Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, May 25, 2025

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

A Detachment

  • AK26049867

    Location: Seward
    Type: Vehicle Theft, DUI, Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 5/24/2025, at approximately 1958 hours, Seward AST received a REDDI report of a motorcycle on the Seward Highway near mile 13 with erratic driving behaviors. While responding, AST was notified that a good Samaritan had stopped to check on a motorcycle that had since fallen over, causing injury to the driver. The update included that the motorcycle rider, later identified as Rondy Dupuy, age 47 of Seward, then stole the Jeep of the good Samaritan and had been northbound in the vehicle.

    Further investigation revealed the motorcycle was also recently stolen, within a few hours prior to the incident. The stolen Jeep had proceeded northbound Seward Highway where it rear-ended a sedan, causing injury to both occupants. Dupuy was arrested on an outstanding warrant for MICS2, and the new charges of Assault 3 x 2, Vehicle Theft 1 x 2, Theft 2 x 2, DWLR, DUI, and Criminal Trespass 2. After receiving medical care, Dupuy was remanded at Wildwood Pre-Trial. The Seward Highway was closed for approximately two hours during the investigation.

    AST would like to thank the US Fish and Wildlife Service for their assistance in this investigation and at the collision location.

    Posted on 5/25/2025 2:01:19 PM by DPS\krklingen

  • AK25049789

    Location: Homer
    Type: REDDI report, DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 5/24/25 at 1605 hours, Troopers received a REDDI report of an intoxicated driver from a business near mile 169 of the Sterling Highway. Troopers located and stopped the vehicle near mile 164 of the Sterling Highway and contacted the driver who was identified as Seth Matchian, 30 of Anchorage. An investigation showed Matchian was driving under the influence of alcohol and arrested. Matchian was arrested and remanded into the Homer Jail.

    Posted on 5/25/2025 2:02:56 PM by DPS\djcox

B Detachment

  • AK25049930

    Location: Willow
    Type: DV Criminal Mischief 4, VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/25/2025 at approximately 0412 hours, AST received a report that Stephanie Randazzo, 26 of Anchorage, was causing a disturbance in Willow. The investigation revealed that Stephanie had broken items of a family member, which had a value of six hundred dollars, and was consuming alcohol while on conditions of release to abstain from alcohol consumption. Randazzo was arrested without incident for Criminal Mischief in the 4th degree and VCOR, transported and remanded to Matsu Pre-trial with no bail. 

    Posted on 5/25/2025 7:36:42 AM by DPS\tjwilson

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25049929

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Misconduct Involving a Weapon in the Third Degree

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/25/2025 at approximately 0231 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks conducted a traffic stop on a silver SUV at mile 258 of the Richardson Highway. The driver of the SUV, Justice Nelson, age 21, of Fairbanks, was arrested for Misconduct Involving a Weapon in the Third Degree for being a felon in possession of a handgun.

    Posted on 5/25/2025 7:47:17 AM by DPS\jgstillie

  • AK25049908

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Eluding

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/25/2025 at 0015 hours a Trooper attempted a traffic stop on a dirt bike. The dirt bike fled, and a short pursuit ensued. The dirt bike went down a trail, and was not located.

    Posted on 5/25/2025 7:57:41 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25049691

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MVC

    Dispatch Text:

    On May 24, 2025, at approximately 1113 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Farmers Loop and the Old Steese Hwy N for the report of an MVC. Investigation revealed that a vehicle failed to stop for a stop sign and T-boned another vehicle.

    Posted on 5/25/2025 8:02:37 AM by DPS\jldreher

  • AK25049943

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MICS

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/25/2025 at 0536 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for an equipment and moving violation. Probable cause was built regarding narcotic activity, and a search warrant obtained for the vehicle for narcotics. Multiple items of drug paraphernalia with narcotics residue was seized from the vehicle to be destroyed. Elizabeth Mogg was not charged criminally but cited for no proof insurance.

    Posted on 5/25/2025 8:56:20 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25049865

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Theft of Access Device

    Dispatch Text:

    On 24 May 2025, at approximately 1755 hours, AST received a report of theft of a debit card that occurred at the Gold Star Liquor Store earlier that morning. It was reported that the card was then used later at Justa Store in an attempt to purchase gas. Jessica Peter was identified at the suspect and has not been located yet. If you know of Jessica's whereabouts, please contact AST. 

    Posted on 5/25/2025 11:11:59 AM by DPS\pptesta

  • AK25049989

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Criminal Trespass, Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On May 25, 2025, at approximately 1020, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of the Richardson Hwy in North Pole for a theft. Investigation revealed that Jon Peterson Sr and James Sievers committed the offense of Criminal Trespass 1 and Theft 3. Both individuals were remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 5/25/2025 1:46:21 PM by DPS\jldreher

  • AK25046472

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/25/2025 at 0154 hours a Trooper stopped out with an individual in possession of a motorcycle that matched the description of one that was stolen. The motorcycle was not stolen. The individual, Michael Fifer, had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and remanded without incident.

    Posted on 5/25/2025 2:23:06 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25050103

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: A4 DV, Harassment 2nd

    Dispatch Text:

    On May 25th 2025, at about 1455 hours, Troopers were notified of a DV assault in the area of Redstone Rd in Fairbanks. Upon arrival, and further investigation, Troopers located and arrested Larry Moseley, for Assault 4 DV and Harassment in the 2nd degree. Larry was transported to FCC without incident.

    Posted on 5/25/2025 9:17:52 PM by DPS\jwconnolly

  • AK25050046

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On May 25, 2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a domestic violence incident near McGrath Road. Karson Benson, age 21, allegedly assaulted a female victim by choking her, interfered with her attempt to call 911, and fled the scene. Benson was later located, arrested, and faces multiple charges including assault, interference with a domestic violence report, weapons misconduct, and probation violation.

    Posted on 5/25/2025 10:16:57 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.