Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, April 27, 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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AK25038791
Location: Anchor PointType: DWLR, VCORDispatch Text:
On 4/24/25 at 1645 hours, Troopers stopped a vehicle on Appleberry Street near Silverberry Avenue for speeding. The driver was identified as Alden Steiner, 28 of Homer. Steiner was found to be driving with a revoked driver's license and was on conditions of release from a prior criminal case. Steiner was given summons to appear for DWLR and VCOR and released.
Posted on 4/27/2025 3:12:23 PM by DPS\djcox
B Detachment
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AK25039610
Location: PalmerType: DUI/MIW4/Leaving scene of accidentDispatch Text:
On 04/26/2025 at approximately 1920 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a motor vehicle collision versus a tree at 12101 N Jonesville Mine Rd. A passerby pulled the vehicle out of the ditch and the driver drove off headed south bound on the Glenn Hwy. AST conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle on Buffalo Mine Moose Creek Rd. The driver was identified as David Mengel. AST investigation revealed that David was driving while under the influence of Alcohol. He was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial on the following charges. Driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, Misconduct involving weapons in the fourth degree, and leaving the scene of an accident.
Posted on 4/27/2025 6:00:09 AM by DPS\tabosdell
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AK25039816
Location: WasillaType: Driving While License SuspendedDispatch Text:
On 04/27/25 at 1409 hours, AST observed a vehicle with expired registration being driven on the roadway in Wasilla. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Eric Hunter age 40 of Big Lake, was found to have a suspended drivers license. A records check showed Eric has previous convictions for driving while his license was suspended. Eric was issued a citation for driving while license suspended and his vehicle was towed.
Posted on 4/27/2025 5:31:12 PM by DPS\jfspieth
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AK25039835
Location: WasillaType: Fail to Yield at the Dir of a Peace Officer, Vehicle Theft 1, MIW 3, MICS 5, DWLR, & Open ContainerDispatch Text:
On 04/27/2025 at 1421 hrs, AST conducted a routine traffic stop near the intersection of Wasilla Fishhook Rd and Polar Bear Dr in Wasilla. The vehicle did not immediately stop, and when they did, the driver ran off on foot. Investigation revealed that Trenton Ballot had stolen the vehicle and was wanted on several warrants, prompting his flight from law enforcement. Trenton was operating a motor vehicle and consuming alcohol; he had controlled substances in his possessions and possessed a handgun even though he was a felon. AST was unable to locate Trenton, and additional warrants have been requested for his arrest.
Posted on 4/27/2025 5:34:29 PM by DPS\kdoakes
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AK25039724
Location: TalkeetnaType: BurglaryDispatch Text:
On 04/27/2025 at approximately 0910 hours, AST responded to the area of mile 91.5 of the Parks Highway for a report of a burglary. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 4/27/2025 6:22:51 PM by DPS\qtnardini
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AK25039808
Location: PalmerType: Assault 4 and DCDispatch Text:
On 04/27/2025 at approximately 1346 hours, AST responded to an address off of Marth Road in Palmer for a disturbance. Investigation revealed Otto Wendt, age 53 of Palmer, had caused minor injuries to a family member. In the midst of the investigation Otto attempted to flee and slam the door on AST. Otto was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial where he was remanded for the charges of Assault 4 DV and Disorderly Conduct with no bail.
Posted on 4/27/2025 6:24:01 PM by DPS\qtnardini
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AK25039856
Location: PalmerType: Assault 4 and Assault 3 X2Dispatch Text:
On 04/27/2025 at approximately 1602 hours, AST and PPD responded to an address off of Hilltop Drive in Palmer for a report of a disturbance. Investigation revealed Brandon Conteras, age 29 of Palmer, had assaulted two family members. Brandon was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial for the charges of Assault 4 (DV), Assault 3 (DV) X2 where he was remanded and held without bail.
Posted on 4/27/2025 6:26:57 PM by DPS\qtnardini
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AK25039650
Location: GlennallenType: Improper Use of Plates, No InsuranceDispatch Text:
On 04/26/2025 Glennallen AST conducted a traffic stop on silver Ford F150 for multiple equipment violations. Investigation revealed that the driver Robert Murray, age 41 of Kenny Lake, was driving a vehicle with a license plate registered to a different vehicle and driving with no liability insurance. Murray was charged with Improper Use of Plates and No Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance and issued misdemeanor citations with a mandatory court appearance. The vehicle was impounded.
Posted on 4/27/2025 12:40:10 PM by DPS\dtmcweeney
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AK25038674
Location: GlennallenType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 04/27/2025 Glennallen AST arrested Reina Ewan, age 29 of Palmer, for an outstanding arrest warrant for Assault in the 3rd degree, and Probation violations. Ewan was remanded to Mat-Su pretrial with a bail amount of $750.
Posted on 4/27/2025 12:52:51 PM by DPS\dtmcweeney
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25039661
Location: FairbanksType: Felony DUI/RefusalDispatch Text:
On 04/26/2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance in Fairbanks. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Aleksandr Glushko, 31, for Felony DUI/Felony Refusal to submit to a chemical test. He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 4/27/2025 7:15:28 AM by DPS\japoole
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AK25039691
Location: FairbanksType: DUI, MIW 4Dispatch Text:
On April 27, 2025, Fairbanks AST received a report of a motor vehicle collision at approximately mile 319 of the Parks Highway. An investigation revealed probable cause to arrest the driver, Joshua Hammer, for DUI and Misconduct involving weapons in the fourth degree.
Posted on 4/27/2025 7:40:57 AM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK25039651
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On April 26, 2025, at approximately 2217 hours, Fairbanks AST conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Goldhill Road and Sheep Creek Road. An investigation revealed probable cause to arrest the driver, Natasha Grant, for DUI.
Posted on 4/27/2025 8:13:00 AM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK24109207
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 04/27/2025 a Trooper identified and arrested Luke Clupny for his warrant in Fairbanks without incident. He was remanded at FCC.
Posted on 4/27/2025 3:38:15 PM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25039874
Location: FairbanksType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 04/27/2025 at approximately 1555 hours, Troopers were dispatched to Fairbanks Correctional Facility about an assault. Troopers' investigation determined that Mashaylia Keys committed the crime of assault 4. Charges are being forwarded to the district attorney's office.
Posted on 4/27/2025 8:14:27 PM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez
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AK25039768
Location: KoyukukType: DV Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On 04/27/2025 around 1201 hours, Alaska State Troopers (AST) in Galena received a report of a disturbance in Koyukuk. AST responded via state aircraft to investigate. Investigation revealed Freda Stearman (age 37 of Koyukuk) damaged a family member's property with estimated value of the property being less than $250. Freda was arrested and transported to Fairbanks where she was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center (FCC) on one count of Criminal Mischief in the Fifth Degree (DV).
Posted on 4/27/2025 11:17:12 PM by DPS\kaharrison
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK25039674
Location: EsterType: Homicide InvestigationDispatch Text:
On April 27, 2025, at 12:30 am, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a shooting in Ester. Troopers responded and located 65-year-old Fairbanks resident John Gould deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. A preliminary investigation revealed that 38-year-old Fairbanks resident Thomas Wilson had shot Gould multiple times after Wilson threatened an adult female with a hatchet. Wilson was arrested on charges of Murder in the First Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, and Theft in the Second Degree. He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center. Gould’s body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office, and his next of kin have been notified.
Posted on 4/27/2025 1:33:18 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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