Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, April 30, 2026

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

A Detachment

  • AK26026722

    Location: Soldotna
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    AST received a tip about Wanless Huntsman, age 54 of Soldotna, was staying at a residence in Nikiski. Huntsman had a warrant for a probation violation, original MIW3. Troopers located Huntsman at the residence and he was arrested without incident. Huntsman was held on $10,000 bail at Wildwood Pretrial.

    Posted on 4/30/2026 6:12:43 PM by DPS\pahargis

B Detachment

  • AK26038675

    Location: Copper Center
    Type: Fail To Register as a Sex Offender 2nd degree, Parol Violation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/30/2026 at approximately 1407 hours Glennallen AST contacted Michael Voyles, age 73 of Copper Center.  Voyles is a convicted sex offender and failed to register with the Sex Offender Registry as required under AS 12.63.010.  Voyles is also on Parole for Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the 1st Degree and two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the 2nd Degree.  Voyles was placed under arrest for a Parol violation and charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender in the 2nd Degree.  Voyles was transported to Glennallen AST post to be held until arraignment.

    Posted on 4/30/2026 7:37:33 PM by DPS\dtmcweeney

  • AK24101143

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 4/29/2026, AST contacted Daryle Triplett, 54 YOA, at a residence on Jeanmarc Circle in Big Lake. Investigation revealed that Daryle had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Daryle was arrested and remanded to MSPT, where he was held on $750 bail.

    Posted on 4/30/2026 5:01:07 AM by DPS\swcorino

  • AK26038462

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: DUI, Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/29/2026 at approximately 2344 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop in the Big Lake area. The following investigation revealed that Nicholas Bailey, 40 YOA, was driving while under the influence of alcohol. Nicholas was arrested and transported to MSPT, where he was remanded and held on $1,000.00 bail.

    Posted on 4/30/2026 7:11:14 AM by DPS\jlvandiest

  • AK26038644

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04-30-26 at approximately 1249 hours, AST received a report of an active disturbance in Palmer. AST responded to the scene and contacted Mathieu Dubeau (38 YOA Male). Investigation revealed that Mathieu committed the crime of Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree by destroying over $750 of property belonging to his parents. Mathieu was arrested and remanded on the above charge at MSPT, where he is being held without bail.

    Posted on 4/30/2026 3:57:53 PM by DPS\cataratko

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK26038591

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DV/ASSAULT/MICS5

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/30/2026, the Alaska State Troopers Fairbanks Dispatch received a report requesting a welfare check in the North Pole area. Shortly after the welfare check was initiated, dispatch received a 911 hang-up call from a number registered to the same address.

    Troopers responded to the residence, and the investigation revealed a domestic assault had occurred. Michael Guzman was arrested for Assault in the Fourth Degree and Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance. He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.

    Posted on 4/30/2026 8:29:23 PM by DPS\kckelly

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.