Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, September 16, 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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AK25093862
Location: Cooper LandingType: MVC, Hindering, Minor Operating after Consuming AlcoholDispatch Text:
On 9/15/2025, at approximately 1219 hours, Seward AST was notified of a vehicle collision near mile 45 of the Sterling Highway in Cooper Landing. AST was advised that the at-fault vehicle didn’t stop and fled the scene. AST was able to locate the vehicle and contacted two individuals, later identified as Albert Berry, age 34, of Anchorage, and Navaeh Stephan, age 18, of Anchorage. Pending the outcome of the investigation, Stephan was arrested and remanded to Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility for the following crimes: Hindering Prosecution 2, False Information, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Improper Use of Registration, Minor Operating after Consuming Alcohol, and Reckless Driving. Berry was arrested for Hindering Prosecution and False Information, and remanded to Spring Creek Correctional Center. Each individual was released on their own recognizance, once sober, to appear in court at a later date.
Posted on 9/16/2025 2:56:22 AM by DPS\krklingen
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AK25094075
Location: SewardType: Search & RescueDispatch Text:
On 9/15/2025, at approximately 2034 hours, AST Seward was notified of a request for help from two hunters on Bear Mountain in Seward. Michael Partrick, age 26 of Anchorage, and friend Ian Wheeles, age 42 of Anchorage, departed up the trailhead at 0300 hours for a hunt. While attempting to exit the mountain, the hunters lost their way and got stranded. RCC was requested for assistance, and arrived in Seward at approximately 0240 hours, and were able to hoist the two hunters safely to Seward Airport at 0315 hours - neither individual reported any injury.
Seward AST would like to express a sincere gratitude to the Air National Guard for their partnership and assistance in ensuring two Alaskans made it back home safely.
Posted on 9/16/2025 4:05:29 AM by DPS\krklingen
B Detachment
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AK25094124
Location: WasillaType: Assault 3, Assault 4, DCDispatch Text:
On 09/16/2025 at approximately 0037 hours, AST received a report of an active fight occurring at a residence in Wasilla. AST responded to the scene.
Investigation revealed Kolbin Koenig-Pinion (28) M, had committed the crime of assault in the third degree, assault in the fourth degree, and disorderly conduct. Kolbin was transported to MSPT and remanded, he is being held without bail.
Posted on 9/16/2025 5:19:30 AM by DPS\cataratko
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AK25094111
Location: WasillaType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 9/15/2025 at approximately 2318 hours, AST received a REDDI report on a vehicle traveling northbound on the Parks Hwy. AST conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, and investigation revealed that the driver identified as Jordan Lewis, 21 YOA of Anchorage, was operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Jordan was arrested and remanded to MSPT, where he was held on his own recognizance.
Posted on 9/16/2025 6:45:24 AM by DPS\swcorino
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AK25094062
Location: PalmerType: Criminal Mischief 4, DUI & RefusalDispatch Text:
On 9/15/2025 at approximately 2005 hours, AST received a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence on Zephyr Dr in Wasilla. Investigation revealed that the suspect, later identified as Aamar Anderson, 39 YOA, of Palmer, had fled the scene in his vehicle. AST located the vehicle and contacted Aamar, who showed obvious signs of impairment. Investigation revealed that Aamar had damaged mutual property during the disturbance and fled the scene in his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. During DUI processing, Aamar refused to submit a chemical test. Aamar was arrested and remanded to MSPT, where he was held without bail.
Posted on 9/16/2025 7:17:36 AM by DPS\swcorino
C Detachment
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AK25090731
Location: AtmautluakType: VandalismDispatch Text:
On 9.6.2025 at approximately 1808 hours, Bethel based State Troopers received a report of a criminal mischief incident. TPOs did the initial investigation which led to Criminal Mischief 4 charges being forwarded to the Bethel District Attorney's Office.
Posted on 9/16/2025 12:32:11 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25090886
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual Abuse of a MinorDispatch Text:
On 9.7.2025 at the hours of 1208, YK Delta based State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Abuse to a Minor, Investigation is still on-going.
Posted on 9/16/2025 12:33:14 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25090960
Location: QuinhagakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 9.7.2025 at the hours of 1717, Bethel based State Troopers responded to the village of Quinhagak, this led to the arrest of 37-year-old Curtis Pleasant of Quinhagak being arrested and charged with Terroristic Threatening, Assault 3 DV, MIW, and Criminal Mischief 4.
Posted on 9/16/2025 12:34:05 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25091031
Location: KotlikType: Deceased PersonDispatch Text:
On 9.7.2025 at approximately 2206 hours, Emmonak based State Troopers received a report of a death in the village of Kotlik. Investigation revealed 69-year-old William Aloysius Charles, of Kotlik, died of natural causes. Next of kin was notified and no foul play was concluded. The remains were released to the family.
Posted on 9/16/2025 12:35:01 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25091051
Location: ChefornakType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 9.7.2025 at approximately 2200 hours, Bethel based Troopers received a report of a disturbance. Local police responded and subsequent to the investigation 30-year-old Kelsey Kashatok of Chefornak for Assault 4- DV.
Posted on 9/16/2025 12:35:38 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25091124
Location: AlakanukType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 9.7.2025 at approximately 2027 hours, Emmonak based State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigation was conducted and led to 57-year-old James Ayunerak being arrested on Assault 3 and an Assault 4-DV.
Posted on 9/16/2025 12:36:07 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25091266
Location: AkiachakType: ArsonDispatch Text:
On 9.8.2025 at approximately 1451 hours, Bethel based State Troopers received a report of an Arson in the village of Akiachak. Troopers arrived on scene and investigation was conducted. This led to the arrest of 27-year-old of Sharla Parka of Aniak being arrested for Criminal Trespass, Assault 3, Arson 1, and Criminal Mischief 3.
Posted on 9/16/2025 12:37:52 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25090636
Location: TellerType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 9.6.2025 at about 1300 hours, Nome based State Troopers received a report of an assault in the village of Teller. The case has been forwarded to the District Attorney's Office for review.
Posted on 9/16/2025 12:39:03 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25091087
Location: GambellType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 9.8.2025 at about 0436 hours, Nome based Troopers received a report of a theft in the village of Gambell. Troopers responded and conducted an investigation which led to the arrest of 47-year-old Kelly Slwooko of Gambell for the charges of Harassment 2, Fail to register as a sex offender, and Theft 3.
Posted on 9/16/2025 12:39:39 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25091441
Location: Norton Sound RegionType: Sex OffenseDispatch Text:
On 9.8.2025 at approximately 1800 hours, Nome based State Troopers received a report of a Sex Offense in the Norton Sound Region. Troopers responded and the investigation is still on-going
Posted on 9/16/2025 12:40:34 PM by DPS\scwilliams
D Detachment
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AK25094504
Location: HealyType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 09/16/2025, Alaska State Troopers in Healy took a report of a stolen 2016 Green Yamaha Kodiak 700 ATV stolen from June Creek Subdivision. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 9/16/2025 9:23:17 PM by DPS\japoole
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