Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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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AK26030492
Location: Anchor PointType: DUI / RefusalDispatch Text:
On 4/6/2026, Alaska State Troopers in Anchor Point located a vehicle that was parked facing the wrong way on the Sterling highway, impeding traffic. Subsequent investigation determined the driver, Micah Perry (41 years old of Anchor Point), was operating the vehicle while impaired. Micah was arrested and remanded to Homer Jail on 1x count each of DUI and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test.
Posted on 4/7/2026 3:44:16 AM by DPS\jalindblom
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AK26030496
Location: SoldotnaType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 04/07/2026 at approximately 0040 hours, Alaska State Troopers (AST) received a REDDI (report every dangerous driver immediately) of a vehicle swerving all over the Kalifornsky Beach Rd and West Poppy Rd while also driving in the opposite lane of travel and nearly going into several ditches. AST contacted Laurissa Cox in the vehicle, slummed over at the wheel shortly after she stopped. Investigations revealed she was driving under the influence (DUI) resulting in her arrest and remand into Wildwood Pretrial without further incident.
Posted on 4/7/2026 7:13:17 AM by DPS\jcsimoneau
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AK26030681
Location: Anchor PointType: DWLR, Veh Insurance Required, VCORDispatch Text:
On 4/7/26 at approximately 1332 hours, Anchor Point AST observed Phillip E. Major Jr. driving his maroon GMC Yukon on the Sterling Highway near Anchor Point. A traffic stop was initiated and dispatch confirmed that Major’s license is revoked for DWLR and he has multiple prior convictions, most recently on 6/25/24. Major did not have liability insurance for the vehicle. Major was on conditions of release for 3KN-26-00026CR and they state he is to obey all federal, state and local laws. Major was arrested for DWLR, no motor vehicle insurance when required, and violating conditions of release. He was remanded at Homer Jail.
Posted on 4/7/2026 4:39:10 PM by DPS\ajflowers
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AK26030543
Location: SewardType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 04/07/2026, at approximately 0700 hrs, Seward AST was called to a report of a female driver slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle near Nash Road. Upon arrival of AST, the driver had left the scene. Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Alisa Bishop, 46 of Seward, for driving under the influence.
Posted on 4/7/2026 10:21:01 PM by DPS\sosmith
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AK26028983
Location: SoldotnaType: Terroristic ThreateningDispatch Text:
On April 6, 2026, the Alaska State Troopers investigated a threat of school violence located at Skyview Middle School by staff. The investigation resulted in a student at the school being arrested for Terroristic Threatening in the Second Degree. The student was remanded at Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility. Last week, troopers investigated a similar incident at another school in the area, but these events are not believed to be related.
Posted on 4/7/2026 8:29:51 AM by DPS\jsdougherty
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AK26030423
Location: KenaiType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 04/06/2026 at approximately 1737 hours Alaska State Troopers received a REDDI report near Mile 15 of the Kenai Spur Highway. The complainant gave dispatch a description of the vehicle and stated the driver was unable to maintain lane of travel nearly going into the ditch. The vehicle was last seen turning off on Cherry Lane. Troopers arrived and located the vehicle parked, with the vehicle running and driver sleeping in the driver’s seat. The driver, STEVEN BOYLES (age 61) was contacted. After performing poorly on SFST’S, STEVEN was ultimately arrested for DUI. STEVEN provided a breath sample of .125 and remanded to Wildwood.
Posted on 4/7/2026 8:55:28 AM by DPS\nllewis
B Detachment
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AK26030494
Location: WasillaType: DUIDispatch Text:
On April 7, 2026, at approximately 0003 AST conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Wasilla. Investigation showed that the driver of the vehicle, Kevin Angel (age 44 of Big Lake), was driving under the influence of alcohol. Kevin was arrested for driving under the influence and transported to MSPT where he was held on a $500 bail.Posted on 4/7/2026 5:06:04 AM by DPS\cdmertens
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AK26030526
Location: PalmerType: Traffic, Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 04/07/2026 at approximately 0817 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop on a blue 2025 Chevy truck on the Glenn Hwy and Palmer Fishhook Rd in Palmer for an equipment violation. Investigation revealed that Ashlee Wickberg, age 35 of Sutton, had an outstanding APD arrest warrant for failure to appear for arraignment for shoplifting. Ashlee was arrested and transported to MSPT with a bail of $250.00.Posted on 4/7/2026 9:14:31 AM by DPS\ckgreen
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK26030409
Location: CantwellType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 04/06/26 at 1645 hours, AST was on patrol and observed a vehicle stuck in the snow berm along the Parks Highway in Cantwell. Investigation revealed the operator, Kelly Malone age 40 of Cantwell, was impaired by alcoholic beverages. Kelly was issued a summons and released to a responsible party for DUI.
Posted on 4/7/2026 8:16:44 AM by DPS\jfspieth
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AK26030500
Location: FairbanksType: Assault 4/Escape/Resisting Arrest/VCORDispatch Text:
Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance off of Rambling Road during the early morning hours of April 7, 2026.
Upon arrival, Troopers learned that a male suspect, Marcus Nelson, had reportedly assaulted an adult female inside the residence while several children were present.
Nelson had removed his court-ordered ankle monitor prior to the incident and fled the area on foot. After an extended search and multiple attempts to evade law enforcement, Nelson was located and taken into custody with assistance from partnering agencies. A firearm was recovered at the scene, and Nelson was found to be prohibited from possessing firearms.
Marcus Nelson was arrested on charges of Assault in the Fourth Degree, four counts of Assault in the Presence of a Child, two counts of Escape in the Second Degree, Misconduct Involving Weapons in the Third Degree, Violation of Conditions of Release, and Resisting Arrest.
Posted on 4/7/2026 10:11:40 AM by DPS\kbweeks
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK26026271
Location: BethelType: Officer Involved Shooting InvestigationDispatch Text:
Update: On April 6, 2026, the man who was shot by a Bethel Police Officer, Wassillie Larson, age 53, of Bethel, was arrested in Anchorage on two counts of Assault in the Third Degree. The arrest came following an investigation by the Alaska Bureau of Investigation into his actions prior to the shooting.
Original: At the request of the Bethel Police Department, the Alaska Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Bethel on March 25, 2026, at approximately 4:05 am. A preliminary investigation indicates an adult male had been taken to the Bethel hospital earlier in the night after standing in the roadway and refusing to move onto the sidewalk. The man left the hospital before being seen and later returned to the roadway. Officers contacted the man a second time, at which point he produced a knife and refused multiple commands to drop it. The man then approached an officer while brandishing the knife, and the officer fired, striking him. The man was medevaced to an Anchorage-area hospital for treatment of serious injuries. No other injuries were reported to Troopers.
The Alaska Bureau of Investigation's Western Alaska Major Crimes Unit has assumed case responsibility. Once their investigation is complete, it will be independently reviewed by the Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions.
Posted on 3/25/2026 1:07:21 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel . Edited on 4/7/2026 11:41:30 AM by DPS\jsdougherty
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