Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, June 24, 2025

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

A Detachment

  • AK25029739

    Location: Anchor Point
    Type: MIW 3rd

    Dispatch Text:

    On 4/1/25 at 0952 hours, Troopers were notified of a male at South Peninsula Hospital who had come in with a gunshot wound to his foot. An investigation showed Shane Schneider, 23 of Anchor Point, had shot himself in the foot while shooting a pistol. During the investigation it was found Schneider is a convicted felon who is prohibited from possessing concealable firearms. On 6/23/25 Schneider was contacted and charged with MIW 3rd.

    Posted on 6/24/2025 3:09:13 PM by DPS\djcox

B Detachment

  • AK25061200

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/24/25 at approximately 1822 hours, AST received a report of a vehicle in the ditch near a residence on W Dewberry Dr in Wasilla. AST responded to the scene and investigation revealed the driver, Zachary Trout age 26, of Wasilla was driving while under the influence of alcohol. No one was injured in the crash. Trout was arrested for DUI and transported to MSPT in Palmer.

    Posted on 6/24/2025 9:37:00 PM by DPS\jcsomerville

  • AK25060894

    Location: Montana Creek
    Type: ATV Fatality

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 23, 2025, at 10:31 pm, the Alaska State Troopers were notified that a train struck an ATV and rider near mile 92 of the Parks Highway. Troopers and first responders immediately responded to the scene and located 45-year-old Talkeetna resident Brian Neudecker deceased. His body was sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office, and his next of kin have been notified. The Alaska Railroad Police have assumed case responsibility.

    Posted on 6/24/2025 8:17:40 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel

  • AK25060985

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Aircraft Crash

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 24, 2025, at 9:36 am, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a small plane crash at Big Lake Airport. Troopers and local first responders responded to the airport. The adult male pilot of the Piper PA-32R-300 and an adult male passenger were taken to a Mat-Su area hospital with serious injuries. The NTSB has been notified.

    Posted on 6/24/2025 11:23:54 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel

  • AK25061097

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Trespass II

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/24/2025 at approximately 1324 hours, AST responded to a residence off E Heather Way in Wasilla for a report of a male trespassing on the property. Upon AST arrival, the male was off the property, however, investigation revealed Jude Cebrian, age 18 of Wasilla, had gone onto the property when he was advised previously not too. Cebrian was issued a misdemeanor summons for trespassing and released on his own recognizance. 

    Posted on 6/24/2025 4:34:09 PM by DPS\qtnardini

  • AK25061053

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/24/2025 at approximately 1230 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Big Lake Rd and Birch Lake Dr on a gold Impala for an equipment violation. Investigation revealed Monico Estrada, age 50 of Houston, was operating a motor vehicle on the roadway while at the time his license was in a revoked status, and he had multiple prior convictions. The vehicle was towed away, and Estrada was issued a misdemeanor summons for the charge of Driving While License is Revoked and released on his own recognizance. 

    Posted on 6/24/2025 4:52:19 PM by DPS\qtnardini

  • AK25060955

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Burglary II, Theft II, Criminal Mischief III and Criminal Trespass I

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/24/2025, at approximately 0709 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a burglary at a business in Sutton. AST responded to the scene. Investigation revealed that the suspects broke the glass of the business to gain entry. The suspects stole approximaltey $750 in items and did approximaltey $750 in damages. At approximaltey 1630 hours, AST responded to a residence on Tex Al in Palmer for a follow-up investigation. Investigation revealed that Nathan Alexander, age 18 of Palmer, and Alexander Hale, age 18 of Palmer and a minor committed the crimes of Burglary II, Theft II, Criminal Mischief III, and Criminal Trespass I. Nathan and Alexander were arrested and transported to Matsu Pretrial, where they were remanded and held without bail. The minor was remanded at the Department of Juvenile Justice.

    Posted on 6/24/2025 8:14:28 PM by DPS\hcmckenney

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25060742

    Location: Tok
    Type: VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/23/2025, Alaska State Troopers contacted Connie Sanford of Tok for a Conditions of Release check. Investigation revealed Connie was under the influence of alcohol. She was arrested and remanded at Fairbanks Correctional Center for Violating the Condition of Release.

    Posted on 6/24/2025 10:10:48 PM by DPS\cdbuie

  • AK24102675

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 24, 2025, at approximately 2218 hours, Fairbanks AST contacted Benjamin Ulen, Age 57, on O'Connor Road, who had an outstanding warrant. Benjamin was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.

    Posted on 6/24/2025 10:56:11 PM by DPS\jdchipps

  • AK25061178

    Location: Northway
    Type: DV Assault, Criminal Mischief & VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/24/25 The Alaska State Troopers were contacted regarding an incident in Northway. VPSOs responded and investigation revealed Kluane Coppa age 36 of Northway was arrested for Assault, criminal mischief and Violate conditions of release. Coppa was transported to FCC pending arraignment  

    Posted on 6/24/2025 11:45:28 PM by SOA\awekamrak

  • AK25061262

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Felony Eluding

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 24, 2025, at approximately 2104 hours, AST attempted to conduct a traffic stop for a moving violation. The dirtbike failed to yield to AST, and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The dirtbike eventually stopped for AST. Investigation resulted in the juvenile driver having charges forwarded for Failure to Stop at the Direction of a Peace Officer in the First Degree. 

    Posted on 6/24/2025 11:56:14 PM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK25060920

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault 4 (DV)

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 23, 2025, at approximately 2328 hours, 911 received a report of a verbal disturbance between two guests at a hotel in Fairbanks made by hotel staff. Upon investigation, Lela Nukapigak (19F) was found to have struck another guest in the face causing their physical injury and pain. Lela was arrested for Assault in the Fourth Degree (DV) and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without further issue.

    Posted on 6/24/2025 4:12:14 AM by DPS\kjlousch

  • AK25060187

    Location: Fairbanks, AK
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/21/2025, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of stolen scrap metal worth approximate value of $2000 near College Rd. Investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 6/24/2025 9:10:40 AM by DPS\acfishe

  • AK25061208

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/24/2025 at approximately 1809 hours, the Alaska State Troopers were dispatched to an address in Fairbanks for a disturbance. The Trooper's investigation revealed that Garrison Collette committed the crime of assault four dv. Garrison was arrested and transported to FCC.

    Posted on 6/24/2025 8:38:22 PM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez

  • AK25061084

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Vehicle Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    AST received a report of a vehicle stolen from the area of Timber Trail. The vehicle was last seen on 6/19, baring license plate JVX590. It is a white 2000 Ford F-150, there is a plastic fuel tank in the back of the truck along with a blue arctic grade fuel hose. There might be a green/brown tarp covering the fuel tank. It is a half-cab style truck.
    The truck possibly has a 1st Strike Auction sticker on the bumper. The vehicle was placed in a stolen status. If seen please contact AST.

    Posted on 6/24/2025 9:25:43 PM by DPS\pptesta

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters

  • AK25057509

    Location: Nesbett Courthouse
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/18/25 at approximately 1005 hours Alaska State Troopers/JS contacted Charrie A. Jackson, 56 yoa from Anchorage.  Subsequent investigation revealed that Jackson had a $50.00 warrant for her arrest for of Failure to Appear at Arraignment on the original charge of Criminal Trespass II.  Jackson was arrested on the warrant and transported to the Highland Mountain Correctional Center where she was remanded into custody.   

    Posted on 6/24/2025 3:34:25 PM by DPS\cbbitz

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK25060447

    Location: Kasilof River
    Type: Closed area for Sportfish Guides and Retaining Snagged Fish

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/22/2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers were patrolling on the Kasilof River. Kacey Clark age 28 from Eagle River was providing guide services for clients and fished in a closed area for guides. Kacey Clark also retained a snagged sockeye salmon. Two citations were filed with the Kenai Courthouse.

    Posted on 6/24/2025 10:45:53 AM by DPS\dmlorring

  • AK25060430

    Location: Kasilof River
    Type: Sportfishing License

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/22/2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers were patrolling the Kasilof River. Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Hao Chen age 44 from Massachusetts sportfishing on the Kasilof River. Investigation revealed Hao Chen did not purchase a 2025 Sportfishing License. A citation was filed with the Kenai Courthouse.  

    Posted on 6/24/2025 10:48:49 AM by DPS\dmlorring

AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Judicial Services

  • AK25021264

    Location: Anchorage
    Type: Warrant arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/20/2025 at approximately 1100 hours, 33 year old Wasilla resident Aaron Dollison Jr. was held at the Cordova Center in Anchorage. Investigation reviled Dollison had an outstanding Palmer warrant, 3PA-25-00393CR. DOC was contacted and Dollison was moved to Anchorage Jail and remanded on his warrant. Bail was set as indicated on the warrant of $500 Cash.

    Posted on 6/24/2025 9:47:15 AM by DPS\prburkett

AK Div of Fire and Life Safety ...No news reported.