Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, July 8, 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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AK25066820
Location: Anchor PointType: Improper Use of PlatesDispatch Text:
On 7/8/2025 at approximately 2230 hours, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a black Mazda on North Fork Road. Subsequent investigation led to Peter Shutt, age 68 of Anchor Point, being charged for one count of Improper Use of Plates. Peter was issued a summons, and the plates were seized by AST.
Posted on 7/8/2025 11:56:00 PM by DPS\jshilario
B Detachment
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AK25066270
Location: WasillaType: Warrant Arrest Theft 2Dispatch Text:
On 07/08/2025 at approximately 0438 hours, AST contacted Sergy Serov, 40 YOA, in the parking lot of Meadow Lakes Circle K. Investigation revealed that Sergy had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for a Fail to Appear that stemmed from a Theft 2 charge. Sergy was arrested and transported to MSPT, where he was held on a $1,000.00 bail.
Posted on 7/8/2025 6:05:23 AM by DPS\jlvandiest
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AK25066136
Location: PalmerType: MVC-DDispatch Text:
On 07/07/2025 at approximately 1023 hours, AST responded to a vehicle collision on Palmer Wasilla Hwy near Local 302 St. in Palmer. Investigation revealed the driver John Pendergrass was operating his 1993 International dump truck with trailer loaded with a front-end loader, eastbound on Palmer Wasilla Hwy. While applying brakes the wheels on the truck locked up, skidding and jackknifed the truck and trailer. The trailer and front-end loader overturned and detached from the truck in the oncoming lane. No injuries were reported. The driver was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the incident.
Posted on 7/8/2025 10:21:35 AM by DPS\ckgreen
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AK25066445
Location: WasillaType: Assault 4 (DV)Dispatch Text:
On 7/8/2025 at 0157 hours AST received a report of a disturbance at a residence on Kyrsten Circle. Investigation revealed that Walter Galila, 32 YOA, had assaulted a family member causing injury. Walter was arrested and remanded to MSPRT, where he was held without bail. Walter was charged with two counts of Assault in the 4th degree (DV).
Posted on 7/8/2025 8:51:54 AM by DPS\hjshay
C Detachment
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AK25066421
Location: SelawikType: Death investigationDispatch Text:
On July 7, 2025, Alaska State Troopers received a report that a juvenile male from Selawik had been missing for two days. Community members searched for him and his body was recovered just after 10 p.m. from the Selawik River near the village’s swimming area. The body will be transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. Foul play is not suspected in the death.
Posted on 7/8/2025 4:20:13 PM by DPS\tewilliams
D Detachment
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AK25066442
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 7-8-25 at about 0100 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop where Vernon Johnson, age 55 of Fairbanks, was identified as the driver. Investigation showed that he was impaired. He was arrested for DUI and remanded to FCC.
Posted on 7/8/2025 8:49:38 AM by DPS\bmhatch
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AK25066470
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 7-8-25 AST stopped a vehicle for a moving violation. The driver was identified as Sharae Harding, age 19 of Fairbanks. Investigation showed that she was impaired. She was arrested for DUI and remanded to FCC.
Posted on 7/8/2025 8:51:43 AM by DPS\bmhatch
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AK25066459
Location: FairbanksType: Assault 4/Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On July 8, 2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance near Pepperdine Drive in Fairbanks. Investigation revealed that Joseph Anthony Duran had physically assaulted another individual and damaged his personal property. Joseph was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 7/8/2025 9:41:23 AM by DPS\kbweeks
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AK25066471
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On July 08, 2025, at approximately 0620, 911 received multiple reports of a single vehicle vs moose collision on Badger Rd. Numerous callers reported they believed the driver, Michael Berggren, to be impaired by alcohol (smell and speech). Following an investigation, Michael was found to be impaired by alcohol, arrested, and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center for DUI.
Posted on 7/8/2025 10:14:17 AM by DPS\kbweeks
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AK25066453
Location: FairbanksType: DV AssaultDispatch Text:
On July 08, 2025, at 12:22 am, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks received a report of a domestic violence assault in Fox, Alaska. Upon investigation, the victim was found to have suffered injuries due to multiple assaults. Alaska State Troopers discovered the suspect, Naomi Gerke, age 28, of Fox, at her residence. It was also determined that Gerke had injured a pet that was in her residence. Gerke was arrested and taken to Fairbanks Correctional Center for two counts of Assault in the Fourth Degree (DV) and one felony count of Cruelty to Animals. The injured animal was removed from the residence by Troopers and taken to the FNSB animal shelter for medical attention and temporary care. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 7/8/2025 1:16:49 PM by DPS\jsdougherty
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AK25066431
Location: FairbanksType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On July 7, 2025, at approximately 2126 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Isberg Rd for the report of a disturbance. Investigation revealed that a juvenile committed the offense of Assault and Criminal Mischief. Charges will be forwarded to the Division of Juvenile Justice.
Posted on 7/8/2025 10:30:24 AM by DPS\jldreher
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AK25066701
Location: NenanaType: VCORDispatch Text:
On 07/08/2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance in Nenana. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Joel Knutsen, 39, for Violation of Conditions of Release. He was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 7/8/2025 6:17:32 PM by DPS\japoole
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AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25065808
Location: Kasilof RiverType: Kasilof River Guide and Guided FishingDispatch Text:
On 7/6/2025 at approximately 0626 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers were patrolling the Kasilof River. An investigation revealed that Joshua Miller age 27 from Washington, a registered guide, was conducting a guided sportfishing trip on the Kasilof River. Joshua Miller was seen fishing from the shore in an area where guides are not allowed to fish. Joshua Miller was issued a mandatory court citation, and it was filed with the Kenai Court.
Posted on 7/8/2025 2:12:12 PM by DPS\dmlorring
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AK25065807
Location: Kasilof RiverType: Kasilof River Guide and Guided FishingDispatch Text:
On 7/6/2025 at approximately 0544 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers were patrolling the Kasilof River. An investigation revealed that Mathew Walters age 43 from Kasilof, a registered guide, was conducting a guided sportfishing trip on the Kasilof River. Mathew Walters was seen fishing from the shore in an area where guides are not allowed to fish. Mathew Walters was issued a mandatory court citation, and it was filed with the Kenai Court.
Posted on 7/8/2025 2:16:01 PM by DPS\dmlorring
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AK25066385
Location: NAKNEK-KVICHAK BAYType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED WATERSDispatch Text:
On July 7, 2025, Jon M Redfield, 37 years old from Duluth, Minnesota was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Waters in the Naknek-Kvichak Bay. Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 8, 2025.
Posted on 7/8/2025 3:18:39 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25065982
Location: NAKNEK-KVICHAK BAYType: VESSEL NUMBER PLATE REQUIREDDispatch Text:
On July 6, 2025, Joshua W McGarry 38 years old from Homer, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Vessel Number Plate Required in the Naknek-Kvichak Bay. Bail is set at $100.00 in Naknek District Court on August 8, 2025.
Posted on 7/8/2025 4:36:56 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25058123
Location: BRISTOL BAY - EASTSIDEType: FAIL TO REGISTER POWER BOATDispatch Text:
The following people were cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Fail to Register Power Boat;
On July 3, 2025 John C Ford, 41 years old from Del Mar, California in Ugashik Bay.
On July 7, 2025 Thomas A Tormala, Jr. 46 years old from Kodiak, Alaksa in the Naknek-Kvichak District.
Bail is set at $50.00 for both offenders in the Naknek District Court.
Posted on 7/8/2025 4:43:48 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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AK25065885
Location: NAKNEK SECTIONType: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIODDispatch Text:
On July 6, 2025 Brandon Ahrndt 38 years old from Homer, Alaska 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 scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 6, 2025.
Posted on 7/8/2025 11:34:41 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
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