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AK26082313

Location: Wasilla
Type: DV

Dispatch Text:

On 08/20/2026, at approximately 1600 hours, MATCOM Alaska State Troopers (AST) dispatch received a report of a disturbance in the area of E Olga Circle in Wasilla. AST’s investigation revealed that TIMOTHY RITALA, age 28 of Wasilla, had placed a household member in fear of imminent physical injury. Timothy was subsequently arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial on one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree (AS 11.41.230(a)(3)) and held without bail.

Posted on 8/20/2026 6:35:53 PM by DPS\aedanaher

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