Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Saturday, September 6, 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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AK25090509
Location: NinilchikType: AssaultDispatch Text:
On 9/6/2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to the Sacred Acres music festival at the Ninilchik Fairgrounds for a report of an assault. Subsequent investigation determined a security guard was assaulted and had then detained an individual who had been asked earlier to leave the event due to a prior disturbance. Eric Nelson (51 years old) was arrested and remanded to Homer Jail on 1x count each of Assault 4 and Disorderly Conduct.
Posted on 9/6/2025 5:07:47 AM by DPS\jalindblom
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AK25090489
Location: Cooper LandingType: MVC FatalDispatch Text:
On 09/05/25 at approximately 2232 hours AST received a report of a crash at mile 69 of the Sterling Highway. AST arrived on scene and EMS pronounced the passenger in the vehicle, Paul Brumlow, deceased after conducting CPR on scene. Milo Wiley had been driving southbound on the Sterling Hwy and attempting to pass another vehicle when a collision with the rear axle of a Semi-Truck trailer traveling northbound had occurred. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 9/6/2025 8:11:04 AM by DPS\cdyancey
B Detachment
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AK25090515
Location: WasillaType: Assault DVDispatch Text:
On 9/6/2025 a Trooper was flagged down by a individual at the Pittman office who had walked about four miles to report an assault. The investigation showed that Guy Simpson, age 68, of Wasilla, strangled somebody he was in a relationship with and caused physical injury to them. With the assistant of a WPD drone and WPD K9 Centa-J Guy was located hiding in a swamp in the area of Johnson Rd and taken into custody. Guy was remanded to Matsu Pretrial where he was charged with assault 2, assault 3 and assault 4 DV and given no bail.
Posted on 9/6/2025 4:42:16 AM by DPS\kchaley
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AK25090258
Location: WasillaType: DWLSDispatch Text:
On 9/5/25 at approximately 1344 hours Palmer AST performed a routine traffic stop on a vehicle at the Valley Country Store at Seldon and Church for equipment and moving violations. Investigation revealed the driver, Alika Antrim age 22 of Wasilla, was driving on a suspended license. Antrim was issued a misdemeanor summons for DWLS and released from scene. The vehicle was impounded.
Posted on 9/6/2025 10:19:52 AM by DPS\cdwebb
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AK25087827
Location: WasillaType: DV Criminal Mischief 5th DegreeDispatch Text:
On 8/30/25 at approximately 0700 hours Palmer AST responded to multiple 911 calls from a residence near 5.5 KGB. Investigation revealed William Kilday, age 40 of California, had damaged property belonging to a household member. Kilday was arrested and transported to Mat Su Pretrial where he was remanded on 1 count of DV Criminal Mischief 5th Degree and held without bail.
Posted on 9/6/2025 11:59:36 AM by DPS\cdwebb
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AK25090800
Location: WasillaType: Vehicle theftDispatch Text:
On 9/6/2025 AST was in the area of Phenix Ave in Wasilla investigating a vehicle theft. The investigation showed that Samuel Palinko stole a vehicle and was found in possession of it by the owner’s relatives. Samuel fled from the vehicle and with the assistance of WPD K9 Centa-J AST, tracked to a residence which Samuel barricaded in. After giving several chances to surrender Samuel ignored all commands and due to his actions was bitten by K9 Centa-J. Samuel was remanded to Matsu pretrial where he was charged with vehicle theft 1 and given no bail.
Posted on 9/6/2025 11:12:10 PM by DPS\kchaley
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AK25090451
Location: wasillaType: DUI & MIWDispatch Text:
On 09/05/2025 at approximately 19:55 hours, AST initiated a traffic stop in Wasila on a vehicle that was crossing the double yellow line in front of oncoming traffic. The driver was identified as Merkury Reutov, aged 49, of Wasilla. An investigation revealed that Merkury was operating the vehicle while intoxicated with a rifle next to the driver’s seat. Merkury was arrested, transported, and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for DUI and MIW4.
Posted on 9/6/2025 12:30:10 AM by DPS\wrhuston
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D Detachment
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AK25090395
Location: Cantwell, Mile 224 Parks HwyType: Reckless DrivingDispatch Text:
On 09/05/2025 at approximately 1733 hours the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop near Mile 224 Parks Highway on a white Honda Passport which was driving over 100 mph. The vehicle was also observed tailgating, passing dangerously, passing without signals, and forcing other cars off the road. The driver, Genavieve Beans, age 22 from Fairbanks was issued a misdemeanor summons for Reckless Driving. Any who witnessed this vehicle's driving behavior is requested to contact the Alaska State Troopers at 907-451-5100.
Posted on 9/6/2025 12:39:16 AM by DPS\dwbozman
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AK25090492
Location: Delta JunctionType: DV AssaultDispatch Text:
On September 05, 2025, at approximately 2302 hours, AST responded to the area of Emmaus Rd for a disturbance report. Investigation revealed that Jennifer Crandell, age 46 y/o, had physically assaulted her domestic partner and caused damage to property. Jennifer was arrested and transported to FCC on charges of Assault in the Fourth Degree, Assault in the Presence of a Child, and Criminal Mischief in the Fifth Degree.
Posted on 9/6/2025 12:59:03 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez
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