Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

Dispatch Text:

On November 9, 2026, at 3:39 AM, Alaska State Troopers in Emmonak received multiple reports of a disturbance in Kotlik. The reports stated that Rick Andrews, age 28, of Kotlik, assaulted a friend with a knife. Investigation revealed that Andrews cut the adult male numerous times. The victim told Andrews to stop, and he subsequently dropped the knife and began to render aid and transported the victim to the Kotlik clinic. The victim was medivaced to Bethel due to the severity of his injuries. Alaska State Troopers responded to Kotlik and Andrews was arrested and charged with assault in the first degree. Alcohol is believed to be a factor.