Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, July 14, 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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AK25068747
Location: SewardType: Domestic Disturbance, Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 7/13/2025, at approximately 2239 hours, Seward AST was dispatched to the area of Moat Way in Seward for concerns about a female walking in the roadway yelling. AST contacted the female and requested medics due to heavy levels of intoxication and facial bleeding. Further investigation revealed the female, Stephanie Starrett age 48 of Palmer, had gotten into an altercation with a family member, and committed the crimes of Assault 4 x2, Criminal Mischief 4, Assault in the Presence of a Child, Unlawful Contact x 2, and VCOR. Additionally, Stephanie had an outstanding warrant for $1,000 for failing to appear at a recent court hearing. After receiving medical care, Stephanie was transported to Wildwood Pretrial Facility and remanded on the above charges and held without bail pending arraignment.
Posted on 7/14/2025 1:08:03 AM by DPS\krklingen
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AK25068681
Location: JuneauType: SARDispatch Text:
On July 13, 2025, at 6:44pm, Alaska State Troopers received report of a stranded hiker in Juneau. It was reported that a 33-year-old female was hiking near the Eagle Crest Ski Resort when she fell into a gulley and was unable to self-rescue. Juneau Mountain Rescue was contacted and responded to her location with a rope team. They were able to hoist her from the gulley and return to the parking lot of the Ski Resort without further incident. No injuries were reported.
Posted on 7/14/2025 11:35:15 AM by DPS\tjdespain
B Detachment
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AK25068833
Location: WasillaType: Warrant Arrest, Welfare CheckDispatch Text:
On July 14, 2025, at approximately 0840 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a 911 call regarding a welfare check of a person sleeping on a park picnic table in the area of Bogard Road. AST responded and contacted Adam Avakumoff (42y), who had an arrest warrant out of Anchorage. Adam was arrested and transported to Mat-Su pretrial on his warrant. Bail was set to $100.00.
Posted on 7/14/2025 10:10:24 AM by DPS\nwmarble
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AK25068746
Location: GlennallenType: DUI / Endangering the Welfare of a ChildDispatch Text:
On 7/14/2025 at approximately 2155 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report that Laylah Gene was driving intoxicated with a juvenile in the vehicle near mile 111 of the Richardson Highway. After an investigation, Laylah was arrested for DUI and endangering the welfare of a child. It was determined that Laylah was too intoxicated to be driving while under the influence of alcohol and was driving with a juvenile in the vehicle. The juvenile was unharmed, and family members took custody of the juvenile.
Posted on 7/14/2025 2:22:10 PM by DPS\jflloyd
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AK25068716
Location: WasillaType: DUI & MIW4Dispatch Text:
On 7/14/2025 at approximately 0347 hours, AST responded to a single vehicle collision near mile 49 of the Parks Highway. Investigation revealed that the driver identified as Ryan Ostlund, 27 YOA of Fairbanks, was operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Ryan was arrested and remanded to MSPT, where he was released on his own recognizances.
Posted on 7/14/2025 9:30:11 AM by DPS\hjshay
C Detachment
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AK25068356
Location: BucklandType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On July 12, 2025, at 6:34pm Alaska State Troopers were notified that a group of boaters from Buckland located and recovered a deceased adult male in Eschscholtz Bay on the Eastern Coast, North of the Buckland River. The body is being transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for positive identification and determination of cause of death. No foul play is suspected at this time. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/14/2025 4:30:36 PM by DPS\tjdespain
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AK25068469
Location: ShungnakType: SAR/Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On July 12, 2025, at 9:38pm, Alaska State Troopers were notified of an ongoing search in the Village of Shungnak. Investigation determined that 27-year-old Albert Lee fell into the water while operating his snowmachine. When Albert did not surface in a timely manner, the local SAR team was notified and began searching for him. At approximately 10:20pm, Albert’s body was recovered and transported to the local clinic where lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful. Investigation by AST in Shungnak determined that no foul play is suspected. The State Medical Examiner's Office was notified, and the body was released to the family. Next of kin has been notified.
Posted on 7/14/2025 10:00:55 AM by DPS\tjdespain
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AK25068074
Location: BethelType: Fail to Register Sex OffenderDispatch Text:
On July 11th, 2025 the Alaska State Troopers conducted routine checks of sex offenders that were non-compliant with the sex offender registration requirements. Troopers contacted Elia Michael Jr., 51, of Bethel and placed him under arrest for Fail to Register as Sex Offender 1st Degree based on a previous conviction of Fail to Register as Sex Offender 2nd Degree. Michael was remanded to YKCC and held without bail.
Posted on 7/14/2025 11:07:27 AM by DPS\tjnorris
D Detachment
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AK25068753
Location: TokType: DUI/ MIW4Dispatch Text:
On 7/13/2025 at approximately 2136 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to the Three Bears Motel for reports of an intoxicated individual sitting in his vehicle and waving a handgun around. Investigation revealed Scott Cooley (56) of Tok, to be intoxicated and in possession of a firearm. Further investigation also revealed Scott to have been driving while intoxicated. Scott was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence and Misconduct Involving Weapons in the Fourth Degree.
Posted on 7/14/2025 12:15:55 AM by DPS\cdbuie
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AK25068774
Location: North PoleType: Assault 4/Assault in Presence of a Child x2Dispatch Text:
Troopers responded to the area of Runamuck Ave. for the report of a disturbance. Investigation revealed that Roy Woodridge had physically assaulted another individual. It was discovered that two children were present at the residence during the assault. Roy Woodridge was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center and was charged with Assault in the Fourth Degree and two separate counts of Assault in the Presence of a Child.
Posted on 7/14/2025 4:16:40 AM by DPS\kbweeks
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AK25069043
Location: NenanaType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 07/14/2025, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft in Nenana. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/14/2025 5:55:40 PM by DPS\japoole
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AK25069120
Location: FairbanksType: DV/Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On 7-14-25 at approximately 1830, Alaska State Troopers received a report in the Chena Ridge area of a domestic disturbance. Investigation determined that Kevin Rojo, 33, broke a door of a residence who he had a domestic relationship with. Kevin was subsequently remanded to FCC without further incident.
Posted on 7/14/2025 11:34:40 PM by DPS\epjaeschke
E Detachment ...No news reported.
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AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25065274
Location: EGEGIK DISTRICTType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED WATERSDispatch Text:
On July 4, 2025, Anthony J Gaskill, 41 years old from Myrtle Creek, Oregon was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Waters in the Egegik District. Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 6, 2025.
Posted on 7/14/2025 3:21:26 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25068714
Location: DillinghamType: Gillnet Specifications- Over length NetDispatch Text:
On July 13, 2025 Ernest Pauk age 40 from Manokotak was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for negligently using an over length net in Igushik Bay. Arraignment is scheduled in Dillingham District Court on August 4, 2025.
Posted on 7/14/2025 4:09:03 PM by DPS\fdmccammon
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AK25062958
Location: NAKNEK SECTION, NAKEK DISTRICTType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIODDispatch Text:
On June 28, 2025, George Nuguor George 70 years old from Dade City, Florida was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Period in the Naknek Section of the Naknek District. Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 6, 2025.
Posted on 7/14/2025 4:23:55 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25067808
Location: DillinghamType: Gear IdentificationDispatch Text:
On July 11, 2025 Percival Urban age 50 from Miami, FL was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for failing to mark permit number on gear in Ekuk Beach. Bail is set for $270 at the Dillingham District Court.
Posted on 7/14/2025 12:32:58 PM by DPS\fdmccammon
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AK25059848
Location: DillinghamType: crew member license requiredDispatch Text:
On July 11, 2025 Ouvenaly Martushev age 20 from Homer was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for fishing without a crew member license in Nushagak District. Bail is set for $270 at the Dillingham District Court.
Posted on 7/14/2025 1:07:59 PM by DPS\fdmccammon
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AK25068325
Location: DillinghamType: Gear IdentificationDispatch Text:
On July 12, 2025 Derek Edenshaw age 54 from Anchorage was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for failing to identify set gill net every 10 fathoms in Clarks Point. Bail is set for $270 at the Dillingham District Court.
Posted on 7/14/2025 1:12:12 PM by DPS\fdmccammon
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AK25067089
Location: DillinghamType: Gillnet Specifications- Over length NetDispatch Text:
On July 8, 2025 Bessie Krause age 58 from Manokotak was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for operating an over length set gill net in Igushik River. Arraignment is scheduled in Dillingham District Court on August 4, 2025.
Posted on 7/14/2025 1:25:55 PM by DPS\fdmccammon
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AK25068059
Location: NAKNEK SECTION - NAKNEK-KVICHAK DISTRICTType: RED END BUOYS ON SET GILLNETDispatch Text:
On July 11, 2025, Jonathon Millar, 33 years old from Anchorage, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Red End Buoys on Set Gillnet in the Naknek Section of the Naknek-Kvichak District. Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2025.
Posted on 7/14/2025 1:54:34 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK24069623
Location: DillinghamType: Fail to RegisterDispatch Text:
On June 27, 2024 Nicholas Tamanaha age 30 from Bloomington, MN was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for failing to register prior to taking commercial salmon in Nushagak District. Arraignment is scheduled in Dillingham District Court on August 5, 2025
Posted on 7/14/2025 11:15:24 AM by DPS\fdmccammon
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AK24068719
Location: DillinghamType: Fail to RegisterDispatch Text:
On June 27, 2024 David Barhan age 65 from Saint Paul, MN was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for failing to register prior to taking commercial salmon in Nushagak District. Arraignment is scheduled in Dillingham District Court on August 5, 2025.
Posted on 7/14/2025 8:50:30 AM by DPS\fdmccammon
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AK24069609
Location: DillinghamType: Fail to RegisterDispatch Text:
On June 26, 2024 Jason Liehtenber age 32 from Saint Paul, MN was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for failing to register prior to taking commercial salmon in Nushagak District. Arraignment is scheduled in Dillingham District Court on August 5, 2025
Posted on 7/14/2025 9:14:22 AM by DPS\fdmccammon
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