Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Saturday, July 26, 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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AK25073880
Location: WasillaType: Drug distributionDispatch Text:
On 7/25/2025 AST conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Aspen Ave in Wasilla. The investigation showed that the operator Matthew Smith was in possession of 33 lethal doses of heroin and methamphetamine as well as being in possession of other items consistent with narcotic distribution. Matthew was remanded to Matsu Pretrial where he was charged with MICS 2, MICS 3 and given no bail.
Posted on 7/26/2025 4:39:41 AM by DPS\kchaley
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AK25073913
Location: PalmerType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 7/25/2025 AST observed a dirt bike being driven on the sidewalk in the area of CARRS in Palmer. Upon sight of AST the driver went onto the roadway with no lights and attempted to flee. AST was able to eventually stop the bike and contacted Gabriel Wilhelm age 24 of Palmer. The investigation showed that Gabriel was operating the dirt bike under the influence of alcohol, and he provided a breath sample of .167. Gabriel was given a summons for driving under the influence with a court date and released from the Palmer AST post.
Posted on 7/26/2025 4:43:58 AM by DPS\kchaley
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AK25073855
Location: GlennallenType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 07/25/2025 at approximately 2037 hours Glennallen AST conducted a traffic stop near Mile 125 of the Richardson Highway for a speeding violation. Investigation revealed that the driver Tristin Komok, age 23 of Glennallen, was driving while under the influence of alcohol. Komok was placed under arrest for DUI. Komok was held at Glennallen AST Post where he was later released on his own recognizance to a sober party.
Posted on 7/26/2025 1:19:32 PM by DPS\dtmcweeney
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AK25073891
Location: GlennallenType: Warrant Arrest, VCORDispatch Text:
On 07/25/2025 at approximately 2037 hours Glennallen AST contacted Benjamin John, age 22 of Tazlina, during a traffic stop near mile 125 of the Richardson Highway. Investigation revealed that John had a $50 bailable warrant for his arrest for Failure to Appear stemming from the original charge of DV Criminal Mischief in the 3rd degree. Additionally, John was intoxicated in violation of conditions of release from the same case. John was placed under arrest for his warrant and for Violating Conditions of Release for a Felony. John was transported to Matsu Pretrial to be held until arraignment.
Posted on 7/26/2025 1:32:04 PM by DPS\dtmcweeney
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AK25074151
Location: WasillaType: DrugsDispatch Text:
On 7/26/2025 the Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence in Wasilla for disorderly conduct. While at the residence, James Linn (50YOA) and Tanja Stokes (48YOA) were identified as witnesses. As the situation unfolded, Troopers discovered heroin and methamphetamine on both of them. Both were placed under arrest and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial where they were held per the bail schedule.
Posted on 7/26/2025 7:28:25 PM by DPS\cnfouts
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AK25074136
Location: WasillaType: Disorderly ConductDispatch Text:
On 7/26/2025 the Alaska State Troopers were conducting a patrol in a neighborhood and made a subject stop. The individual, identified as Christopher Skaggs (46YOA), created a reckless situation with a short foot pursuit for the Trooper and was arrested for disorderly conduct. Christopher was issued a summons and released.
Posted on 7/26/2025 7:37:46 PM by DPS\cnfouts
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AK25073870
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On July 25, 2025, at approximately 2136 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop. Troopers' investigation found the driver, Vasiliy Radchishin (46M), to be impaired by alcohol. Vasilly was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center for one count of DUI and one count of refusal to submit to chemical test.
Posted on 7/26/2025 2:44:55 AM by DPS\nggandy
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