Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, May 22, 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
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AK25048893
Location: GlennallenType: Stolen PropertyDispatch Text:
On 05/22/2025 at 1140 hours, Troopers took a report of stolen equipment in the Glennallen area. This case is still under investigation
Posted on 5/22/2025 3:46:22 PM by DPS\jbchroniger
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AK25002233
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 5/22/25 at approximately 1445 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted Jessica Wasson, age 34 of Wasilla, during a traffic stop on the Parks Highway in Wasilla. Records check revealed Wasson had an outstanding warrant for her arrest on the original charge of DUI. Wasson was arrested for for her warrant and transported to MSPT for remand.
Posted on 5/22/2025 3:46:43 PM by DPS\makessler
C Detachment
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AK25048999
Location: NomeType: DUI, Open ContainerDispatch Text:
On 05/22/2025 at 1552 hours, Fallon Johnson, age 35 of Nome, drove to the AST Nome Post while intoxicated by alcohol. Fallon was arrested and transported to AMCC to be held until sober.
Posted on 5/22/2025 6:55:29 PM by DPS\kdoakes
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AK25047895
Location: KodiakType: Motorcycle collisionDispatch Text:
On May 19, 2025, Alaska State Troopers received a report just after 11 p.m. of a motorcycle collision on Rezanof Drive in Kodiak. The initial investigation indicates the motorcycle went off the road after it navigated a curve and struck a culvert at a high rate of speed. No other vehicles were involved. The driver was seriously injured and transported to a hospital in Kodiak and eventually medevaced to Anchorage. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 5/22/2025 8:22:24 AM by DPS\tewilliams
D Detachment
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AK25048861
Location: FairbanksType: DUI, Leaving the SceneDispatch Text:
On May 22, 2025, at approximately 1009 hours, the Alaska State Trooper responded to the Holmes Transfer Site for the report of a hit and run. The suspect vehicle was located in the Shannon Park Neighborhood of Fairbanks. Investigation revealed that Timothy Williams was under the influence of alcohol when he hit another vehicle and left the accident without providing information. Timothy was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 5/22/2025 3:34:34 PM by DPS\jldreher
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AK25037929
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On May 15, 2025, at approximately 1125hours, Alaska State Troopers investigating another incident made contact with 44-year-old Melanie Burtis, of Fairbanks, in the area of Cindy Dr. A routine check revealed that Melanie had a warrant for her arrest. Melanie was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 5/22/2025 3:46:11 PM by DPS\jldreher
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AK25049060
Location: FairbanksType: REDDI Report DUIDispatch Text:
On May 22, 2025, at approximately 1834 hours, Fairbanks AST received multiple reports of a vehicle driving dangerously. Troopers stopped the vehicle at the intersection of Chena Pump Road and Chena Point Avenue. The driver, Anne Armstrong, age 74, was arrested for DUI and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 5/22/2025 9:15:57 PM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK25049065
Location: HealyType: Probation ViolationDispatch Text:
On 05/22/2025 at 1712 hours the Alaska State Troopers stopped with a vehicle having mechanical issues at Mile 242 Parks Highway. Investigation determined Alliaynna Samples-Niesen, age 25 from Fairbanks was in violation of her probation. Aliaynna was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center where she was held without bail pending arraignment for a Probation Violation.
Posted on 5/22/2025 11:46:48 PM by DPS\dwbozman
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AK25047034
Location: CantwellType: Assault 4th (DV) and Assault in Presence of a Child (x2)Dispatch Text:
On 05/17/20225 at 0202 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance near Mile 135 Denali Highway in Cantwell. Investigation determined David Melland, age 34 from Wasilla assaulted another person while there were children present. Melland was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center where he was held without bail pending arraignment for Assault 4th (DV) and Assault in the Presence of a Child (x2). Alcohol was considered a contributing factor.
Posted on 5/22/2025 11:49:36 PM by DPS\dwbozman
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25044764
Location: AnchorageType: Residency InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 04/30/2025 Andrey Dankanich was stopped for speeding along the Seward Highway. During the contact, fishing gear was observed in the vehicle and Dankanich admitted to fishing that day. Dankanich provided an out of state driver’s license and resident fishing license. Investigation later revealed Dankanich does not meet Alaska residency requirements. On 05/22/25 Dankanich was issued a citation for false statements on a license application.
Posted on 5/22/2025 7:31:33 PM by DPS\sthumphreys
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AK25048924
Location: AnchorageType: Bear Bait ViolationDispatch Text:
On 05/03/2025 Alaska Wildlife Troopers conducted a bear bait patrol in the Portage Valley. A bait registered to Kyle Todd was found to be less than a mile from a dwelling. On 05/22/2025 Todd was issued a mandatory court appearance citation for using black bear bait near a building.
Posted on 5/22/2025 7:36:40 PM by DPS\sthumphreys
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