Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, August 8, 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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AK25078767
Location: Prince of WalesType: MVC/DUI/MIWDispatch Text:
On 08/06/2025 at approximately 2147 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a motor vehicle collision on N Island Road, near Coffman Cove. Investigation revealed Christine Carter, age 36 of Coffman Cove, was driving under the influence of alcohol and swerved into the ditch hitting the power pole with her vehicle. Carter failed standard field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI and MIW4. Bail set at $500.
Posted on 8/8/2025 12:34:50 PM by DPS\mpposey
B Detachment
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AK25079186
Location: WasillaType: Criminal Mischief DVDispatch Text:
On 08/07/2025 at approximately 2108 hours, AST responded to a call at a residence in Wasilla for a verbal altercation between Donardo Escobar and another household member. Investigation revealed Donardo took a family member’s Iphone and broke it by throwing it on the ground, punching it with his fist, and then throwing it outside of the residence. Donardo Escobar was arrested for Criminal Mischief in the third degree and was transported to Mat-Su pretrial, where he is held without bail pending arraignment.
Posted on 8/8/2025 5:27:21 AM by DPS\jlmedina
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AK25079252
Location: WasillaType: DV Criminal MischiefDispatch Text:
On 08/08/2025 at 0834 hours, Palmer AST was notified of a disturbance at a residence in Wasilla. The investigation revealed that Brittany Lacroix, 27 YOA, damaged the property of a household member valued at approximately $200 dollars. Lacroix was placed under arrest for criminal mischief in the 5th degree. Lacroix was transported to Mat-Su Pretrial where she was remanded on the aforementioned charge and held without bail pending arraignment.
Posted on 8/8/2025 11:27:53 AM by DPS\jlyavorsky
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25079076
Location: FairbanksType: Eluding, Resisting Arrest, Promoting Contraband, MICS 5Dispatch Text:
On 08/07/2025 at 1800 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for a moving and registration violation. The vehicle failed to stop, and a pursuit ensued. Ultimately a PIT maneuver was conducted that terminated the pursuit. The driver and only occupant, Rex Defrance, fled on foot. Troopers apprehended him and he was arrested. The vehicle was impounded for investigative purposes. Defrance is being charged with Fail to Stop 1, Resisting Arrest, Promoting Contraband 1, and MICS 5 at this time.
Posted on 8/8/2025 12:59:23 AM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25079108
Location: Mile 188 Parks HwyType: Criminal Trespass 2ndDispatch Text:
On 08/07/2025 at 1932 hours the Alaska State Troopers observed two people trespassing at The Igloo near Mile 188 Parks Highway. Investigation resulted in Daniel Redmond, age 58 and Aidan Mcgilvray, age 19 both from Arlington, VA being issued misdemeanor summons for Criminal Trespass 2nd. They were both released from the scene.
Posted on 8/8/2025 4:20:44 PM by DPS\dwbozman
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK25079411
Location: WasillaType: Officer-Involved ShootingDispatch Text:
On Aug. 8, 2025, multiple Alaska State Troopers responded to a Wasilla residence to arrest an adult male on an outstanding parole warrant just after 1 p.m. The man fled on foot from troopers and eventually barricaded himself inside a motorhome’s bathroom on a nearby property. He refused to comply with troopers’ commands to exit the bathroom. Troopers breached the door and discovered the man was armed with a handgun. Due to his actions, one Alaska State Trooper discharged their weapon and struck the man. Troopers on scene began life-saving measures as EMS responded. The man was transported to an area hospital, but was ultimately pronounced deceased. No one else was injured during the response.
His body will be transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy and next of kin notifications are underway. Once next of kin has been notified, his name will be released.
The Alaska Bureau of Investigation has assumed case responsibility and will conduct a thorough criminal investigation into the trooper’s use of lethal force. Once their investigation is complete, it will be independently reviewed by the Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions.
The trooper who discharged their firearm has been placed on seven days of administrative leave in accordance with Alaska Department of Public Safety policy. The name of the officer who discharged their firearm will be released in 72 hours.
Posted on 8/8/2025 6:42:12 PM by SOA\tewilliams
AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Judicial Services
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AK25079268
Location: AnchorageType: RemandDispatch Text:
On 08/08/2025 at approximately 0919 hrs Anchorage JS contacted Garrett Babb at the Nesbett Courthouse. Babb was sentenced on charges of Sexual Assault in the first and second degree, Sexual Assault of a minor in the second degree, and was remanded into custody at the Anchorage Correctional Complex to serve his sentence.
Posted on 8/8/2025 10:15:59 AM by DPS\acware
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