Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, July 20, 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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AK25071211
Location: Cooper LandingType: DUIDispatch Text:
On July 19, 2025, at approximately 2236 hours, Seward AST conducted a traffic stop on a black F150 near mile 41 of the Sterling Highway in Cooper Landing. The investigation revealed the driver, Gavin Scheer, age 22 of Anchorage, was operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Scheer was arrested and issued a summons to appear at a later date, and released to a sober party.
Posted on 7/20/2025 2:00:40 AM by DPS\sosmith
B Detachment
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AK25071235
Location: PalmerType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 7/19/25 at approximately2359 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop near mile marker 9 of KGB. AST contacted and identified the driver as Maxim Wanser age 23 of Wasilla. Investigation found Maxim was driving while under the influence of an intoxicating substance. Maxim was arrested, transported and remanded at MSPT for DUI.
Posted on 7/20/2025 3:50:49 AM by DPS\jbbarker
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AK25070957
Location: PalmerType: Failure to stop, DUI, MIWDispatch Text:
On 7/19/25 at approximately 0427 hours AST attempted to stop a vehicle traveling at speeds excess of 90mph near mile 11 of KGB. AST was able to stop the vehicle and identify the driver as Daniel Alcock age 33 of Wasilla. Investigation found Daniel to be driving while under the influence of an intoxicating substance along with having a firearm in his vehicle. Daniel was arrested, transported and remanded at MSPT for FTY, DUI, and MIW.
Posted on 7/20/2025 3:55:54 AM by DPS\jbbarker
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AK25070150
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 07/20/2025 at approximately 1030 hours, AST contacted Kelly Middleton, age 40 of Wasilla, near the intersection of Weeping Birch St and Knik Goose Bay Rd in a parking area. Investigation revealed Middleton had an active arrest warrant for failing to register as a sex offender and violate conditions of release for a misdemeanor. Middleton was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial on the warrant with bail set at $500.
Posted on 7/20/2025 11:45:13 AM by DPS\qtnardini
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AK25071276
Location: PalmerType: DUI, Refusal, & MOCADispatch Text:
On 07/20/2025 at 0541 hours, Alaska State Troopers came in contact with a vehicle that drove off the roadway near Trunk Road. Investigation revealed, Shania Bergeron 20YOA was operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Shania was remanded at Mat-Su Pretrial on charges of DUI 2nd offence, Refusal to submit to a chemical test, and Minor Operating and Consuming. Shania’s bail was set at $500 per the bail schedule.
Posted on 7/20/2025 11:47:54 AM by DPS\mdbarela
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25071375
Location: FairbanksType: TheftDispatch Text:
On July 20, 2025, at approximately 1300 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen bicycle located off of Boat Street. The bike was a white Cannondale mountain bike with blue lettering. The Investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information about this crime can call the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks at (907) 451-5100. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can submit tips through the AKTips smartphone app or securely online at https://dps.alaska.gov/tips. You can also text the keyword “AKTips” to 847411 followed by your anonymous tip.
Posted on 7/20/2025 3:30:22 PM by DPS\nggandy
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25071031
Location: Kenai City DockType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/19/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Johnny Cothren, age 39, of Soldotna for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/20/2025 11:56:09 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25071048
Location: Kenai City DockType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/19/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Logan Schwartz, age 32, of Chugiak for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/20/2025 11:57:17 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25071046
Location: Kenai City DockType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/19/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Gordon Smith, age 33, 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 7/20/2025 11:58:35 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25071072
Location: Kenai City DockType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/19/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Thomas Daniel, age 76, 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 7/20/2025 12:09:37 PM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25071069
Location: Kenai City DockType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/19/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited John Hegland, age 42, 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 7/20/2025 12:10:58 PM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25071091
Location: Kenai City DockType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/19/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Lindsey Byrd, age 43, of Sutton for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/20/2025 12:12:17 PM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25071090
Location: Kenai City DockType: Take Over Limit SalmonDispatch Text:
On 7/19/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Ronald King, age 75, of Kasilof for taking over limit of salmon during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $400 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/20/2025 12:16:46 PM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25071103
Location: Kenai City DockType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/19/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Byung Jeong, age 31, 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 7/20/2025 12:18:06 PM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25071289
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/20/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Ricardo Cruz, 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 7/20/2025 12:19:53 PM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25071290
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/20/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Felipe Cruz, age 58, 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 7/20/2025 12:21:09 PM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25071283
Location: Kenai North BeachType: Fail to Mark Personal Use Fish - Clip TailsDispatch Text:
On 7/20/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Steven Rupp, age 36, of Anchorage for failing to mark/clip the tails of personal use fish as required. Bail was set at $95 in the Kenai District Court.
Posted on 7/20/2025 12:23:03 PM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25068925
Location: KVICHAK BAYType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIODDispatch Text:
On July 14, 2025, Bryan W McMahan, 41 years old from Gakona, Alaska and a 14-year-old juvenile from Wasilla, Alaska were cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Period in Kvichak Bay. Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2025.
Posted on 7/20/2025 8:25:44 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25068959
Location: NAKNEK SECTIONType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIODDispatch Text:
On July 13, 2025, Jehra C Moore 40 years old from Sedro Woolley, Washington and Jonathon D Wicker 41 years old from Choteau, Montana were cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Period in the Naknek Section. Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 6, 2025.
Posted on 7/20/2025 10:44:38 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25066665
Location: NAKNEK-KVICHAK DISTRICTType: COMMERCIAL FISHING DURING A 48-HOUR DISTRICT TRANSFER PERIODDispatch Text:
On July 8, 2025, the following individuals were cited abord the fishing vessel Thunder by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fishing During a 48-hour District Transfer Period in the Naknek-Kvichak District;
Taran White 42 years old from Sand Point, Idaho
Quintin K Chow 28 years old from Homer, Alaska
Caymus A Thomas 29 years old from Palmer, Alaska
Brandon D Kurtz 22 years old from Vernal, Utah
Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 7, 2025.
Posted on 7/20/2025 4:00:24 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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