Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, July 18, 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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AK25070422
Location: SewardType: Theft 2 x 4, MICS 5, Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 7/17/2025 at approximately 1910 hours, Seward AST was notified of a suspicion of a theft that had just occurred at a residence near Seward Highway and Herman Leirer Rd in Seward. The complainant advised that a female had just left his residence and stolen his wallet containing over $1,000 cash. AST responded to the area and located the female, later identified as Tanisha Stephens, age 33 of Anchorage, walking north on the highway. Investigation located the stolen wallet concealed in her belongings, as well as controlled substances and associated paraphernalia. Stephens was arrested and transported to Wildwood Pretrial Facility, where she was held on the charges of Theft 2 x 4 and Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 5 and held without bail pending arraignment. Stephens additionally had a $5,000 arrest warrant from Anchorage for Failure to Appear.
Posted on 7/18/2025 1:10:04 AM by DPS\krklingen
B Detachment
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AK25070408
Location: PalmerType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 7/17/2025 AST responded to the area of Lazy Eight Ct in Palmer for a disturbance. The investigation showed that Ashlee Hiner, age 38 of Kodiak, assaulted a romantic partner then drove a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. She then struck a building with the vehicle and fled the scene without reporting the collision. After being placed under arrest she also made threats towards the victim of the assault in the presence of AST. She was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial where she was charged with criminal mischief 3, assault 4 (DV), driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident and unlawful contact 2 and given no bail.
Posted on 7/18/2025 4:05:14 AM by DPS\kchaley
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AK25070354
Location: Big LakeType: Veh Theft 1, False Info, MIW 4, Criminal Trespass 2Dispatch Text:
On 07/17/2025 at approximately 1640 hours AST received a report of a verbal disturbance at the 3 bears convenience store in Big Lake, AK. A male, later identified as Jace Fesler, age 41, of Big Lake, was in a verbal altercation with employees as he had previously been trespassed from the store. He then got onto a motorcycle and left before AST arrival. AST contacted Mr. Fesler at a separate convenience store in Big Lake. He identified himself with a false name to AST multiple times and was found to be carrying Brass Knuckles on his person. In addition, the owner of the motorcycle Mr. Fesler was driving called to report the vehicle stolen from Anchorage while AST was on scene. The vehicle was impounded pending proof of ownership.
Mr. Fesler was arrested and remanded for Vehicle Theft 1, False Information, MIW4, and Criminal Trespass 2. He was transported to Matsu Pretrial where he is being held without bail.
Posted on 7/18/2025 8:06:45 AM by DPS\ajbigari
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AK25070820
Location: PalmerType: PursuitDispatch Text:
On 7/18/2025 AST located a vehicle driving recklessly on the Palmer-Wasilla Hwy heading towards Palmer. The vehicle was swerving in between lanes and showed signs of an impaired driver. Before any Law Enforcement contact by AST the vehicle was deemed a risk to public safety. AST and Palmer Police attempted to stop the vehicle in the area of CARRS in Palmer, but it fled, and a pursuit began. AST was able to deploy spikes and deflate the majority of the tires while still in Palmer, but the vehicle still fled recklessly. During the pursuit the driver Darren David, age 31 of Anchorage, struck multiple citizen vehicles. Darren eventually crashed his vehicle in the area of Muldoon and caused serious injury to a passenger in the vehicle. Darren was transported to Mat-Su Pretrial where he was remanded for failure to stop at direction of peace officer 1, assault 2, criminal mischief 3, driving under the influence, reckless driving, fleeing the scene of an accident (2 counts) and given no bail.
Posted on 7/18/2025 9:33:38 PM by DPS\kchaley
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AK25070668
Location: PalmerType: Missing PersonDispatch Text:
On 07/18/2025 at about 1221, AST received a report of a missing vulnerable person. Myra Lanthier, age 72 of Palmer, was reported missing. She was last heard from on 7/17/25 at approximately 0830 hours. Myra was last seen at the Palmer Caboose 1 to 2 days ago, with an unknown clothing description. Anyone having any information should contact the Alaska State Troopers.
Posted on 7/18/2025 4:03:37 PM by DPS\ckgreen
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25070362
Location: MP 124 Tok Cut OffType: Criminal Trespass 1st / Criminal Mischief 5Dispatch Text:
On 7/17/25,at 1631 hours, a property manager for the old First Presbyterian Church of Tok, came to Tok Post to report a break in at the church. Investigation determine an unknown subject cut through a plywood covering to gain entry into the church. The property owner is going to do an inventory to determine if any assets have been stolen. This investigation is ongoing .
Posted on 7/18/2025 8:54:12 AM by DPS\mfhaglin
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AK25070454
Location: FairbanksType: Assault DV and MIW3Dispatch Text:
On July 17th at approximately 1845 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a suspicious circumstances call on Nordale Road. The complainant stated that he had been threatened with a gun by his ex-wife, Kimberly Griffiths. Based on the circumstances, there is probable cause that Kimberly committed the crime of Assault in the third degree, weapon misconduct with a weapon, and was in violation of her probation. Kimberly was arrested the following day and remanded to FCC without incident.
Posted on 7/18/2025 11:19:05 PM by DPS\epjaeschke
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25067420
Location: UGASHIK DISTRICTType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED WATERSDispatch Text:
On July 9, 2025, Olav Refvik 67 years old and Gabriel B Karp 21 years old both from Key Largo, Florida 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 7/18/2025 5:29:07 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25067752
Location: UGASHIK-SMOKEY POINTType: GROUNDING PROHIBITEDDispatch Text:
On July 10, 2025, Antony A Basargin 48 years old and Kristina A Basargin 32 years old both from Homer, Alaska were cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Grounding Prohibited in Ugashik-Smokey Point. Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2025.
Posted on 7/18/2025 6:11:28 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25070592
Location: Kasilof South BeachType: Personal Use Fishery ViolationDispatch Text:
On 7/17/2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Andrew Kosachuk, age 29, of Palmer, near the Kasilof River Dipnet Fishery. Investigation revealed Kosachuk failed to record his catch on his Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Permit before departing the fishery. Kosachuk was issued a citation with a $120 fine.
Posted on 7/18/2025 6:27:31 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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AK25070767
Location: Kasilof South BeachType: Personal Use Fishery ViolationDispatch Text:
On 7/17/2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Catherine Adkinson, age 44, of Eagle River, near the Kasilof River Dipnet Fishery. Investigation revealed Adkinson failed to record her catch on her Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Permit before departing the fishery. Adkinson was issued a citation with a $120 fine.
Posted on 7/18/2025 6:29:11 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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AK25070163
Location: Kasilof South BeachType: Personal Use Fishery ViolationDispatch Text:
On 7/17/2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Caleb Richardson, age 55, of Palmer, near the Kasilof River Dipnet Fishery. Investigation revealed Richardson failed to record his catch on his Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Permit before departing the fishery. Richardson was issued a citation with a $120 fine.
Posted on 7/18/2025 6:30:48 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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AK25067922
Location: UGASHIK NORTH LINEType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED WATERSDispatch Text:
On July 9, 2025, Kalistrat Basargin 23 years old from Homer, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Waters on the Ugashik North Line. Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2025.
Posted on 7/18/2025 6:41:24 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25070341
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Personal Use Fishery ViolationDispatch Text:
On 7/17/2025 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Edgar Shangin, age 68, of Anchorage, dipnet fishing north of the ADFG norther beach marker of the Kenai River Dipnet Fishery. Shangin was issued a citation with a fine of $220.
Posted on 7/18/2025 7:34:12 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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AK25070335
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Personal Use Fishery ViolationDispatch Text:
On 7/17/2025 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Jonathan Gregorio, age 50, of Wasilla, dipnet fishing north of the ADFG norther beach marker of the Kenai River Dipnet Fishery. Gregorio was issued a citation with a fine of $220.
Posted on 7/18/2025 7:35:38 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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AK25070338
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Personal Use Fishery ViolationDispatch Text:
On 7/17/2025 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Jorge Cabrera, age 46, of Anchorage, dipnet fishing north of the ADFG norther beach marker of the Kenai River Dipnet Fishery. Cabrera was issued a citation with a fine of $220.
Posted on 7/18/2025 7:37:30 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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AK25070622
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Personal Use Fishery ViolationDispatch Text:
On 7/18/2025 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Matthew Kam-Magruder, age 50, of Anchorage, while dipnet fishing in the Kenai River Dipnet Fishery on Kenai North Beach. Investigation revealed Kam-Magruder had taken a King Salmon while dipnet fishing. Kam-Magruder was issued a citation with a $270 fine.
Posted on 7/18/2025 8:36:24 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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AK25070666
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Personal Use Fishery ViolationDispatch Text:
On 7/18/2025 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Salesitina Fanene, age 45, of Anchorage within the Kenai River Dipnet Fishery on Kenai North Beach. Investigation revealed Fanene, failed to record her catch on her Upper Cook Inlet Personal User Permit. Fanene was issued a citation with a fine of $120.
Posted on 7/18/2025 8:41:31 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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AK25070251
Location: WasillaType: S/F Closed Waters/ SnaggingDispatch Text:
On 07/17/2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Alexander Cherepanov, age 43 of Gervais Oregon, while sportfishing for salmon in an area closed year-round to salmon fishing. Investigation showed Cherepanov caught at least one salmon with a heavy gauge weighted treble hook. The hook was seized and Cherepanov was issued citations for sportfishing in closed waters for salmon and snagging for salmon.
Posted on 7/18/2025 9:23:30 AM by DPS\dbledford
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AK25070143
Location: SoldotnaType: Personal Use Fishery ViolationDispatch Text:
On 7/17/2025 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Brian Cannon, age 44 of Wasilla, while dipnet fishing in the Kasilof River Dipnet Fishery. Investigation revealed the Cannon household was in possession of two household permits. Cannon was issued a citation with a mandatory court date.
Posted on 7/18/2025 10:03:21 AM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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AK25070398
Location: Kenai City DockType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/17/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Thomas Thibodeau, age 80, of Kenai for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/18/2025 10:26:29 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25070397
Location: Kenai City DockType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/16/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Luis Carlos-Martinez, 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 7/18/2025 10:27:47 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25070123
Location: SoldotnaType: Personal Use Fishery ViolationDispatch Text:
On 07/17/2025 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Lenroy Waldron, age 38 of Wasilla, while dipnet fishing in the Kasilof River Dipnet Fishery. Investigation revealed Waldron was in possession of two Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use permits for his household. Waldron was issued a citation with a mandatory court appearance.
Posted on 7/18/2025 11:31:24 AM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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AK25070095
Location: SoldotnaType: Personal Use Fishery ViolationDispatch Text:
On 07/17/2025 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Steven DeNicola, age 55 of Kasilof, on Kasilof South Beach. Investigation revealed DeNicola failed to record his catch before departing the fishery. DeNicola was issued a citation with $120 fine.
Posted on 7/18/2025 12:01:24 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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AK25068692
Location: EGEGIK DISTRICTType: SET GILLNET OVERLENGTHDispatch Text:
On July 13, 2025, Olin D Fair 24 years old from Anchorage, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Set Gillnet Overlength in the Egegik District. Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 6, 2025.00
Posted on 7/18/2025 12:18:26 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Judicial Services
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AK25056643
Location: AnchorageType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 7-18-25 at approximately 1407 hours Alaska State Troopers contacted Christopher L. Short (age 52 from Anchorage) at a residence off Debarr. Subsequent investigation revealed that Short had a $500.00 outstanding arrest warrant for Violating Conditions of Release on the original charge of Theft II, Assault 4 and VCOR. Short was arrested on the warranted and remanded into custody at the Anchorage Jail.
Posted on 7/18/2025 3:20:27 PM by DPS\cbbitz
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