Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, May 29, 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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AK25050385
Location: NikolaevskType: DWLS, VCORDispatch Text:
On 5/26/25 at 1758 hours, Troopers were flagged down by a homeowner on Nikolaevsk Road regarding unknown persons on his property. An investigation showed Charles Rockett, 54 of Anchor Point, had driven a vehicle onto the homeowner's property then left on foot. A records check showed Rockett had a suspended driver's license and was on conditions of release in a previous criminal case. A search of the area failed to locate Rockett and a warrant for his arrest was requested through the Homer Court.
Posted on 5/29/2025 1:02:11 PM by DPS\djcox
B Detachment
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AK25051575
Location: AK25051575Type: DWLRDispatch Text:
On 05/29/2025 at approximately 1719 hours Glennallen AST conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being operated by Angela Nicolai, age 38, of Chistochina. Nicolai was known to have a revoked driver’s license for DUI and was operating a vehicle within her revocation period. Nicola was issued a misdemeanor citation for DWLR with a mandatory court appearance in the Glennallen court system and released on scene.
Posted on 5/29/2025 9:02:21 PM by DPS\dtmcweeney
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AK25051474
Location: WasillaType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 5/29/2025 at approximately 1406 hours, AST responded to a report of a Disturbance near KGB Rd. Investigation revealed Harold Robbins IV, age 44 of Wasilla, assaulted a household member. Robbins was arrested at the scene without incident. Robbins was charged with Assault 4th-DV. He was later remanded into MSPT where he was held without bail.
Posted on 5/29/2025 5:46:16 PM by DPS\fjparker
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AK25051265
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 05/29/2025 at approximately 02:21 hours Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a bicycle on Bogard Road. The rider, Ronald Kerr (29), had an active warrant for Fail to Appear O.C. MICS 3, and a probation search revealed he was in possession of controlled substances. Ronald was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial and held on $500 bail.
Posted on 5/29/2025 5:51:10 AM by DPS\cjkopy
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AK25051248
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 05/29/2025 at approximately 00:00 hours Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop at Parks Hwy and Vine Road. The driver, Victoria Tanner (48) was found to have an active APD warrant for Leaving the Scene of an Accident. She was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial and held on $200 bail.
Posted on 5/29/2025 5:51:53 AM by DPS\cjkopy
C Detachment
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AK25050441
Location: MekoryukType: SARDispatch Text:
Update: On May 28, a Bethel-based National Guard helicopter with two troopers aboard responded to the area to assist in the search. The U.S. Coast Guard HC-130 was also launched out of Kodiak to assist. Authorities made contact with a group of individuals who had been searching by boat for Shavings and Williams on the east side of Nunavik Island, roughly 20 miles from Mekoryuk. Albert Williams’ remains were located with the group, but Shavings had not been located. The group of local searchers plan to transport Williams’ remains to Mekoryuk once ocean conditions allow it. The search for Shavings was suspended after extensive search efforts were made by boat and air.
Original: On May 26, 2025, Alaska State Troopers received a report around 9 p.m. that two men were missing after the boat they were on sank off the coast of Mekoryuk. Three men were aboard the 22- to 24-foot Ocean Pro when it sank in rough water conditions. One man swam to shore and was located. Samuel Shavings, 72, and Albert Williams, 65, remain missing. Two local boats searched for the men overnight with assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard. On May 27, the Rescue Coordination Center planned to launch a C-130 aircraft and the U.S. Coast Guard routed a vessel to the area.
*This dispatch has been corrected after further investigation provided additional details about the size of the capsized boat and the number of missing individuals.
Posted on 5/27/2025 10:00:36 AM by DPS\tewilliams . Edited on 5/29/2025 10:39:43 AM by DPS\tewilliams
D Detachment
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AK25051283
Location: NenanaType: Water RescueDispatch Text:
On 5/29/2025 at 0224 hours, AST received a 911 call from a woman reporting a male calling for help while in the water of the Tanana River in Nenana AK near the location of the Nenana Ice Classic. AST Trooper Hollenbeck responded and located the male who was in the water, below the Steel Dock/Sea Wall about 15 feet below the dock ledge in the water. Trooper Hollenbeck used a tow strap anchored to his patrol vehicle to attempt to pull the male up out of the water 15 feet below the dock ledge, but he was severely hypothermic and could not hold onto the tow strap. Trooper Hollenbeck stripped his duty gear off, fashioned a harness using rescue climbing rope, and repelled down to the water to hold the male, after failed attempts to get the male hoisted, Trooper Hollenbeck entered the cold water to hold onto the male who was no longer able to hold himself above the water. Trooper Hollenbeck remained in the cold water holding the male for about 30 minutes until Nenana EMS/Medics and a local Nenana resident got a boat on scene to get both the Trooper and the male out of the water. The male was identified as Jonathan Pitka, age 37 of Fairbanks. Both the Trooper and Pitka were transported to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital for cold water exposure-related injuries (hypothermia). Trooper Hollenbeck’s was warmed up at the hospital and evaluated by medical staff, he was discharged and released.
Posted on 5/29/2025 7:26:29 AM by DPS\jaminer
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AK25051272
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 05/29/2025 at 0240 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for moving violations. The driver was Travis Madros. An investigation was conducted, and ultimately Madros was arrested for DUI and remanded at FCC.
Posted on 5/29/2025 4:58:39 AM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25051288
Location: FairbanksType: Fail To YieldDispatch Text:
On May 29, 2025, at approximately 5:56 am, a State Trooper attempted to stop a white Dodge Charger for speeding. The vehicle failed to stop and managed to elude troopers. Investigation is ongoing. Anybody with information is asked to contact the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks at (907)451-5100 or submit an anonymous tip by texting AK Tips to 847411.
Posted on 5/29/2025 2:59:32 PM by DPS\jldreher
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AK25051576
Location: FairbanksType: Assault 2nd DVDispatch Text:
On May 29th 2025, at about 1610 hours, Troopers responded to the area of Onyx Rd in North Pole for the report of a physical disturbance between a mother and juveniles. Upon arrival and further investigation, the mother, Jenna Halonen, was placed under arrest for Assault 2 DV. Jenna was remanded to FCC without further incident.
Posted on 5/29/2025 8:15:31 PM by DPS\jwconnolly
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AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25051365
Location: VALDEZType: Take Yelloweye Closed SeasonDispatch Text:
The Valdez Wildlife Trooper issued Tan Le 40 YOA, of North Pole, a citation for retaining a yelloweye rockfish while sportfishing south of Bligh Island, in Prince William Sound, on 5-26-25. Bail set at $120 in the Valdez Court.
Posted on 5/29/2025 11:19:00 AM by DPS\ambeck
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AK25049976
Location: VALDEZType: Take Mallard Closed SeasonDispatch Text:
On 5-25-25, Sawyer Van Zante 21 YOA was issued citations by the Valdez Wildlife Trooper for taking mallards during a closed season and unlawful methods and means. Van Zante was issued citations after stopping alongside the road near 8.5 mile of the Richardson Highway and shooting two mallards with his AR style rifle. Van Zante was also cite by the Valdez Police Department for discharging a firearm within city limits. Arraignment scheduled in the Valdez Court on 6-12-25.
Posted on 5/29/2025 11:27:51 AM by DPS\ambeck
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