Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, September 3, 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

  • AK25089090

    Location: Houston
    Type: Assault 4

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/02/2025 at approximately 2210 hours, AST received a report of an assault. AST responded to the incident location in Houston and contacted the suspect, identified as Eric Meador (57 M). Investigation revealed that Eric had assaulted his girlfriend. He was arrested and transported to MSPT, where he was remanded and held without bail.

    Posted on 9/3/2025 1:37:47 AM by DPS\cataratko

  • AK25089001

    Location: Palmer
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9/2/2025 at approximately 18:13 hours AST received a report of a single vehicle collision on the Glenn Highway near Farm Loop. A caller reported a vehicle went off the roadway and struck a tree. Investigation revealed the driver, Jason Johnson (53), was intoxicated. He was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for DUI. CJK0

    Posted on 9/3/2025 5:03:29 AM by DPS\cjkopy

  • AK25064424

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9/3/2025 at approximately 03:00 hours AST conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Jack Nicklaus Drive. The driver, Jourdan Avila, (33), was found to have an open warrant for Improper use of Title/Registration/Plates. He was remanded and held on $100 cash bail. 

    Posted on 9/3/2025 5:06:55 AM by DPS\cjkopy

  • AK25089029

    Location: Glennallen
    Type: Trespass

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/02/2025 at approximately 1935 hours, Troopers took a report of a request for Trespass in the Glennallen area. Upon further investigation, the male party was advised of a lifetime trespass notice. No other crimes articulated. 

    Posted on 9/3/2025 8:22:48 AM by DPS\jbchroniger

  • AK25089069

    Location: Eureka
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/02/2025 at approximately 2140 hours, Troopers took a report of a single vehicle collision in the area of mile 136 Glenn Highway. The driver reportedly fell asleep and crashed the vehicle. No injuries reported. The vehicle was towed due to damage.

    Posted on 9/3/2025 8:25:09 AM by DPS\jbchroniger

  • AK25089460

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: MIW 3, VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9/3/25, at approximately 1610 hours, AST responded to a REDDI report on S Phenix Ave in Wasilla. The vehicle was located, and the driver was identified as James Cohen. A handgun was found in James's possession and investigation revealed the James was a convicted felon. James was arrested for MIW 3 and VCOR and was remanded to MSPT where he was held without bail.

    Posted on 9/3/2025 9:38:59 PM by DPS\lefarrelly

  • AK25089509

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI/DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/03/2025 at approximately 1846 hours, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop for an equipment and moving violation near the intersection of Parks Highway and N. Stanley Road. Investigation revealed Calvin Wiggins, age 29 of Palmer, was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Calvin was placed under arrest for felony DUI and driving in violation of limited driver’s license. Calvin was transported to Mat-Su Pretrial, where he was remanded and held without bail.

    Posted on 9/3/2025 10:07:43 PM by DPS\shsutton

  • AK25088988

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI - Alcohol

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/02/2025 Alaska State Troopers responded to a suspicious circumstance near the intersection of Seward Meridian and the Palmer-Wasilla Highway. Investigation revealed Jay Emery, age 69, of Wasilla, had operated a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Emery was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pre-Trial. 

    Posted on 9/3/2025 5:59:32 PM by DPS\dgchaffin

  • AK25089280

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/03/2025, at approximately 1140 hours, AST received multiple REDDI reports of a white Toyota Corolla driving erratically on the Parks Highway. Troopers located the vehicle at a business on W Parks Highway in Wasilla and contacted the driver, identified as Jonathan Christian, age 34 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed Christian was operating the vehicle while impaired by alcohol. Christian was arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial, where he was released on his own recognizance.

    Posted on 9/3/2025 6:00:29 PM by DPS\hjshay

  • AK25089393

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Criminal Mischief

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/03/2025 Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in Palmer. Investigation revealed Charles Fawcett, age 18, of Palmer, had damaged the property of another in excess of $750. Fawcett was arrested for Criminal Mischief 3rd and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial.

    Posted on 9/3/2025 6:06:10 PM by DPS\dgchaffin

  • AK25083077

    Location: Copper Center
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/03/2025 at approximately 1815 hours Glennallen AST and VPSO's contacted Patrick Voyles, age 38 of Copper Center.  Voyles was placed under arrest for an outstanding bench warrant for Failure to Appear on the original charge of DUI with a bail amount of $100.  

    Posted on 9/3/2025 7:51:18 PM by DPS\dtmcweeney

C Detachment

  • AK25088761

    Location: Napakiak
    Type: Theft/Probation Violation

    Dispatch Text:

    On September 1st, 2025, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a theft from the new school construction site in Napakiak. Two suspects came to the construction site on an ATV during the night and stole over $4,000 worth of tools and equipment. Troopers responded and conducted an investigation resulting in the arrest of Jason Ayaglaria, 45, of Napakiak. Troopers recovered the majority of the stolen items in Ayagalria's shed next to his residence. Ayagalria was on felony probation for Assault 2nd Degree and was in possession of a shotgun at the time of Trooper contact -- a violation of his probation conditions. Additional evidence of alcohol consumption was also recovered and in violation of his probation conditions. Ayagalria was placed under arrest for Theft 2nd Degree and Probation Violation and remanded to the Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center without incident.

    Posted on 9/3/2025 10:45:53 AM by DPS\tjnorris

  • AK25088772

    Location: Akiachak
    Type: Protective Order Violation/Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9/1/2025, the Alaska State Troopers in Bethel were notified that Tiana Nose, 27, of Akiachak had violated a protective order after approaching the petitioner while they were shopping. Nose had an outstanding warrant for her arrest as well. Nose was placed under arrest by a VPSO and remanded to the Akiachak Jail. Troopers responded the next day and transported Nose to Bethel where she was remanded to the Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center.

    Posted on 9/3/2025 10:57:32 AM by DPS\tjnorris

D Detachment

  • AK25089481

    Location: Delta Junction
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On September 03, 2025, at approximately 1308 hours, AST received a theft report in the Delta Junction area. Investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 9/3/2025 9:01:40 PM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK25089127

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Fail to Stop/DUI/MIW4

    Dispatch Text:

    In the early morning hours of September 3, 2025, Alaska State Troopers attempted to stop a blue Subaru WRX for driving 86 MPH in a 40 MPH residential zone near Holmes Road in North Pole. The driver, later identified as 36-year-old Steve Alan Wilson, failed to yield and led Troopers on a pursuit that reached speeds in excess of 100 MPH. The chase continued through a stop sign and onto an unpaved trail, where Wilson ultimately lost control and crashed into a ditch, resulting in no injuries. Wilson was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including Felony DUI, Felony Failure to Stop, Reckless Endangerment, and Misconduct Involving Weapons.

    Posted on 9/3/2025 8:54:05 AM by DPS\kbweeks

  • AK25088969

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MVC-Injuries

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/02/2025 at approximately 1438 hours, AST responded to the intersection of University Ave. and Johansen Expressway/Geist Rd for a report of a motor vehicle collision. Investigation revealed that a vehicle failed to stop for a red traffic light and collided with another vehicle. Both drivers were taken to FMH. Both vehicles were towed due to extensive damage. The driver that failed to stop was cited.

    Posted on 9/3/2025 9:10:05 AM by DPS\rdmoss

  • AK25089562

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Criminal Tresspass in the Second Degree

    Dispatch Text:

    On September 3, 2025, at approximately 21:08 hours, AST responded to a report of Criminal Tresspass in Fairbanks which resulted in one person was taken into custody.

    Posted on 9/3/2025 11:07:44 PM by DPS\cjmorlang

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK25088505

    Location: Anchorage
    Type: Hunting Closed Area

    Dispatch Text:

    On 09/01/2025 at approximately 1000 hours, AWT received a report of a suspicious male along the Flattop power line trail in Anchorage, roaming the tree line with a game bag. AWT responded to the area and contacted 28-year-old Logan Baston, who said he had just killed a bull moose. Through investigation, it was determined that Logan had killed the moose inside the Anchorage management area, where moose are not in season. A mandatory court citation was issued.

    Posted on 9/3/2025 10:13:44 PM by DPS\mjpletsch

  • AK25088857

    Location: Juneau
    Type: SAR

    Dispatch Text:

    On Sept. 2, 2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report around 1:45 p.m. that an adult male had fallen into a stream on Mendenhall Glacier and was missing after he was pushed by the water into a small, vertical opening in the ice. The two people he was traveling with could no longer see him once he fell into the opening. Juneau Mountain Rescue deployed a technical ice rescue team, who subsequently discovered the roughly 2-foot-wide hole was filled with rushing water. It was determined to be too dangerous to attempt to locate the missing man, pending any further leads. He was a resident of Italy and efforts are ongoing to notify his next of kin.

    Posted on 9/3/2025 12:16:39 PM by DPS\tewilliams

  • AK25088936

    Location: Mat-Su West
    Type: SAR/Injury ATV Crash

    Dispatch Text:

    On Sept. 2, 2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers responded to a report that three people were injured after their ATV rolled near the base of the Knik Glacier around 3:45 p.m. Helo-3 responded from Anchorage and the three people were transported to a Mat-Su hospital for evaluation of non-life-threatening injuries.

    Posted on 9/3/2025 9:56:14 AM by DPS\tewilliams

AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Judicial Services

  • AK23117841

    Location: Anchorage
    Type: warrants x 3

    Dispatch Text:

    On 9-3-2025 at about 1545 hours at the Nesbett Courthouse in Anchorage, Troopers and Court Services Officer were called up to customer service for an individual with a outstanding arrest warrant. Verifying the information on 24 year old Anchorage resident Thomas Michel West he not only had the arrest warrant but two bench warrants for his arrest. the arrest warrant original charge of Assault-Reckless physical injury 3AN-24-5082CR, bench warrant for original charge of Attempted Assault 2 fail to comply with conditions of probation 3AN-21-01144CR, and bench warrant for the original charge of Misconduct Weapons in the 3rd degree, fail to comply with conditions of probation 3AN-20-09924. West was arrested, transported to Anchorage Jail and remanded on all the warrants with bail set at No bail on the arrest warrant, $1000 C/C on attempted Assault 2 case and $1500 and not to be released until court approves condition of release on the MIW3 case.

    Posted on 9/3/2025 4:11:30 PM by DPS\prburkett

AK Div of Fire and Life Safety ...No news reported.