Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, May 8, 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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AK25043715
Location: WasillaType: Pursuit/ DUI/ Reckless driving/ CollisonDispatch Text:
On 5/7/2025 at approximately 2133 hours AST received a BOLO from APD for a vehicle that had been in multiple collisions in their jurisdiction which was believed to be a DUI. APD was temporarily in pursuit with the vehicle but discontinued. Once the vehicle crossed into Matsu Valley AST received several more REDDI reports reference the vehicle traveling at speeds over 100 MPH and causing another collision by the Knik Bridge. WPD and AST located the vehicle in the area of Seward Meridan and Parks Hwy and attempted a traffic stop on it. The driver of the vehicle (later identified as Aaron Mells age 41 of Eagle River) traveled at a high rate of speed and failed to stop for WPD and AST. The driver then drove into oncoming traffic placing people in fear of injury due to his reckless driving. Aaron then crashed into a parked vehicle at Evangelos and fled the scene of the collision. WPD was able to PIT the vehicle and WPD and AST units pinned in the vehicle so it could not leave the scene. With the assistance of WPD K9 Centa-J Aaron was placed under arrest. Aaron was remanded to Matsu pretrial where he was charged with Fail to stop at direction of a peace officer in the first degree (felony), Assault in the third degree (felony), Driving under the influence, Action of operator immediately after accident (leaving scene of collision) and reckless driving and given no bail.
Posted on 5/8/2025 12:58:06 AM by DPS\kchaley
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25043685
Location: FairbanksType: Criminal TrespassDispatch Text:
On 05/07/2025 at approximately 1859 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks received a report of criminal trespassing at a residence on Chena Pump Road. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 5/8/2025 1:18:08 AM by DPS\bjhibbs
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AK25043711
Location: CantwellType: Drugs and Warrant arrestsDispatch Text:
On 05/07/2025 at 1917 hours the Alaska State Troopers contacted a vehicle attempting to hide behind the Vitus Gas Station in Cantwell. Investigation determined one of the occupants, Julian Thibedeau, age 45 from Fairbanks had an outstanding parole arrest warrant for the initial crime of Vehicle Theft 1st. Thibedeau was arrested for his warrant and was found to be in possession of cocaine. Thibedeau was remanded to FCC for his warrant and new charges of MICS 5th and a parole violation. One of the other occupants were identified as Shaelynn Urwiller, age 31 from Fairbanks who was found to have 2 outstanding arrest warrants totaling $1250. She was also arrested and remanded to FCC for her warrants.
Posted on 5/8/2025 1:22:48 AM by DPS\dwbozman
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AK25043760
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant Arrest, False Report, VCORDispatch Text:
On 05/08/2025 at 0144 hours a Trooper stopped out with a vehicle associated to Amy Christensen. Christensen gave the Trooper a false name and date of birth. She was also on conditions of release. Christensen was arrested for her warrant, false report, and violating conditions of release.
Posted on 5/8/2025 3:27:16 AM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25042000
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 05/08/2025 a Trooper stopped a bicyclist for an equipment violation. Anthony Pitka was arrested and remanded on his warrant without incident.
Posted on 5/8/2025 4:37:11 AM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25043753
Location: FairbanksType: DUI, MICS 5Dispatch Text:
On May 08, 2025, at approximately 0030 hours, Alaskan State Troopers contacted Michael Fall who was asleep in the driver’s seat of the vehicle parked in the Hagelbarger Ave pullout. When Troopers approached the vehicle, they observed Michael asleep in the driver’s seat with the vehicle running, keys in the ignition, and drug paraphernalia in plain view. Following an investigation, Michael was found to be impaired. Additionally, two ziploc baggies suspected of containing methamphetamine were recovered from the vehicle. Michael was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without further issue. Michael is charged with DUI and misconduct involving a controlled substance in the fifth degree.
Posted on 5/8/2025 5:17:17 AM by DPS\kjlousch
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