Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, July 23, 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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AK25063407
Location: NikiskiType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 7/22/25 at 1630 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted Leroy Blaine Hoeldt, 64 of Nikiski, at a residence off Mark Blvd in Nikiski. Investigation revealed Hoeldt had an active arrest warrant with original charges of Probation Violation, Theft 1st & 2nd degree, and Violating Conditions of Release X3. Hoeldt was arrested and remanded at Wildwood pretrial without bail.
Posted on 7/23/2025 7:58:36 AM by DPS\jtstrauel
B Detachment
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AK25072530
Location: WasillaType: Burglary 1 DV, Assault 4 DV, Resisting Arrest, VCORDispatch Text:
On 07/23/2025 at approximately 0727 hours, received a report of a Violation of Conditions in Wasilla. Investigation revealed, David Taylor (42) unlawfully entered a residence after having court order conditions to not return. AST located David and arrested him, he was transported to Matsu-Pretrial and remanded on the following:
1. Burglary in the First Degree AS 11.46.300(2)(B)
2. Burglary in the Second Degree AS 11.46.310
3. Criminal Trespass in the First Degree AS 11.46.320(a)(1)
4. Assault in the Fourth Degree AS 11.41.230(a)(3) x 2
5. Assault in the presence of a child AS 11.41.240
6. Criminal Mischief in the fourth degree AS 11.46.484(a)(1)
7. Reckless Endangerment AS 11.41.250
8. Violation of condition of release AS 11.56.757(a)(3)
9. Unlawful Contact in the First Degree AS 11.56.750(a)(1)(A)(ii)
10. Resisting or Interfering with Arrest AS 11.56.700(a)(1)David was held without bail.
Posted on 7/23/2025 3:55:53 PM by DPS\cataratko
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AK25069026
Location: GlennallenType: Found explosivesDispatch Text:
On 07/23/2025 at approximately 1100 hours, the Alaska State Troopers along with FBI EOD and military teams responded to the area of mile 115 Richardson Highway for a report of found explosives. The explosives were located and disposed of by EOD personnel. The Richardson Highway was closed periodically to ensure the safety of the public as well as units on scene. No injuries were reported and there is not a danger to the public. The Troopers would like to thank the VPSOs, Glenn Rich and Gakona Fire Departments and DOT for their assistance. The Troopers would also like to thank the community for their patience during this incident.
Posted on 7/23/2025 7:01:42 PM by DPS\jbchroniger
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AK25072394
Location: TalkeetnaType: Motor Vehicle Collision With InjuryDispatch Text:
On 7/22/25 at approx. 1924hrs AST received a report that there was a motor vehicle collision at the railroad crossing at mile 13.5 of the Talkeetna Spur Rd. involving a single vehicle. Investigation revealed that Travis Smith (age 46 of Talkeetna) was driving his 2020 Toyota Tacoma, out of Talkeetna in his when he lost control of his vehicle, left the road way and collided with the traffic control gate at the railroad crossing. Smith was transported to the hospital for further medical evaluation and treatment. Investigation continues.
Posted on 7/23/2025 3:35:52 AM by DPS\tncaldarea
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AK25063777
Location: PalmerType: Warrant Arrest x 3Dispatch Text:
On 07/22/2025 at 1300 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a suspicious vehicle near Buffalo Mine Road. Investigation revealed, Tasha Vickers 39 YOA and Mikeal Pegg 53 YOA both had outstanding warrants for their arrest. Tasha's warrant was for Fail to Appear original charge Misconduct involving a control substance 5th. Mikeal's warrants were for Fail to Appear original charge Misconduct involving a control substance 5th and OUI. Both were arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial. Tasha's was held on $250 bail and Mikeal was held on $500 bail.
Posted on 7/23/2025 6:08:17 AM by DPS\mdbarela
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AK25072172
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 07/22/2025 at approximately 0730 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a 911 misdial coming from a residence in Wasilla. Investigation revealed Steven Estes (35) had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for Assault in the third degree. Steven was arrested and transported to Matsu-Pretrial where he was remanded for his warrant. Bail was set for $1000.
Posted on 7/23/2025 6:13:17 AM by DPS\cataratko
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25072503
Location: HealyType: Search and RescueDispatch Text:
On 07/23/2025 at approximately 0059 hours, Alaska State Troopers from Nenana and Healy responded to mile 224 Parks Highway for a report of an overdue lost hiker. Shannon Lee, age 23 of Kansas, was reported to be hiking Morning Mountain. Shannon was able to text family notifying them she was lost before her phone died. A drone was launched near the area accessed by Shannon and immediately located her. Troopers met Shannon at a trail entrance near the road. Shannon was evaluated by EMS and was well enough to return home.
Posted on 7/23/2025 8:18:37 AM by DPS\nchollenbeck
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AK25072573
Location: Delta JunctionType: Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Fail to Report Collision Involving WildlifeDispatch Text:
On 07/23/2025 at about 0706 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of an injured moose struggling in the ditch near milepost 254 of the Richardson Highway. The caller reported there were no vehicles on scene when they discovered the injured moose. AST responded and dispatched the suffering moose. A local charity responded to salvage it. On scene evidence was consistent with a collision involving a motor vehicle.
In the interest of being humane and decent, AST is asking those involved in a collision with wildlife to report it to the Alaska State Troopers. Additionally, failure to report a collision involving wildlife constitutes Leaving the Scene of an Accident and additional wildlife violations.
Posted on 7/23/2025 10:35:04 AM by DPS\tmstuart
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AK25072838
Location: FairbanksType: EscapeDispatch Text:
On 7/23/2025 at approximately 1555 hours, Fairbanks AST received a report from 3022 Parks Highway that a male, Ethan Wiehl-Ortiz, had escaped from the North Star Center. An investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/23/2025 10:35:18 PM by SOA\jdchipps
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25072213
Location: Centennial ParkType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/22/2025 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Diana Harper, age 68, 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 7/23/2025 9:09:48 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25072214
Location: Centennial ParkType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/22/2025 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Austin Brown, age 67, 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 7/23/2025 9:11:19 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25072229
Location: Centennial ParkType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/22/2025 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Angelo Tedesco, 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 7/23/2025 9:12:23 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25072332
Location: Kenai City Dock Cleaning TablesType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use PermitDispatch Text:
On 7/22/2025 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Robert Truelove, age 61, 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 7/23/2025 9:13:38 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25072333
Location: Kenai City Dock Cleaning TablesType: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use Permit x 2Dispatch Text:
On 7/22/2025 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Dwayne Daniel, age 61, of Anchorage and John Grant III, age 59, of JBER for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery. Bail was set at $120 in the Kenai District Court for each fisherman.
Posted on 7/23/2025 9:16:23 AM by DPS\rrlanders
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AK25069296
Location: NAKNEK SECTIONType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIODDispatch Text:
On July 14, 2025, William R Olsen, 64 years old from Cathlamet, Washington was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Period in the Naknek Section. Arraignment is schedule in Naknek District Court on August 6, 2025.
Posted on 7/23/2025 11:01:37 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25071856
Location: NAKNEK-KVICHAK BAYType: DRIFT GEAR IDENTIFICATIONDispatch Text:
On July 21, 2025, Dimitry V Kuzmin 48 years old from Homer, Alaska and Georgi Samoilov 23 years old from Wasilla, Alaska were cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Drift Gear Identification in Naknek-Kvichak Bay. Arraignment is schedule in Naknek District Court on August 6, 2025.
Posted on 7/23/2025 11:38:36 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25072239
Location: Kenai RiverType: Personal Use Fishery ViolationDispatch Text:
On 7/22/2025 at approximately 1255 hours Soldotna Alaska Wildlife Troopers were informed of a group of people dipnet fishing north of the ADFG regulatory marker of the Kenai North Beach Personal Use Fishery. Troopers responded to the area. Troopers contacted and issued citations for "Take Salmon Closed Area," with a $220 fine to: Alfredo Batista, age 63 of Anchorage, Margarita Perezdsantana, age 58 of Anchorage, Fraylen Grullon-Urena, age 45 of Anchorage, and Simeona Taula, age 56 of Anchorage.
Posted on 7/23/2025 12:19:41 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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AK25072343
Location: SoldotnaType: Sport Fishing ViolationDispatch Text:
On 7/22/2025 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Michael Kim, age 58 of Washington State. Kim was observed sport fishing at Soldotna Creek Park. Kim Failed to Release Snagged Fish while fishing. Kim was issued a citation with a fine of $140.
Posted on 7/23/2025 12:38:42 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald
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AK25066572
Location: DillinghamType: Commercial Fishing Closed PeriodDispatch Text:
On July 8, 2025 Kiril Martushev age 37 from Homer was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for commercial fishing during a closed period in Nushigak. Arraignment is scheduled in Dillingham District Court on August 5, 2025.
Posted on 7/23/2025 2:59:33 PM by DPS\fdmccammon
AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Highway Patrol
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AK24100279
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 07/23/2025 at approximately 1130 hours, the Highway Interdiction K9 Team conducted a traffic stop on a blue Ford Escape on Cottonwood Loop in Wasilla. Investigation revealed the passenger, Tony Chulin age 35 of Wasilla, had a $100 arrest warrant for Driving While License Revoked. Chulin was arrested and remanded to MAT-SU Pretrail on his warrant where he was held on the $100 bail.
Posted on 7/23/2025 1:12:44 PM by DPS\glstephens
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AK25072576
Location: WasillaType: Probation ViolationDispatch Text:
UPDATE: After Kerr was remanded a user amount of methamphetamine was found hidden on his person. Kerr is now being charged with the additional charges of Promoting Contraband 1st (Class C Felony) and Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance (Class C Felony).
On 07/23/2025 at approximately 0921 hours, the Highway Interdiction K9 Team conducted a traffic stop on a gray Dodge Charger for a moving violation and expired registration on the Parks Highway near Palmer Wasilla Highway. Investigation revealed the passenger, Ronald Kerr, age 29 of Wasilla, had violated his probation. Kerr was arrested and remanded to MAT-SU Pretrial on a Probation Violation.
Posted on 7/23/2025 10:54:15 AM by DPS\glstephens
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