Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, August 24, 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
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AK25085443
Location: WasillaType: Assault 4 (DV)Dispatch Text:
On 08/25/2025 Alaska State Troopers contacted Evelyn Ballot, age 37, of Wasilla on Preston Road in Wasilla. Investigation revealed Ballot had been involved in an altercation during which she caused physical injury to her boyfriend. Ballot was arrested for Assault 4 (DV); she was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial without bond.
Posted on 8/24/2025 5:52:42 PM by DPS\dgchaffin
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AK25085434
Location: WasillaType: Assault 4 DV, Theft 3, Criminal Mischief 5 DVDispatch Text:
On 8/24/25, at approximately 1005 hours, AST responded to a report of a disturbance at 555 W Roy Rd Apt 2 in Wasilla. Investigation revealed Billy Godwin, age 29, had pushed his girlfriend, Kathryn Oakes-Jette, age 27, causing minor injury. Billy also broke Kathryn's purse and took her phone and keys to a vehicle. A 12-hour PC arrest was issued for Billy for the crimes of Assault 4 DV, Theft 3, and Crim Mis 5 DV.
Posted on 8/24/2025 7:18:14 PM by DPS\lefarrelly
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AK25085330
Location: GlennallenType: RunawayDispatch Text:
On 8/23/2025 at approximately 2151 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a call that a juvenile was located near mile marker 89 of the Richardson Highway. Troopers responded to the scene, and after an investigation, it was determined that the juvenile had run away from home. The juvenile was safely returned to their family. Troopers would like to thank the people who found the juvenile and called law enforcement.
Posted on 8/24/2025 3:31:44 PM by DPS\jflloyd
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AK25085319
Location: wasillaType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 08/23/2025 at approximately 21:26 hours AST Dispatch received a REDDI report stating that John Budd, age 61 of Wasilla, was driving intoxicated. AST contacted John and an investigation revealed That John had been operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol. John was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su pretrial for DUI.
Posted on 8/24/2025 1:19:53 AM by DPS\wrhuston
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AK25085333
Location: Big LakeType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 08/23/2025 at approximately 2203 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop on Christopher Newsom, a 47-year-old resident of Big Lake, at West Big Lake Road and S Beaver Lake Road. During the investigation, it was determined that Christopher had been drinking and driving while his driver's license was revoked. As a result, he was arrested and taken to MatSu Pretrial, facing charges of driving under the influence (DUI) and driving with a revoked license (DWLR). Christopher is currently being held on a $500 bail.
Posted on 8/24/2025 2:36:12 AM by DPS\aedanaher
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25085394
Location: North PoleType: DUI/MIW4Dispatch Text:
On 08/24/2025, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a Blue F250 near Repp Road/Brock Road for multiple moving violations. Investigation revealed the driver, Elliot Bert Ray Oozevaseuk was too impaired to be operating a motor vehicle. Oozevaseuk was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center and was charged with DUI and MIW4.
Posted on 8/24/2025 7:04:57 AM by DPS\kbweeks
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AK25085466
Location: FairbanksType: Unlawful Contact and Probation ViolationDispatch Text:
On August 24, 2025, at approximately 1156 hours, Alaka State Troopers were dispatched to a residence off University Ave in Fairbanks for a public assist. Investigation revealed, Roman Moore age 26 of Fairbanks was found in violation of his probation. Moore was arrested and remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Facility for unlawful contact.
Posted on 8/24/2025 3:34:25 PM by DPS\cjmorlang
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25085459
Location: Cook InletType: Commercial Fishing Closed PeriodDispatch Text:
On 7/14/2025 at approximately 1048 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers were patrolling the Cook Inlet Drift Gillnet Fishery. F/V operated by Dimian Kalugin age 53 from Homer was fishing in a closed area. A mandatory court citation was filed with the Kenai Courthouse.
Posted on 8/24/2025 12:59:14 PM by DPS\dmlorring
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AK25085452
Location: Cook InletType: Commercial Fishing Closed PeriodDispatch Text:
On 7/27/2025 at approximately 1814 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers were patrolling the Cook Inlet Drift Gillnet Fishery. F/V operated by Ryan Hatt age 33 from Soldotna was fishing in a closed area. A mandatory court citation was filed with the Kenai Courthouse.
Posted on 8/24/2025 1:01:45 PM by DPS\dmlorring
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AK25085188
Location: ChatanikaType: Search and RescueDispatch Text:
On 08/23/2024, at approximately 1345 hours, Fairbanks AWT received a report from family members of a stranded and lost motorist. An 88 year old male had gotten their vehicle stuck on the 21st on a remote road and attempted to hike out to the Elliot Highway, but was unable to. Fairbanks AWT Troopers and civilian staff responded and began searching. Due to hazardous weather expected overnight, Alaska Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) and PAWS search and rescue dogs responded. After approximately 6 hours of searching, the male was located by searchers in good condition. He was transported back to Fairbanks by Troopers.
AWT would like to thank WSAR, PAWS, nearby recreators, and Chatanika River Lodge for their assistance and contributions in this incident.
Posted on 8/24/2025 12:12:26 AM by DPS\bdlemay
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