Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, April 9, 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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AK26031280
Location: SoldotnaType: MICS, Theft 2Dispatch Text:
On April 9, 2026, at approximately 0152 hours, AST parked behind a vehicle at a Soldotna gas station. The passenger of the vehicle was slumped over with tin foil and fentanyl in his lap. Investigation resulted in Kyle Cooper, age 35 of Anchorage, was in possession of fentanyl and suboxone and two identification cards. The driver of the vehicle, Cody Meyer, age 29 of Big Lake, was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and four stolen debit cards. Cooper was arrested for two counts of Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the 4th Degree and two counts of Theft 2. Meyer was arrested for four counts of Theft 2 and one count of Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree. Both parties were remanded at Wildwood Correctional Complex without bail.
Posted on 4/9/2026 6:52:20 AM by DPS\jgyoung
B Detachment
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AK26031487
Location: PalmerType: Out-of-Custody RemandDispatch Text:
On 4/9/2026 at approximately 1052 hours, Palmer Courthouse staff requested assistance from Palmer Judicial Services in Courtroom 2 for an out-of-custody remand. Leonard A. Knight Jr., age 35, of Anchorage, was arrested by Court Services Officers at the conclusion of an evidentiary hearing in 3PA-23-01336CR. Knight was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility with no bail pending sentencing.
Posted on 4/9/2026 5:19:59 PM by DPS\cglong
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AK26030091
Location: GlennallenType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 04/05/2026 at approximately 2023 hours Troopers responded to a disturbance between co-workers in Copper Center. Investigation is active.Posted on 4/9/2026 3:15:31 PM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK26031276
Location: WasillaType: DV Assault IV, Violate Conditions of ReleaseDispatch Text:
On April 9th, 2026, at approximately 0124 hours, AST responded to a disturbance in the Williwaw neighborhood. Upon arrival, AST contacted 21-year-old Teerri Christensen and determined she had assaulted a household member. Teerri was placed under arrest for Assault IV DV and Violating the Conditions of her Release. Teerri was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial without bail.
Posted on 4/9/2026 3:38:55 AM by SOA\nwblanchard
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK26031294
Location: North PoleType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 04/09/2026 at approximately 0519 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence in North Pole for a report of a death. Investigation revealed Steven Colburn, 68 YOA, had died of natural causes. Colburn's family was on-scene and notified of his passing. No foul play is suspected.
Posted on 4/9/2026 11:13:51 AM by SOA\bjhibbs
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Department of Public Safety Advisory
Location: FairbanksAdvisory Text:
Law enforcement in Fairbanks responded to a recent swatting call at Randy Smith Middle School in Fairbanks. Alaska State Troopers and our other law enforcement partners responded to the school to conduct a thorough investigation and determined that there was no threat to the students at the school.Posted on 4/9/2026 2:45:07 PM by DPS\jsdougherty
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AK26031401
Location: North PoleType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
At approximately 1030 hours on 09 April 2026, Alaska State Troopers responded to Homer Drive for a disturbance. Investigation revealed that a domestic disturbance occurred at the residence. Charges are being forwarded to the DA's office.
Posted on 4/9/2026 2:51:15 PM by DPS\brduffy
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AK26031373
Location: FairbanksType: DVA4Dispatch Text:
On 04/09/26 at approximately 0830 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a domestic violence assault involving a female victim and Sebastien Ahyakak-Clerc. The victim reported that Ahyakak-Clerc had whipped her with a rope during a dispute. He was later located at 1650 Luke St. and remanded for DVA4.
Posted on 4/9/2026 3:23:15 PM by DPS\jaevans1
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK26030949
Location: Soldotna AWTType: Driving Under the InfluenceDispatch Text:
On Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Christopher Chezik, age 44, from Soldotna near the Kasilof River Beach State Campground. The investigation revealed Chezik was operating his 2017 Chevrolet Sonic when he drove off the roadway and became stuck in the snow and ice. Chezik performed the Standardized Field Sobriety Test, which he failed. Chezik was subsequently arrested and remanded to the Wildwood Pre-Trial Correctional Center for one count of Driving Under the Influence.
Posted on 4/9/2026 9:50:29 AM by DPS\cejaime
AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Highway Patrol
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AK26031120
Location: WasillaType: MICS 5th x2Dispatch Text:
On 04/08/2026 at approximately 1446 hours, the Highway Interdiction K9 Team conducted a traffic stop on a blue Dodge pickup for an equipment violation near the Parks Highway and Meadow Lakes Loop intersection. The driver and passenger were identified as Bobby Blake and Catherine Gessells. During the stop, methamphetamine was located within the vehicle. Based on the investigation, both parties were charged with Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 5th Degree.
Posted on 4/9/2026 4:20:23 PM by DPS\glstephens
AK Bureau of Judicial Services ...No news reported.
AK Div of Fire and Life Safety
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AK26030988
Location: Copper LandingType: Commercial Structure FireDispatch Text:
On April 8, 2026, at 9:37 am, Soldotna Dispatch received a report that an electric vehicle (EV) charger had caught fire in Cooper Landing. Cooper Landing Fire responded and was able to contain the fire. Initial investigation revealed that a decommissioned EV charger had caught fire and severely damaged a nearby structure and a large industrial generator. State Fire Marshals are currently responding to the scene for further investigation.
Posted on 4/9/2026 8:31:06 AM by DPS\jsdougherty
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