Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
A Detachment
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AK25078626
Location: SewardType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 08/06/2025, at 1459 hours, AST responded to mile 36 of the Seward Highway after a witness reported a vehicle in the ditch with a highly intoxicated female, later identified as Juliana Peterson (age 29 of Aniak), behind the wheel. AST arrived and found Juliana passed out behind the wheel. Juliana was subsequently arrested for DUI after failing tests, was remanded to Wildwood Pretrial and held on bail due to a previous DUI conviction.
Posted on 8/6/2025 9:46:32 PM by DPS\rlmau
B Detachment
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AK25075302
Location: PalmerType: Warrant arrestDispatch Text:
On 08/06/2025 at 1015 hours, Alaska State Troopers came in contact Jennifer Wimmer 40 YOA while at Palmer AST post. Investigation revealed, Jennifer had an outstanding warrant for her arrest original charge Felony DUI. Jennifer was escorted to Mat-Su Pretrial and remanded on her warrant. Jennifers bail was set at $500.
Posted on 8/6/2025 10:44:48 AM by DPS\mdbarela
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AK25078375
Location: WasillaType: Warrant arrestDispatch Text:
On 08/06/2026 at approximately 0618 hours, AST responded to a residence in Wasilla for a welfare check. Investigation revealed, Jonathan Meek 39 YOA, had an outstanding US Marshal warrant for his arrest. AST arrested Jonathan and transported to Matsu-Pretrial where he was remanded and held without bail.
Posted on 8/6/2025 10:53:06 AM by DPS\mdbarela
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AK25073490
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 8/6/25 at 0006 hours MATCOM received a 911 hang-up from Kevin Milline (36), who had an active warrant for DUI. Troopers contacted Kevin and confirmed there was no emergency. While being arrested for his warrant, Kevin attempted to flee but was captured. He was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial on his warrant.
Posted on 8/6/2025 4:52:13 AM by DPS\cjkopy
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AK25078356
Location: PalmerType: Assault 4 DVDispatch Text:
On 8/6/25, at approximately 0053 hours, MATCOM received a report of a disturbance at Trunk Rd and College Dr. AST responded and investigation revealed Julio Oviedo age 32 of Anchorage, assaulted his girlfriend. He was arrested for Assault 4 DV and transport to MSPT where his bail was set at no bail.
Posted on 8/6/2025 5:36:08 AM by DPS\lefarrelly
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AK25048387
Location: CaswellType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 8/5/25 at approximately 456 hours, AST responded to a welfare check for Derick Baisch age 41 of Wasilla in Caswell. An investigation was conducted, and it was revealed that he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and transported to MSPT where his bail was set at $600.
Posted on 8/6/2025 5:44:08 AM by DPS\lefarrelly
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25078362
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 08/05/2025, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop in Fairbanks. The Troopers' investigation determined that Rashawna Cooks/DaSilva committed the crime of driving under the influence. Rashawna was arrested and transported to FCC.
Posted on 8/6/2025 3:17:10 AM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez
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AK25078169
Location: FairbanksType: Domestic DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 08/05/2025 at approximately 1417 hours, Fairbanks AST responded to the area of Birchwillow Drive near Chena Hot Springs Road for a report of a domestic disturbance. Charges for assault are being forwarded to the District Attorney's office for review.
Posted on 8/6/2025 2:30:37 PM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK25077022
Location: FairbanksType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 08/02/2025, Fairbanks AST received a report of a simple assault at the Tanana Valley Fairgrounds. An investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 8/6/2025 2:32:32 PM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK25078191
Location: NorthwayType: VCORDispatch Text:
On August 4, 2025 Alaska State Troopers in Tok learned that Gareth Northway, age 55 of Northway, has been violating his court ordered conditions of release in court cases 4TO-21-00069CR and 4TO-25-00023CR. Gareth was unable to be located at the time. A warrant for VCOR has been requested for Gareth's arrest.
Posted on 8/6/2025 3:06:27 PM by DPS\sohessler
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AK25077050
Location: Mile 178 Parks HwyType: MVC-DDispatch Text:
On 08/02/2025 at 1801 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a single vehicle rollover near Mile 178 Parks Highway, about 32 miles south of Cantwell. Investigation determined Max Kroening, age 19 from JBER was going too fast for conditions while towing a trailer with another vehicle on it. Kroening was issued a citation for Basic Speed. There were no injuries reported.
Posted on 8/6/2025 3:54:43 PM by DPS\dwbozman
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AK25078622
Location: HealyType: Burglary & TheftDispatch Text:
On 08/06/2025 AST received a report of a burglary which occurred at a cabin near Mile 262 Parks Highway. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 8/6/2025 3:56:29 PM by DPS\dwbozman
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AK25078592
Location: FairbanksType: Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On August 6, 2025, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks responded to a disturbance call at the Turtle Club. Investigation determined that Keith Richardson, age 39, threw a rock and broke a window at the Turtle Club restaurant. He was charged with criminal mischief in the third degree, arrested, and transported to FCC.
Posted on 8/6/2025 4:46:07 PM by DPS\epjaeschke
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AK25078525
Location: North PoleType: Assault, Assault in Presence of a MinorDispatch Text:
On 08/06/2025, at approximately 1137 hours, Fairbanks AWT and AST responded to a report of a disturbance on Hartzog Loop. Investigation led to Sara Joler (age 32 of North Pole), being placed under arrest for Assault 4, and 3 counts of Assault in the Presence of a Child. Joler was remanded to FCC without incident.
Posted on 8/6/2025 10:48:49 PM by DPS\bdlemay
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25078192
Location: WillowType: Aircraft CrashDispatch Text:
On Aug. 5, 2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers responded to the Willow Airport just after 5 p.m. for a reported plane crash with injuries. The preliminary investigation indicated the pilot crashed a single-engine Aeronca Champ on the runway. The pilot and sole occupant was transported to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The NTSB has been notified and will investigate the crash.
Posted on 8/6/2025 8:23:47 AM by DPS\tewilliams
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK25078188
Location: SoldotnaType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
UPDATE 8/7: Investigators from the Alaska Bureau of Investigation have determined that the injured female, 31-year-old Virginia resident Lashaunda Lewis, murdered 78-year-old Soldotna resident John Dove Jr. at his Soldotna residence. Investigators believe that Lewis’ injuries were self-inflicted. Lewis has been charged with one count of Domestic Violence Murder I, and two counts of Domestic Violence Murder II. Dove’s next of kin have been notified.
ORIGINAL: On August 5, 2025, at 3:49 pm, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a Soldotna residence to conduct a welfare check. Troopers located an adult male deceased in the residence and an adult female with serious injuries. The female was taken to a Kenai Peninsula area hospital for treatment. The death and injuries are suspicious in nature, and the Alaska Bureau of Investigation has assumed case responsibility. Troopers have contacted everyone involved, and there is no public safety threat. Next of kin notifications for the deceased male are ongoing; once next of kin have been notified, his name will be released. His body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy.
Posted on 8/6/2025 11:26:03 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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