Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, February 12, 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

  • AK25010915

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On February 12, 2025 at approximately 1800 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Palmer arrested Amber Bolinder, 45 years old of Palmer, on an active arrest warrant (REF: 3PA-24-01248JCR Fail to Comply with Conditions of Release, Original Charge First Degree Burglary, Third Degree Theft).  Bolinder was remanded to Mat Su Pre-Trial and held on $1,000 bail.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 7:32:30 PM by DPS\cbjoslin

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  • AK25010521

    Location: Norton Sound Region
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor [SEXB]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/03/2025 at approximately 14:10 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sexual abuse of a minor in the Norton Sound Region. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 9:04:10 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25010596

    Location: Shungnak
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/03/2025 at approximately 15:40 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault at a local Shungnak residence. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 26 YOA Lloyd Woods of Shungnak for Assault 3 and Criminal Mischief 3.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 9:04:44 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25011014

    Location: Shungnak
    Type: Violate Conditions [VIOL]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/04/2025 at approximately 23:16 hours, Alaska State Troopers received an anonymous tip of a person violating their conditions of release in Shungnak. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 35 YOA Gene Sheldon of Shungnak for 2 counts of VCOR.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 9:05:14 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25011022

    Location: Noorvik
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/05/2025 at approximately 01:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in Noorvik. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 38 YOA Benny Coffin of Noorvik for Assault in the 4th Degree - DV.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 9:05:42 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25011038

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Sex offense

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/05/2025 at approximately 08:07 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible sex offense in Kodiak. The investigation is ongoing.  

    Posted on 2/12/2025 9:06:21 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25011241

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Traffic [TRAF]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/05/2025 at approximately 13:16 hours, Alaska State Troopers observed a vehicle quickly pull to the side of the road in Kodiak. A Trooper contacted the occupants. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 46 YOA Michael Rabago of Kodiak for a DWLR and No Valid Insurance.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 9:06:48 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25011458

    Location: Norton Sound Region
    Type: Sex Offense [SEXO]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/06/2025 at approximately 10:07 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sex offense in the Norton Sound Region. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 9:19:57 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25011466

    Location: Norton Sound Region
    Type: Sexual Abuse of a Minor [SEXB]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/06/2025 at approximately 10:00 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sex offense in the Norton Sound Region. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 9:20:35 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25011891

    Location: Nome
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 12/07/2025 at approximately 12:18 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in Nome. The investigation continues.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 9:21:18 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25012051

    Location: Bristol Bay
    Type: Endangered Minor [ENDM]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/07/2025 at approximately 18:25, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible sex offense in Bristol Bay after the fact.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 9:21:42 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25012159

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Driving Under the Influence [DUI]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/08/2025 at approximately 00:17 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Kodiak conducted a welfare check on the unconscious driver of a vehicle parked in the roadway. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 66 YOA Russell Stenglein of Kodiak for DUI and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 9:22:27 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25012348

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Warrant Arrest [WARA]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/08/2025 at approximately 18:07 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Kodiak conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. Investigation revealed that the driver had a fully extraditable warrant out of Brownwood, Texas for unauthorized use of a vehicle. 40 YOA Cassandra Dobbins of Kodiak was arrested as a Fugitive from Justice and issued a citation for No Insurance and Failure to Signal Turn.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 9:27:36 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25012374

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Collision Vehicle [COLV]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/08/2025 at approximately 21:32 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Kodiak responded to a hit and run accident involving two vehicles near the Island Bridge. The first vehicle was observed to be moderately damaged, but able to be driven away. Large vehicle fascia pieces and debris were observed next to the vehicle. No injuries were reported. The driver provided his license, registration, and insurance. The second vehicle was located at the Kodiak Police Department with matching paint color to the pieces discovered on scene and damage consistent with the incident. This case has been closed.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 9:28:13 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25012439

    Location: Stebbins
    Type: Liquor Laws [LIQU]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/07/2025 at approximately 10:14 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person violating liquor laws in Stebbins. The investigation is ongoing.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 9:28:36 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25012484

    Location: Unalakleet
    Type: Assault - DV [A13D]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/09/2025 at approximately 13:09 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance in Unalakleet. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 43 YOA Beverly Masters of Unalakleet for Assault 4 and Assault in the Presence of a Child.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 9:29:02 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25012493

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Violate Conditions [VIOL]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/09/2025 at approximately 14:56 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance at a residence in Kodiak. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 42 YOA Billy Yovino of Kodiak for VCOR.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 9:29:30 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

  • AK25012511

    Location: Kodiak
    Type: Theft - Vehicle [THEV]

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/09/2025 at approximately 16:54 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a vehicle theft in Kodiak. The vehicle, a mauve colored 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 (pickup), License # LFK791 has not been found. The investigation continues.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 9:33:05 AM by DPS\kmrockwell

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  • AK25013286

    Location: North Pole
    Type: DWLR / VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On February 11, 2025, at approximately 2218 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop in the area of Richardson Hwy and Frontage Rd. The driver was identified as Scott McConnell, age 55 of Fairbanks. A records check revealed Scott had a revoked operator's license and was on conditions of release. Scott was arrested for driving while license revoked and violating his conditions of release.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 12:37:28 AM by DPS\melopezmartinez

  • AK25013241

    Location: Kaltag
    Type: DV Assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/11/2025, Alaska State Troopers (AST) in Galena received a report of a disturbance in Kaltag. AST responded via state aircraft and investigation revealed Richard Nicholas Jr. (age 48 of Kaltag) placed an individual with whom he has a domestic relationship with, in fear of imminent physical injury. Richard was arrested and transported to Fairbanks where he was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center (FCC) on one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree (DV). 

    Posted on 2/12/2025 10:26:17 PM by DPS\kaharrison

  • AK25013648

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI & Refusal

    Dispatch Text:

    On February 12, 2025 at approximately 10:00pm, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks responded to a local gas station for a report of an intoxicated driver.  Investigation led to the arrest of Johnny R. Cole of Fairbanks for Driving Under the Influence and Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test.  He was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center.  

    Posted on 2/12/2025 11:53:19 PM by DPS\ljaltepeter

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

  • AK25013098

    Location: Palmer
    Type: MICS 5

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/11/2025 at approximately 1233 hours, the Highway Interdiction K9 Team conducted a traffic stop on 2001 Black Chevy Monte Carlo for a speeding violation on Bogard Road in Palmer. The driver was identified as Samantha Lofton, age 33 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed Lofton was in possession of methadone without a prescription and the label tampered with. Lofton was issued a summons for Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 5th degree.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 11:33:26 AM by DPS\glstephens

  • AK25010466

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/03/2025 at approximately 1116 hours, the Highway Interdiction K9 Team conducted a traffic stop on a White Chevy Malibu for a moving violation. Investigation revealed the passenger, Rachelle Jester, age 41 of Wasilla, had a two felony arrest warrants for a total of $550. Jester was arrested and remanded to MAT-SU Pretrial where she was held pending bail being posted.

    Posted on 2/12/2025 11:45:38 AM by DPS\glstephens

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

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