Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, August 18, 2025
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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AK25083033
Location: PalmerType: Assault 4 DVDispatch Text:
On 8/18/2025 at 0032 AST received a report of a disturbance on E Timber Ridge Circle. Investigation revealed Tommy Brunsvold (30) placed a family member in imminent fear of physical injury. Tommy was arrested for Assault 4 DV and remanded. CJK0
Posted on 8/18/2025 5:25:08 AM by DPS\cjkopy
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AK25082896
Location: PalmerType: MVC-IDispatch Text:
On 08/17/2025 at approximately 1655 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a single-vehicle rollover near Mile 78 of the Glenn Highway. Investigation revealed the vehicle was traveling southbound on the Glenn highway when it left the roadway rolling several times before coming to rest in the trees. The Driver Trevor Wagner 21 YOA of Bangs, Texas and his passenger Paige Gauger 19 YOA of Wasilla sustained injuries due to the collision. Driver was transported by Life-Med and the passenger was transported by ambulance. Both passenger and driver where not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision.Posted on 8/18/2025 6:08:59 AM by DPS\hjshay
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AK25082215
Location: NapakiakType: Warrant Arrest/AssaultDispatch Text:
On August 15th, 2025, the Alaska State Troopers were notified by Napakiak Police Department that they were in contact with Byron Black, 35, of Napakiak . Black was wanted on an outstanding $50,000 felony arrest warrant for Sexual Abuse of a Minor 2nd Degree and Sexual Abuse of a Minor 3rd Degree (ref. 4BE-25-00524CR). The Trooper was notified that Black was non-compliant with the officers' instructions to go to the police department with them. The Trooper informed Black of his outstanding warrant over the phone and and advised him that resisting arrest may result in additional charges. When officers attempted to place in Black in handcuffs, an altercation ensued, resulting in an officer's wrist being hurt before Black was taken into custody. Troopers responded to Napakiak and remanded Black to YKCC on the outstanding warrant and additional charges of Resisting Arrest and Assault 4th Degree.
Posted on 8/18/2025 8:33:54 AM by DPS\tjnorris
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AK25081639
Location: NapakiakType: Terroristic ThreateningDispatch Text:
On August 11th, the Alaska State Troopers were contacted by a resident of Napakiak reporting that Jacques Smart, 34, of Napakiak had made a threatening post on Facebook. Troopers were provided with a screenshot of the post in which Smart had suggested he was about to rob a bank or kill someone at the corporation for money. Employees at the local corporation were notified of the post, and formulated a response plan in the event Smart came to the business premise. Smart then arrived at the local corporation approximately 1-2 hours following the Facebook post, causing the employees to initiate their response plan. Ultimately, Smart did not act on the threat he had previously made.
Troopers responded to Napakiak on August 14th and contacted Smart, who was ultimately placed under arrest for Terroristic Threatening 2nd Degree. He was then remanded to YKCC and held without bail.
Posted on 8/18/2025 8:43:07 AM by DPS\tjnorris
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AK25082768
Location: Lower KalskagType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On August 17, 2025, at 7:45am, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of the death of Sophia Mallette, age 29 of Lower Kalskag. Investigation revealed her death was not suspicious. Mallette’s body is being transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office. Next of kin have been notified.
Posted on 8/18/2025 10:43:18 AM by DPS\jfreeman1
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AK25080683
Location: SelawikType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 8.11.2025 at 2038 hours, Selawik based Troopers received a report of a disturbance at a residence. Investigation resulted in the arrest of Curtis Norton for Probation Violations.
Posted on 8/18/2025 2:54:41 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25080702
Location: GambellType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 8.11.2025, Unalakleet based Troopers received a report of an Assault in the village of Gambell. Later investigation resulted in the arrest of Jewel Koozata of Gambell for Assault 4.
Posted on 8/18/2025 2:55:29 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25080855
Location: GambellType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 8.12.2025 Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault. The VPO made initial contact and investigation resulted in the arrest of Gene Apatiki for Assault 3 and 4.
Posted on 8/18/2025 2:56:05 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25081200
Location: NomeType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 8.13.2025, Nome based Troopers received a report about an Assault. Investigation resulted in the arrest of Nathan Blandford for assault in the Presence of a Child, Criminal Mischief, and Assault 4.
Posted on 8/18/2025 2:56:51 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25083050
Location: FairbanksType: Vehicle TheftDispatch Text:
On August 18, 2025, at approximately 0252 hours, the Alaska State Troopers recognized a stolen vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted. The driver was identified as Mark Donovan, 38YOA of Fairbanks. Mark was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center for Vehicle Theft 1.
Posted on 8/18/2025 8:20:36 AM by DPS\jldreher
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AK25082737
Location: FairbanksType: TrafficDispatch Text:
On 08/17/2025 at approximately 02:07 a traffic stop was initiated on a black truck traveling on Davis Rd. The driver, Valerie Jean Circle age 44 of Fairbanks, was determined to be intoxicated, and was placed under arrest for DUI. She was remanded to FCC with no further incident.
Posted on 8/18/2025 5:20:04 AM by DPS\wpmiller
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AK25083370
Location: Fairbanks, AKType: Deceased maleDispatch Text:
On August 18, 2025, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Chena Ridge for a death investigation. Troopers investigated and determined the death was a suicide. The body has been taken to the medical examiner's office. Next of Kin has been notified.
Posted on 8/18/2025 11:22:29 PM by DPS\acfishe
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AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25083159
Location: KenaiType: Violate Kenai River Guide RequirementDispatch Text:
On 8/18/2025 at approximately 1120 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers were conducting a Kenai River boat patrol. Robert Foster, age 43, from Cooper Landing, was contacted in a Guide boat. Per regulations, guides are not allowed to fish on Monday on the Kenai River. A mandatory court appearance was filed with the Kenai Courthouse.
Posted on 8/18/2025 3:23:44 PM by DPS\dmlorring
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AK25083175
Location: KenaiType: Violate Kenai River Guide RequirementDispatch Text:
On 8/18/2025 at approximately 1130 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers were conducting a Kenai River boat patrol. Joseph Brennan, age 60, from Oregon, was contacted in a Guide boat. Per regulations, guides are not allowed to fish on Monday on the Kenai River. A mandatory court appearance was filed with the Kenai Courthouse.
Posted on 8/18/2025 3:25:56 PM by DPS\dmlorring
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AK25082937
Location: AnchorageType: Search and RescueDispatch Text:
On August 17, 2025, at 6:46pm, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of an injured hiker on Little O'Malley Peak, near Anchorage. A local female in her sixties had been injured close to the top of the mountain. Other hikers were able to immobilize the injury and carry her to a landing area where she was picked up by Helo-3 and one Wildlife Trooper. The hiker was transported to an Anchorage area hospital for treatment of her injuries.
Posted on 8/18/2025 10:46:18 AM by DPS\jfreeman1
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