Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, July 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
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AK25070432
Location: KetchikanType: DWLR/ VCORDispatch Text:
On 07/17/2025 at about 1905 hours, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a maroon Honda near the intersection of Bucka Lane and the North Tongass Highway for a moving violation. Investigation revealed that the driver, Tara Lassiter, age 35 of Ketchikan was operating a motor vehicle while her driver's license was in a Revoked status. Further investigation revealed that Lassiter was on three sets of conditions of release set by the Ketchikan courthouse reference other Driving While License Revoked cases. Lassiter also had prior convictions for DWLR in Alaska. Lassiter was arrested, transported and remanded to Ketchikan Correctional Center.
Posted on 7/17/2025 11:40:09 PM by DPS\jpbeaudoin
B Detachment
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AK25069973
Location: PalmerType: Motor Vehicle CrashDispatch Text:
On July 16, 2025 at approximately 7:33pm, the Alaska State Troopers received multiple 911 calls regarding a motor vehicle collision near Palmer Wasilla Highway and Legacy Lane. Initial indications are that a grey sedan crossed the center median and collided with a red pickup truck head on. The driver of the sedan was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. A juvenile passenger was also transported with minor injuries. No significant injuries were noted on the driver of the red pickup truck. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/17/2025 12:08:08 AM by DPS\cbjoslin
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AK25070046
Location: WasillaType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 17 July 2025 at approximately 0200 hours in the area of Sunrise in Wasilla, AST received a call of an intoxicated individual in a vehicle. Upon responding to the scene, AST contacted Richard Morgan, who was under the influence of alcohol. Investigation concluded that he was operating a motor vehicle under the influence, and then Mr. Morgan refused to provide a breath sample, and assaulted a Trooper while waiting to get blood drawn. Richard Morgan was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for DUI, Refusal to submit to chemical test, and Assault in the 4th degree.
Posted on 7/17/2025 7:42:41 AM by DPS\eaowens
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AK25069849
Location: WillowType: DV Assault IVDispatch Text:
On 06/16/2025 at approximately 1436 hours, AST responded to a report of assault after the fact in the area of N Otter Lake Loop in Willow. Investigation revealed Jacob Taylor, age 35, of Willow, assaulted a family member. Jacob was arrested for DV Assault IV and remanded to MSPT, where he was held without bail.
Posted on 7/17/2025 7:53:27 AM by SOA\aedanaher
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AK25070171
Location: TazlinaType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 7/17/2025 at approximately 1100 hours, RPSO and VPSO's responded to a residence at Mile 113 of the Richardson Highway after receiving a report of a disturbance. It was later determined that Keith Renard (60) had assaulted a household member. Renard was arrested for one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree DV and transported the Glennallen Trooper Post for arraignment
Posted on 7/17/2025 3:04:10 PM by SOA\jgperatrovich
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AK25070007
Location: PalmerType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On July 16, 2025, at 9:54pm, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a death at a residence in Palmer. Troopers and EMS arrived and located 61-year-old George Nicholai, deceased. At this time, foul play is not suspected. The body is being sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/17/2025 3:46:48 PM by DPS\tjdespain
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AK25070004
Location: Mat-Su WestType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On July 16, 2025, Alaska State Troopers in Wasilla received a report of an unresponsive adult male at a residence. Troopers and EMS located 36-year-old Paul Wilson deceased. An initial investigation indicated Wilson may have overdosed on drugs. His body was transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/17/2025 10:04:01 AM by DPS\tewilliams
C Detachment
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AK25048053
Location: TuntutuliakType: Theft/FraudDispatch Text:
On May 20th, 2025, the Alaska State Troopers in Bethel received a report of an elder in Tuntutuliak being financially abused and defrauded of money. Investigation revealed that Susan Jimmie, 34, of Tuntutuliak had unlawfully taken approximately $2,600 from an elder victim between January and April 2025 by transferring money from the victim's account to other individuals in the village or region in exchange for cash or goods, and by withdrawing cash from the victim's account. Jimmie was charged with Theft 2nd Degree and Fraudulent Use of an Access Device.
Posted on 7/17/2025 2:19:28 PM by DPS\tjnorris
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AK25066677
Location: NapakiakType: Burglary/Theft/Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On July 2nd, 2025, Bethel Troopers received a report of a burglary from teacher housing units in Napakiak. Troopers responded and found two housing units had been burglarized by forced entry. One of the units was extensively vandalized and one of the victims' ATV had been stolen. Investigation revealed a large group of juveniles were primarily responsible for the vandalism, and several teenagers and young adults responsible for theft of various items. Troopers recovered some of the stolen property and conducted interviews with multiple juveniles. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/17/2025 2:39:24 PM by DPS\tjnorris
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AK25069867
Location: TuluksakType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On July 16, 2025, at 3:00pm, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a deceased female in the village of Tuluksak. It was reported that Valerie Napoka, age 36, was deceased at a family members residence and life saving measures by local medical personnel were unsuccessful. The body is being sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy. Initial investigation indicates no foul play. Next of Kin has been notified. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/17/2025 9:32:22 AM by DPS\tjdespain
D Detachment
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AK25069931
Location: TokType: Assault in the Fourth Degree/Criminal Mischief in the Fifth Degree/ Assault in the Present of a ChildDispatch Text:
On 7/16/25, at 1709 hours, AST Dispatch received a report of a disturbance in Tok. Troopers and a VPSO from Tok Post responed to the incident. Investigation determined a 17 y/o male lost his temper and began to damage his parents property. When the father attempted to intervene,his son began to assault him in the presences of his 14y/o sister. Juvenile Intake was contacted requesting the child be released to his parents and a report be forward to FYF for review.
Posted on 7/17/2025 10:07:50 AM by DPS\mfhaglin
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AK25070044
Location: FairbanksType: Assault 4 DVDispatch Text:
On 7/16/2025, at approximately 00:08, Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance call on Goldhill Road in Fairbanks for a physical altercation. Alaska State Troopers forwarded charges of Assault 4 DV to the District Attorney Office for Isabelle Rice.
Posted on 7/17/2025 5:32:22 PM by DPS\cjmorlang
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AK25069980
Location: FairbanksType: Vehicle CollisionDispatch Text:
On 7/16/2025, at approximately 17:58 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a vehicle collision at the intersection of Steele Creek Rd and Trianon Dr in Fairbanks. No injuries were reported. Involved parties exchanged information and left the scene.
Posted on 7/17/2025 5:36:55 PM by DPS\cjmorlang
E Detachment ...No news reported.
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AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25067985
Location: EGEGIK DISTRICTType: GILLNET OVER LENGTHDispatch Text:
On July 11, 2025, Kerry L McKimson 64 years old from Wasilla, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Gillnet Over Length in the Egegik District. Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 8, 2025.
Posted on 7/17/2025 4:30:31 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25070282
Location: FairbanksType: Fishing ViolationDispatch Text:
On July 16, 2025 the Alaska Wildlife Troopers conducted a routine patrol of the Yukon River with a department aircraft to monitor the ongoing closure to gillnet fishing. During the patrol AWT contacted Charles Yatlin, 41yoa of Fairbanks who was actively fishing with a drift Gillnet in the Yukon River below the village of Stevens. AWT seized Yatlin's net and issued a citation for using a gillnet during the closure.
Posted on 7/17/2025 3:37:52 PM by DPS\mjpotter
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AK25067424
Location: UGASHIK DISTRICTType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED WATERSDispatch Text:
On July 9, 2025, Steffen W Refvik 26 years old from Key Largo, Florida and Benjamin H Fenner, 21 years old from West Port, Connecticut were cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Waters in the Ugashik District. Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2025.
Posted on 7/17/2025 3:40:21 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25068015
Location: EGEGIK DISTRICTType: NO CFEC NUMBER ON RED OUTERMOST ANCHOR BUOYDispatch Text:
On July 11, 2025, Isaiah J Cowles 18 years old from Grants Pass, Oregon was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for No CFEC Number on Red Outermost Anchor Buoy in the Egegik District. Bail is set at $250.00 in Naknek District Court.
Posted on 7/17/2025 5:39:14 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25068565
Location: EGEGIK DISTRICTType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIODDispatch Text:
On July 13, 2025, Yako W Trefon, 37 years old from Dillingham, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Period in the Egegik District. Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 6, 2025.
Posted on 7/17/2025 2:46:17 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25070071
Location: Kenai South BeachType: Fishing During Closed PeriodDispatch Text:
On 7/17/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Joshua Nyitrai, age 33, of Sterling for personal use fishing during a closed period. Personal use dip net fishing on the Kenai River is open from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/17/2025 10:09:43 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25070072
Location: Kenai South BeachType: Fishing During Closed PeriodDispatch Text:
On 7/17/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Joe Hicks, age 42, of Anchorage for personal use fishing during a closed period. Personal use dip net fishing on the Kenai River is open from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/17/2025 10:11:14 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25068564
Location: EGEGIK DISTRICTType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED WATERSDispatch Text:
On July 13, 2025, Dylan B Most 22 years old and Charles H Most 65 years old, both from Westport, Washington were 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 7, 2025.
Posted on 7/17/2025 12:20:47 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25069645
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/16/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Douglas Berry, age 57, of Anchorage for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/17/2025 9:51:43 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK20569654
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/16/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited David Houser, age 32, of Anchorage for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/17/2025 9:53:09 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25069637
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/16/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Meaghan Baraby, age 41, of JBER for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/17/2025 9:54:31 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25069845
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/16/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited David Oteo-Velazquez, age 47, of Palmer for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/17/2025 9:56:04 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25069855
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/16/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Maria Macatesbis-Alley, age 57, of Eagle River for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/17/2025 9:57:20 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25069915
Location: Kenai City DockType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/16/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Jeremie Sanders, age 32, of Anchorage for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/17/2025 9:58:24 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25069832
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/16/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Marlon Dimatulac, age 52, of Anchorage for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/17/2025 9:59:55 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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