Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, September 10, 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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AK25091944
Location: NinilchikType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 09/10/2025, at approximately 1030 hours, AST in Anchor Point received a shoplifting report from Three Bears in Ninilchik. Upon investigation, it was revealed that Jamie Fall, 41, of Kenai, concealed merchandise and left the store without paying for it. She was charged with one count of Theft 4th Degree and was issued a summons.
Posted on 9/10/2025 4:41:31 PM by DPS\eljordan
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AK25091866
Location: Anchor PointType: Assault 3rd, Terroristic Threatening 2nd, Assault 4th DV, Assault in the Presence of a Child, Misconduct Involving in Weapons 4th, Resisting ArrestDispatch Text:
On September 9, 2025, at approximately 2158 hours, the Alaska State Troopers (AST) received a report of an active disturbance in Homer. AST responded and investigation revealed Chet Ludwig, age 37, of Homer committed three counts of Assault in 3rd Degree against a police officer, one count of Terroristic Threatening in the 2nd Degree, two counts of Assault in the 4th Degree DV, two counts of Assault in the presence of a child, three counts of Misconduct Involving Weapons in the 4th Degree and one count of Resisting Arrest. Chet was transported and remanded to the Homer Jail for his charges.
Posted on 9/10/2025 2:26:01 AM by DPS\mfischer
B Detachment
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AK25091885
Location: WasillaType: Assault 4/Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 09/10/2025 at approximately 0347 hours, AST responded to a report of a disturbance in Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Gabriel Lie-Schaeffer had committed the crime of assault in the fourth degree. AST also located Travis Andersen at the residence, who had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Both males were arrested and transported to MSPT.
Posted on 9/10/2025 5:50:06 AM by DPS\cataratko
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AK25092199
Location: Meadow LakeType: Felony DUIDispatch Text:
On 9/10/2025 at approximately 2053 hours AST responded to the area of Meadow Lakes Lopp and Northshore Dr in reference to a vehicle in the ditch. The investigation that Dara Niles age 24 of Wasilla was operating a motor vehicle which crashed into a ditch. Further investigation showed that Dara had three prior convictions involving DUI. Dara was remanded to Matsu Pretrial for felony DUI, DWLS and given no bail.
Posted on 9/10/2025 11:31:05 PM by DPS\kchaley
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AK25090338
Location: WasillaType: MICSDispatch Text:
On 09/05/2025 at about 1558 hours, Palmer AST conducted a traffic stop on a residential street in Wasilla. The driver was identified as Samantha Lofton, 33 YOA of Wasilla. The investigation revealed that Lofton was in possession of tar heroin. Lofton was issued a misdemeanor citation with a mandatory court appearance and released from the scene.
Posted on 9/10/2025 11:43:19 AM by DPS\jlyavorsky
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AK25089845
Location: WasillaType: MICSDispatch Text:
On 09/04/2025 at about 1520 hours, Palmer AST conducted a traffic stop on a residential street in Wasilla. The driver was identified as Roseanna Sales, 48 YOA of Wasilla. The investigation revealed that Roseanna was in possession of methamphetamine. Roseanna was issued a misdemeanor citation with a mandatory court appearance and released from the scene.
Posted on 9/10/2025 11:47:05 AM by DPS\jlyavorsky
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AK25086631
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 9/9/25 at 22:22 AST stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation on Church Road. The driver, Amy Padie (42), was fond to have an active bench warrant for Fail to Appear for the original charges of Theft 3, Theft 4, Criminal Trespassing 1 x2. She was remanded and held on $150 bail.
Posted on 9/10/2025 1:53:51 AM by DPS\cjkopy
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AK25089678
Location: WasillaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 9/10/25 at 00:20 AST stopped a bicycle for an equipment violation near Williwaw Way. The rider, Franklin Billum (40) was found to have an active bench warrant for Fail to Comply with Conditions of Release for the original charge of MICS 5 and False Information. He was remanded and held on $250 bail.
Posted on 9/10/2025 1:54:32 AM by DPS\cjkopy
C Detachment
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AK25091128
Location: NunapitchukType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On Sept. 8, 2025, Alaska State Troopers received a report that a 7-year-old boy died in Nunapitchuk. Troopers responded to the village and are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. The boy’s body was transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. His next of kin has been notified.
Posted on 9/10/2025 10:55:59 AM by DPS\tewilliams
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AK25091763
Location: Lower KalskagType: Attempted murder, assaultDispatch Text:
On Sept. 9, 2025, Alaska State Troopers received a report just before 5 p.m. that a shooting had occurred in a Lower Kalskag home. The preliminary investigation revealed 47-year-old Evan Savage Jr. fired multiple shots inside the home during a dispute with a family member. No one was injured during the shooting. Troopers responded to the village from Aniak and Savage was arrested without incident. He was remanded to Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center on charges including attempted murder, third-degree assault, assault in the presence of a child and misconduct involving weapons.
Posted on 9/10/2025 2:07:02 PM by DPS\tewilliams
D Detachment
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AK25091858
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On September 9, 2025, at approximately 2023 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a single vehicle in the ditch on Goldstream Road. Parties involved sustained minor injuries. The driver was taken into custody for Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol.
Posted on 9/10/2025 1:44:55 AM by DPS\cjmorlang
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AK25091870
Location: Delta JunctionType: Theft VehicleDispatch Text:
On September 09, 2025, at approximately 1733 hours, AST received a report of a vehicle theft. Investigation is ongoing,
Posted on 9/10/2025 6:01:59 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25091599
Location: Farewell GMU 19CType: Failure To Salvage MooseDispatch Text:
On 09/08/2025, McGrath AWT contacted two hunters with a dead 52" bull moose at the Farewell Strip. Investigation determined Jeffery Harris, age 42 of Anchorage, took the moose on the evening of September 5th. The moose was left in the field for approximately 14 hours before being field dressed. Temperatures throughout the region were warm and wet. The meat of the moose spoiled due to not being properly cared for in a timely manner. Investigation also determined Harris took the two front shoulders, and other chunks of meat, and discarded them in the brush due to their putrid smell and colors. Harris was issued a citation for failing to salvage all edible meat. The moose rack and rotten meat were seized as evidence. Arraignment was set for October 9, 2025, in the Aniak Court.
Posted on 9/10/2025 4:13:24 PM by SOA\dcbrooks
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK25088740
Location: Sand PointType: Officer Involved Shooting InvestigationDispatch Text:
UPDATE 9/10: On September 10, 2025, the boat captain was arrested at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. 42-year-old Sand Point resident Duke Ogata has been remanded to Anchorage Correctional Complex on charges of Assault III, Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance II, and Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance III. The investigation into the Sand Point Police Department Officer's officer-involved shooting remains active and ongoing.
ORIGINAL: On Sept. 1, 2025, at around 1:50 pm, police officers from the Sand Point Police Department were standing watch over a docked and unoccupied fishing vessel that had been seized for a search warrant service related to an ongoing Alaska State Trooper-led drug trafficking investigation. As the officers watched the vessel, the boat’s captain boarded it and attempted to flee. Officers also boarded the vessel to stop the escape. As officers breached the bridge, the adult male captain produced a hatchet. As a result of the man’s actions, a Sand Point Police officer fired his weapon at the man, striking him. Emergency medical care was provided to the man, who was subsequently medevaced for treatment of his injuries. No law enforcement officers or other individuals were injured.
During a search of the vessel, State Trooper investigators seized approximately 600 grams of methamphetamine and 35 grams of heroin. The value of these narcotics in Sand Point is estimated to be $970,000.
At the request of the Sand Point Police Department, the Alaska Bureau of Investigation assumed case responsibility for the officer-involved shooting. Once their investigation is complete, it will be independently reviewed by the Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions.Posted on 9/2/2025 10:26:14 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel . Edited on 9/10/2025 11:14:33 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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