Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, August 27, 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

  • AK25086648

    Location: Willow
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/27/25 at approximately 1000 hours, AST received a report of a deceased person around Willow Creek Parkway. Investigation showed that Steven Grundberg, 38, of Willow, was deceases. Next of kin was notified, and his body was taken by the State Medical Examiner's Office. No foul play is suspected at this time.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 6:00:09 PM by SOA\tranderson

  • AK25086798

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: MICS 4, Tampering, DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/27/2025 at about 1354 hours, Palmer AST conducted a traffic stop on Horizon Road in Wasilla. The driver was identfieid as Laura Carlson, forty-six YOA of Wasilla. The investigation revealed that Carlson was driving with a revoked license and in possession of Xanax pills with intent to distribute. Palmer AST discovered twenty-seven Xanax pills, packaging materials, and other evidence consistent with distribution. During the investigation Carlson tampered with evidence. Carlson was placed under arrest and later remanded at Mat-Su Pretrial on one count of MICS (misconduct involving controlled substances) in the fourth degree, tampering with physical evidence, and DWLR (driving with license revoked).

    Posted on 8/27/2025 10:57:35 PM by DPS\jlyavorsky

  • AK25086087

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Fail to Stop

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/26/25 at approximately 0350 hours, AST stopped a 1991 Red Ford Explorer for equipment violations near Beverly Lakes and Finsbury lane. The driver failed to identify and fled the traffic stop. The driver lead AST on a high speed chase towards Wasilla driving recklessly. With the assistance of Wasilla Police Department the vehicle pursuit was ended near Bogard and Peck St. The driver was identified as Jimmy Lampley age 54, of Wasilla. He was arrested and transported to MSPT where his bail was set at no bail.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 1:57:41 AM by DPS\jcsomerville

  • AK25086510

    Location: Trapper Creek
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/26/2025 at approximately 2146 hours, AST received a report of a single vehicle collision near mile 125 of the Parks Hwy. EMS and AST responded to the scene. Investigation revealed Walter Douglas age 37 of Kiana was driving southbound on the Parks Hwy when the vehicle left the roadway and rolled. Further investigation revealed a female passenger was ejected from the vehicle and sustained life-threatening injuries. Walter was transported to Mat-Su Regional Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries and arrested for Felony DUI and Probation violations. The passenger was flown to Providence Hospital in Anchorage. Investigation continues.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 6:47:15 AM by DPS\jlvandiest

C Detachment

  • AK25083560

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8.19.2025 at about 1339 hours, Bethel based State Troopers received a report of a sexual assault. The investigation is on-going.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 1:48:56 PM by DPS\scwilliams

  • AK25083639

    Location: Kongiganak
    Type: Forgery/Fraud

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8.19.2025 at about 1435 hours, Bethel based State Troopers received a report of fraud involving a local organization. Investigation continues.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 1:50:11 PM by DPS\scwilliams

  • AK25083687

    Location: Bethel
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8.19.2025 at about 1554 hours, Bethel based State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigation was conducted which led to 29-year-old Georgianna Beaver of Bethel being arrested and charged with Assault 4-DV.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 1:55:24 PM by DPS\scwilliams

  • AK25084341

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8.19.2025 at approximately 1013 hours, Kodiak based Troopers received a report of Violation of DV Protective Order. An investigation was conducted and after consulting with the Kodiak District Attorney, not arrest was made at this time.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 2:03:01 PM by DPS\scwilliams

  • AK25084517

    Location: Nome
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8.21.2025 at approximately 1305 hours, Nome based Troopers received a report of Theft at a mining camp. Investigation is on-going pending further leads.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 2:04:06 PM by DPS\scwilliams

  • AK25084397

    Location: Bethel
    Type: Sex Offender Registration

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8.21.2025 at about 200 hours, Bethel based State Troopers and Adult Probation personnel contacted 61-year-old Oscar David of Kongiganak during a probation check. He was subsequently arrested for felony probation violation and Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 2:18:01 PM by DPS\scwilliams

  • AK25084472

    Location: Alakanuk
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8.21.2025 at about 1424 hours, Emmonak based State Troopers responded to a burglary at the Alakanuk head-start building. Investigation continues.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 2:19:12 PM by DPS\scwilliams

  • AK25084623

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Abuse of Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8.21.2025 at about 1925 hours, Bethel based State Troopers received a report of Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The investigation is on-going.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 2:20:52 PM by DPS\scwilliams

  • AK25085148

    Location: Emmonak
    Type: Search and Rescue

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8.23.2025 at about 1032 hours, Emmonak based State Troopers received a report of a possible Search and Rescue, the appropriate Search and Rescue teams responded.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 2:23:43 PM by DPS\scwilliams

  • AK25085212

    Location: Alakanuk
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8.23.2025 at about 1516 hours. Emmonak based State Troopers received a report of a Vehicle Theft. An investigation was conducted, and a suspect was identified. The incident is being referred to the Bethel District Attorney's Office.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 2:35:42 PM by DPS\scwilliams

  • AK25085274

    Location: Akiak
    Type: Trespass

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8.23.2025 at about 2300 hours, Bethel based State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigation continues.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 2:36:42 PM by DPS\scwilliams

  • AK25085403

    Location: Akiachak
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8.24.2025 at about 0600 hours, Bethel based State Troopers received a report of a Violation of Stalking Protective Order and criminal mischief. Investigation was conducted and an arrest warrant was requested.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 2:38:15 PM by DPS\scwilliams

  • AK25085414

    Location: Toksook Bay
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8.24.2025 at about 0849 hours, Bethel based State Troopers received a report of an Assault-DV, TPOs initially responded and State Troopers are investigating pending weather improvement. The investigation is still on-going.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 2:39:17 PM by DPS\scwilliams

  • AK25085193

    Location: Gambell
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8.23.2025 at the approximately 1030 hours, Nome based Troopers received a report of Violation of Conditions of Release. VPOs and Troopers investigated which led to 31-year-old, Geena Koonooka of Gambell being arrested for VCOR.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 2:40:24 PM by DPS\scwilliams

  • AK25085267

    Location: Unalakleet
    Type: Disturbance

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8.23.2025 at the approximately 1700 hours, Unalakleet based Troopers received a report of a Violation of Conditions. Investigation led to 36-year-old Kyle Ryan being arrested.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 2:41:06 PM by DPS\scwilliams

  • AK25085917

    Location: Stebbins
    Type: Sex Offender Registration

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8.25.2025 at approximately 1634 hours, Nome based Troopers received a report of a Failure to Register Sex offender. Investigation determined that 75-Year-old, Patrick Henry of Stebbins was not in compliance with SOR registration. Henry was arrested and being charged with Failure to Register.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 2:43:00 PM by DPS\scwilliams

  • AK25086646

    Location: Nome
    Type: Violate Conditions

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8.27.2025 at approximately 1039 hours, Nome based Troopers received a report of a Violation of Conditions of Release. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 34-Year-old, Eli Apatiki-Anungazuk.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 2:44:16 PM by DPS\scwilliams

D Detachment

  • AK25085074

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: REDDI

    Dispatch Text:

    On August 22, 2025, at approximately 2135 hours, AST received a REDDI report regarding an off-road vehicle in the area of Delta Junction. AST located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to stop for AST and evaded. The investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 8/27/2025 6:13:11 PM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK25086511

    Location: Tok
    Type: DUI / Refusal

    Dispatch Text:

    On August 26, 2025, at approximately 1834 hours Alaska State Troopers in Tok responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on the Alaska Highway near Yerrick Creek. AST contacted James Ludecker, age 45 of Fairbanks, and investigation resulted in his arrest for Driving Under the Influence. Ludecker was ultimately remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center on one count of Driving Under the Influence and one count of Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test.

    Posted on 8/27/2025 6:35:22 PM by DPS\jnburnham

  • AK25086917

    Location: Mile 272 Parks Hwy, Healy
    Type: DWLS

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/27/2025 at 2017 hours the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation near Mile 272 Parks Highway.  Investigation determined the driver, Jonathon Boyles, age 46 from Houston was driving with a suspended driver's license.  Boyles was issued a misdemeanor summons for DWLS in the Nenana Court.  The vehicle was turned over to a licensed driver.  

    Posted on 8/27/2025 11:43:50 PM by DPS\dwbozman

E Detachment ...No news reported.

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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.