Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, July 24, 2025

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

A Detachment ...No news reported.

B Detachment

  • AK25072934

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Sexual Assault and Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/23/25 at approx. 2152hrs AST received a 911 call reporting that there was an assault near Finger Lake in Palmer. Further investigation revealed that Thomas Ryan Hite Cross (age 37 of Palmer) burglarized the home of an elderly female neighbor and during the commision of the burglary he assaulted the neighbor and attempted to sexually assault her as well. The elderly victim was transported to Mat Su Regional Medical Center for medical treatment for non-life threatening injuries that she received during the assault(s). Thomas Ryan Hite Cross was transported to the Palmer Pretrial Facility where he was remanded on several charges including Sexual Assault, Assault IV and Burglary; Thomas Ryan Hite Cross is being held without bail.

    Posted on 7/24/2025 6:00:31 AM by DPS\tncaldarea

  • AK25072969

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/24/2025 at approximately 0208 hours, AST received a report of a vehicle collision on Serendipity Loop. The following investigation revealed that Alexander O’Docharty, 19 YOA, was driving while under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and transported to MSPT, where he was remanded and held on a $1,000.00 bail.

    Posted on 7/24/2025 7:43:45 AM by DPS\jlvandiest

  • AK25060406

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Stolen Vehicle

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/24/2025 at approximately 1630 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a possible stolen vehicle found abandoned in Big Lake. The vehicle was confirmed stolen in June 2025 and was returned to the owner.

    Posted on 7/24/2025 5:34:53 PM by DPS\jrvenable

  • AK25073119

    Location: Palmer
    Type: DV Assault 4, Crim Mis 5

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/24/2025 at approximately 1108 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance in Palmer. Following the investigation Brandi Whisnant (age 21 of Palmer) was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for domestic violence related assault in the fourth degree and criminal mischief in the fifth degree, where she was held without bail.

    Posted on 7/24/2025 5:51:09 PM by DPS\jrvenable

  • AK25073129

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Motor Cycle Collision

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/24/2025 at approximately 1706 hours, AST responded to a single vehicle collision on Big Lake Rd. Upon investigation a 45-year-old male was going at a high rate of speed eastbound on Big Lake Rd. He veered off the road on to the shoulder causing him to lose control of the motorcycle and ultimately crashed. He was rushed to the hospital by EMS and being treated for possible serious injuries. No other parties involved.

    Posted on 7/24/2025 6:17:41 PM by DPS\ddbeaver

  • AK25073245

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/24/2025 at approximately 1650 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a call from security at Mat-Su Regional Hospital in Palmer reporting a man there that was threatening to kill staff members.  Eriel Cuevas (40YOA) placed staff, who had been threatened and assaulted by him before resulting in him being trespassed from the hospital, were put in fear of harm that he would do it again and possibly worse than before.  Eriel was placed under arrest for two charges of assault in the 4th degree and was remanded at Mat-Su Pretrial where he was held per the bail schedule.  

    Posted on 7/24/2025 6:50:52 PM by DPS\cnfouts

  • AK25072572

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/24/2025 at approximately 1220 hours, Palmer Judicial Services, Palmer Patrol, and Palmer Pre-Trial Services contacted Todd Dreka, age 58, of Wasilla at a residence in Wasilla for a Governor’s Arrest Warrant. Dreka was taken into custody without incident and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility where he will await extradition to Florida for the original charge of domestic violence aggravated battery on a pregnant person.    

    Posted on 7/24/2025 7:04:53 PM by SOA\cglong

  • AK25073113

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Domestic Violence

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/24/2025 at approximately 1106 hours, Palmer AST received a call from Brenda Tocktoo (26YOA) reporting that her boyfriend had pushed her and was preventing her from getting her things so she could leave the house. Parties were separated when Troopers arrived on scene. After interviewing both parties, it was determined that Brenda had destoryed property that belonged to her boyfriend. She was placed under arrest for Criminal Mischief in the 5th degree, DV, and remanded at Mat-Su pretrial where she was held per the bail schedule.

    Posted on 7/24/2025 1:31:37 PM by DPS\cnfouts

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25072968

    Location: Fairabnks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/24/2025, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop in Fairbanks. Troopers' investigation determined that Angel Marroquin committed the crime of DUI. Angel was arrested and transported to FCC.

    Posted on 7/24/2025 3:14:40 AM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK25073100

    Location: KING SALMON CREEK
    Type: SPECIAL PROVISIONS - BRISTOL BAY - KING SALMON CREEK

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 22, 2025, David L. Stichler 37 years old and Dylan W Rauch 38 years old both from Quilcene, Washing were cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for Special Provisions – Bristol Bay – King Salmon Creek at the King Salmon Creek.  Bail is set at $100 in Naknek District Court.

    Posted on 7/24/2025 3:19:38 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK25072654

    Location: Centennial Park
    Type: Fail to Mark Personal Use Fish - Clip Tails

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/23/25 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Marlene Katcheak, age 41, of Wasilla 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 7/24/2025 11:19:58 AM by DPS\rrlanders

  • AK25072738

    Location: Kenai City Dock
    Type: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use Permit X 2

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/23/2025 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Joshua Franey, age 41, of Kasilof and Sean Franey, 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 for each fisherman.

    Posted on 7/24/2025 11:23:37 AM by DPS\rrlanders

  • AK25072995

    Location: Kenai North Beach
    Type: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use Permit

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/24/2025 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Amir Vue, age 23, 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 7/24/2025 11:25:12 AM by DPS\rrlanders

  • AK25072997

    Location: Kenai North Beach
    Type: Fail to Record Salmon on Personal Use Permit

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/24/2025 Tok Wildlife Troopers cited Vera Brollier, age 51, 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 7/24/2025 11:27:07 AM by DPS\rrlanders

AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Highway Patrol

  • AK25073040

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest/Suspicious Vehicle

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/24/25 at about 0900 hours, Troopers assigned to the Highway Interdiction Team conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Knik Goose Bay Road and Clapp Road after observing the license plates did not match the vehicle. Investigation revealed a passenger, identified as 20 year old Dylan McDowell of Wasilla, had a felony warrant for his arrest for the original charges of Fail to Stop 1st, Cruelty to Animals, Assault 3rd, VCOR x4, and DUI. McDowell was arrested and remanded to MSPT and held on $3000 cash only bail. The investigation regarding the vehicle continues.

    Posted on 7/24/2025 10:21:27 AM by DPS\jmnoll

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

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