Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, May 19, 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

  • AK25047629

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Theft II, Vehicle Theft II, Criminal Trespass I, VCOR x4 and Arrest Warrant

    Dispatch Text:

    On 5/19/2025, at approximaltey 1034 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of an ATV theft in the area of Begich Drive in Wasilla. Investigation revealed that James Oliveri, age 36 of Wasilla, stole the ATV from the property. WPD located the stolen ATV at a residence on Aspen Ave in Wasilla. At approximaltey 1545 hours, AST and WPD located James in the parking lot near AIH in Wasilla. James was arrested for Theft II, Vehicle Theft II, Criminal Trespass I and VCOR x4. James also had an outstanding arrest warrant for the original crime of Theft IV. James was transported to Matsu Pretrial where he was remanded and held without bail.

    Posted on 5/19/2025 7:11:56 PM by DPS\hcmckenney

  • AK25047831

    Location: Trapper Creek
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/19/2025 at approximately 1500 hours, AST served a warrant for failure to appear on a Crystal Calice. Crystal was transported to Mat-Su Pretrial where she is being held on a 250$ cash bail.

    Posted on 5/19/2025 7:15:48 PM by DPS\atbelliston

  • AK25047657

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant arrest/ Criminal Mischief DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/19/2025 at approximately 1134 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance near Champion Road. Investigation revealed that Luke Kimpton, Age 21, of Wasilla had caused damage to a home that belonged to a family member. Upon further investigation it was revealed that Luke had a warrant. Luke was placed under arrest for Criminal Mischief, and his warrant.

    Luke was transported to Mat-Su pretrial and held without bail.

    Posted on 5/19/2025 7:22:43 PM by DPS\atbelliston

  • AK25047849

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault 3 DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 5/19/25 at approximately 1940 hours, Mat Su Troopers received a report of a collision near Foothills and Clarion Ave in Wasilla. Troopers responded and investigation revealed the driver of a 2001 blue Chevy S10 intentionally crashed into a 1987 Mazda pickup placing the driver of the Mazda in fear. The driver was of the Chevy S 10 was identified as Gavin Kopplin age 25, of Wasilla. He was arrested for Assault 3 DV and transported to MSPT where he was held without bail.

    Posted on 5/19/2025 9:54:45 PM by DPS\jcsomerville

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25047544

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Fugitive From Justice

    Dispatch Text:

    On May 19th, 2025, Troopers responded to a report of a shoplifting at the Speedway gas station, located at the corner of College Rd. and University Ave. I located two individuals who matched the description provided by the employee. A routine check of NCIC/APSIN revealed that Floyd Verny had an extraditable warrant out of Washington state. He was remanded to the FCC as a fugitive from Justice.

    Posted on 5/19/2025 9:18:17 AM by DPS\kdanderson

  • AK25047533

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault in the third Degree

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/19/2025 at approximately 0013 hours, Alaska State Troopers and Fairbanks University Police responded to a disturbance in the area of Iniakuk Avenue, in Fairbanks. Mogan Poulsen, age 32, of Fairbanks, was arrested for assaulting two police officers. Morgan was remanded into custody at Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 5/19/2025 11:19:06 AM by DPS\jgstillie

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.