Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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B Detachment

  • AK25072236

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Assault 3 DV, Assault 4, Resisting arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/22/2025 at approximately 1325 hours, AST received a call of a Domestic Disturbance in the area of Calero Drive in Palmer. Investigation revealed that George Kraut of Palmer had placed a family member in fear of serious physical injury with a dangerous instrument, assault on a peace officer and resisting arrest. 

    George was placed under arrest and transported to MSPT and held without bail. 

    Posted on 7/22/2025 4:34:11 PM by DPS\atbelliston

  • AK25072223

    Location: Willow
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    Willow, AK – On July 22, 2025, at approximately 2:45 PM, Alaska State Troopers contacted Valerie Robinson, 63 YOA, during a 911 hang up in the Willow area. Investigation revealed Valerie had two active misdemeanor warrants for her arrest. She was taken into custody without incident and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial, where she was remanded and held on $100 cash appearance bail set by the court.

     

    Posted on 7/22/2025 7:01:09 PM by DPS\hjshay

  • AK25071987

    Location: Glennallen
    Type: Felony Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/21/2025 at approximately 2209 hours, Troopers took a report of a assault in the area of mile 83 of the Richardson Highway. Upon further investigation, Nicholas Nyquist, 45, of Fairbanks was arrested and charged with DUI 1st, Misconduct Involving Weapons in the 4th, and 7 counts of Assault in the 3rd for brandishing a firearm and pulling the trigger on multiple individuals. Nyquist was subsequently transported to Mat-Su Pre Trial and held without bail.

    Posted on 7/22/2025 3:00:04 AM by DPS\jbchroniger

  • AK25071879

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Assault 3 DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/21/2025 at 1800 AST received a report of a disturbance in Palmer. Investigation revealed Rena Sapp (57) assaulted a household member. Rena was remanded and held without bail.

    Posted on 7/22/2025 4:33:52 AM by DPS\cjkopy

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  • AK25071902

    Location: Healy
    Type: Fail to Stop for Peace Officer

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/21/2025, Alaska State Troopers signaled for Kaylub Coleman, 21, to pull over due to his speed.  He failed to stop and initiated a pursuit.  Ultimately, he was arrested for Fail to Stop at the Direction of a Peace Officer, Reckless Driving, and Reckless Endangerment.  A passenger, Airish Medina, 23, was arrested for Tampering with Evidence, Theft 2nd Degree, MISC 5th Degree, False Reporting, Theft 4th Degree, and Fraudulently Obtaining an Access Device.  They were both remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 7/22/2025 10:12:17 AM by DPS\japoole

  • AK25072418

    Location: Tok
    Type: DWLS / VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 22, 2025, at approximately 2100 hours Alaska State Troopers in Tok contacted a vehicle near mile 1313 Alaska Highway. Investigation revealed that the driver, Shannon Kiehl (age 38 of Tanacross), was Driving with a Suspended License after having previously been convicted. Kiehl is also on Conditions of Release in 4TO-23-00043CR. Kiehl was charged with Driving while License Suspended and Violating Conditions of Release.

    Posted on 7/22/2025 10:38:20 PM by DPS\jnburnham

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AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK25070785

    Location: KVICHAK SECTION
    Type: FALSE STATEMENT ON LICENSE APPLICATION

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 8, 2025, Quintin K Chow, 28 years old from Honolulu, Hawaii, was contacted aboard the fishing vessel Thunder in the Kvichak Section by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program and cited for False Statement on License Application by claiming Alaska Residency for the following:

    2024 Hunting License

    2024 Fishing License

    2024 King Salmon Stamp

    2025 Hunting License

    2025 Fishing License

    2025 King Salmon Stamp

    2025 Crewmember License

    Bail is set at $300 for each violation in Naknek District Court.

    Posted on 7/22/2025 8:56:39 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK25071824

    Location: Kenai City Dock Cleaning Tables
    Type: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use Permit

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/21/2025 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Michael Love, age 20, of Wasilla for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery.  Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.

    Posted on 7/22/2025 9:12:23 AM by DPS\rrlanders

  • AK25071857

    Location: Kenai City Dock
    Type: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use Permit

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/21/2025 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Ethan Frankson, age 20, of Point Hope for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery.  Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.

    Posted on 7/22/2025 9:14:09 AM by DPS\rrlanders

  • AK25071858

    Location: Kenai City Dock
    Type: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use Permit

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/21/2025 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Ess Scott, age 50, of Kotzebue for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery.  Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court.

    Posted on 7/22/2025 9:15:12 AM by DPS\rrlanders

  • AK25071872

    Location: Kenai City Dock
    Type: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use Permit

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/21/2025 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Amanda Butler, age 39, 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 7/22/2025 9:16:06 AM by DPS\rrlanders

  • AK25071742

    Location: Kenai North Beach
    Type: Personal Use Permit Required - Fail to Have Personal Use Permit as Required

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/21/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Onosai Moana, age 39, of Anchorage for fishing in a personal use fishery without the required permit.  Bail was set at $220 in the Kenai District Court.

    Posted on 7/22/2025 9:18:07 AM by DPS\rrlanders

  • AK25071970

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Fishing Violation

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 21, 2025, at approximately 2045 hours, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers were checking for fishing activity on Fish Creek near Big Lake.  Troopers watched an individual fish for about a half an hour, in an area closed to salmon fishing, using gear that was intended for harvesting salmon along with casting and retrieving movements intended to hook salmon.  When the individual ended his attempts, Troopers contacted him and identified him as Jimmy Davis.  It was discovered that Davis was fishing without a valid license and admitted trying to catch a couple salmon for the night.  He was issued citations for fishing for salmon in a closed area and not having a fishing license. 

    Posted on 7/22/2025 10:27:14 AM by DPS\jrwright

  • AK25071325

    Location: Dillingham
    Type: Grounding and Failure to Identify Gear

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 14, 2025 Michael Martushev age 21 from Homer and Ouvenaly Martushev age 20 from Homer were cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for failing to identify gear with ADFG number, grounding, and employing a crew member without a license in Igushik.  Arraignment is scheduled in Dillingham District Court on August 5, 2025.

    Posted on 7/22/2025 10:46:07 AM by DPS\fdmccammon

AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Judicial Services ...No news reported.

AK Div of Fire and Life Safety ...No news reported.