Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A Detachment

  • AK24130994

    Location: Ninilchik
    Type: Warrant Arrest, Hindering Prosecution 2nd

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/31/24 at 1040 hours, Troopers located Dana Wolfe, 56 of Ninilchik, inside a vehicle parked in a pullout near mile 43 of the Sterling Highway. Troopers knew Wolfe had several outstanding warrants for his arrest prior to contact. Wolfe was taken into custody on his warrants and the driver of the vehicle was identified as Kirsten Lewis, 53 of Ninilchik. Lewis was given a summons for hindering prosecution in the second degree and released. Wolfe was transported and remanded on his 4 warrants and held without bail.

    Posted on 1/1/2025 7:06:35 PM by DPS\djcox

  • AK24131257

    Location: Cooper Landing
    Type: Burglary Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    Final Update: On December 31, 2024, at 5:16pm, Alaska State Troopers received a 911 call that a family returned to a seasonal cabin located in Cooper Landing and found a male sleeping inside. There have been, at least, 5 different burglaries reported in the Cooper Landing area over the last several weeks and the suspect matched photos taken from a game trail camera from a previously reported burglary. AST and US Fish and Wildlife Service responded, with drones, to locate the suspect, Troy Holzheimer, age 46 of Homer. Although a track in the snow was successful, the suspect had travelled a vast distance down Kenai Lake beach towards Crown Point. The track was called off due to a lack resources and available light. On January 1, 2025, AST and AWT responded to the area via boat and helicopter. Holzheimer was subsequently located southwest of Porcupine Island, which was approximately 8 miles from the burgled residence, and he surrendered without incident. Holzheimer was arrested and charged with 5 counts of Burglary in the First Degree, 4 counts of Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree and 5 counts of Theft in the Forth Degree. Further charges are expected as more property owners discover the extent of his criminal activity in the region. Holzheimer is currently being held without bail at Spring Creek Correctional Center.

    Update: The Alaska State Troopers have taken a suspect into custody for this incident. The investigation is ongoing.

    Original: The Alaska State Troopers are actively looking for an adult male who is a person of interest in multiple burglaries in the Cooper Landing area. Troopers request that Cooper Landing residents be vigilant and not pick up any hitchhikers in the area. If you know the adult male in the picture below or see this man, please contact the Alaska State Troopers at (907) 262-4453.

    Posted on 12/31/2024 6:42:51 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel . Edited on 1/1/2025 4:19:11 PM by SOA\tjdespain

B Detachment

  • AK24131256

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Assault 3

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/31/2024 at approximately 2020 hours, AST received a report of an assault on Northshore Drive. Investigation revealed that Nickolas Douck had assaulted a family member. Nickolas was arrested and remanded to MSPT, where he was held without bail.

    Posted on 1/1/2025 5:58:13 AM by DPS\gkgonzalez-sudberry

  • AK24131215

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Criminal Mischief 4, DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/31/2024 at approximately 1819 hours AST received a report of a domestic dispute near Seldon Rd in Wasilla. Investigation revealed Sheena Foerch 39 YOA, had broken a window and a phone of a household member. Sheena was arrested and remanded at MSPT where she was held without bail.  

    Posted on 1/1/2025 7:00:53 AM by DPS\jlvandiest

  • AK25000099

    Location: Big Lake
    Type: Domestic Violence

    Dispatch Text:

    On 1/1/2025 at approximately 0932 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a call of a disturbance at a residence in Big Lake.  Arthur Koppenberg (1/1/1992) was attempting to kick in the door to a residence where he lived at and placed the elderly couple who lived there in fear of possible injury if he got through the door.  Arthur was arrested for Criminal Mischief in the 4th degree and Assault in the 4th degree, both domestic violence charges.  He has remanded at Palmer Pretrial and held without bail.

    Posted on 1/1/2025 2:21:41 PM by DPS\cnfouts

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK25000004

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/31/2024 at 2305 hours a Trooper recognized Jesse May at the Circle K gas station off Peger Road. The Trooper knew and confirmed May had multiple warrants for her arrest. May was placed under arrest for her five warrants without incident and transported to FCC for remand. This case is being investigated further.

    Posted on 1/1/2025 4:43:32 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25000190

    Location: Parks/ Airport RD
    Type: DUI/Assault 3

    Dispatch Text:

    At Approximately 1600 hours AST received a call of a motor vehicle collision near the Parks Highway and Airport Way.  A truck bearing AK plate JZM135 a 1993 FOrd Ranger had rolled over and was in the median.. Investigation showed Joseph Kurger, age 44 of Fairbanks was operating a motor vehicle under the influence and cause injury of another individual by means of a dangerous instrument. Kruger was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks correctional center. 

    Posted on 1/1/2025 6:00:58 PM by DPS\kdanderson

  • AK25000208

    Location: Mile 154 Parks Hwy
    Type: MVC-D

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/01/2025 at 1509 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a single vehicle collision at approximately Mile 154 Parks Highway.  Investigation determined Jiangtao Chen, age 37 was driving, lost control of his vehicle, crossed the road and went into the ditch causing damage to his vehicle.  A good Samaritan stopped to assist and were able to keep Chen and the other occupants warm.  The same good Samaritan assisted AST in transporting the occupants of the vehicle to Healy.  Chen was issued a citation for Basic Speed.

    Posted on 1/1/2025 10:30:42 PM by DPS\dwbozman

  • AK25000224

    Location: Mile 229 Parks Highway
    Type: MICS 6th

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/01/2025 at 2010 hours the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation near Mile 229 Parks Highway.  Investigation determined one of the 17-year-old passengers was in possession of marijuana.  Charges will be forwarded to DJJ for the juvenile for MICS 6th.   

    Posted on 1/1/2025 10:34:27 PM by DPS\dwbozman

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.

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

AK Bureau of Judicial Services ...No news reported.

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