Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
A Detachment
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AK25050876
Location: Nikiski, AKType: DWLR / Misconduct Involving Controlled Substance 5th / Probation ViolationDispatch Text:
On 5/28/2025 at approximately 0608 hours, Alaska State Troopers stopped an orange 2001 GMC pickup on South Miller Loop Road for speeding. The driver was identified as John Ashton Hall Mccord, age 27 of Soldotna. Investigation revealed he was driving the vehicle with a revoked Alaska driver's license, and without required insurance. He was also on probation for Theft 2nd and in violation of those conditions. Additionally, he was found to be in possession of Buprenorphine, a schedule VA controlled substance. Mccord was arrested for Driving While License Revoked, Operate Vehicle w/o Liability Insurance, Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 5th and Probation Violation. He was remanded at Wildwood Pretrial Facility and held with no bail pending arraignment.
Posted on 5/28/2025 8:08:52 PM by DPS\mjwertanen
B Detachment
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AK25050881
Location: WasillaType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 05/28/2025 at approximately 0623 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Fairview Marketplace on Fireweed Road in Wasilla for a report of a female passed out in a vehicle. Investigation led to the arrest of Allie Robuck, age 18 of Wasilla, for DUI. Robuck was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held on O/R bail.
Posted on 5/28/2025 5:18:02 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK25051016
Location: WasillaType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 05/28/2025 at approximately 1220 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Clayton Street in Wasilla for a report of a death. Investigation revealed a 47-year-old male died at the residence. No foul play is suspected. Next of Kin were on scene. Investigation into the cause of death is ongoing.
Posted on 5/28/2025 5:19:45 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK25050610
Location: WasillaType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 05/27/2025 at approximately 1250 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of an assault at an address on Starlight Ln in Wasilla. Charges will be forwarded to the DA for review.
Posted on 5/28/2025 3:12:09 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK25050638
Location: WasillaType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 05/27/2025 at approximately 1348 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Old Matanuska Road in Wasilla for a domestic disturbance. Investigation led to the arrest of Joseph Atwater, age 40 of Wasilla, for Assault II DV and Assault IV DV. Atwater was remanded to the custody of the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail.
Posted on 5/28/2025 3:14:30 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK25050102
Location: Bulchitna LakeType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On May 25, 2025, the Alaska State Troopers were notified that human remains were located near Bulchitna Lake in the Mat-Su Valley. On May 26, 2025, Wildlife Troopers flew to the remote location and recovered the remains and conducted a preliminary death investigation, which determined that foul play did not likely contribute to the death. The remains were transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy and identification.
Posted on 5/28/2025 7:41:09 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25050828
Location: FairbanksType: TrespassDispatch Text:
On 05/27/2025 at approximately 2146 hours, the Alaska State Trooper received a report of a trespass. Troopers' investigation determined that Jennifer Lofrano committed the crime of criminal trespass in the 2nd degree. Jennifer was arrested and transported to FCC.
Posted on 5/28/2025 12:05:29 AM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez
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AK25050854
Location: FairbanksType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On May 28th, 2025, at approximately 0030 hours, Troopers responded to Chena Point Ave in Fairbanks for a report of CPR in progress. HM reported her husband, Frank Mikesell, had collapsed and was cold to the touch. EMS arrived and attempted life-saving measures, but Frank was pronounced dead at 0107 hours. Case closed non criminal.
Posted on 5/28/2025 4:52:58 AM by DPS\kdanderson
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AK25050905
Location: MentastaType: Assault 4th, Assault in the Presence of a Child x2Dispatch Text:
On May 28, 2025, at 0501 hours Alaska State Troopers in Tok responded to a report of an assault at a residence in Mentasta Lake. Investigation resulted in the arrest of Drew Patrick, age 43 of Mentasta, for one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree and two counts of Assault in the Presence of a Child. Patrick was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center pending arraignment.
Posted on 5/28/2025 9:55:37 AM by DPS\jnburnham
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AK25051073
Location: FairbanksType: Theft/FraudDispatch Text:
On May 28, 2025, at approximately 1348 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Forgery. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 5/28/2025 3:45:21 PM by DPS\jldreher
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AK25051182
Location: Delta JunctionType: DV AssaultDispatch Text:
On May 28, 2025, AST responded to a domestic violence assault report in Delta Junction. The investigation is still ongoing.
Posted on 5/28/2025 9:24:50 PM by DPS\melopezmartinez
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AK25051186
Location: North PoleType: Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On May 28, 2025, at approximately 1801 hours, Fairbanks AST responded to the area of Sirlin Drive in North Pole for a report of a disturbance involving gunshots. Investigation revealed probable cause to arrest Austin Berggren, 19, for criminal mischief in the third degree for throwing his mother's firearm into a pond and breaking the driver's side window of her motor home. Austin was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.
Posted on 5/28/2025 10:10:43 PM by DPS\jdchipps
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25050505
Location: McGrathType: Driving Under The InfluenceDispatch Text:
On 05/26/2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Damion Magnuson, age 29 of McGrath, after he was observed driving a motor vehicle to a community event. Investigation determined Magnuson had operated his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Magnuson was released to a sober party and was subsequently charged with DUI.
Posted on 5/28/2025 1:48:32 PM by DPS\dcbrooks
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AK25050923
Location: McGrathType: Failure To Salvage Black BearDispatch Text:
On 05/27/2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Renae Egrass, age 44 of McGrath, after she had taken two black bears in GMU 19D. Investigation determined Egrass failed to salvage any edible meat from one of the bears. Egrass was issued a citation for failing to salvage the meat. Arraignment was set for June 12 in the Aniak Court. AWT would like to remind all black bear hunters that the edible meat, including the back straps and four quarters, are required to be salvaged prior to June 1 each year.
Posted on 5/28/2025 1:54:34 PM by DPS\dcbrooks
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AK24077196
Location: Kachemak BayType: Search and Rescue / Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
In August 2024, the US Coast Guard conducted an active search and rescue for four missing boaters in Kachemak Bay near Homer. Their active search was suspended without any sightings. The Alaska Dive, Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team attempted to use sonar equipment to locate the vessel as well, but they were ultimately unsuccessful during their initial search. Wildlife Troopers entered Waco, Texas residents David Maynard (42), Mary Maynard (37), Colton Maynard (11), and Brantley Maynard (8) as missing persons.
In April 2025, Support Vessels of Alaska, Vision Subsea, and Benthic Geoscience Inc. contacted the Alaska Wildlife Troopers and offered use of their professional tools to conduct additional searching in Kachemak Bay for the missing vessel and Maynard Family. In early May, the group was able to locate the vessel in 180 feet of water and utilizing a remotely operated vehicle, they were able to positively identify it as the missing boat with potential human remains onboard. On May 27 and May 28, 2025, volunteers from Alaska Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team with the assistance of the Alaska Wildlife Troopers conducted dive operations into the vessel. Divers recovered three sets of remains from the sunken vessel and transported them to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for positive identification and autopsy. Next of kin have been notified. The Alaska Wildlife Troopers would like to thank Support Vessels of Alaska, Vision Subsea, Benthic Geoscience Inc, and Alaska Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team for their continued assistance with this search and recovery operation.
Posted on 5/28/2025 4:45:29 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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