Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, July 31, 2025
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
A Detachment
-
AK25074204
Location: Moose PassType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 7/26/2025, at approximately 1945 hours, Seward AST conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation on a pickup truck heading south, near mile 34 of the Seward Highway. The driver, identified as Cory Merrifield, age 36 of Wasilla, was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and remanded to Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward. Merrifield was held on cash bail, and has since been released with a future court date for arraignment.
Posted on 7/31/2025 3:00:25 PM by DPS\krklingen
B Detachment
-
AK25075855
Location: WasillaType: DV Criminal Mischief/TrespassDispatch Text:
On 7/31/2025 AST responded to a residence in Wasilla for the report of a disturbance. Investigation revealed that Mikayla Bergmann trespassed after being told to leave and damaged the property of another. She was arrested for Criminal Trespass in the 1st degree and Criminal Mischief in the 5th degree. Both are DV crimes. She was remanded to the Mat-Su Pre-Trial facility and held with no bail.
Posted on 7/31/2025 3:07:20 AM by DPS\wmbooth
-
AK25049993
Location: GlennallenType: Sexual AssaultDispatch Text:
On 05/25/2025 at approximately 1230 hours, Troopers took a report of a possible sexual assault in the area of Gulkana. After an extensive investigation, Rylan Krier, 21, of Kenny Lake, was arrested and charged with Sexual Assault in the 2nd Degree. Krier was remanded into custody.
Posted on 7/31/2025 1:34:38 PM by DPS\jbchroniger
-
AK25075901
Location: WasillaType: TrespassDispatch Text:
On 7/31/2025 the Alaska State Troopers received a call reporting that a man was sitting inside of a vehicle he did not own and did not have permission to be in. Troopers arrived on scene and observed the male, Bryon Parazoo (25YOA) sitting inside of the vehicle. Bryon was removed from the vehicle and issued a summons to appear in court for criminal trespass 2. Bryon was released to his caretaker.
Posted on 7/31/2025 12:35:42 PM by DPS\cnfouts
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
-
AK25075856
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 30 July 2025, at approximately 0129 hours, Alaska State Troopers observed a vehicle operating without any lights on, travelling Northbound on University Ave. Troopers conducted a traffic stop and, following an investigation, the driver, Theodore Hanson (37M of Seattle), was found to be intoxicated. Theodore was transported to Fairbanks Correctional Center and remanded without further issue for DUI.
Posted on 7/31/2025 6:09:17 AM by DPS\kjlousch
-
AK25075867
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 7/31/2025, AST responded to the Chena Hot Springs Resort after staff reported that a highly intoxicated female, later identified as Ashlyn Charlie, had crashed her vehicle into a pole and entered the lobby disturbing guests. Ashlyn exhibited multiple signs of alcohol impairment. Surveillance footage confirmed she was the driver during the crash, and witnesses stated she had not consumed alcohol after arriving at the resort. Ashlyn was arrested for DUI and remanded to FCC.
Posted on 7/31/2025 9:28:31 AM by DPS\kdanderson
-
AK25075830
Location: FairbanksType: Theft 2Dispatch Text:
On 07/30/2025 at 2145 hours Troopers took a call regarding three stolen firearms. The victim did not want to press charges and wanted the incident documented. A report was taken, and a firearm entered into the law enforcement system as stolen.
Posted on 7/31/2025 12:32:09 AM by DPS\hrchurness
-
AK25075799
Location: FairbanksType: TrafficDispatch Text:
On 07/30/25 at approximately 2056 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks conducted a traffic stop near MP 6 Steese Hwy. Investigation revealed Anthony Marley, 29 YOA, was driving in violation of the restrictions placed on his driver's license. Marley was issued a summons and released.
Posted on 7/31/2025 1:21:32 AM by DPS\bjhibbs
-
AK25073711
Location: North PoleType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 07/31/2025 at approximately 1543 hours, Fairbanks AST contacted Allen Broeke, age 43, in the area of Arlene Drive in North Pole. Allen was arrested for his outstanding warrant and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center without incident.
Posted on 7/31/2025 4:43:59 PM by DPS\jdchipps
-
AK25075705
Location: TanacrossType: Driving Suspended/VCOR/No InsuranceDispatch Text:
On July 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM, Alaska State Troopers were conducting traffic safety enforcement near Tanacross and contacted a vehicle for a criminal violation. Subsequent investigation resulted in criminal misdemeanor citations being issued to Shannon Kiehl, age 38 of Tanacross, for Driving With a Suspended License, No Insurance (an unclassified misdemeanor), Failure to Title a Vehicle Within 30 Days of Purchase, and a forwarded charge of VCOR. Kiehl was released on scene with a mandatory court date for the criminal offenses.
Posted on 7/31/2025 5:04:25 PM by DPS\sohessler
-
AK25075932
Location: AndersonType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 07/31/2025 at approximately 0912 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence near mile 276 Parks Highway, Anderson, for a report of a death. Investigation revealed Gerald Bennett, 91 years old of Anderson, passed away from natural causes. No foul play was suspected.
Posted on 7/31/2025 5:50:02 PM by DPS\nchollenbeck
-
AK25075754
Location: Delta JunctionType: TheftDispatch Text:
On July 30, 2025, at approximately 1541 hours, AST received a theft report in the area of Delta Junction. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/31/2025 5:58:08 PM by DPS\melopezmartinez
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
-
AK25075879
Location: McGrathType: Assault, Resisting ArrestDispatch Text:
On 07/30/2025, McGrath AWT received a report of a disturbance near the AC store in McGrath. Investigation determined Brian Dull, age 47 of Anchorage, committed the crimes of Assault 3, Assault 4, and Terroristic Threatening during an altercation with a church youth camp. When AWT attempted to arrest Dull, he fought Troopers and was additionally charged with Assault 3, Assault 4, and Resisting Arrest. Dull was eventually placed under arrest and remanded to YKCC in Bethel.
Posted on 7/31/2025 1:01:22 PM by DPS\dcbrooks
Accessibility