Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, July 6, 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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AK25006553
Location: Mile post 65 sterling highwayType: Motor vehicle liability insurance requiredDispatch Text:
On 07/05/25 at 1233 hours Alaska state troopers conducted a traffic stop near mile 65 of the sterling highway for a moving violation. The driver was identified as Magena Quinlan age 34 of Kenai. She admitted to having let her insurance expire. She was issued a summons and was charged with Motor vehicle liability insurance required. She Was released at the scene.
Posted on 7/6/2025 7:44:31 AM by DPS\swdeeney
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AK25065460
Location: Moose PassType: Vehicle Theft, Theft, Arson, Tampering w/ Physical EvidenceDispatch Text:
On 7/5/2025, at approximately 0200 hours, Moose Pass Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a campground near mile 30 Seward Highway for a vehicle fire. Later that morning, at approximately 0800 hours, the vehicle owner contacted AST, stating the belief that the vehicle had been stolen, beginning an investigation into the vehicle fire. Investigation led to the arrest of Mark Penamora, age 41 of Juneau, on the charges of Vehicle Theft 1, Theft 2, Arson 3, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Penamora was remanded at Spring Creek Correctional Center, where he is held without bail pending arraignment.
If anyone has any additional information for this ongoing investigation, please contact the Alaska State Troopers at (907) 262-4453 or AKtips (https://dps.alaska.gov/ast/tips).
Posted on 7/6/2025 1:32:31 AM by DPS\krklingen
B Detachment
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AK25065697
Location: PalmerType: DV Assault 4, DV Criminal Mischief 4Dispatch Text:
On 07/05/2025 at approximately 1928 hours, AST received a report about a disturbance in Palmer. The investigation revealed that Audrey Williams had recklessly caused physical injury to a family member and broke $550 worth of property. Williams was arrested without incident, transported and remanded to Matsu Pretrial for DV Criminal Mischief 4, AS 11.46.484 (a)(1), and DV Assault 4, AS 11.46.230(a)(1).
Posted on 7/6/2025 6:43:28 AM by DPS\tjwilson
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AK25065800
Location: WasillaType: DUI ArrestDispatch Text:
On 7/6/2025 at 0357 MATCOM was notified of a vehicle the went into the ditch around mile 37 of the Parks Hwy headed southbound. AST made contact with Dewan Hubbard in the vehicle. Investigation revealed Dewan was intoxicated and was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol. He was arrested for DUI and remanded to the Mat-Su Pre-Trial facility after medical clearance and held until sober.
Posted on 7/6/2025 6:56:10 AM by DPS\wmbooth
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AK25065815
Location: WasillaType: Assault in the 4th degreeDispatch Text:
On July 7, 2025, at approximately 0700 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a 911 phone call alleging an assault in Wasilla. AST responded, and an investigation revealed that Emma Thielen 28y had assaulted a household member. Emma Thielen was arrested for Assault in the 4th degree (a)(1) (DV) and three counts of Assault in the presence of a child. Emma was remanded to Mat-Su Pre-Trial with no bail.
Posted on 7/6/2025 6:05:41 PM by DPS\nwmarble
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AK25065872
Location: HoustonType: Assault IV, VCOR, MIW IV, Reckless EndangermentDispatch Text:
On 07/06/2025, at approximately 1400 hours, AST contacted Megan McDonald in Houston. Megan had multiple outstanding arrest warrants. Further investigation revealed that Megan had committed the following offenses: Assault IV, VCOR, MIW IV, and Reckless Endangerment. AST subsequently arrested Megan and transported her to Matsu Pretrial where she held on bail.
Posted on 7/6/2025 6:13:56 PM by DPS\cataratko
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AK25065913
Location: GlennallenType: Traffic HazardDispatch Text:
On 7/06/2025 at approximately 1514 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a plane landing on the Richardson Highway near mile marker 121. After the investigation, it was determined that the plane had run out of fuel and made a safe landing on the highway. After refueling, several Village Public Safety Officers (VPSO) shut down the Richardson Highway, and the plane safely departed. AST would like to thank the VPSOs for assisting with this incident.
Posted on 7/6/2025 8:58:54 PM by DPS\jflloyd
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AK25065951
Location: GlennallenType: Motor Vehicle AccidentDispatch Text:
On 7/6/2025 at approximately 1729 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a call of a motor vehicle collision near mile marker 189 of the Glenn Highway. AST responded to the scene. Both drivers exchanged information, and no injuries were reported.
Posted on 7/6/2025 9:15:33 PM by DPS\jflloyd
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AK25065804
Location: Trapper CreekType: Disorderly ConductDispatch Text:
On 7/6/25, Troopers received a report of a disturbance at the K’esugi Ken RV park near Trapper Creek. Investigation revealed that Nicholas Cherry, 35, of Anchorage had attempted to break into a camper while intoxicated, pounding on the doors and windows for several hours, disturbing both the campground and the family in the camper. He was remanded to Mat-Su Pre-Trial on the charge of Disorderly Conduct.
Posted on 7/6/2025 8:17:56 AM by DPS\tranderson
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25065773
Location: FairbanksType: ShootingDispatch Text:
On 7/6/2025 at approximately 00:13 Alaska State Troopers were dispatched to a report of a shooting in Fairbanks. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/6/2025 2:47:17 AM by DPS\cjmorlang
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AK25059802
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 07/06/2025 a Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a dirt bike in Fairbanks. Shawntel Adams was the driver and arrested on his warrant at 0201 hours.
Posted on 7/6/2025 3:02:52 AM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25057019
Location: FairbanksType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 07/06/2025 at 0100 hours a Trooper was on routine patrol and identified Vanessa Frederick at a Circle K gas station. She was arrested for her three warrants without incident.
Posted on 7/6/2025 3:08:03 AM by DPS\hrchurness
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25060674
Location: DillinghamType: Commercial Fishing Closed PeriodDispatch Text:
On June 22 Mike Saarheim age 65 from Astoria, OR was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for commercial fishing during a closed period in Nushagak Bay. Arraignment is scheduled for August 4, 2025 at the Dillingham District Court.
Posted on 7/6/2025 8:44:39 AM by DPS\fdmccammon
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AK25062823
Location: DillinghamType: Commercial Fishing Closed PeriodDispatch Text:
On June 28, 2025 Christopher Eastman age 31 from Cameron, WI was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for commercial fishing during a closed period in Nushagak District. Arraignment is schedule for August 4, 2025 at the Dillingham District Court.
Posted on 7/6/2025 10:14:06 AM by DPS\fdmccammon
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AK25064505
Location: DillinghamType: Vessel Number PlateDispatch Text:
On July 2, 2025 Michael Olaire age 48 from Homer was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Trooper during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for failing to display current vessel registration in Nushagak District. Bail is set for $120 due at the Dillingham District Court.
Posted on 7/6/2025 12:26:00 PM by DPS\fdmccammon
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AK25065126
Location: DillinghamType: Gear IdentificationDispatch Text:
On July 3, 2024 Aaron Campbell was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for failing to have proper buoy identification on set net in Coffee Point, Nushagak. Bail is set for $270 at the Dillingham District Court.
Posted on 7/6/2025 12:42:28 PM by DPS\fdmccammon
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AK25065138
Location: DillinghamType: Gear IdentificationDispatch Text:
On July 3, 2024 Jonathan Broderick age 72 from Cannon Beach, OR was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for failing to have proper buoy identification on set net in Coffee Point, Nushagak. Bail is set for $270 at the Dillingham District Court
Posted on 7/6/2025 12:45:29 PM by DPS\fdmccammon
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AK25065130
Location: DillinghamType: Gear IdentificationDispatch Text:
On July 3, 2024 Noah Machakos age 27 from Boise, ID was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for failing to have proper buoy identification on set net in Coffee Point, Nushagak. Bail is set for $270 at the Dillingham District Court
Posted on 7/6/2025 12:47:56 PM by DPS\fdmccammon
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AK25065141
Location: DillinghamType: Gear IdentificationDispatch Text:
On July 3, 2024 Henry Broderick age 33 from Kihei, HI was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for failing to have proper buoy identification on set net in Coffee Point, Nushagak. Bail is set for $270 at the Dillingham District Court
Posted on 7/6/2025 12:50:10 PM by DPS\fdmccammon
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AK25065717
Location: NAKNEK DISTRICTType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED WATERS & TRANSPORT > 1 MILE OUTSIDE DISTRICTDispatch Text:
On July 5, 2025, Erick Ray Jefferies, 43 years old from New Caney, Texas was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Waters and Transport > 1 Mile Outside District in the Naknek District. Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 6, 2025.
Posted on 7/6/2025 2:41:32 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25063736
Location: DillinghamType: Drift Gillnet Buoy with ADFG Number RequiredDispatch Text:
On June 30, 2025 Samuil Reutov age 29 from Homer was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers during Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for missing the required labeled buoys on each end of drift gill net. Arraignment is set for August 4, 2025 at the Dillingham District Court.
Posted on 7/6/2025 3:03:54 PM by DPS\fdmccammon
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