Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, September 12, 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
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AK25092457
Location: WasillaType: DV AssaultDispatch Text:
On 9/11/2025 at approximately 1407 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a call of a man who tried to carry a woman away from a parking lot against her will, threw her down, and then repeatedly slammed her head into the ground. The man fled the scene when bystanders ran to the woman's rescue. The suspect was identified as Brandon Drew (25YOA) of Palmer. Through the investigation, it was discovered that Brandon had chased the woman and bit her on the back as she tried to get away before he picked her up to carry her off. Brandon was later arrested by Troopers and held without bail at MatSu Pretrial on felony charges for domestic violence assault.
Posted on 9/12/2025 8:03:10 AM by DPS\cnfouts
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AK25092646
Location: Trapper CreekType: SARDispatch Text:
Update: Dacia Mitchell was located around 6 p.m. after extensive search efforts. She was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation.
Original: On Sept. 12, 2025, Alaska State Troopers received a report around 1:10 a.m. that 29-year-old Dacia Mitchell was missing. Mitchell was last seen around 3 p.m. on Sept. 11, when she was reported to have walked into a wooded area near Mile 6 of Petersville Road in Trapper Creek. Troopers, Wasilla police and medics responded to the area and searched, including by drone, but did not find her. Search efforts continued on Sept. 12 with the Petersville Search and Rescue, Talkeetna Fire Department and MAT+SAR. Anyone with information regarding Mitchell’s whereabouts is asked to call Troopers at 907-745-2131.Posted on 9/12/2025 3:04:01 PM by DPS\tewilliams
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25092645
Location: FairbanksType: DUI & False ReportDispatch Text:
On 09/11/25 at approx 2245 hrs, a traffic stop was initiated on a grey KIA sedan after failing to come to a complete stop and indicate the turn prior to entering the Van Horn roadway. After an investigation, the driver Garreth Edwin, was arrested for False Report after using 2 different names for identification, as well as DUI for having a breath alcohol concentration of 0.15.
Posted on 9/12/2025 4:40:18 PM by DPS\jaevans1
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AK25093142
Location: Delta JunctionType: MVC DamageDispatch Text:
On September 12, 2025, at approximately 2206 hours, AST responded to 250 Richardson Hwy for an MVC report. Investigation revealed that the driver had collided with a moose that entered the roadway. No injuries were reported.
Posted on 9/12/2025 11:54:04 PM by DPS\melopezmartinez
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25092968
Location: Chena Hot Springs RoadType: Search and RescueDispatch Text:
On 09/12/2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers recieved a report via satellite device of a lost hunter 10 miles from the Chena Hot Springs Road. The hunter was on a trail not known to him, and did not have adequate equipment or supplies for the weather conditions. AWT Troopers initially responded by ground. During the initial response, weather conditions cleared and Helo 2 responded with additional AWT Troopers. Helo 2 located the hunter, and transported him back to Fairbanks. All parties returned safely from the field.
Posted on 9/12/2025 6:46:43 PM by DPS\bdlemay
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