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
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AK25044092
Location: WasillaType: Trespass/HarassmentDispatch Text:
On 5/8/2025 at approximately 1950 hours AST responded to Matsu Regional Hospital in reference to a trespassing. The investigation showed that Henry Morgan, age 40 of Wasilla, threw syringe with his blood on it at hospital staff who were treating him and then refused to leave once requested. Henry then refused to leave once AST arrived on scene and had to be escorted out of the hospital. He was charged with trespassing and harassment and remanded to Matsu Pretrial to be released on his own recognizance once his blood alcohol content is below the legal limit.
Posted on 5/8/2025 9:38:13 PM by DPS\kchaley
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AK25043830
Location: GlennallenType: DVPO ViolationDispatch Text:
On 05/08/2025 at approximately 0925 hours, Troopers took a report of a Domestic Violence Protection Order Violation in the Glennallen area. This case is still under investigation.
Posted on 5/8/2025 9:32:11 AM by DPS\jbchroniger
C Detachment
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AK25042185
Location: BucklandType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On May 3, 2025, at 9:25pm, the Alaska State Troopers received a report that 29-year-old Jobe Hadley, of Buckland, was found deceased at his residence. Troopers began a thorough investigation. No foul play is suspected. Hadley’s remains are being transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office. Next of kin have been notified. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 5/8/2025 9:59:39 AM by DPS\jfreeman1
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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AK25043789
Location: FairbanksType: Improper Use of PlatesDispatch Text:
On May 08, 2025, at approximately 0632 hours, Alaskan State Troopers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle turning from Easy St. to E. Van Horn Rd in Fairbanks. A records check revealed the driver, Angus Peters (56M), had an expired driver's license. The vehicle was found to have a fake "Z" tab affixed to the license plate which was also expired. Angus was issued a summons to appear for misuse of plates and released from the scene.
Posted on 5/8/2025 8:51:03 AM by DPS\kjlousch
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AK25043688
Location: FairbanksType: SWAT ResponseDispatch Text:
On April 7, 2025, juvenile probations officers doing a home visit reported 40-year-old Jeremy Williams arrived on scene around 4:30 p.m. and told the officers he was going into the home to grab a loaded firearm. Williams was on probation himself, prohibited from being at that residence and also from possessing firearms. Multiple troopers responded to the scene and believed they saw Williams run toward the house or woods. The Northern SWAT team responded and moved one person who was inside the house to a safe location. The Crisis Negotiation Team contacted Williams by phone and he eventually walked onto the road and surrendered to law enforcement. He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center for a probation violation. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be filed. The North Pole Police Department and Department of Corrections assisted with the response.
Posted on 5/8/2025 9:30:17 AM by DPS\tewilliams
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AK25043677
Location: HealyType: Assault 4th and Assault in Presence of a ChildDispatch Text:
On 05/07/2025 at 1620 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance at a playground in Healy. Investigation determined Joshua Tyrrell, age 32 from Las Vegas, NV placed a family member in fear of physical injury. AST was not able to locate Johsua at that time. on 05/08/2025 at 0859 hours Joshua was contacted and arrested for Assault 4th (DV) and Assault in the Presence of a Child (DV). He was remanded to FCC where he was held without bail pending arraignment.
Posted on 5/8/2025 9:47:34 AM by DPS\dwbozman
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AK25043811
Location: FairbanksType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 5/8/25 at approximately 0750 hours, the Fairbanks Alaska State Troopers received a report of a deceased male at his home in the Fairbanks area. The State Medical Examiner’s office was informed, and the remains were released to the funeral home. Next of Kin have been notified and no foul play is suspected.
Posted on 5/8/2025 11:08:31 AM by DPS\hlculley
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AK25043608
Location: North PoleType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 05/08/2025 at 2147 hours a Trooper recognized Arline Hanson at the Holmes Road transfer site. The Trooper arrested her on her active warrant and remanded her at FCC without incident.
Posted on 5/8/2025 11:09:48 PM by DPS\hrchurness
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25043831
Location: Nikishka BeachType: Sport Fishing ViolationDispatch Text:
On 5/8/25 at approximately 0900 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted, Myron Moses, 51 YOA of Anchorage, while surf fishing from Nikishka Beach. Moses did not have a 2025 sport fishing license and issued a citation with a $220 fine.
Posted on 5/8/2025 3:33:12 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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