Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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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AK25045478
Location: Nikiski, AKType: DV AssaultDispatch Text:
On 5/13/2025 at approximately 0311 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a reported Domestic Disturbance at a residence in Nikiski. Investigation revealed Sahra Marie Walters, age 36 of Nikiski, had assaulted two household members. She was arrested for four counts of Assault 4th Domestic Violence and remanded at Wildwood Pretrial Facility. She was held with no bail pending arraignment.
Posted on 5/13/2025 8:01:37 PM by DPS\mjwertanen
B Detachment
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AK25045446
Location: WasillaType: Assault 4 DV, Fail to stopDispatch Text:
On 5/12/25 at approximately 2101 hours, Mat-Su Troopers received a report of a disturbance at a residence in Settlers Bay. While in route it was reported the suspect Ronald Demientieff age 30 of Wasilla left on a 4 wheeler. AST observed the 4 wheeler travelling at a high rate of speed driving down the road and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Ronald failed to yield for approximately 2 miles before crashing into a fence on private property. An AST K9 was deployed and apprehended the suspect. He is being charged with Assault 4 DV, Assault in the presence of a child X 4, Fail to stop at the direction of a police officer and Criminal Mischief 5. He was transported to MSPT where he was held with no bail.
Posted on 5/13/2025 4:16:57 AM by DPS\jcsomerville
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AK25045612
Location: GlennallenType: BurglaryDispatch Text:
On 05/13/2025 Glennallen AST received a report of a burglary that occurred near mile 52 of the Richarson Highway sometime in between November 2024 to May 2025. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 5/13/2025 3:24:57 PM by DPS\dtmcweeney
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25045492
Location: FairbanksType: Vehicle Pursuit, Assault 3Dispatch Text:
On May 13th, 2025, at approximately 0724 hours, a green Subaru Legacy drove through an active crime scene in Fairbanks. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop at the direction of an officer present at the scene. Troopers in the area were notified and subsequently located the vehicle. The driver then led Troopers on a pursuit. The vehicle was successfully pitted by Troopers, and the driver was taken into custody. The driver was identified as Mary Stewart (21). She was arrested on the charges of Fail to Yield and Assault in the Third Degree. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 5/13/2025 8:12:47 AM by DPS\kdanderson
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AK25035283
Location: TokType: DVPO ViolationDispatch Text:
On April 15, 2025 Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible DVPO Violation. Subsequent investigation, concluded on May 13, 2025, resulted in a summons being requested for Gary Murphy, 48 years old of Tok, for Violating a Domestic Violence Protective Order.
Posted on 5/13/2025 5:28:07 PM by DPS\sohessler
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AK25045652
Location: CantwellType: DeathDispatch Text:
On 05/13/2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to a death in Cantwell. Bud Carlson, 92, was found deceased by family. The State Medical Examiner was notified.
Posted on 5/13/2025 7:25:33 PM by DPS\japoole
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AK25045699
Location: CantwellType: Trespassing 2nd, Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On 05/13/2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to a trespassing on the Park's Highway. The investigation shows a yet to be identified subject cut a lock and trespassed onto property before being confronted by the owner.
Posted on 5/13/2025 7:27:18 PM by DPS\japoole
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK25044561
Location: WasillaType: Officer Involved ShootingDispatch Text:
UPDATE 5/13/25: The Alaska State Trooper who discharged their firearm has been identified as:
- Alaska State Trooper Kody Haley, an eight-month veteran of the Alaska State Troopers.
The woman who was injured in the shooting remains hospitalized. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation is continuing its investigation into the incident.
ORIGINAL: On May 9, 2025, at 10:26 pm, the Alaska State Troopers were conducting a welfare check on an adult female in the Meadow Lakes area after the female called 911 multiple times. When Troopers arrived at the residence, they made contact with the female at the front door of the house. The Trooper made multiple requests for the female to exit the residence with her hands empty; however, instead, she produced a handgun and pointed it at the Trooper. The Trooper shot the female as a result of her actions. The female was taken to a Mat-Su area hospital by EMS with life-threatening injuries. Upon further investigation, the firearm was determined to be a BB gun that did not have an orange tip and closely resembled a semiautomatic handgun. A photo of the BB gun is available here.
The Alaska Bureau of Investigation has assumed case responsibility and will thoroughly investigate the incident. Once their investigation is complete, it will be independently reviewed by the Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions. The Trooper who discharged their firearm has been placed on seven days of administrative leave in accordance with DPS policy; their name will be released in three days. The Trooper was equipped with a functioning body-worn camera during the incident.
Posted on 5/10/2025 12:00:52 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel . Edited on 5/13/2025 10:08:43 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK25045456
Location: FairbanksType: Officer Involved Shooting / Homicide InvestigationDispatch Text:
On May 12, 2025, at 10:23 pm, the Fairbanks Police Department (FPD) responded to a domestic disturbance on Washington Avenue in Fairbanks. As FPD officers arrived in the area, 36-year-old Fairbanks resident Thomas Bean began shooting at FPD officers with a semi-automatic rifle, striking the officers’ vehicles. FPD officers and Bean exchanged gunfire. Bean was struck by the FPD’s officers’ gunfire. Multiple Alaska State Troopers and additional FPD officers responded to assist. Bean continued to defy officer commands. Due to his actions, multiple law enforcement officers shot at Bean fatally striking him.
Additional investigation revealed that prior to the FPD officers arriving, Bean had shot and killed 29-year-old North Pole resident Jesse Bidgood. Bidgood was declared deceased at the scene; both bodies are being sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. Next of kin have been notified. Two Fairbanks Police Officers were treated for minor injuries sustained from shrapnel that was created as Bean shot at the officers.
The Alaska Bureau of Investigation (ABI) is investigating this incident and has assumed case responsibility. Once their investigation is complete, it will be independently reviewed by the Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions. The Alaska State Troopers who discharged their firearms have been placed on seven days of administrative leave in accordance with Department of Public Safety policy. The Fairbanks Police Officers who discharged their firearms have been placed on administrative leave in accordance with FPD policy. The names of all of the officers who discharged their firearms will be released in three days.
Posted on 5/13/2025 10:41:40 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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