Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, June 10, 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

  • AK25055269

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/09/2025 at approximately 0742 hours, Alaska State Troopers receive a report of a commercial burglary at an address on Hollywood. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 6/10/2025 8:09:23 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25055661

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Assault 4 & Resisting Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/9/2025 at approximately 2328 hours, AST received a report of an assault at a residence off Church St in Palmer.  Investigation revealed that Starr Richards, 38 YOA, had physically assaulted a family member.  Richards was arrested and remanded to MSPT, where she was held without bail.

    Posted on 6/10/2025 4:04:29 AM by DPS\swcorino

  • AK25055695

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/10/2025 at approximately 0751 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft from an address on Trunk Road in Palmer. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 6/10/2025 5:12:38 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25055815

    Location: Chickaloon
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/10/2025 at approximately 1113 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Burglary and Theft from a cabin in Chickaloon. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 6/10/2025 5:14:33 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25055869

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Vehicle Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/10/2025 at approximately 1413 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen vehicle from Palmer Wasilla Hwy near 49th State Street. Troopers are looking for a gray 2008 Hyundai Accent (AK Plate GLX701) with collision damage. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Troopers, Crime Stoppers, or AK Tips.

    Posted on 6/10/2025 5:16:55 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25055906

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault & Drowning Close Call

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/10/2025 at approximately 1541 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Cloudy Lake in Meadow Lakes for a report of a drowning in progress. Troopers quickly arrived on scene, entered the lake, and successfully rescued the juvenile. Further investigation revealed the juvenile was a victim of a recent assault and was fleeing from the suspect. Investigation is ongoing and charges are expected to be filed with Dept. Juvenile Justice.

    Posted on 6/10/2025 5:20:10 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25055924

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage Only

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/10/2025 at approximately 1614 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a motor vehicle collision on Palmer Wasilla Highway and Chet Circle. No injuries were reported. 

    Posted on 6/10/2025 5:21:42 PM by DPS\rranderson

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25055669

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault 3 (DV)

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 10, 2025 at approximately 0027 hours, 911 received a report from that a juvenile (17M) from Fairbanks and a family member were in a physical altercation while driving towards Fairbanks on the Steese HWY. Following an investigation, the juvenile was found to have placed his family member in fear of serious injury and/or death with a firearm. The juvenile was transported and remanded to Fairbanks Youth Facility without further issue.

    Posted on 6/10/2025 8:13:17 AM by DPS\kjlousch

  • AK25055870

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 10 2025 at approximately 1316 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a deceased person.  Investigation revealed Bryan Taylor had passed away.  There were no signs of foul play, and the next of kin have been notified.

    Posted on 6/10/2025 3:09:16 PM by DPS\cjnelson1

  • AK25055122

    Location: Healy
    Type: Trespassing 2nd

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/08/2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance in Healy.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of Patrick Wylie, 40, for Trespassing 2nd Degree.  He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 6/10/2025 6:41:31 PM by DPS\japoole

  • AK25055788

    Location: Healy
    Type: Theft by Deception

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/10/2025, Alaska State Troopers in Healy took a report regarding an online scam.  The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 6/10/2025 6:43:11 PM by DPS\japoole

  • AK25008062

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 10, 2025, at approximately 2008 hours, Fairbanks AST located David Mark Chesser, age 62, near Chena Pump Road and Dartmouth Drive. David had two outstanding warrants, one for domestic violence assault in the fourth degree and one for driving while license canceled/revoked/suspended. David was remanded to FCC without incident.

    Posted on 6/10/2025 9:15:44 PM by DPS\jdchipps

  • AK25056001

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Parole Violation

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 10, 2025, at approximately 1814 hours, Fairbanks AST contacted Ethan Wiehl-Ortiz at Creamer's Field. Ethan was on parole for misconduct involving a controlled substance in the fourth degree. After conferring with parole officers, AST arrested Ethan for a parole violation and transported him to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.

    Posted on 6/10/2025 9:47:20 PM by DPS\jdchipps

  • AK25055948

    Location: Tok
    Type: Probation Violation

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 10, 2025, at approximately 1715 hours Tok AST contacted Connie Sanford, age 63 of Tok, at her residence for an unrelated incident. Investigation revealed Sanford was under the influence of alcohol in violation of her conditions of probation in 4TO-23-00065CR. Charges were referred to the DAO.

    Posted on 6/10/2025 11:33:11 PM by DPS\jnburnham

  • AK25049313

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/10/2025 at approximately 0324 hours a Trooper identified Kern Brand at the Circle K gas station off Johansen Expressway. Brand had a no bail warrant for his arrest. Brand was arrested without incident and remanded at FCC for remand.

    Posted on 6/10/2025 4:56:42 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25055655

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Disorderly Conduct

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 9th, 2025, Troopers responded to two separate reports of a man, later identified as Kane Evan, in the roadway near Little Shot and the Parks Highway with a dog. Kane was first contacted and warned not to enter the roadway again, as it posed a hazard to the motoring public. Despite this, he was later seen running down the middle of the road with his dog, causing a vehicle to swerve into oncoming traffic to avoid hitting him. Kane was subsequently arrested for Disorderly Conduct under AS 11.61.110(a)(5) for knowingly creating a hazardous condition and obstructing traffic after being previously warned.

    Posted on 6/10/2025 7:23:12 AM by DPS\kdanderson

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Investigation

  • AK25055912

    Location: Anchorage
    Type: Attempted Sexual Abuse of a Minor II

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 10, 2025, Task Force Dawnbreaker (Alaska Bureau of Investigation Technical Crime Unit, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigation) contacted Jason Keller (age 38 of Wasilla) during a exploitation of a minor investigation.  An investigation revealed that Keller solicited a 13-year-old female for sex and distributed images of his genitalia to the female.  Keller was located and arrested without incident.  He was remanded to the Anchorage Correctional Facility on the charges of Attempted Sexual Abuse of a Minor II, Distributing Indecent Material to a Minor, Exploitation of a Minor, and Tampering with Evidence.

    Posted on 6/10/2025 6:25:39 PM by SOA\nlbucknall

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.