Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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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AK26094680
Location: SoldotnaType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 9/28/26 at 1620 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence on Funny River Rd. near mile 12 where Christopher Lee Middleton, 42 of Soldotna, was contacted. Investigation revealed Middleton had an active warrant for failure to remand with an original charge of Driving with a Revoked License. Middleton was arrested and remanded at Wildwood pretrial with 30 days to serve.
Posted on 9/29/2026 7:33:01 AM by DPS\rtennis
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AK26090369
Location: NikiskiType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 9/28/26 at 1530 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence off Cabin Lake Rd. in Nikiski where Daniel Aaron Evans, 30 of Soldotna was contacted. Investigation revealed Evans had an outstanding arrest warrant with original charges of Trespassing 1st and Criminal Mischief 5th degree. Evans was arrested and remanded at Wildwood with a $500 bail.
Posted on 9/29/2026 8:07:11 AM by DPS\rtennis
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AK26097016
Location: KasilofType: Warrant Arrest/Driving with a Suspended License/No Insurance/Violate Conditions of Release/Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 5th degree/Promoting Contraband 1st degreeDispatch Text:
On 9/29/26 at about 1015 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on an older pickup for a traffic violation near the Kasilof Marathon gas station. Subsequent investigation revealed the driver, Randle Jasper Boquecosa, 26 of Anchor Point, was driving with a Suspended License, No Insurance, on Conditions of Release for a prior case, and had an active arrest warrant for failure to appear (original charge of Driving with a Suspended License). Boquecosa was arrested and remanded at Wildwood pretrial where a small baggie of controlled substance was located on his person. Boquecosa was ultimately remanded on his warrant along with charges of Driving with a Suspended License, No Insurance, Violating Conditions of Release, and additional charges of Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 5th degree and Promoting Contraband 1st degree.
Posted on 9/29/2026 7:21:11 PM by DPS\rtennis
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AK26097160
Location: Soldotna, AKType: REDDI, Fail to Stop, DUIDispatch Text:
On 9/29/2026 at approximately 1455 hours, Soldotna AST received the first of multiple REDDI reports of a tan 2002 Chevrolet Impala driving recklessly from milepost 59.5 Sterling Highway. It was reported the vehicle nearly caused multiple collisions. AST located the vehicle near milepost 90 Sterling Highway and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to yield, at high speeds, southbound into Soldotna. A PIT was executed in the Fred Meyer parking lot, which it recovered from and continued to flee. The pursuit continued northbound on the Sterling Highway at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. The vehicle continued driving recklessly, forcing several vehicles to take evasive action. Near milepost 79 Sterling Highway, AST executed a second PIT, which immobilized the vehicle. The primary driver was identified as Sean Brayden Hooper, age 21 of Anchorage. Investigation revealed just before the second PIT, he had switched seats with his passenger, Talia Lynn Short, age 19 of Anchorage. Both were impaired and under the influence of alcohol. Hooper was arrested for Fail to Stop at the Direction of a Police Officer 1st, DUI, Driving While License Revoked and an outstanding bench warrant. Short was arrested for Fail to Stop at the Direction of Police Officer 1st, DUI and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test. AST investigation into the incident continues. Anyone who witnessed or was affected by the actions of Hooper and Short is asked to call AST at 907-262-4453.
Posted on 9/29/2026 7:46:39 PM by DPS\mjwertanen
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AK26097179
Location: SoldotnaType: VCOR, DWLRDispatch Text:
On September 29, 2026, at approximately 1637 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop near Kalifornsky Beach Road. AST contacted the driver, Paul Hermis, (44 y/o) of Kenai. Hermis had a revoked license and was on conditions of release. Hermis was arrested and remanded at Wildwood Correctional Complex for DWLR and VCOR.
Posted on 9/29/2026 9:21:10 PM by DPS\jgyoung
B Detachment
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AK26096905
Location: WasillaType: Assault 4 DVDispatch Text:
On 09/28/2026 at approximately 2225 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance at a residence in Wasilla. Troopers responded and investigation revealed that James Carr, age 39 of Wasilla, assaulted a family member. James was arrested and remanded to MSPT for Assault 4 DV.
Posted on 9/29/2026 1:34:01 AM by DPS\lefarrelly
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AK26096875
Location: WASILLAType: DUIDispatch Text:
On September 28, 2026, at approximately 2022 hours, AST responded to a REDDI in the area of Vine and the Parks Highway. Hunter Power was located and then arrested for Driving Under the Influence. Power was booked into Matsu Pretrial to be released on his own recognizance.
Posted on 9/29/2026 5:53:37 AM by DPS\mababauta
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK26096935
Location: FairbanksType: Criminal TrespassDispatch Text:
On September 29, 202 at approx 0158 hours, Troopers responded to the area off Erickson Avenue as a caller requested a subject be removed from their property. Upon troopers arrival, following an investigation, Anya Tumbloo (36) was arrested for DV Criminal Trespass 2 and remanded at Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 9/29/2026 4:13:40 AM by DPS\ammartin
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AK26096945
Location: FairbanksType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 9-29-26 AST stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation. The driver, Austin Rue-Roberts age 30 of Ambler, was found to be impaired. He was arrested for DUI and violating an instructional driving permit. He was remanded to FCC.
Posted on 9/29/2026 5:51:23 AM by DPS\bmhatch
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AK26096045
Location: FairbanksType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 09/26/2026 AST responded to a theft from a residence around Chena Pump Rd, of a John Deere Tractor. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 9/29/2026 8:22:56 AM by DPS\pmlenhardt
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AK26096671
Location: TanacrossType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 9/28/2026 at 0944 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Tok and Tok EMS responded to and investigated a death in Tanacross. No foul play is suspected.
Posted on 9/29/2026 3:11:15 PM by DPS\cdbuie
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AK26097015
Location: FairbanksType: DV AssaultDispatch Text:
On 09/29/2026 AST responded to an active disturbance. Investigation revealed that Robin Judon, age 53 of Fairbanks, assaulted a family member at a residence. Robin was arrested for assault in the 4th degree and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Facility.
Posted on 9/29/2026 3:30:32 PM by DPS\pmlenhardt
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AK26096128
Location: Delta JunctionType: VandalismDispatch Text:
On September 26, 2026 at approximately 1606 hours, AST responded to a vandalism report. Investigation is on going.
Posted on 9/29/2026 6:34:37 PM by DPS\melopezmartinez
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK26091952
Location: NinilchikType: Hunting ViolationDispatch Text:
On 09/16/2026, at approximately 0037 hours, Soldotna Wildlife Troopers contacted Maksim Burakevich, age 50, of Ninilchik, and Samuel Chytla, age 44, of Ninilchik, on the Brody Rd. trail system in Ninilchik. Investigation revealed that Maksim had shot and concealed a 35.75” bull moose and was returning to his residence during the motorized closure. Both parties were trespassing and committed multiple other crimes in conjunction with harvesting the bull moose. Maksim was charged with five misdemeanors and three bailable citations, and Samuel was charged with three misdemeanors.
Posted on 9/29/2026 12:52:48 PM by DPS\cljohnson1
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK26096834
Location: WasillaType: Homicide InvestigationDispatch Text:
On September 28, 2026, at 4:52 pm, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a disturbance involving a firearm at Reflections Lake near the Glenn Highway. Troopers and Wasilla Police Officers responded. A preliminary investigation determined that 30-year-old Wasilla resident Pa Le Her had been intentionally shot by her husband, 36-year-old Wasilla resident Chang Thao. Thao then shot himself. Her was declared deceased at the scene, and Thao was transported to a Mat-Su area hospital with life-threatening injuries; he died at the hospital around 9:20 pm. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation has assumed case responsibility. Both bodies were brought to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy. Next of kin have been notified.
Posted on 9/29/2026 9:35:00 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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