Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, August 15, 2025

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A Detachment

  • AK25081964

    Location: Anchor Point
    Type: DUI / DWLR / MICS

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/14/2025, Alaska State Troopers in Anchor Point responded to a residence off Tall Tree for a report of a suspicious vehicle. Valerie Mcdole (37 years old) was located and arrested for driving under the influence and driving while revoked. Subsequent investigation located suspected methamphetamine and related drug paraphernalia. Mcdole later provided a breath sample of 0.126 BrAC and was remanded to Homer Jail on 1x count each of DUI, Driving while revoked, and misconduct involving a controlled substance in the 5th degree. Bail was set at $500.

    Posted on 8/15/2025 1:09:17 AM by DPS\jalindblom

B Detachment

  • AK25082037

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/14/2025, at approximately 2338 hours, AST was dispatched to investigate a report of an ATV theft. The investigation revealed that Oleg Zhuchkov, a 31-year-old resident of Wasilla, had stolen a side-by-side vehicle valued at approximately $20,000 from a residence on East Sleepy Hollow Circle. Oleg was charged with Theft II, Vehicle Theft II, and Criminal Trespass I. He was arrested and remanded to MSPT, where he is being held without bail.

    Posted on 8/15/2025 4:51:50 AM by DPS\aedanaher

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25082029

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Warrant Arrest, MICS

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/14/2025 at 2339 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop on Stacia Rice because she was revoked. A passenger, Laci Mayfield-Kriska, was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant. Original charges were Assault 4 when Child is Present and Criminal Mischief 5. A consent search of the vehicle was performed and a white powder-like substance, suspected narcotics, was seized from Edward Malyk's belongings. This investigation is active.

    Posted on 8/15/2025 2:44:37 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25081934

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/14/2025, AST received a report of a theft at a residence on Madcap Lane in Fairbanks. A tool bag with various hand tools inside was stolen. Investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 8/15/2025 3:05:41 AM by DPS\rdmoss

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.

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

AK Bureau of Judicial Services ...No news reported.

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