Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, September 19, 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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AK25095790
Location: SilvertipType: MVC, DUIDispatch Text:
On 9/19/2025, at approximately 1905 hours, AST was notified of a REDDI vehicle on the Seward Highway approaching Hope. Minutes later, as AST was responding, Soldotna Dispatch Center received multiple 911 calls of a two-vehicle accident near mile 53 of the Seward Highway, disabling two vehicles. AST arrived on scene and determined one of the vehicles was the previously reported REDDI vehicle, operated by Betti Malagon, age 68 of Chugiak. Betti was transported to Central Peninsula Hospital for evaluation, where she was arrested for DUI and attempted Tampering with Physical Evidence. Malagon was remanded to Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility, where she was held on a $1,000 cash bail.
Posted on 9/19/2025 11:51:29 PM by DPS\krklingen
B Detachment
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AK25091556
Location: GlennallenType: Missing PersonDispatch Text:
UPDATE 9/19: On September 18, 2025, Degross' vehicle was located off the roadway near mile 27 of the Edgerton Highway. A preliminary investigation determined that Degross departed the roadway at a high rate of speed, crashing through trees before coming to a stop in a location not easily visible from the roadway. Degross was found deceased in the vehicle's backseat. His body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy, and his next of kin have been notified.
ORIGINAL: On 09/08/2025 at approximately 1921 hours, Troopers took a report of a missing person in the Glennallen area. Carl Degross, 33, of Anchorage, was reported to have gone fishing in Valdez and had not returned to his home in Anchorage. Degross was last seen leaving HUB of Alaska at 09/07/2025 at approximately 2300 hours, and traveling toward Palmer. Degross has not been located at of 9/9/2025
Posted on 9/9/2025 5:12:57 PM by DPS\jbchroniger . Edited on 9/19/2025 9:17:48 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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AK25095285
Location: WasillaType: DWLS, No Insurance, MICSDispatch Text:
On 09/18/2025 at about 1601 hours, Palmer AST conducted a traffic stop on S Knik Goose Bay Road in Wasilla. The driver was identified as Trevor Catterson, thirty-nine YOA of Wasilla. The investigation revealed that Trevor was operating a vehicle with a suspended license, no insurance, and was in possession of methamphetamine. Trevor had eight prior driving with license suspended (DWLS) convictions in the last ten years. Trevor was placed under arrest and later remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial on the charges of DWLS, no insurance, and misconduct involving controlled substances (MICS) in the fifth degree.
Posted on 9/19/2025 8:01:34 AM by DPS\jlyavorsky
C Detachment
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AK25092032
Location: Toksook BayType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 9.10.2025 at approximately 1438 hours, Bethel based State Troopers received a report of an assault. Subsequent investigation resulted in 27-year-old Douglas Lawrence of Toksook Bay being arrested and charged with Assault 3 with a firearm.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:21:22 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25092106
Location: Lower KalskagType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 9.10.2025 at approximately 1614 hours, Aniak based State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation is on-going.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:22:34 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25092163
Location: St.Mary'sType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 9.10.2025 at approximately 1324 hours, St. Mary's based State Troopers received a request for an arrest warrant service from the United States Marshals. Troopers subsequently contacted and arrested 58-year-old Kenneth McGhee on a Rape and Gross Sexual Imposition warrant from Ohio. He was transported to YKCC and is awaiting extradition to Ohio.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:23:26 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25092193
Location: EkwokType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 9.10.2025 at approximately 2030 hours, Dillingham based State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigation was done, which led to Gordan Pope being arrested and charged with Assault 4 - DV, MIW 2/4. He was remanded to Dillingham Correctional Center.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:23:59 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25092218
Location: EmmonakType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 9.10.2025 at approximately 2215 hours, Emmonak based State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigation was done which led to 33-year-old Lanny Moore of Emmonak being arrested and charged with Assault 4 DV.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:24:24 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25092306
Location: NapakiakType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 9.10.2025 at about 0918 hours, Bethel based State Troopers received a report of a theft. Investigation is still on-going.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:24:57 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25092399
Location: YK DeltaType: Suspicious CircumstancesDispatch Text:
On 9.11.2025 at about 1236 hours, Alaskan State Troopers received a report of sexual assault in the YK Delta. Investigation continues.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:25:54 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25092666
Location: McGrathType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 9.10.2025 at about 1332 hours, Aniak based State Troopers received a report of a theft. Investigation was initiated and is pending on further leads.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:31:22 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25092673
Location: St. Mary'sType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 9.12.2025 at approximately 0115 hours, St. Mary's based State Troopers received a report of an assault. Investigation was conducted and 23-year-old Jayden Andrews of St. Mary's was arrested and charged with Assault 4, Assault in the Presence of a Child, Criminal Trespass, and Harassment 2.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:32:03 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25093116
Location: TogiakType: Weapon ViolationDispatch Text:
On 9.12.2025 at approximately 2053 hours, Togiak based State Troopers received a report of an intoxicated male shooting at a residence. State Troopers and a local police officer responded, and subsequent investigation resulted in the arrest of the 36-year-old Peter Lockuk of Togiak being arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Assault 3, and MIW 4.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:32:39 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25093232
Location: TuluksakType: Weapon ViolationDispatch Text:
On 9.10.2025 at approximately 1915 hours, Bethel based State Troopers received a report of a Weapon Violation. Initial investigation was done by TPOs which resulted in Joel Owens of Tuluksak being arrested and charged with one count of MIW 4.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:33:24 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25093235
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual Abuse of a MinorDispatch Text:
On 9.11.2025 at the hours of 0925, Alaskan State Troopers received a report of Sexual Abuse to a Minor. Investigation is still on-going.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:34:08 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25093238
Location: NapakiakType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 9.11.2025 at about 1024 hours, Bethel based State Troopers received a report of a theft in Napakiak.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:34:34 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25093264
Location: New StuyakokType: Violate ConditionsDispatch Text:
On 9.12.2025 at approximately 1147 hours, Dillingham based State Troopers received a report of a Violation of Conditions. Troopers responded and investigation led to 79-year-old Stephan Eneyuk being arrested and charged with Unlawful Contact and VCOR. Suspect was remanded to Dillingham Correctional Center.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:35:04 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25093476
Location: YK DeltaType: Sexual Abuse of a MinorDispatch Text:
On 9.14.2025 at approximately 0325 hours, YK Delta based Troopers received a report of Sexual Abuse to a Minor. Investigation is still on-going.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:35:35 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25093516
Location: AkiachakType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 9.14.2025 at approximately 1129 hours, Bethel based State Troopers received a report of a disturbance in Akiachak. Investigation was done which led to Ira Peter Akiachak being arrested and charged with Assault 3 and Burglary 1.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:36:38 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25092524
Location: ElimType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 9.11.2025 at approximately 1545 hours, Nome based Troopers received a report of an Assault. Investigation led to the arrest of 44-year-old Aaron Moses of Elim. Moses was charged with Assault 4.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:37:56 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25092597
Location: ElimType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 9.11.2025 at approximately 1807 hours, Nome based Troopers received a report of an Assault in village of Elim. Investigation is still on-going.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:38:27 PM by DPS\scwilliams
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AK25093169
Location: White MountainType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 9.13.2025 at approximately 0032 hours, Nome based Troopers received a report of an Assault. Investigation was initiated and warrant was requested. Investigation is still open.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:39:46 PM by DPS\scwilliams
D Detachment
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AK25095634
Location: Fairbanks, AKType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 09/19/2025 at approximately 1300hrs, in the area of Harvard Cir. The Alaska State Troopers served a warrant arrest (4FA-25-01190CR) on Shane Carroll. Shane was transported to FCC without incident.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:23:52 PM by DPS\acfishe
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AK25095652
Location: Fairbanks, AKType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 09/19/2025 at approximately 1200hrs, Shawnell Carlson (age 39 of Fairbanks) reported that Cherie Forness (age 41 of North Pole) had assaulted her on 09/18/2025. The assault reportedly occurred at a business on the Richardson Highway. This investigation is currently ongoing.
Posted on 9/19/2025 2:53:23 PM by DPS\acfishe
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AK25095727
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On September 19, 2025, at approximately 15:40 hours, AST in Fairbanks conducted a traffic stop on a REDDI in the area of Geist in Fairbanks. Investigation revealed Celeste Landrus, age 35, of Fairbanks was driving while impaired. Landrus also had an arrest warrant for DUI and refusing to submit to chemical tests. Landrus was remanded to FCC on charges of DUI, refusal to submit to chemical test, and the warrant.
Posted on 9/19/2025 10:38:21 PM by DPS\cjmorlang
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