Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, May 11, 2025

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

A Detachment

  • AK25044182

    Location: Kenai
    Type: VID, DUI x 2, DWLR x 2, Assault 4th, Criminal Mischief 4th

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/09/2025 at 0700 hours, Soldotna dispatch received a report of a vehicle in a ditch at Treasure Chest Avenue and Wallers Street in Kenai. Troopers responded to the area and contacted two females, Bobbie Nelson 42 of Anchorage, and Marilyn (Berkey) Andrew, 43 of Kenai. Investigation showed Andrew had driven the vehicle into the ditch claiming she was avoiding a moose in the roadway.  Nelson attempted to drive the vehicle out of the ditch after Andrew was unable to get the vehicle out.  Both Andrew and Nelson were found to be impaired and were arrested for DUI.  Both Andrew and Nelson were found to have revoked driver's licenses. Nelson was remanded on charges of DUI, DWLR, Assault in the 4th degree after she bit one of the responding Troopers and Criminal Mischief in the 5th degree after she damaged an AST patrol vehicle.  Andrew was remanded on charges of Felony DUI and DWLR.  

    Posted on 5/11/2025 4:36:07 PM by DPS\djcox

B Detachment

  • AK25044895

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/11/2025 at approximately 0430 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Palmer-Wasilla Highway and Rosie Circle.  Investigation revealed the driver, Phillip Cole, was driving a female passenger he picked up at a bar while under the influence of alcohol. Phillip was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial on one count of DUI.

    Posted on 5/11/2025 6:09:07 AM by DPS\jlmedina

  • AK25044934

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/11/2025 at approximately 0913 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Fraser Drive in Wasilla for a domestic disturbance. Investigation led to the arrest of Vivian Nicolai, age 28 of Wasilla, for Assault III DV, Assault IV DV, Criminal Mischief IV DV, DUI, Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test, and VCOR. Nicolai was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail. 

    Posted on 5/11/2025 3:54:21 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25044947

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/11/2025 at approximately 1015 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a vehicle vs ATV collision on Palmer Fishhook Road near Trunk Road in Palmer. The ATV rider was ejected and sustained injuries. 

    Posted on 5/11/2025 3:55:52 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25044963

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/11/2025 at approximately 1135 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Eek Street in Wasilla for a domestic disturbance. Investigation led to the arrest of Whitney Her, age 37 of Wasilla, Assault IV DV. Her was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail. 

    Posted on 5/11/2025 3:59:25 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25044976

    Location: Talkeetna
    Type: Vehicle Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/11/2025 at approximately 1216 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen ATV from a residence on Parks Hwy in Talkeetna. Investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) stole a Polaris 500 Sportsman ATV. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Troopers, Crime Stoppers, or AKTips. 

    Posted on 5/11/2025 4:01:06 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25045008

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage Only

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/11/2025 at approximately 1429 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Bogard Road and Sebastian Road in Wasilla for a motor vehicle collision. No injuries were reported. 

    Posted on 5/11/2025 4:02:15 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25045009

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/11/2025 at approximately 1407 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Fireweed Road near Rabbit Slough in Palmer for a vehicle vs. guardrail. The driver sustained minor injuries. Alcohol was a factor and investigation into this incident is ongoing. 

    Posted on 5/11/2025 4:03:26 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25044971

    Location: Glennallen
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/11/2025 Glennallen AST responded to a report of a CPR in progress on Snowshoe Dr. in Glennallen.  Jacob Brodigan, age 26 of Glennallen, was located and declared deceased by EMS on scene.  Next of kin was notified.  Brodigan's remains are being transported to the State Medical Examiners Officer.  Investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 5/11/2025 4:35:29 PM by DPS\dtmcweeney

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25044846

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Disturbance

    Dispatch Text:

    On May 10, 2025, at approximately 2243 hours, the State Troopers received a report of a disturbance in the area of Cripple Creek Road. After investigation, William Lancaster was arrested for Assault in the 4th degree, Misconduct Involving Weapons, and Reckless Endangerment. William was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.

    Posted on 5/11/2025 12:37:48 AM by DPS\rcbell

  • AK25044795

    Location: Fox
    Type: Vehicle Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/10/2025 at approximately 1739 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks received a report of a stolen backhoe. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 5/11/2025 2:04:55 AM by DPS\bjhibbs

  • AK25044371

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/11/2025 at 0231 hours a Trooper stopped with a vehicle owned by an individual who had a warrant. Kenneth Ely was placed under arrest for his warrant without incident and transported to FCC for remand.

    Posted on 5/11/2025 3:23:04 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25032606

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/11/2025 at 0045 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for moving violations. The driver, Clyde Searles, was arrested for multiple warrants and remanded at FCC without incident.

    Posted on 5/11/2025 3:30:32 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25041970

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/11/2025 at 0406 hours a Trooper stopped a bicyclist for an equipment violation. The rider, Sloan Frank, was arrested for her two arrest warrants and transported to FCC for remand.

    Posted on 5/11/2025 5:12:40 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25045099

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Probation Violation

    Dispatch Text:

    On May 11th, 2025, at about 2011 hours, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for multiple violations while driving in the area of University and College Rd. Upon contact and further investigation, the passenger, Darlene Riley, was on felony probation. Darlene was arrested for a probation violation due to consumption and possession of alcohol. Darlene was transported to FCC without incident. 

    Posted on 5/11/2025 10:45:21 PM by DPS\jwconnolly

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.