Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, August 22, 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

  • AK25084703

    Location: Willow
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/22/2025 at approximately 0640 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance on Anne Dr. in Willow. Investigation revealed Christopher Carr, age 49 of Willow, was operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Carr was arrested at the scene without incident. He was later remanded into MSPT where he was held on $500 bail.

    Posted on 8/22/2025 12:58:24 PM by DPS\fjparker

C Detachment

  • AK25082802

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8.17.2025 at the hours of 1023. Kodiak based Troopers received a report of a Burglary. Investigation led to the arrest of 49-year-old Philip Gibson of Kodiak. Gibson was remanded to the Kodiak jail.

    Posted on 8/22/2025 9:48:49 AM by DPS\scwilliams

  • AK25084100

    Location: Perryville
    Type: Fatal fire

    Dispatch Text:

    On Aug. 20, 2025, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a fatal house fire in Perryville. Norman Lind, 56, died in the fire. One other person was injured and transported to Dillingham for medical treatment. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but it does not appear to be suspicious in nature. Lind’s next of kin were notified and his remains were sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy.

    Posted on 8/22/2025 12:20:16 PM by DPS\tewilliams

  • AK25083848

    Location: Nome
    Type: Search and Rescue

    Dispatch Text:

    On August 19, 2025, at 4:45 pm, the Alaska State Troopers were notified that an adult male recreating in the Kigluaik Mountains near Pilgrim Hot Springs had become injured. A private helicopter was chartered with members of Nome Search and Rescue who rescued the man. The man was medevaced to an Anchorage area hospital in stable condition.

    Posted on 8/22/2025 12:38:41 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel

D Detachment

  • AK25084693

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Driving Under the Influence

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/22/2025, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks received multiple reports of a vehicle that had crashed at mile 38 of the Elliot Highway. Witnesses stated the driver seemed to be intoxicated. Subsequent investigation revealed the driver, Charles Leeson, age 41 of Fairbanks, was driving under the influence. Charles was arrested and remanded into custody at the Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 8/22/2025 8:20:58 AM by DPS\jgstillie

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.