Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, July 15, 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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AK25069512
Location: HydaburgType: VCOR-DVDispatch Text:
On 7/15/2025, AST received a report of a disturbance in Hydaburg. Investigation revealed Shelbey Carle, age 34 of Hydaburg violated her conditions of release from a prior DV case. Shelbey was arrested and transported to Craig jail where she was remanded for Violating conditions of release.
Posted on 7/15/2025 10:29:49 PM by DPS\jaedenshaw
B Detachment
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AK25068863
Location: GlennallenType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 07/14/2025 at approximately 0859 hours, Troopers took a report of a theft at a residence near mile 93 Richardson Hwy. The suspect has been identified and the investigation is on going.
Posted on 7/15/2025 12:50:22 PM by DPS\jbchroniger
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AK25053162
Location: PalmerType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 07/15/25 at approximately 1017 hrs. Court Services Officers and troopers assigned to Palmer Judicial Services arrested John Edwin Johnson age 57 from Palmer. Johnson had an active warrant for his arrest for failure to appear on the original charge of probation violation. Johnson was remanded to Mat Su Pretrial with his bail set at $500 cash performance.
Posted on 7/15/2025 11:36:41 AM by DPS\mtshelley
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AK25046412
Location: PalmerType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 07/15/25 at approximately 1000 hours, Court Services Officers assigned to Palmer Judicial Services arrested Yuri Berezyuk, age 44, of Wasilla on an outstanding arrest warrant for Promoting Contraband in the First Degree, Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance Second Degree, Third Degree and Fifth Degree. Berezyuk was served with the warrant while in-custody at Goose Creek Correctional Center in Wasilla on unrelated charges. Bail was set at $5,000 cash performance.
Posted on 7/15/2025 11:43:21 AM by DPS\mtshelley
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AK25069099
Location: HoustonType: MVA, DUI, Assault, Leaving Scene of AccidentDispatch Text:
On 7/14/25 at approximately 1915 hours, Mat-Su AST received a report of a hit and run near mile 58 of the Parks Hwy. AST responded to the area and located the suspect vehicle driven by Elliot Cruikshank age 38, of Fairbanks. Investigation revealed Elliot was driving under the influence of alcohol with a minor child in the vehicle. He was arrested for Assault 3 x 2, DUI, Reckless Endangerment x 2 and leaving the scene of an accident. He was transported to MSPT where his bail was set at no bail.
Posted on 7/15/2025 1:03:10 AM by DPS\jcsomerville
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AK25069188
Location: WillowType: Assault 4 DVDispatch Text:
On 7/14/2025 at 1946 Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance on Douglas Drive in Willow. Investigation revealed David Hunt (61) caused injury to a household member. He was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial and held without bail.
Posted on 7/15/2025 4:29:33 AM by DPS\cjkopy
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AK25016004
Location: Big LakeType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 07/13/2025 at approximately 1130 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a theft in Big Lake and in the process identified Rachell Hofbauer. Rachel had an outstanding warrant and was arrested and remanded at Matsu-Pretrial and held on $250 bail.
Posted on 7/15/2025 6:07:12 AM by DPS\cataratko
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AK25069218
Location: HoustonType: Search and RescueDispatch Text:
On 07/15/2025 at approximately 0615 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a missing 10-year-old juvenile. Mat-Su Search and Rescue, Mat-Su Dive Team, Wasilla Police Department, Houston Fire Department, and Alaska Bureau of Investigations responded to the area. The juvenile was located unharmed and returned to their family.
Posted on 7/15/2025 7:56:06 AM by DPS\qtnardini
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AK25062201
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 07/14/2025 at approximately 1520 hours, AST located Bri Faller, age 23, outside of a residence in Williwaw. She was arrested and remanded on her warrants for Burglary 1, Burglary 2, Theft 2, and Criminal Mischief 3, where she was held on $750 bail.
Posted on 7/15/2025 6:26:56 PM by DPS\cataratko
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AK25069389
Location: Big LakeType: Assault in the 4th degree and Criminal Trespass in the second degreeDispatch Text:
On July 15, 2025, at approximately 1327 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to the Big Lake area for a female who was reportedly walking in and out of traffic. AST contacted Kayleigh Rouse (39y). Investigation revealed Rouse was violating a trespass order. Rouse was arrested for Assault in the fourth degree (a)(1) and Criminal Trespass in the second degree (a)(1) and transported to MAT-Su pre-trial. Bail was set to $1,000.00.
Posted on 7/15/2025 6:30:28 PM by DPS\nwmarble
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AK25069400
Location: WasillaType: Assault 4/DVDispatch Text:
On 07/15/2025 at approximately 1334 hours, AST responded to a disturbance in the area of Blondell. Investigation revealed that Benjamin Spencer recklessly caused physical injury to his family member. Benjamin was arrested for Assault in the 4th degree DV, he was transported to MSPT and held without bail.
Posted on 7/15/2025 6:38:51 PM by DPS\atbelliston
C Detachment
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AK25069184
Location: NapakiakType: Weapons Misconduct / AssaultDispatch Text:
On July 14, 2025, at 10:58pm, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an adult male firing a weapon in a residence in Napakiak. Initial investigation revealed 27-year-old John Rickteroff of Napakiak fired what was reported to be a long gun inside of the residence, causing an adult female and 33-year-old Clarence Rickteroff, of Napakiak, to flee the residence in fear. Upon AST arrival, it was learned that Clarence had returned to the residence and was also inside. As the troopers sought cover, a single gunshot was heard originating from the residence. Clarence eventually exited the residence, leaving John alone inside. SWAT responded and used special tactics to dislodge John from the residence. John and Clarence were both arrested, transported to Bethel, and remanded to YKCC. John Rickteroff is charged with two counts of Assault 3, Misconduct Involving Weapons (MIW) 2, and MIW4. Clarence Rickteroff is charged with one count of Assault 3, Reckless Endangerment, and MIW 4.
Posted on 7/15/2025 5:45:09 PM by SOA\tjdespain
D Detachment
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AK25069198
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On July 15, 2025, at approximately 0203 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on Anthony Binion (30M of Fairbanks), driving Northbound on Ginko st. in Fairbanks. Following an investigation, Anthony was found to be impaired by alcohol. Anthony was remanded to FCC without further incident.
Posted on 7/15/2025 6:36:50 AM by DPS\kjlousch
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AK25069173
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On July 14, 2025, at approximately 2323 hours, Alaska State Troopers stopped a Blue Pickup that was failing to maintain it's lane and had its hazard lights activated for no apparent reason. The driver, Matthew Odum was found to be Driving Under the Influence and was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center after being arrested for DUI.
Posted on 7/15/2025 6:50:20 AM by DPS\kbweeks
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AK25069459
Location: Fairbanks, AKType: Unlawful ContactDispatch Text:
On 07/15/2025 the Alaska State Troopers received a call that Jeremy Williams violated probation. The Troopers determined that Jeremy unlawfully contacted someone the court told him not to. Jeremy was arrested.
Posted on 7/15/2025 6:06:57 PM by DPS\acfishe
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25068181
Location: KVICHAK BAYType: SETNET GEAR IDENTIFICATION REQUIRMENTS & FAIL TO PROVIDE PFD FOR EVERYONE ONBOARDDispatch Text:
On July 11th, 2025, Spencer A Moore 33 years old from Anchorage, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Setnet Gear Identification Requirements and Fail to Provide PFD for Everyone Onboard (AK25058130) in Kvichak Bay. Bail is set at $250.00 and $100.00 in Naknek District Court.
Posted on 7/15/2025 8:38:57 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25068199
Location: KVICHAK BAYType: SETNET GEAR IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTSDispatch Text:
On July 11th, 2025, Daniel E Szepanski 22 years old from Anchorage, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Setnet Gear Identification Requirements in Kvichak Bay. Bail is set at $250.00 in Naknek District Court
Posted on 7/15/2025 9:02:04 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25055383
Location: Trapper CreekType: Fail to Remove Bear Bait SiteDispatch Text:
On 06/09/2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report of an abandoned bear bait station in the Trapper Creek area. Investigation revealed the bait station had been registered for the previous year and had not been hunted since the fall of 2024. On 07/13/2025, the registered owner was cited for Failure to Remove their Bear Bait Site and provided a mandatory court date.
Posted on 7/15/2025 10:47:01 AM by DPS\lphegg
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AK25067076
Location: SoldotnaType: Commercial Fishing ViolationDispatch Text:
On 07/09/2025 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted a setnet crew operating dipnets off Kenai North Beach. Investigation revealed neither of the CFEC permit holders the crew reported working for, were with the crew or located on the beach. On 7/14/2025, Wildlife Troopers contacted Michael Markham, age 61, and Michele Markham, age 61, of Soldotna, and served them their citations with a mandatory court appearance.
Posted on 7/15/2025 11:07:20 AM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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AK25067081
Location: SoldotnaType: Commercial Fishing ViolationDispatch Text:
On 7/9/2025 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Alan Crookston, age 45, of Bountiful Utah while commercial fishing off Kenai North Beach. Crookston was found to be in possession of commercial caught fish without a CFEC permit on his person. Crookston was issued a citation with a mandatory court appearance.
Posted on 7/15/2025 11:12:27 AM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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AK25069136
Location: Soldotna, AKType: DV Assault / Fail to Stop 1stDispatch Text:
On 7/14/2025 at approximately 2138 hours Alaska State Troopers received a report of a domestic disturbance in which a woman was punched, threatened with a knife and almost hit by a vehicle driven by a family member near milepost 9 Kalifornsky Beach Road. The suspect was identified as Kathryn Aami Brockman, age 18 of Seward. Wildlife Troopers located Brockman, who had left the scene in a gray 2024 Honda SUV, and initiated a traffic stop. Brockman failed to stop when directed and led AWT and AST Troopers on a pursuit for several miles in excess of 100 miles per hour. During the pursuit, she narrowly missed hitting other motorists and nearly ran some off the road. After several minutes, assisting officers from Kenai Police Department used spike strips to disable the vehicle, ending the pursuit. Brockman was arrested for two counts Assault 3rd DV, one count Assault 4th DV, Fail to Stop at the Direction of a Police Officer 1st, Reckless Driving and Violation of Conditions of Release. Her conditions of release were from multiple pending criminal cases, some of which included other Assault 3rd charges and Fail to Stop at the Direction of a Peace Officer. Brockman was remanded at Wildwood Pretrial Facility and held with no bail pending arraignments. Witnesses to the pursuit who may have been run off the road or had to take evasive action due to Brockman's reckless driving are asked to call AST dispatch (Trp. Thornal) at 907-262-4453.
Posted on 7/15/2025 3:25:13 AM by DPS\mjwertanen
AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Judicial Services
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AK25068902
Location: AnchorageType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 07/14/2025 at approximately 1150 hrs Anchorage Judicial Services contacted Tiffany Tabor at the Nesbett Courthouse. Investigation revealed that Tabor had a no bail warrant for her arrest for the charge of Violating a Protective Order. Tabor was arrested on the warrant and remanded into custody at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center.
Posted on 7/15/2025 12:44:50 PM by DPS\acware
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