Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, June 11, 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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AK25043700
Location: SoldotnaType: Escape 3, Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 5/7/2025, at approximately 1924 hours, AST was able to locate Joel Ruby, age 47 of Soldotna, leaving a storefront in Soldotna near Irons Ave. Ruby had several outstanding warrants for his arrest for PED / Probation Violations, and DV Assault 4. At the time of contact, Ruby was observed to have tampered with his electronic GPS monitoring device in a manner in which prevented it from communicating. Ruby was arrested on the outstanding warrants, as well as a new charge of Escape 3 for tampering with the device. He was then transported to Wildwood Pre-Trial where he was held without bail.
Posted on 6/11/2025 11:21:56 AM by DPS\krklingen
B Detachment
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AK25056227
Location: ChitinaType: Welfare Check/Missing personDispatch Text:
On 06/11/2025 at approximately 0549 hours, Troopers took a request for a welfare check in Chitina. It was reported that Alfred Workman, 63, of Anchorage, had left the camping area near O'Brian Creek in Chitina yesterday around 1800 hours. Workman was last seen near Liberty Falls (near Chitina) around midnight. Workman may be trying to hitchhike back to Anchorage. Workman was described as being of short stature, Native American male, wearing all black. Workman had no phone or means to be contacted.
On 06/12/2025, The male was located safe. The Troopers would like to thank the public for their assistance
Posted on 6/11/2025 3:16:27 PM by DPS\jbchroniger
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AK25056098
Location: CordovaType: SARDispatch Text:
On June 11, 2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Cordova were notified around 1 a.m. that a juvenile male was missing after he wandered away from home several hours earlier. The U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Forest Service and local organizations assisted with search efforts, including by boat and air. The boy was located deceased in tidal flats around 6:15 a.m. His body was sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause of death. His next of kin was notified.
Posted on 6/11/2025 3:25:58 PM by DPS\tewilliams
C Detachment
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AK25056125
Location: KipnukType: Fail to Register Sex Offender/Probation ViolationDispatch Text:
On June 10th, 2025, Bethel AST responded to Kipnuk for various investigations. Troopers found that Jamison Mesak, 25, of Kipnuk was non-compliant with his Sex Offender Registry requirements, and also on felony probation for Sexual Abuse of a Minor 2nd Degree, ref. 4BE-19-01460CR. Mesak was located in Kipnuk and placed under arrest for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender 2nd Degree and Probation Violation. He was remanded to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Correctional Center without incident.
Posted on 6/11/2025 9:55:37 AM by DPS\tjnorris
D Detachment
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AK25056086
Location: North PoleType: Vehicle TheftDispatch Text:
On 06/11/2025 at 0143 hours Justin Bonham called Troopers reporting his black 2014 Chevy pickup bearing plate KGH140/AK was stolen from the Moose Creek Bluff parking lot between approximately 0000 and 0130 hours. Distinguishing features are a moose light and MN Golden Gophers "M" sticker in the rear window. This case is open and active.
Posted on 6/11/2025 5:45:39 AM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25056103
Location: FairbanksType: MICSDispatch Text:
On 06/11/2025 at 0337 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. Drug paraphernalia was observed in the vehicle. The driver and vehicle owner, Corey Polston, granted consent to search the vehicle. Suspected methamphetamine seized from the vehicle. The substance will be sent to the state crime lab, and charges are pending.
Posted on 6/11/2025 5:50:30 AM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25056109
Location: FairbanksType: Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On 06/11/2025 at 0435 hours Troopers responded to a burglary alarm at the Oaken Keg near the intersection of University Avenue and College Road. Further investigation revealed someone tried to throw a rock through one of the buildings windows. Damage was sustained to the window, and the suspects had fled the scene. This case is active and ongoing.
Posted on 6/11/2025 5:52:35 AM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25056117
Location: FairbanksType: Deceased personDispatch Text:
On June 6, 2025, Eleanor McAlister was found deceased at her residence near Amherst. She was discovered unresponsive around 0715 hours. Medical personnel attempted life-saving measures. The SME found no signs of foul play and determined the death was due to natural causes. The body was released to the family. Case closed as non-criminal.
Posted on 6/11/2025 9:40:31 AM by DPS\kdanderson
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AK25056151
Location: TokType: VCORDispatch Text:
On June 11, 2025 at about 9:00 AM Alaska State Troopers observed Darin Mark, age 54 of Tok, commit a violation of his court ordered conditions of release in court cases 4TO-21-00071CR, 4TO-24-00080CR, and 4FA-24-01735CR. Subsequent investigation resulted in Darin's arrest for VCOR. He was arraigned in Tok and was released after paying $1100 bail at Tok Court. Ongoing investigation in this case also resulted in a summons being requested for Joshua Dillard, age 39 of Tok, for violating his court ordered conditions of release in court case 4TO-25-00021CR.
Update: Joshua Dillard was arrested on new charges of VCOR at about 5:46 PM. he was transported and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center where he was held without bail pending arraignments.
Posted on 6/11/2025 4:47:37 PM by DPS\sohessler
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AK25056172
Location: EagleType: MIW 4 / Misdemeanor Probation ViolationDispatch Text:
On June 11, 2025 at around 10:00 AM, VPSOs in Eagle responded to a welfare check in which Na'Zray Black, age 20 of Eagle, was contacted in a vehicle. Subsequent investigation revealed probable cause that Black had committed the crime of Misconduct Involving Weapons in the Fourth Degree and a misdemeanor probation violation. A summons will be requested for Black.
Posted on 6/11/2025 7:08:18 PM by DPS\sohessler
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AK25015938
Location: EagleType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On June 11, 2025 at about 10:00 AM, Eagle VPSOs contacted Artesia Roberts, age 25 of Fairbanks, near Eagle Village. Roberts was subsequently arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor arrest warrant issued in court case 4FA-24-00939CR issued for failure to appear at arraignment with the original charge of Leaving Accident without Providing Info. Roberts was transported and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center where she was held on $250 Appearance Bond with a 10% posting requirement.
Posted on 6/11/2025 7:14:02 PM by DPS\sohessler
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK24077196
Location: Kachemak BayType: Search and Rescue / Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
UPDATE (6/11): On June 9th and 10th, the Alaska Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team, with the assistance of the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, conducted additional dives at the site of the sunken vessel. Divers recovered additional human remains, which have been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy and positive identification. At this time, Troopers and divers believe that human remains from the four missing persons have been recovered from the sunken vessel.
ORIGINAL (May 28): In August 2024, the US Coast Guard conducted an active search and rescue for four missing boaters in Kachemak Bay near Homer. Their active search was suspended without any sightings. The Alaska Dive, Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team attempted to use sonar equipment to locate the vessel as well, but they were ultimately unsuccessful during their initial search. Wildlife Troopers entered Waco, Texas residents David Maynard (42), Mary Maynard (37), Colton Maynard (11), and Brantley Maynard (8) as missing persons.
In April 2025, Support Vessels of Alaska, Vision Subsea, and Benthic Geoscience Inc. contacted the Alaska Wildlife Troopers and offered use of their professional tools to conduct additional searching in Kachemak Bay for the missing vessel and Maynard Family. In early May, the group was able to locate the vessel in 180 feet of water and utilizing a remotely operated vehicle, they were able to positively identify it as the missing boat with potential human remains onboard. On May 27 and May 28, 2025, volunteers from Alaska Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team with the assistance of the Alaska Wildlife Troopers conducted dive operations into the vessel. Divers recovered three sets of remains from the sunken vessel and transported them to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for positive identification and autopsy. Next of kin have been notified. The Alaska Wildlife Troopers would like to thank Support Vessels of Alaska, Vision Subsea, Benthic Geoscience Inc, and Alaska Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team for their continued assistance with this search and recovery operation.
Posted on 5/28/2025 4:45:29 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel . Edited on 6/11/2025 10:26:46 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK25056460
Location: North PoleType: Sexual AbuseDispatch Text:
On 06/11/2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Fairbanks assisting Fairbanks AST received a report of sexual abuse. Investigation is on going.
Posted on 6/11/2025 10:53:16 PM by DPS\bdlemay
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