Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, August 7, 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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AK25078933
Location: HopeType: Missing JuvenileDispatch Text:
UPDATE: He has been located and is safe.
Original: Alaska State Troopers are searching for 13-year-old Ian Stavish, who was last seen at a residence on Ferrin Drive in Hope. He was wearing gray tennis shoes. Anyone with information regarding Stavish is asked to call troopers in Seward at 907-224-3346. More information is available at https://dps.alaska.gov/getmedia/af00dc1a-9c5c-4316-9fc8-9e07fe5db790/Stavish
Posted on 8/7/2025 3:34:58 PM by DPS\tewilliams
B Detachment
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AK25078742
Location: WillowType: Assault Third DegreeDispatch Text:
On 8/6/2025 at approximately 1816 hours, AST received a report of a collision on Willow Fishhook Rd. AST conducted an investigation where it was revealed that one of the vehicles being operated by Chistopher Josephson, age 50 of Willow, had run the other vehicle off the roadway placing the occupants in imminent fear of physical injury by means of a dangerous instrument. Christopher was arrested and remanded to MSPT, where he was held without bail.
Posted on 8/7/2025 3:19:25 AM by DPS\eaowens
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AK25078708
Location: PalmerType: SARDispatch Text:
On Aug. 6, 2025, Alaska State Troopers received a report around 6:30 p.m. that two adult women were at the top of Matanuska Peak and could no longer make it down. One of the women twisted her ankle and they had run out of food and water. RCC was contacted and a helicopter responded and transported the women to a local hospital.
Posted on 8/7/2025 1:56:42 PM by DPS\tewilliams
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AK25078759
Location: WasillaType: Missing JuvenileDispatch Text:
On Aug. 7, 2025, Alaska State Troopers located 9-year-old Vencenza Fignoretti-Tyree safe after she was reported missing from a Wasilla residence the night before.
Posted on 8/7/2025 4:01:32 PM by DPS\tewilliams
C Detachment
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AK25078630
Location: Pilot StationType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On Aug. 6, 2025, Alaska State Troopers received a report around 3:30 p.m. that 18-year-old Jack Alick Jr. fired off a round inside the Pilot Station medical clinic and threated people. No one in the clinic was injured and Alick then left the building. Troopers and U.S. Marshals jointly responded from nearby communities and apprehended him. Alick is facing charges of third-degree assault, misconduct involving weapons and tampering with physical evidence. He was transported to Bethel and remanded to the Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center.
Posted on 8/7/2025 10:06:44 AM by DPS\tewilliams
D Detachment
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AK25078772
Location: TokType: VCOR, Unlawful Contact 1stDispatch Text:
On August 6, 2025, at approximately 2110 hours Alaska State Troopers in Tok contacted Jace Coulombe, age 33 of Tok. Investigation revealed that Coulombe was in violation of his conditions of release in 4TO-25-00002CR. Coulombe was placed under arrest and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on one count of Violating Conditions of Release and one count of Unlawful Contact in the First Degree.
Posted on 8/7/2025 12:29:08 AM by DPS\jnburnham
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AK25078771
Location: FairbanksType: Non Criminal Gunshot WoundDispatch Text:
On 06 August 2025, at approximately 2249 hours, 911 received a report of a man who had shot himself in the Circle K parking lot on Geist Rd. Troopers arrived, found a 24-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the calf, and rendered aid until EMS arrived to assume control of the patient. The male stated he had been manipulating his pistol and accidentally shot himself. No criminal activity is suspected. The male was transported to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in stable condition.
Posted on 8/7/2025 2:52:13 AM by DPS\kjlousch
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AK25078789
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 8/7/2025, at approximately 0026 hours, Troopers observed a silver pickup speeding 59 MPH in a 40 MPH zone on University Avenue. The driver, Elijah Zinselmeier, exhibited signs of alcohol impairment including slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and difficulty dividing attention. He failed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and provided a BrAC of .137 on the DataMaster. Elijah was arrested for DUI and remanded to FCC without further incident.
Posted on 8/7/2025 5:03:37 AM by DPS\kdanderson
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AK25078794
Location: Kobe RoadType: SARDispatch Text:
On 08/06/2025 at 2342 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a report of two overdue males who were riding their side by side on the Kobe Road trail system. The individual's side by side became disabled and the men started hiking out but were not able to make it back before dark. AST responded but was unable to contact the men at that time. In the morning, they were able to hike out to the road where a Wildlife Trooper gave them a ride back to their vehicle. The two men were prepared and had the skills necessary to be able to self-rescue and spend the night. AST and AWT would like to encourage people who venture out and explore Alaska to be prepared and to notify people of their plans before going out where help isn't easily available.
Posted on 8/7/2025 12:35:17 PM by DPS\dwbozman
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AK25078808
Location: FairbanksType: Assault 4, Crim Mischief 5, Interfere w/ Report of a DV Crime, Assault in the Presence of a ChildDispatch Text:
On 08/07/2025 at 0042 hours Troopers responded to a domestic disturbance. An investigation was conducted, and Cole Morrow was arrested for two counts of Assault 4, three counts of Assault in the Presence of a Child, one count of Interfering with the Report of Domestic Violence, and one count of Criminal Mischief 5.
Posted on 8/7/2025 3:42:05 PM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25079024
Location: FairbanksType: Domestic DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 08/07/25 at approximately 1344 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a domestic disturbance in Salcha, Alaska. Troopers responded and initiated an investigation, which is currently ongoing.
Posted on 8/7/2025 6:39:51 PM by DPS\nggandy
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AK25078743
Location: FairbanksType: Assault IVDispatch Text:
On 08/06/25 at approximately 0653 hours Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault that occurred at the Fairbanks Correctional Center. Troopers responded and initiated an investigation. The investigation is still ongoing.
Posted on 8/7/2025 6:41:46 PM by DPS\nggandy
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.
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 . Edited on 8/7/2025 10:09:24 AM by DPS\tewilliams
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AK25078034
Location: ChevakType: Assault/Sexual Assault/DVDispatch Text:
On August 5, 2025, Investigators from the Alaska Bureau of Investigation responded to the report of an assault and sexual assault in Chevak. Investigation revealed 41-year-old Dale Boyscout had physically and sexually assaulted his girlfriend. Boyscout was arrested and remanded at Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center. Boyscout is charged with Assault 1, Assault 2, Assault 3, Assault 4, Sexual Assault 1 X2, and DV. The victim was transported to Anchorage via Life Med for treatment of injuries caused during the incident. On August 6, 2025, Boyscout was arraigned and is being held on $250, 000.00 bail.
Posted on 8/7/2025 3:37:05 PM by DPS\tjdespain
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