Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, September 26, 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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AK25097938
Location: WasillaType: MICSDispatch Text:
On 09/25/2025 at about 1431 hours, Palmer AST conducted a traffic stop on Twilight Drive in Wasilla. The occupants were identified as James Whitters, 52 YOA, and Holly Cowley, 42 YOA. The investigation revealed that James was in possession of Suboxone. James reported that he had a prescription for the Suboxone but was unable to provide proof of one. The Suboxone was seized, and James was given 72 hours to provide proof of his prescription. Holly was in possession of Valium and didn't have a prescription for it. The Valium was seized, and AST is filing for one count of (MICS) in the 5th degree. James will also be charged if he is unable to provide proof of his prescription within 72 hours.
Posted on 9/26/2025 7:44:27 AM by DPS\jlyavorsky
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AK25077316
Location: TalkeetnaType: Assault ArrestDispatch Text:
In August, the Alaska State Troopers received a report that William Barclay, age 60 of Talkeetna, had pointed a firearm at two juveniles who were riding ATVs on a trail near Talkeetna. When troopers responded to arrest Barclay at his residence, he refused to surrender and fled into the woods armed with a long gun and was unable to be immediately located and arrested. An Arrest Warrant was granted for Assault III and Reckless Endangerment, and on September 26, 2025, at 8:30 am, the Alaska State Troopers South Central SWAT Team took Barclay into custody for his warrant, at his Talkeetna residence, without incident. During the service of a residential search warrant, multiple firearms were seized.
Posted on 9/26/2025 3:36:50 PM by DPS\jfreeman1
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AK25098250
Location: GlennallenType: Suspicious CircumstancesDispatch Text:
On 09/26/2025 at 1059 hours Troopers took a call regarding a possible theft near MP 81 of the Richardson Highway. Investigation revealed nothing was taken or stolen, and two neighbors had walked down the caller's driveway and turned around. No theft occurred, but both neighbors were trespassed from callers the property.
Posted on 9/26/2025 3:53:07 PM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25098153
Location: WasillaType: DV Assault 4, Tampering with Physical Evidence, False Info or ReportDispatch Text:
On 9/26/25 at approximately 0030 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance in the area of S Rapid Creek Street. Investigation found that Melissa Walls, 48, of Wasilla, assaulted her boyfriend and fabricated bruising injuries to her arm and neck with makeup. She was remanded to Mat-Su Pre-Trial on the charges of DV Assault 4, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and False Info or Report.
Posted on 9/26/2025 6:19:07 AM by DPS\tranderson
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AK25097960
Location: WasillaType: Warrant Arrest and MICSDispatch Text:
On 09/25/2025 at about 1509 hours, Palmer AST conducted a traffic stop on Knik Goose Bay Road in Wasilla. The occupants were identified as Angelica Olson, 27 YOA, and Vanessa Olson 42 YOA. The investigation revealed that Vanessa had a no-bail warrant for her arrest. Further investigation revealed that Angelica was in possession of user quantities of methamphetamine, heroin, a fentanyl pill, and fentanyl powder. AST impounded the vehicle pending the application of a search warrant. Vanessa was placed under arrest for her warrant and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 9/26/2025 7:19:09 AM by DPS\jlyavorsky
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25098159
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On September 26, 2025, at approximately 0207 hours, State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of College Rd and Kathryn Ave. Investigation revealed that Kori Williams committed the offense of DUI. Kori was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 9/26/2025 4:40:47 AM by DPS\jldreher
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AK25096897
Location: FairbanksType: Assault 4 (DV), Crim Misc 5 (DV)Dispatch Text:
On September 22, 2025, at approximately 2258 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the Oasis Bar for a disturbance. Investigation revealed that Joshua committed the offense of Assault 4(DV) and Criminal Mischief 5(DV). Joshua was reported to have left prior to AST's arrival and was unable to be located at his residence. Joshua was subsequently contacted the next day at Fairbanks Probation and remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 9/26/2025 4:43:08 AM by DPS\jldreher
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AK25098169
Location: FairbanksType: DWLRDispatch Text:
On September 26, 2025, at approximately 3:15 a.m., an Alaska State Trooper conducted a traffic stop near Yukeen Drive and Persinger Road. The driver, identified as Trisha Ned-David, was found to be driving with a revoked license.
Ned-David was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 9/26/2025 7:39:46 AM by DPS\kbweeks
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AK25098455
Location: FairbanksType: Runaway JuvenileDispatch Text:
On September 26, 2025, at approximately 16:38 hours, Alaska State Trooper in Fairbanks took a report of a runaway juvenile. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 9/26/2025 7:21:22 PM by DPS\cjmorlang
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK25098160
Location: Saint MichaelType: Assault 4 DVDispatch Text:
On September 26, 2025, at approximately 0800 hours, AST learned of a domestic disturbance in Saint Michael. AST responded to the scene and determined that Aloysious Otten (55 years old of Saint Michael) kicked a family member during the early morning hours. The victim was not seriously injured. AST arrested Otten and transported him to AMCC in Nome.
Posted on 9/26/2025 7:31:47 PM by DPS\bjwassmann
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AK25036074
Location: FairbanksType: Child Sexual Abuse Material InvestigationDispatch Text:
In April 2025, Task Force Dawnbreaker received numerous tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) that a Fairbanks resident had uploaded child sexual abuse material files (CSAM) to a website. Investigation revealed Raymond Titus, 21, of Fairbanks, as the suspect. On September 23, 2025, the Task Force traveled to Fairbanks and contacted Titus at his residence. Titus was arrested without incident on three (3) counts of Possession of CSAM and taken to Fairbanks Correctional Center
Posted on 9/26/2025 11:09:32 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Judicial Services
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AK25095121
Location: Boney CourthouseType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 9/26/25 at approximately 11:23AM at the Boney Courthouse, court officers received a call from customer service stating that Brad Peterson, in anchorage had a failure to comply warrant, with a prior assault 3, Mr. Peterson was apprehended and transported to Anchorage Jail.
Posted on 9/26/2025 1:00:36 PM by DPS\jmiller2
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