Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Tuesday, February 4, 2025

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

A Detachment ...No news reported.

B Detachment

  • AK25010696

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/04/2025 at approximately 0539 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Goose Creek Correctional Facility for a death. Investigation revealed a 78-year-old inmate died due to a medical condition. NOK has been notified, and no foul play is suspected. 

    Posted on 2/4/2025 6:05:07 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25010621

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Theft of Services/Disorderly Conduct

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/03/25 at approximately 1823 hours, AST received a report of a female refusing to pay her bill at a bar in the Knik-Fairview area. Upon arrival, it was determined that Martha Argauer, age 64 of Wasilla, refused to pay for her bill at the request of the owner. Martha created a hazardous situation on the premises. Martha was placed under arrest for theft of services and disorderly conduct and transported to MatSu Pre-Trial where she was held until sober.

    Posted on 2/4/2025 3:25:00 AM by DPS\wjbrennan

  • AK25010815

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/04/2025 at approximately 1302 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Fairview Loop and Patty Drive in Wasilla. Minor injuries were reported and ice was a factor. The roadway was closed for approximately one hour. 

    Posted on 2/4/2025 6:07:06 PM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK25010737

    Location: Meadow Lake
    Type: Drug arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/4/2025 at approximately 0920 hours AST conducted a traffic stop on a white pickup truck on Parks Hwy in the area of Meadow Lakes for a traffic violation.  The investigation showed that Christopher Skaggs age 46 of Wasilla was in possession of heroin.  Christopher was remanded to Matsu pretrial where he was charged with misconduct involving a controlled substance in the fourth degree and was given no bail.

    Posted on 2/4/2025 11:20:12 AM by DPS\kchaley

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  • AK25008512

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Suspicious Circumstances

    Dispatch Text:

    On 1/28/25 at about 13:04 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of child abuse. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 2/4/2025 12:10:52 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25008772

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/29/2025 at approximately 08:58 hours, Alaska State Trooper received a report of a Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 2/4/2025 12:11:53 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25008991

    Location: Quinhagak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/29/2025 at approximately 18:41 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 26 YOA George Kuku of Quinhagak for Assault. The DA's office declined the charges.

    Posted on 2/4/2025 12:13:14 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25009125

    Location: Scammon Bay
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/30/2025 at approximately 06:58 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 48 YOA Reginald Kaganak of Scammon Bay for Assault DV.

    Posted on 2/4/2025 12:14:08 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25009206

    Location: Bethel
    Type: Escape or Evade

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/30/2025 at approximately 11:05 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Escape from the Tundra Center Halfway House. 32 YOA Inmate Wilson Clark of Aniak was seeing running towards Fili's Pizza wearing dark clothing and crocs. An arrest warrant has been entered for Clark.

    Posted on 2/4/2025 12:15:04 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25009277

    Location: New Stuyahok
    Type: Theft - Vehicle

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/30/2025 at approximately 14:07 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of theft of the Village council's side by side. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 52 YOA Philip Christopher of New Stuyahok for Theft II and DUI.

    Posted on 2/4/2025 12:16:08 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25009653

    Location: Aniak
    Type: Deceased Person

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/31/2025 at approximately 13:58 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Deceased Person. 97 YOA Olinka Sakar of Aniak passed away at home. Next of kin was present. No signs of foul play. The State Medical Examiner was notified and the remains released to the family.

    Posted on 2/4/2025 12:17:54 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25009684

    Location: Kongiganak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/31/2025 at approximately 14:39 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 2/4/2025 12:18:52 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25009731

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Sexual Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 01/31/2025 at approximately 12:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Sexual Assault. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 2/4/2025 12:19:51 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25009919

    Location: Aniak
    Type: Assault - DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/01/2025 at approximately 09:50 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 37 YOA Dennis Morris of Aniak for Assault 4.

    Posted on 2/4/2025 12:20:41 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25009924

    Location: Holy Cross
    Type: Deceased Person

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/01/2025 at approximately 09:50 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Deceased Person. 70 YOA Edward Richards of Holy Cross passed away. Next of kin was notified. The State Medical Examiner was notified, and the remains were released to the family.

    Posted on 2/4/2025 12:22:22 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

  • AK25010247

    Location: YK Delta
    Type: Suspicious Circumstances

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/02/2025 at approximately 15:28 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of child abuse. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 2/4/2025 12:23:32 PM by DPS\tjsmith3

D Detachment

  • AK25010703

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Theft

    Dispatch Text:

    On February 4, 2025, at approximately 0027 hours, Fairbanks AST received a report of a theft of several collectible shoes and coins from the area of Hill Road in Fairbanks. An investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 2/4/2025 8:12:02 AM by DPS\jdchipps

  • AK25010544

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Trespassing

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/03/2025 at 1418 hours Troopers responded to a disturbance. An investigation was conducted, and Kyrie Halden has been identified as a Trespassing suspect. This investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 2/4/2025 9:20:35 AM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK25010689

    Location: Nenana
    Type: Assault 4th, Assault in Presence of a Child, DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/04/2025 at approximately 0223 hours Nenana AST responded to a disturbance near 7th St. Nenana. Investigation showed, Karen Peters, age 38 of Nenana, assaulted a family member causing minor injury. Their children were present in the residence during the incident. Karen was arrested for Assault 4th and Assault in the Presence of a Child. Karen was transported to Fairbank Correctional Center where she was remanded and held without bail.

    Posted on 2/4/2025 9:27:59 AM by DPS\nchollenbeck

  • AK25010740

    Location: fairbanks
    Type: death

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/04/2025 at approximately 0756 hours, Troopers in Fairbanks responded to the area of Coda Ct for a report of a deceased male. The deceased was identified as Christopher Paul (72) of Fairbanks. Investigation revealed that Christopher had died due to natural causes. Next of Kin has been notified.  

    Posted on 2/4/2025 10:57:29 AM by DPS\cmseminario

  • AK25010932

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: False Information

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/04/2025 at approximately 1504 hours, the Alaska State Trooper was dispatched to an address in Fairbanks. Troopers' investigation determined that Patsy John committed the crime of False Information. Patsy was placed under arrest and remanded in FCC.

    Posted on 2/4/2025 6:05:18 PM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez

  • AK25011008

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Assault fourth, Criminal Mischief fifth

    Dispatch Text:

    On February 4th, 2025, Alaska State Troopers reponed to a residence in the area of Capital Dr for a disturbance. Investigation found that Kyrie Holton committed the crimes of Criminal mischief and assault in the fourth degree. Holton was arrested and remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center.     

    Posted on 2/4/2025 11:14:37 PM by DPS\kdanderson

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

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