelyn Ballenger, age 63 from Fairbanks had a $250 misdemeanor arrest warrant for fail to appear on the initial charge of misuse of plates.  The passenger, Jerome Semaken, age 41 from Fairbanks had a $1000 misdemeanor arrest warrant for fail to appear on initial charge of Criminal Trespass.  Both were arrested and remanded to FCC without incident for their warrants.  

    Posted on 4/23/2025 8:53:36 PM by DPS\dwbozman

  • AK24124340

    Location: Nulato
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/23/2025 at 1124 hours Alaska State Troopers contacted Patrick Madros Jr. (age 48 of Kaltag) in Nulato. Patrick was known to have an outstanding $500 warrant stemming from an original charge of Indecent Exposure in the Second Degree. Patrick was arrested and transported to Fairbanks where he was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center (FCC).

    Posted on 4/23/2025 10:23:19 PM by DPS\kaharrison

  • AK25038351

    Location: Nulato
    Type: DV Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/23/2025 at 0007 hours Alaska State Troopers (AST) in Galena received a report of a domestic violence assault in Nulato. AST responded via state aircraft to investigate. Investigation revealed Kelly Sommer (age 68 of Nulato) assaulted an individual with whom he had a domestic relationship. Kelly was arrested and transported to Fairbanks where he was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center (FCC) on one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree (DV).

    Posted on 4/23/2025 10:31:10 PM by DPS\kaharrison

  • AK25033114

    Location: Huslia
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/09/2025, Alaska State Troopers (AST) in Galena received a report of a deceased person in the community of Huslia. AST responded via state aircraft to investigate. Investigation revealed Brian Weter (age 51 of Huslia) passed away of natural causes. Per the State Medical Examiner’s Office, Mr. Weter’s body was released to his family for traditional burial in the community of Huslia.

    Posted on 4/23/2025 10:38:23 PM by DPS\kaharrison

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.