Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, May 12, 2025

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

A Detachment

  • AK25045139

    Location: Anchor Point
    Type: Criminal Mischief

    Dispatch Text:

    On 5/12/25 at 0309 hours, Anchor Point AST Troopers responded to a report of a verbal disturbance at a residence on Homestead Rd. in Anchor Point. Investigation revealed Russell Allen Schmieder (56 YOA), of Anchor Point caused a significant inconvenience to his girlfriend by tampering with the tires of her vehicle. Schmieder was arrested for Criminal Mischief 5th Degree DV. Schmieder was transported to Homer Jail where he was remanded without bail.

    Posted on 5/12/2025 1:20:55 PM by DPS\ajflowers

B Detachment

  • AK25045294

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/12/2025 at approximately 1243 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Yankee Cir in Wasilla for a death. Investigation revealed a 43-year-old Wasilla female was deceased. No foul play is suspected. Next of kin were on scene. 

    Posted on 5/12/2025 5:37:40 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25045151

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Criminal Mischief

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/12/2025 at approximately 0609 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a vandalism at a residence on Joes Drive in Wasilla. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 5/12/2025 5:39:02 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25045220

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DVPO Violation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/12/2025 at approximately 1019 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a DVPO violation. Charges are being referred to the Palmer DA Office. 

    Posted on 5/12/2025 5:40:20 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25045278

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/12/2025 at approximately 1314 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Settler's Bay Golf Course for a report of a vehicle in the ditch. Investigation led to the arrest of Alissa Olsen, age 37 of Wasilla, for DUI. She was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility. 

    Posted on 5/12/2025 5:41:43 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25045286

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/12/2025 at approximately 1328 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen wood splitter from an address on Parks Hwy in Wasilla. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 5/12/2025 5:42:49 PM by DPS\rranderson

C Detachment

  • AK25020575

    Location: Nunam Iqua
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    Update: On March 5, 2025, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sexual assault in Nunam Iqua. During the investigation, troopers contacted 41-year-old Mark Aguchak, who was believed to have sexually assaulted a minor. While the Western Major Crimes Unit investigation was ongoing, he was arrested for failure to register as a sex offender. On May 5, Aguchak was contacted again and arrested in Nunam Iqua on charges of second- and fourth-degree sexual abuse of a minor and first- and second-degree charges of sexual assault. He was remanded to the Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center.

    Original: On 03/05/2025 at approximately 15:54 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 3/10/2025 12:27:09 PM by DPS\tjsmith3 . Edited on 5/12/2025 9:40:23 AM by DPS\tewilliams

D Detachment

  • AK25045136

    Location: Fox
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On May 12th, 2025, Troopers responded to Mile 19 of the Steese Highway after a report that a Toyota Tundra had driven into a ditch. Mine workers who contacted the driver, Muntasser Khasawneh, reported that he was slurring his speech and appeared impaired. Upon arrival, Troopers observed that Khasawneh was incoherent, unable to explain the crash, and displayed signs of impairment. Field sobriety tests were administered, showing significant clues of intoxication, including pinpoint pupils consistent with narcotic use. He was medically cleared. A search warrant was granted for his blood. Case closed by arrest.

    Posted on 5/12/2025 6:17:45 AM by DPS\kdanderson

  • AK25045738

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On May 12, 2025, around 0254 hours, Donald Timothy Tritt was stopped after failing to maintain his lane of travel and displayed signs of intoxication, including slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. He initially claimed to have had "one beer," later changing it to "two beers." Field sobriety tests indicated impairment, and a Portable Breathalyzer showed a BAC of .223%, while a Datamaster test recorded a BAC of 0.210%. Tritt was arrested for DUI and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 5/12/2025 7:32:03 AM by DPS\kbweeks

  • AK25045373

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MVC with Injuries

    Dispatch Text:

    On May 12th, 2025, at about 1615 hours, Troopers responded to the scene of a motor vehicle vs bicyclist at the intersection of University Ave and Geraghty Ave. EMS responded to the scene as it was reported that the bicyclist had injuries. The bicyclist was transported to FMH with what appeared to be minor injuries. No injuries to the driver of the motor vehicle. No criminal nexus observed.

    Posted on 5/12/2025 6:08:54 PM by DPS\jwconnolly

  • AK24112575

    Location: Circle
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 5/12/2025 at approximately 1600 hours, members of the AST Fairbanks Rural Services Unit contacted 36-year-old Jessica E. Roberts in the community of Circle.  Investigation revealed Roberts had two outstanding warrants for failure to appear with a total of $750.00.  Roberts was arrested and transported to Fairbanks where she was remanded at the Fairbanks Correctional Facility without incident.

    Posted on 5/12/2025 7:50:18 PM by DPS\jkkimura

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.