Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, May 2, 2025

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

A Detachment

  • AK25041696

    Location: Seward
    Type: Agency Assist

    Dispatch Text:

    On 5/2/2025, at approximately 0030 hours, Seward-based Alaska State Troopers responded with Seward Police Department and area-wide Fire & EMS resources to a report of a commercial boat fire, with individuals on board the vessel. AST assisted in scene control, and in conducting the investigation onto the circumstances of the fire. Investigation led to the arrest of Janice Chukwak, age 55 of Levelock for Criminally Negligent Burning, a domestic violence crime. The fire was extinguished and Seward Police assumed case responsibility.

    Posted on 5/2/2025 5:19:26 PM by DPS\krklingen

B Detachment

  • AK25041745

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DV Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/02/2025 at approximately 0820 hours Alaska State Troopers received a call about a Physical Disturbance near W Redington Dr in Wasilla. Troopers arrived and contacted the occupants of the residence.  After further investigation Thomasina Sheldon, age 27 of Wasilla was arrested.  Thomasina was transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial and remanded on the charge of Assault 4 and held without bail.

    Posted on 5/2/2025 10:58:27 AM by DPS\nllewis

C Detachment

  • AK25040055

    Location: Buckland
    Type: Search and Rescue

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/28/2025 at approximately 10:44 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a missing snow machiner - 44 YOA Fedrick Armstrong. Two snogo's from Buckland departed to search. Armstrong was located safe on 4/28 and all search teams returned safely. 

    *This release has been updated to correctly reflect that Armstrong is not missing. 

    Posted on 5/2/2025 3:56:42 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25040065

    Location: Norton Sound Region
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/28/2025 at approximately 11:01 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 5/2/2025 3:57:36 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25040532

    Location: Selawik
    Type: Liquor Laws

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/29/2025 at approximately 1:06 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Liquor Laws Violation at Ryan Air in Kotzebue. 12 bottles of R & R whiskey were seized that were going to Selawik where alcohol is banned. Investigative results were forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 5/2/2025 3:58:17 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25040736

    Location: Kodiak Island Area
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/29/2025 at approximately 17:37 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor, after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 5/2/2025 3:59:09 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25040982

    Location: Stebbins
    Type: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/30/2025 at approximately 09:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Destruction/Damage/Vandalism . Investigative results were forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 5/2/2025 3:59:56 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25041048

    Location: Nome
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/30/2025 at approximately 14:51 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person Violating their Conditions from the Anvil Mountain Correctional Center. Investigation resulted in multiple charges of Unlawful Contact for 23 YOA Earl Ungott after calling the victim of a DV crime.

    Posted on 5/2/2025 4:00:44 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25041098

    Location: Norton Sound Region
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/30/2025 at approximately 16:03 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor, after the fact. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 5/2/2025 4:01:22 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25041239

    Location: Saint Michael
    Type: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/30/2025 at approximately 07:01 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of Destruction/Damage/Vandalism. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 18 YOA Daiza Aluska of St. Michael for Criminal Mischief 3 - DV.

    Posted on 5/2/2025 4:02:16 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25041292

    Location: Red Dog Mine
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/01/2025 at approximately 07:01 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault . Investigative results were forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 5/2/2025 4:03:12 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25041458

    Location: Stebbins
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/01/2025 at approximately 13:22 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV . Investigation resulted in the arrest of 25 YOA Rex Raymond of Stebbins for Assault and VCOR.

    Posted on 5/2/2025 4:04:03 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25041566

    Location: Kotzebue
    Type: Liquor Laws

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/01/2025 at approximately 09:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Liquor Laws Violation at Bering Air in Kotzebue. 2 bottles of alcohol were seized. Investigative results were forwarded to the DA's office for review and charging determination.

    Posted on 5/2/2025 4:04:46 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

D Detachment

  • TBD

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Trespass/Subject Removal

    Dispatch Text:

    On 04/26/2025 and over the course of the following week, The Alaska State Troopers in Delta Junction have received several reports regarding a male loitering around local businesses, refusing to leave, and scaring customers. Investigation revealed, Oleg Khomich, age 41 of Sacramento was brought up from California to Delta Junction by a local rehabilitation facility. Within a week, Khomich was kicked out of the facility and transient in Delta. Khomich was removed and trespassed from several businesses and ultimately arrested for trespass during one incident. 

    Posted on 5/2/2025 12:28:55 PM by DPS\tmstuart

  • AK25016276

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/02/2025 at 0112 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a bicyclist. Andre Morena was arrested for his felony warrant and remanded at FCC without incident.

    Posted on 5/2/2025 3:19:08 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25041710

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On May 02, 2025, at approximately 0216 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on Birch Lane in Fairbanks for a moving violation. Following an investigation, the driver, Mariah Bourne (32F), was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Mariah was arrested, transported, and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without further issue.

    Posted on 5/2/2025 5:57:25 AM by DPS\kjlousch

  • AK25041738

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On May 02, at approximately 0725 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a 911 call that a man (identified as Isaac Boyles 22M) was at 720 Kyle Court who appeared to be intoxicated in his vehicle in the parking area. When Troopers arrived, Isaac admitted to drinking while operating his truck and Troopers found multiple open/empty alcohol containers in and around his vehicle. Isaac was arrest, transported, and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center. Isaac is charged with DUI and refusal to submit a chemical test.

    Posted on 5/2/2025 9:25:42 AM by DPS\kjlousch

  • AK25042093

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MICS 5

    Dispatch Text:

    On May 2nd 2025, at about 1948 hours, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for moving violations in the area of Old Steese Hwy. Upon further investigation, Troopers seized a digital scale, baggies, and about 10 grams of suspected meth. Charged forwarded to the DAO.

    Posted on 5/2/2025 9:02:50 PM by DPS\jwconnolly

  • AK25042102

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On May 2, 2025, at approximately 2017 hours, the Alaska State Troopers initiated a traffic stop on the Richardson Highway. After an investigation, Cory Matson, age 37, was arrested for DUI. He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.

    Posted on 5/2/2025 11:16:31 PM by DPS\rcbell

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.