Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, August 31, 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

  • AK25088105

    Location: Palmer
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On August 30, 2025 at approximately 2308 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a 911 call reporting a van had driven into the ditch on E Fireweed Road.  AST responded and contacted Levi Johnson, 37 years old of Fairbanks, who was subsequently found to have been driving under the influence of alcohol.  Johnson was arrested and remanded to Mat Su Pre-Trial where he was released on his own recognizance once sober.

    Posted on 8/31/2025 12:02:36 AM by DPS\cbjoslin

  • AK25088155

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DV Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/31/2025 AST responded to a residence in the area of Cottonwood Creek Dr in reference to an assault.  The investigation showed that Chase Cushingham age 33 of Wasilla, assaulted a family member.  Chase was remanded to Matsu pretrial where he was charged with assault 4 DV and given no bail.

    Posted on 8/31/2025 5:24:30 AM by DPS\kchaley

  • AK25088257

    Location: Palmer
    Type: DVPO & VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/31/2025 at 1315 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a DVPO violation. Investigation revealed Joseph Warren 30YOA violated a DVPO and violated his conditions of release by not obeying state and local laws. Joesph was already in custody on separate charges and was additionally charged with DVPO violation and VCOR.

    Posted on 8/31/2025 5:34:03 PM by DPS\mdbarela

  • AK25088348

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/31/2025 at approximately 1904 hours, AST received a REDDI report of a white flatbed Ford Pickup whose driver was unable to maintain his lane and speed while traveling south on the Parks Highway. AST was able to locate the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop near Machen Rd. The following investigation revealed that George Hansen, 59 YOA, was driving while under the influence of alcohol. George was arrested and transported to MSPT, where he was held on $500.00 bail.

    Posted on 8/31/2025 11:41:16 PM by DPS\jlvandiest

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25088147

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI/MVC

    Dispatch Text:

    On the evening of August 30, 2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to a motor vehicle collision near Farmers Loop Road and Summit Drive where the driver had left the scene. The investigation led to the arrest of Cheyenne Rose Canales for Driving Under the Influence and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. No injuries were reported. Cheyenne was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 8/31/2025 6:06:35 AM by DPS\kbweeks

  • AK25088140

    Location: Nenana
    Type: Theft 4

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/31/2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance in Nenana.  The investigation resulted in charges being forwarded to the District Attorney's Office for Theft 4th Degree.

    Posted on 8/31/2025 11:50:01 AM by DPS\japoole

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK25086763

    Location: Cook Inlet
    Type: Commercial Fishing Closed Period

    Dispatch Text:

    On 7/27/2025 at approximately 1653 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers were patrolling the Cook Inlet Commercial Drift Fleet fishery. Investigation revealed Charles Smith age 62 from Soldotna was fishing during a closed period. A mandatory court citation was filed with the Kenai Court. 

    Posted on 8/31/2025 1:28:17 PM by DPS\dmlorring

AK Bureau of Investigation

  • AK25087820

    Location: Metlakatla
    Type: Death Investigation/Homicide

    Dispatch Text:

    On August 30, 2025, at 3:00am, Alaska State Troopers were notified of a DV related homicide in Metlakatla. AST from Ketchikan responded and secured the scene. Troopers from the Alaska Bureau of Investigation responded to Metlakatla. Investigation revealed that 33-year-old Jade Jordan, of Metlakatla, stabbed 36-year-old Kevin Jordon resulting in his death. Subsequently Jade Jordan was arrested for Criminally Negligent Homicide. Next of Kin have been notified.  The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 8/31/2025 12:48:49 PM by DPS\tjdespain

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.