Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, April 8, 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

  • AK25032464

    Location: Glennallen
    Type: Assault Non-DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/08/2025 at approximately 0537 hours, Troopers took a report of a past assault in Slana. This case is still under investigation.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 10:23:48 AM by DPS\jbchroniger

  • AK25032490

    Location: Glennallen
    Type: theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/08/2025 at approximately 1030 hours, Troopers took a report of a theft of Silver coins from a residence in the Glennallen area. This case is still under investigation.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 10:54:47 AM by DPS\jbchroniger

  • AK25031903

    Location: Palmer
    Type: DUI,Refusal,MOCA, Probation Violation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/06/2025 at approximately 1823 hours, AST responded to a single-vehicle collision near Farm Loop in Palmer. Investigation revealed that Seda McCabe, age 19, of Sutton, had operated the vehicle while under the influence. Seda failed to provide a breath sample as well. She was placed under arrest for DUI and refusal to submit to a chemical test. She was transported to MSPT for DUI, Refusal, probation violation, and minor operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 12:57:24 AM by DPS\atbelliston

  • AK25032565

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Trespassing

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/08/2025 at approximately 1242 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a trespassing at Three Bears on Pittman in Wasilla. Investigation revealed Sierra Brown, age 22 of Big Lake, and Teagen Fowler, age 20 of Homer, were in the store despite being trespassed in the past. Both were issued misdemeanor citations for trespassing and released OR.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 5:28:10 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25032584

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Criminal Mischief

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/08/2025 at approximately 1300 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a vandalized side by side in the Knik River Public Use Area. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 4/8/2025 5:29:26 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25032638

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Fraud

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/08/2025 at approximately 1156 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a fraud from an address on Updraft Road in Palmer. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 4/8/2025 5:30:10 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25032667

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/08/2025 at approximately 1507 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a Burglary at an address on Twilight Drive in Wasilla. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 4/8/2025 5:31:15 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25032324

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Theft. MIW 3

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/08/2025 at approximately 0807 hours, AST received a report that a stolen vehicle was located near Johnson Rd in Wasilla. The following investigation revealed that Michael Hegener, 39 YOA, had committed the crime of Theft in the 2nd degree and Misconduct involving a Weapon in the 3rd degree. He was arrested and remanded at MatSu Pretrial, where he was held without bail.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 6:02:31 PM by DPS\jlvandiest

  • AK25032593

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Violating Conditions of Release

    Dispatch Text:

    On 4/8/2025 at approximately 1336 hours, the Alaska State Troopers visited a property in Wasilla for follow-up on a case.  During the follow-up, Troopers encountered Kyle Lambert (34 YOA) of Wasilla.  Kyle was found in possession of a handgun and controlled substances in violation of his current conditions of release.  Kyle was arrested and remanded at Mat-Su Pretrial where he was held per the bail schedule. 

    Posted on 4/8/2025 6:14:13 PM by DPS\cnfouts

  • AK25032781

    Location: Houston
    Type: Assault 4 (DV)

    Dispatch Text:

    On 4/8/2025 at approximately 1902 hours, AST received a report of an assault off the Parks Hwy.  Investigation revealed that Lisa Stafford, 36 YOA of Houston, caused physical injury to a family member.  Lisa was arrested and remanded to MSPT, where she was held without bail.    

    Posted on 4/8/2025 11:44:39 PM by DPS\swcorino

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  • AK25029773

    Location: Nome
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/01/2025 at approximately 11:52 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating their Conditions at the Anvil Mountain Correctional Center. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 8:44:43 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25029976

    Location: Ekwok
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/01/2025 at approximately 18:39 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 19 YOA Deven Johnson of Ekwok for Assault 3, Burglary 1, and Criminal Mischief 4.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 8:45:40 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25030558

    Location: Golovin
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/03/2025 at approximately 08:58 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 8:46:43 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25030563

    Location: Golovin
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/03/2025 at approximately 09:07 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 8:47:31 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25030768

    Location: Brevig Mission
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/03/2025 at approximately 12:30 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 4/8/2025 8:54:47 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25030846

    Location: New Stuyahok
    Type: Deceased Person

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/03/2025 at approximately 16:54 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Deceased Person. 83 YOA Gust Chocknok of New Stuyahok passed away at home. Next of kin was present. SME declined an autopsy, and the body was released to the family.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 8:56:13 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25031061

    Location: Unalakleet
    Type: Arson

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/04/2025 at approximately 10:10 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an arson. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 8:57:58 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25031223

    Location: Saint Paul
    Type: Assault - Non DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/04/2025 at approximately 14:26 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 8:59:15 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25031271

    Location: Noorvik
    Type: Driving Under the Influence

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/04/2025 at approximately 10:25 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an intoxicated person driving a black snowmachine. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 27 YOA Edward Kelly of Noorvik for Driving Under the Influence, Fail to stop at the direction of a police officer, Violation of Conditions of Release and Escape 4.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:00:37 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25031514

    Location: Gambell
    Type: Driving Under the Influence

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/05/2025 at approximately 13:57 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible DUI. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:03:36 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25031520

    Location: Ambler
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/05/2025 at approximately 14:10 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a burglary at the Ambler City office. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:04:51 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25031737

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Driving Under the Influence

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/06/2025 at approximately 00:58 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible DUI. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:05:41 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25031908

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/06/2025 at approximately 16:58 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a 2000 Toyota Rav 4 Investigation resulted in the arrest of 51 YOA Brian Dierich of Kodiak for Violating Conditions of his Release and No Liability Insurance.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:06:40 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25029738

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/01/2025 at approximately 10:25 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor, after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:13:35 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25029751

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/01/2025 at approximately 11:06 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor, after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:14:30 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25029783

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/01/2025 at approximately 12:13 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor, after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:15:13 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25029788

    Location: Nightmute
    Type: Deceased Person

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/01/2025 at approximately 12:29 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of deceased person. 106 YOA Albertina Dull of Nightmute passed away at home. Next of kin was present. SME declined an autopsy, and the body was released to the family.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:16:29 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25029842

    Location: Emmonak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/01/2025 at approximately 13:01 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 19 YOA Natalee Jennings of Emmonak for Assault 4

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:17:14 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25030285

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/02/2025 at approximately 14:30 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:18:23 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25030344

    Location: Hooper Bay
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/02/2025 at approximately 15:58 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 4/8/2025 9:19:23 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25030352

    Location: Bethel
    Type: Driving Under the Influence

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/02/2025 at approximately 16:11 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an intoxicated person driving an ATV on the ice road. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 35 YOA Fred Nick Jr. of Akiachak for Driving Under the Influence.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:20:21 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25030476

    Location: Pilot Station
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/03/2025 at approximately 00:53 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:21:24 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25030798

    Location: Mountain Village
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/03/2025 at approximately 15:52 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 4/8/2025 9:22:23 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25030930

    Location: Lower Kalskag
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/03/2025 at approximately 19:02 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 21 YOA Daylen Littlefish of Lower Kalskag for Assault 2.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:23:21 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25030998

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/04/2025 at approximately 03:20 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault. This case is closed pending further victim cooperation.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:24:33 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25031044

    Location: Napakiak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/04/2025 at approximately 09:34 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 27 YOA Jacob Lupie of Napakiak for DV Assault 4, Unlawful Contact 1 and Assault in the Presence of a Minor.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:25:21 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25031290

    Location: Napakiak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/04/2025 at approximately 16:38 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 29 YOA Randy Lupie of Napakiak for one count of DV Assault in the 3rd Degree and one count of DV Assault in the Presence of a Child.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:26:22 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25031297

    Location: Kipnuk
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/04/2025 at approximately 16:38 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Theft. The victim chose not to press charges. This case is closed.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:27:08 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25031417

    Location: Kwethluk
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/05/2025 at approximately 00:27 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 54 YOA Nick Michael of Kwethluk for Assault 4 x2, Assault 3, Assault in the Presence of a Child, and Failure to register as a Sex Offender.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:28:05 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25031450

    Location: Napaskiak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/05/2025 at approximately 02:11 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 4/8/2025 9:28:52 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25031631

    Location: Kotlik
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/05/2025 at approximately 19:59 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:29:42 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25031811

    Location: Akiachak
    Type: Deceased Person

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/06/2025 at approximately 12:48 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Deceased Person. 43 YOA Linda Lupie of Akiachak passed away . Next of kin was present. The remains were sent to the SME for an autopsy. NOK was on scene and notified.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:30:34 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25031854

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Endangered Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/06/2025 at approximately 15:06 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Endangered Minors. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:31:56 AM by DPS\tjsmith3

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  • AK24105090

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/08/2025 at 1522 hours a Trooper identified Joshua Magette at the Liquor Well in North Pole. He was placed under arrest for his warrant without incident and transported to FCC for remand.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 4:07:16 PM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25032035

    Location: Tok
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On April 8, 2025, Alaska State Troopers and VPSOs in Tok contacted Eric Marston, age 62 of Tok. Marston had an active warrant for his arrest in 4FA-25-00198CR and was placed under arrest and remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident. 

    Posted on 4/8/2025 4:55:45 PM by DPS\jnburnham

  • AK25030399

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Importation

    Dispatch Text:

    On April 2nd, 2025, the Alaska State Troopers received a tip from the Village Public Safety Officer’s K9 unit that alcohol was being illegally imported into Chalkyitsik. Troopers responded and the investigation revealed that Charla Francis, 25, of Chalkyitsik had attempted to import nine bottles of Monarch Vodka, and two boxes of wine. Chalkyitsik has banned the sale and importation of alcohol since August 1st, 1982.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 1:37:28 PM by DPS\jrvanchura

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24028285

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Fisheries Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    Today, after a multi-month investigation, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers charged 69-year-old Duncan Fields, 64-year-old Wallace Fields, 66-year-old Beth Fields, and 67-year-old Leslie Fields, all of Kodiak, along with Fields & Sons Inc., with multiple criminal charges related to violation of Alaska law and regulations between 2020 and 2024. In March 2024, Wildlife Troopers received information about suspicious fishing permit activity associated with the Fields family. Further investigation revealed that members of the Fields family were engaging in illegal salmon setnet permit transfers, falsely gifting permits to employed crewmembers and later reclaiming them, in violation of state law. Investigators found that from 2020 to 2024, Duncan Fields, Wallace Fields, and others under FIELDS & SONS INC. submitted fraudulent permit transfer paperwork, co-mingled fish harvests, and exceeded legal gear limits, generating approximately $1.17 million in illegal proceeds. Over 21 crewmembers were interviewed, revealing a coordinated scheme involving false statements under penalty of perjury and permit manipulation to defraud the state and fish buyers. Duncan Fields has been charged with multiple counts of Scheme to Defraud, Theft, Perjury, CFEC Permit False Statement, and fishery violations. Wallace Fields has been charged with multiple counts of Scheme to Defraud, Theft, Perjury, CFEC Permit False Statement, and fishery violations. Beth Fields has been charged with Perjury and CFEC Permit False Statement. Leslie Fields has been charged with Perjury and CFEC Permit False Statement. This case was investigated by the Wildlife Investigations Unit of the Alaska Wildlife Troopers.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 3:25:26 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel

  • AK25032341

    Location: Petersburg
    Type: SAR

    Dispatch Text:

    On April 7, 2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report around 8:30 p.m. that a person was yelling for help from the water near the Wrangell Narrows. A good Samaritan found the man and brought him to shore. Petersburg Search and Rescue and medics transported the man to the clinic where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

    Posted on 4/8/2025 9:15:01 AM by DPS\tewilliams

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.