Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Saturday, May 31, 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

  • AK25051134

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 5/31/2026 AST responded to the area of Williwaw for a suspicious person.  The investigation revealed that Steven-Michael Narron had an active warrant for failure to remand with the original charge being failure to register as a sex offender.  He was remanded to Matsu pretrial where he will serve a sentence of 5 days.

    Posted on 5/31/2025 4:37:33 AM by DPS\kchaley

  • AK25052151

    Location: Copper Center
    Type: DV Assault in the 4th X2

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/31/2025 at approximately 0618 Glennallen AST and VPSO's responded to the village of Copper Center for a report of a disturbance.  Investigation revealed that Cheyenne Ewan, age 26 of Copper Center, physically assaulted two family members.  Ewan was arrested and charged for two counts of Domestic Violence Assault in the 4th degree and transported to Glennallen post to be held until arraignment.

    Posted on 5/31/2025 3:05:04 PM by DPS\dtmcweeney

  • AK25052096

    Location: Glennallen
    Type: Improper Use of Registration, NVOL

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/30/2025 at approximately 2112 hours Glennallen AST contacted Amanda Granado, age 35 of Tazlina, after observing Granado driving a vehicle while not having a valid driver's license. Investigation revealed that Granado's vehicle displayed registration tags that did not belong to vehicle. Granado was issued a misdemeanor citation for Improper Use of Registration and a citation for No Valid Operator's License. Both citations have a mandatory court appearance on 06/11/2025 at 1330 hours in the Glennallen court.

    Posted on 5/31/2025 3:38:42 PM by DPS\dtmcweeney

  • AK25052326

    Location: Willow
    Type: Warrant arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 5/31/2025 AST received a REDDI report for a vehicle in the area of Miller Reach in Houston.  The vehicle was eventually located around mile 72 of the Parks Hwy with the assistance of the Alaska State Parks Police.  The investigation showed that the driver of the vehicle Craig Fisher, age 51 of Palmer had a warrant for failure to appear with the original charge being driving under the influence.  Craig showed no signs of impairment and was remanded to Matsu pretrial with a bail of $3,000.

    Posted on 5/31/2025 8:26:19 PM by DPS\kchaley

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25051943

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/31/2025 at 0405 hours a Trooper identified Clyde Searles at the Speedway gas station on Van Horn Road. Searles was arrested for his warrant and remanded at FCC without incident.

    Posted on 5/31/2025 4:49:46 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25051277

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Missing person

    Dispatch Text:

    On May 29th, 2025, AST received a report from the Presbyterian house located off of Farmers Loop. Reported that Khordae Smith (16) Ran away by jumping out of the window at the youth program at around 0200 hours. He is approximately 115 pounds, mixed race with died red hair. If located or you have any information please call (907)451-5100. 

    Posted on 5/31/2025 5:07:46 AM by DPS\kdanderson

  • AK25050867

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Damaged Property/ Violating conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On May 28, 2025, Troopers responded to a disturbance and property damage report in McGrath. The complainant reported that Kyrie Halden became upset after being asked to leave and damaged a door by punching it. Investigation revealed that Halden was on conditions not to contact the complainant who was also present. Charges were referred to the DAO.

    Posted on 5/31/2025 5:16:29 AM by DPS\kdanderson

  • AK25052141

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Drug Overdose

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/31/2025 at 0320 hours Troopers responded to a drug overdose. Investigation revealed Narcan was applied by a witness, and the victim survived. Investigation revealed it was a fentanyl overdose. 

    Posted on 5/31/2025 6:38:56 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25052147

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MICS 5

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/31/2025 at 0456 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. The driver was Halona Cosgrove. Ultimately a search of the vehicle was conducted. Suspected methamphetamine was seized and will be sent to the state crime lab for testing. Cosgrove was cited for driving with a revoked license.

    Posted on 5/31/2025 6:41:46 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25052049

    Location: Tok
    Type: Medical Assist

    Dispatch Text:

    On 5/30/25, at 1404 hours, a Tok based Trooper and VPSO received a report of an intoxicated pedestrian lying in the roadway on west 3rd street.  Upon arrival a 37 year old male was contacted and determined to be in need of medical attention.  The male subject was transported to the Upper Tanana Health Clinic.  After further medical screening it was determined the subject needed to be med-evac to  FMH for further treatment.  The subject was transported to FMH by Aircare Alaska.   

    Posted on 5/31/2025 2:47:36 PM by DPS\mfhaglin

  • AK25044540

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/30/2025 at 2352 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop on Luketravis Zwaschka-Taylor's vehicle. The Trooper knew he had an active warrant for his arrest. Luketravis was the driver. He was arrested and remanded at FCC without incident.

    Posted on 5/31/2025 12:29:44 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25052113

    Location: North Pole
    Type: DUI/ Endangering welfare of a child

    Dispatch Text:

    On 30 May 2025, AST preformed a traffic stop at the intersection of Badger Rd. and Holmes Rd. The stop led to a DUI investigation, Salamo Reupena was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage while driving with his four children in the vehicle. Reupena was arrested and remanded to FCC for one count of DUI and four counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

    Posted on 5/31/2025 2:31:28 AM by DPS\pptesta

  • AK25052358

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MVC- FATAL

    Dispatch Text:

    A black Dodge was traveling south on the Parks Hwy. It was observed by multiple people speeding around 100mph in a 60mph zone to include a work zone. The vehicle came close to hitting two construction signal workers causing them to jump out of the way of the vehicle as it sped through the work zone. The vehicle was then located shortly after it had crashed around mile marker 348 of the Parks Hwy. The vehicle had rolled over and a female, who was suspected of being the driver, was lying outside the overturned car. It had appeared that she was ejected from the vehicle. The skid marks on the road showed the vehicle entered the ditch as it came up to a curve in the road. The tire marks led into the ditch and showed that the vehicle had traveled in the ditch and hit some small trees along the way. Debris from the vehicle was scattered along the ditch. The vehicle was able to get back onto the road, where it appeared it had rolled over a few times, coming to a rest upside down next to the guardrail of the road. The female and male occupants were transported, and the female was identified as Jennifer Loving, and pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the hospital. The male is in ICU and receiving treatment for his injuries. Alcohol is a suspected factor in this.

    Posted on 5/31/2025 11:22:29 PM by DPS\pptesta

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK25052182

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/31/2025 at approximately 1013 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling 80mph on the Old Glenn Highway near Smith Rd.  The driver was identified as Tyler White, age 27.  Investigation revealed that Tyler had an outstanding warrant to failure to appear for two counts of leaving the scene of an accident.  Tyler was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial on $100 Bail.

    Posted on 5/31/2025 11:17:40 AM by DPS\tabosdell

  • AK25052211

    Location: Kenai River
    Type: Wildlife Violation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 05/31/2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Dennis Shangin, age 68 of Soldotna, while operating a smelt drift gillnet in the Kenai River. Shangin's net measured 5' in depth in violation of the law. Shangin was issued a citation with a mandatory court date and up to $500 fine. 

    Posted on 5/31/2025 1:55:51 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald

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.