Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

Location: Wasilla

Type: Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the Fourth & Fifth Degree

Dispatch Text:

On 09-26-26 AST was performing routine patrol in Wasilla and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for violating 13 AAC 04.215 and on reasonable suspicion the driver of the vehicle did not possess a valid operator's license. During the traffic investigation signs of controlled substance abuse became apparent and AST began to investigate the driver for possession of prohibited controlled substances. Investigation revealed that Casey Kerr (Age 32 Male) was in possession of Buprenorphine, a Schedule VA Controlled Substance. Due to the quantity of the Controlled Substance and other items located inside of the vehicle Casey is being charged with Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree under AS 11.71.040(a)(1) and Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree under AS 11.71.050(a)(4).