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.
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AK25038130
Location: GlennallenType: MVC FatalityDispatch 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
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AK25038219
Location: PalmerType: MVC - DamageDispatch 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
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AK25038141
Location: PalmerType: 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
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AK25037705
Location: SelawikType: DV AssaultDispatch 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
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AK25034661
Location: NapaskiakType: Violate ConditionsDispatch 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
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AK25034878
Location: Toksook BayType: Assault - DVDispatch 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
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AK25035009
Location: Upper KalskagType: Destruction/Damage/VandalismDispatch 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
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AK25035024
Location: EkwokType: DisturbanceDispatch 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
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AK25035268
Location: EmmonakType: DisturbanceDispatch 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
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AK25035427
Location: EmmonakType: Assault - DVDispatch 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
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AK25035873
Location: KipnukType: Deceased PersonDispatch 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
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AK25035927
Location: TogiakType: Assault - DVDispatch 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
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AK25036049
Location: Anvil Mountain Correctional CenterType: Violate ConditionsDispatch 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
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AK25036437
Location: TogiakType: Violate ConditionsDispatch 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
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AK25036442
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual Abuse of a MinorDispatch 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
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AK25036497
Location: QuinhagakType: BurglaryDispatch 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
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AK25036522
Location: Toksook BayType: BurglaryDispatch 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
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AK25036757
Location: MertarvikType: Assault - DVDispatch 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
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AK25036761
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual AssaultDispatch 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
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AK25036894
Location: TogiakType: Assault - DVDispatch 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
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AK25036962
Location: EmmonakType: Suspicious CircumstancesDispatch 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
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AK25037062
Location: KalskagType: Assault - DVDispatch 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
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AK25038126
Location: FairbanksType: DV AssaultDispatch 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
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AK25038306
Location: FairbanksType: MIW 3, Probation ViolationDispatch 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
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AK25038400
Location: CantwellType: Warrant ArrestDispatch 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
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AK24124340
Location: NulatoType: Warrant ArrestDispatch 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
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AK25038351
Location: NulatoType: DV AssaultDispatch 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
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AK25033114
Location: HusliaType: Death InvestigationDispatch 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
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