Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, June 6, 2025

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

A Detachment

  • TBD

    Location: Sterling Highway
    Type: Vehicle Collision

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 5, 2025, at 7:25 pm, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a multi-vehicle collision on the Sterling Highway near mile 97, just south of Kalifornsky Beach Road. Troopers and EMS responded to the scene. A preliminary investigation determined that a vehicle crossed the center line for unknown reasons and collided with two vehicles going the opposite direction. The drive of the vehicle that crossed the center line was medevaced to an Anchorage area hospital with serious injuries. The highway was closed for approximately 2.5 hours as Troopers documented and cleared the scene.

    Posted on 6/6/2025 7:30:34 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel

B Detachment

  • AK25054253

    Location: Willow
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/7/2025 AST responded to a residence in Willow in the area of Mile 72 of the Parks Hwy for a disturbance.  The investigation showed that Krystiana Mark age 28 of Willow strangled her boyfriend causing injuries to him.  Krystiana was placed under arrest and remanded to Matsu pretrial with no bail.  She was charged with Assault 2, Assault 3 and Assault 4 will all being domestic violence charges.

    Posted on 6/6/2025 6:23:11 PM by DPS\kchaley

  • AK25054592

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest, MICS 5, VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/06/2025 at approximately 1438 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted Kevin Hardy at a residence in Wasilla where he was was arrested for an outstanding arrest warrant (3PA-24-00131CR, O/C MIW 3, MICS 5x2, VCOR- Felony x4). During the arrest, suspected controlled substances were located. Hardy was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for the arrest warrant, Misconduct involving a controlled substance in the fifth degree, and Violation of conditions of release.

    Posted on 6/6/2025 5:31:51 PM by DPS\jrvenable

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25054327

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/06/2025 at approximately 0001 hours, the Alaska State Troopers were dispatched to a disturbance in the North Pole. Troopers' investigation determined that Laci Mayfield completed the crimes of Assault 4dv, assault in the presence of a child, and criminal mischief 5. Laci was transported to FCC.

    Posted on 6/6/2025 2:35:44 AM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez

  • AK25054465

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Trespass

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6-6-25, Delta Junction AST received a report of a trespass. A local male in Delta entered a building he is trespassed from twice. Charges are being forwarded to the District Attorney's office.

    Posted on 6/6/2025 2:44:45 PM by DPS\cihudson

  • AK25054595

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Trespass

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6-6-25, Delta Junction AST contacted the male who was reported trespassing earlier, Justin Lindberg at the Jarvis West Building. Justin has been trespassed from the building several times. Justin was placed under arrest for trespassing. Justin was transported to FCC where his bail was set at $500. 

    Posted on 6/6/2025 4:20:42 PM by DPS\cihudson

  • AK25054564

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 6, 2025, at approximately 1344 hours, A State Trooper was conducting traffic enforcement on Chena Hot Springs Rd. A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle. Investigation revealed that the driver, Sharneice Moore, violated her conditions of release. Sharneice was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 6/6/2025 4:37:37 PM by DPS\jldreher

  • AK25054550

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault 4

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6-6-2025 at about 1400 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks responded to a 411 Tip for a reported domestic assault. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Jonathan Caudle of Fairbanks. He was remanded to FCC on one count of assault in the fourth degree.  

    Posted on 6/6/2025 4:40:06 PM by DPS\bacebulski

  • AK25054324

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/05/2025 at approximately 2313 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a motor vehicle accident in North Pole. Subsequent investigation revealed that Rylan Mcleod was operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and violating his probation conditions. Rylan was arrested and remanded into custody at Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 6/6/2025 6:08:49 PM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez

  • AK25054663

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Fail to Yield

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6-6-25, Delta Junction AST observed two dirt bikes riding in the roadway and blowing through stop signs. After overhead lights and sirens were initiated, the dirt bikes continued on and attempted to evade down a four wheeler trail. There was logging being done on the trail which prevented the dirt bikes from going further. The drivers were identified as Brock Weidner, and Cyrus Weidner. They were issued a citation for riding on the roadway and a summons for attempting to flee. 

    Posted on 6/6/2025 7:39:36 PM by DPS\cihudson

  • AK25054653

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Deceased Person

    Dispatch Text:

    On 6/6/2025, AST received a medical assist call, CPR was being performed on an individual. EMS was dispatched and took over life-saving measures. The individual was identified as Eric Braendel and was pronounced dead by EMS on scene. Next of Kin had been notified. There were no signs of foul play. Eric had an extensive medical history and had suffered from multiple heart attacks in the past. The death was determined to be from natural causes.

    Posted on 6/6/2025 8:24:42 PM by DPS\pptesta

  • AK25054705

    Location: Anderson
    Type: DWLS

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06/06/2025 at 1933 hours the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation at approximately Mile 283 Parks Highway, near Anderson.  Investigation determined the driver, James Brackhan, age 64 from Anchorage had a suspended driver's license.  Brackhan was issued a misdemeanor summons for DWLS in the Nenana Court.  The vehicle was released to a licensed driver.

    Posted on 6/6/2025 11:28:15 PM by DPS\dwbozman

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.