Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, July 9, 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

  • AK25066849

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Fail to Stop

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/9/25 at approximately 0100 hours, AST observed a 2013 BMW X5 driving at a high rate of speed near the Parks Hwy and Hawk Lane in Houston. AST attempted to stop the vehicle and it failed to stop, driving recklessly at speeds over 100 MPH. The vehicle crashed near Meadowood Dr in Big Lake where the driver fled on foot. The driver was located and identified as Cody McBride age 40, of Houston. He was arrested for Fail to Stop at the direction of a peace officer and remanded to MSPT where his bail was set at no bail pending arraignment.

    Posted on 7/9/2025 4:01:15 AM by DPS\jcsomerville

  • AK25066652

    Location: BIg Lake
    Type: Theft 1, Trespass 1

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/08/2025 at approximately 1255 hours, Mackenzie Babin contacted AST to report her 2020 white 24’ V-nose Rock Solid cargo trailer with household goods inside was stolen from her property located in Big Lake. The plate on the trailer is AK plate 5397SY. Anyone having any information should contact the Alaska State Troopers.

    Posted on 7/9/2025 8:40:54 AM by DPS\ckgreen

  • AK25066594

    Location: Palmer
    Type: MVC-D

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/08/2025 at approximately 1222 hours, AST responded to a two-vehicle collision on Palmer Wasilla Hwy and Westside Dr in Palmer. Investigation revealed a 2022 GMC Sierra pickup, driven by Ronald Conklin, age 70 of Palmer, was stopped at the stop sign on Westside Dr. Westbound traffic on the Palmer Wasilla Hwy was backed up from the traffic light at Palmer Wasilla Hwy and Trunk. A stopped vehicle on Palmer Wasilla Hwy left an opening for Ronald to pull out onto Palmer Wasilla Hwy. Ronald failed to yield to traffic coming into the turning lane on Palmer Wasilla Hwy. Ronald collided with a 2010 Subaru Forrester, driven by a juvenile, age 16 of Palmer. No injuries were reported. Both vehicles were driven from the scene.

    Posted on 7/9/2025 8:55:21 AM by DPS\ckgreen

  • AK25066946

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/09/2025 at approximately 1030 hours, Court Services Officers assigned to Palmer Judicial Services arrested Cody Joseph McBride, age 40, of Wasilla on an outstanding arrest warrant for failure to stop at the direction of a peace officer, Assault in the fourth degree, theft in the second degree, driving while license revoked, and criminal mischief in the fifth degree. McBride was served with the warrant while in-custody at Matsu Pretrial Facility in Palmer on unrelated charges. Bail was set at $2,500 cash appearance, and $2,500 cash performance.   

    Posted on 7/9/2025 12:38:12 PM by DPS\mtshelley

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25067149

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Property Damage

    Dispatch Text:

    On 07/09/2025, AST responded to a building on Lacey Street for a report of vandalism. Troopers arrived on scene and identified Gina Pugalee as the suspect. After investigation, troopers arrested Pugalee for criminal mischief in the third degree for damaging the window and remanded her to FCC. 

    Posted on 7/9/2025 10:41:48 PM by DPS\rdmoss

  • AK25067115

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 9th, 2025, at approximately 1600 hours Troopers conducted a traffic stop on Evan Barnard (39) of Fairbanks for speeding. AST's investigation revealed driving under the influence. Subject was arrested and remanded at FCC.

    Posted on 7/9/2025 10:46:39 PM by DPS\bamitten

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK25063244

    Location: UGASHIK BAY
    Type: VESSEL IDENTIFICATION

    Dispatch Text:

    On June 28, 2025, Sky C Hoagland 42 years old from Cave Creek, Arizona was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Vessel Identification in Ugashik Bay.  Bail is set at $200.00 in Naknek District Court. 

    Posted on 7/9/2025 1:58:31 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK25065882

    Location: NAKNEK SECTION, NAKNEK-KVICHAK
    Type: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIOD

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 6, 2025, Thomas A Tormala Jr, 46 years old from Kodiak, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Period in the Naknek Section of the Naknek-Kvichak.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 6, 2025.

    Posted on 7/9/2025 2:33:31 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK25066393

    Location: KVICHAK DISTRICT
    Type: IDENTIFICATION OF GEAR - GILLNET ADF&G NUMBERS EVERY 10 FATHOMS

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 7, 2025, Rick R Albert 48 years old from Missoula, Montana was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Identification of Gear – Gillnet ADF&G Numbers Every 10 Fathoms in the Kvichak District.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 6, 2025

    Posted on 7/9/2025 11:47:45 AM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

  • AK25064402

    Location: EGEGIK COMMERCIAL FISHING DISTRICT
    Type: COMMERCIAL FISH CLOSED PERIOD

    Dispatch Text:

    On July 2, 2025, Eric Beamer 67 years old from Lynden, Washington was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program for Commercial Fish Closed Period in the Egegik Commercial Fishing District.  Arraignment is scheduled in Naknek District Court on August 6, 2025.

    Posted on 7/9/2025 4:49:31 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1

AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Judicial Services

  • AK25067094

    Location: Anchorage
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

     On 07/09/2025 at approximately 1519 hours, Court Services Officers assigned to Anchorage Judicial Services arrested Evan Napolean, age 52 of Anchorage on an outstanding arrest warrant in case 3AN-25-02087CR. Napoleon was served with the warrant and remanded to the Anchorage jail with no bail.   

    Posted on 7/9/2025 4:27:33 PM by DPS\dshayes

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