Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, May 21, 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

  • AK25048693

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 5/21/2025 AST was dispatched to Wasilla for a disturbance. Investigation revealed that Adam Avakumoff had threatened to burn someone while holding a lighter and was highly intoxicated and acting strangely. Adam was issued a misdemeanor citation for Assault in the 4th degree and given a court date before he left the area.

    Posted on 5/21/2025 10:40:17 PM by DPS\wmbooth

  • AK25048414

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 5/21/2025 the Alaska State Troopers received call for a welfare check on a blue sedan was blocking the drive through entrance to the Club 49 restaurant.  Troopers responded to the scene and interacted with Evie Peters (39YOA) of Anchorage.  Evie was found to be driving under the influence and placed under arrest.  She was transported to Mat-Su Pretrial where she was held per the bail schedule.

    Posted on 5/21/2025 3:12:00 PM by DPS\cnfouts

  • AK25048493

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Disturbance

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/21/2025 at approximately 1223 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received multiple calls regarding a disturbance near E. Pine Street. AST responded and contacted Jacob Waibel, age 24 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed Waibel recklessly caused injury to a significant other. Waibel was placed under arrest for DV Assault in the 3rd degree, Violating Conditions of Release, and Driving While License Revoked. Waibel was transported to MSPT, where he was remanded and held without bail.

    Posted on 5/21/2025 4:05:18 PM by DPS\shsutton

  • AK25043865

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 5/21/25 at approximately 1500 hours Palmer AST performed a traffic stop on a vehicle near Vine and Aeronautical for an equipment violation. AST recognized one of the passengers as Daniel Hanohano, age 49 of Wasilla. Daniel was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for failing to remand on original charge of Theft 3rd Degree. Hanohano was arrested and remanded to Mat Su Pretrial where he was held without bail.

    Posted on 5/21/2025 4:57:12 PM by DPS\cdwebb

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25048679

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Vehicle theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/21/2025, the Alaska State Troopers received a call about two stolen vehicles. The vehicles were placed in a stolen status. There are no leads on this case.

    Posted on 5/21/2025 7:38:42 PM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez

  • AK25048667

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On May 21, 2025, at approximately 1621 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a deceased individual at a residence near Chena Hot Springs Road. The deceased was identified as Gary Darnell, age 70. The investigation indicated his death was due to natural causes. The State Medical Examiner authorized the release of the body to the family. Next of kin was notified on scene.

    Posted on 5/21/2025 11:50:35 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.