Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A Detachment

  • AK25056664

    Location: Homer
    Type: Violate a DVPO, Unlawful Contact 1st, VCOR, Assault 3rd

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/12/25 at 0951 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a protective order violation.  An investigation showed Lorelei Reece, 31 of Homer, had violated a domestic violence protective order by contacting the protected persons in the order multiple times over multiple days.  Reece was also found to be on conditions of release in other criminal cases.  Reece was contacted at her residence and arrested by Troopers.  During the transport to jail, Reece assaulted the arresting Trooper while being moved between transport vehicles.  Reece was transported and remanded into WildWood Pretrial on 4 counts of violating a protective order, 4 counts of unlawful contact 1st degree, 2 counts of violating conditions of release, and 1 count of assault 3rd degree.  She was held without bail pending arraignment. 

    Posted on 6/17/2025 10:11:23 AM by DPS\djcox

  • AK25058264

    Location: Nikiski
    Type: Misconduct Involving Weapons 4th degree

    Dispatch Text:

    On 4/16/25 at 1845 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence off Nikiski Ave in Nikiski for a report of an intoxicated male with a gun. Investigation revealed George Owen Smith, 75 of Nikiski, was intoxicated and had retrieved a gun while attempting to protect a pet. Smith was issued a misdemeanor citation for Misconduct Involving Weapons 4th degree and released on scene. No animals were injured. 

    Posted on 6/17/2025 2:31:33 PM by DPS\rtennis

B Detachment

  • AK25058589

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Criminal Mischief IV and VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/17/2025, at 1338 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance on Winding Brook Loop in Palmer. AST responded to the scene. AST contacted Adam Jackson, age 41 of Palmer. Investigation revealed that Adam caused approximately $600 in damages. Adam further violated his conditions of release by being intoxicated. Adam was arrested and transported to Matsu Pretrial where he was remanded and held on $250 bail.

    Posted on 6/17/2025 7:10:07 PM by DPS\cataratko

  • AK25045663

    Location: Willow
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/17/2025 at approximately 1400 hours, AST contacted Thomas Little, age 53 of Willow, at a residence off of Secluded Lake Loop in Willow. Investigation revealed Little had an active arrest warrant for failing to appear for the original charge of Improper use of registration plates and Driving While License Revoked. Little was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial where he was remanded and held on a $250 bail.

    Posted on 6/17/2025 11:04:03 PM by DPS\qtnardini

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25058344

    Location: Tok
    Type: DUI, DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 16, 2025, at approximately 2219 hours Alaska State Troopers in Tok conducted a traffic stop for multiple moving violations. Investigation revealed that Mark York, age 23 of Tok, was driving under the influence of alcohol. York was placed under arrest and transported to Tok Post for DataMaster, before being released on his own recognizance to a sober party. Charges are forwarded to the DAO for one count of Driving Under the Influence and one count of Driving with a Revoked License.

    Posted on 6/17/2025 12:01:18 AM by DPS\jnburnham

  • AK25058510

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Driving Under the Influence

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/17/25 at approximately 1114 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately regarding a Silver Subaru Outback. Investigation revealed Kelly Louden, age 47 of Fairbanks, was operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Datamaster showed a BrAC of .185g/210L. He was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on the charge of Driving Under the Influence.

    Posted on 6/17/2025 3:36:26 PM by DPS\nggandy

  • AK25058762

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DV Criminal Mischief

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 17, 2025, at approximately 1926 hours, the AST received a report a DV Assault actively occurring in the area of Thomas St. Donald A. reported that his girlfriend, Emily Weech, was “having an episode.” Dispatch could hear crying and screaming in the background. Donald was calling from inside his vehicle. Emily was outside the vehicle, hitting the car with a rock. After conducting the investigation, Emily was arrested and remanded to FCC for Criminal Mischief.

    Posted on 6/17/2025 11:11:53 PM by DPS\pptesta

  • AK25058629

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 17, 2025, at approximately 1416 hours, AST received an assault report. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 6/17/2025 11:47:43 PM by DPS\melopezmartinez

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.

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.