Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, September 17, 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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AK25094543
Location: JuneauType: SARDispatch Text:
On Sept. 16, 2025, Alaska State Troopers were notified around 8:10 p.m. about a search and rescue involving two adult males who had fallen from the Mount Roberts trail and slid down the steep mountainside. The men were passengers on a cruise ship and were visiting Juneau. One of the men was extracted by Juneau Mountain Rescue and had minor injuries. The second man, 32-year-old Britian Pool of Texas, had slid further down the mountain and was located by drones operated by JMR, troopers, the Juneau Police Department and Alaska Department of Transportation. Pool was deceased from injuries sustained during the fall. Troopers and JMR volunteers recovered his body. Pool’s remains were transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office and his next of kin was notified. SEADOGS and Capital City Fire/Rescue also contributed to search and rescue efforts.
*This dispatch has been updated to correct Pool’s age.
Posted on 9/17/2025 1:07:27 PM by DPS\tewilliams
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AK25094749
Location: Soldotna, AKType: Assault 3rd / M.I.W. 4thDispatch Text:
On 9/17/2025 at approximately 1132 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a reported road rage incident involving a firearm. Investigation revealed Jeffrey Arthur Ackerman, age 46 of Soldotna, had pointed a handgun at another motorist, then fired a warning shot across the road and into the ground. Ackerman was arrested for Assault 3rd and Misconduct Involving Weapons 4th. He was remanded at Wildwood Pretrial Facility and held with no bail pending arraignment.
Posted on 9/17/2025 5:13:18 PM by DPS\mjwertanen
B Detachment
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AK25094752
Location: WasillaType: MICS 4Dispatch Text:
On 09/17/2025 at 1235 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Teeland Middle School for a report of a student with a THC vape. A charge of Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 4th was referred to the Palmer Juvenile Justice.
Posted on 9/17/2025 7:24:22 PM by DPS\mdbarela
C Detachment
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AK25094582
Location: NapakiakType: Fatal Boating IncidentDispatch Text:
On September 17, 2025, at 2:10 am, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a fatal boating incident near Napakiak. A preliminary investigation determined that an adult male was operating a boat in the Napakiak Slough around 9:45 pm, the boat's motor struck something underwater and threw the boat operator and sole passenger, 33-year-old Kasigluk resident Adrianna Tinker, from the boat. Tinker became caught in the boat's propeller. She was taken to the clinic, where she received medical treatment; however, she was ultimately declared deceased. The adult male operator of the vessel was not injured. Tinker's next of kin have been notified, and her body will be sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy.
Posted on 9/17/2025 3:20:00 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
D Detachment
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AK25094433
Location: FairbanksType: DUI & RefusalDispatch Text:
On 09/16/25 AST received a report that a man had crashed his vehicle into a fence and departed the area. The driver, Vadim Petrovich, was located 1 block away in his residence. After an investigation, he was arrested for DUI and later charged with Refusal to Submit to Chemical Testing. He was remanded to FCC on two Felony counts due to having 2 prior DUI convictions.
Posted on 9/17/2025 12:38:19 AM by DPS\jaevans1
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AK25094565
Location: FairbanksType: Motor Vehicle CollisionDispatch Text:
On September 16, 2025, at approximately 21:55 hours, AST responded to a motor vehicle Collison at Goldstream and Steese Hwy. One of the drivers fled. AST searched the area but was unable to locate the driver.
Posted on 9/17/2025 12:41:59 AM by DPS\cjmorlang
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AK25094730
Location: FairbanksType: MVC-IDispatch Text:
On 09/17/2025 at approximately 1050 hours, AST responded to the intersection of McGrath Road and Farmer’s Loop for a report of a motor vehicle collision. Investigation revealed that one vehicle rear ended the other vehicle. Two individuals were taken to FMH due to injuries. One vehicle was towed due to damage, and the other was left with the driver.
Posted on 9/17/2025 1:50:38 PM by DPS\rdmoss
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK25093717
Location: AnchorageType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On September 14, 2025, around 10:30 pm, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of an inmate's death at the Anchorage Correctional Complex. Investigators from the Alaska Bureau of Investigation responded and initiated an investigation into the death. A preliminary investigation determined that 37-year-old Kodiak resident Kurt Malutin had been located unresponsive in his general housing unit cell around 9:00 pm. Correctional Officers and DOC medical staff already in the housing unit began immediate life-saving measures, which were continued by the Anchorage Fire Department. Despite these efforts, Malutin was declared deceased around 9:35 pm. His body was sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy. His next of kin have been notified. Foul play is not suspected at this time.
Posted on 9/17/2025 10:15:37 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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