Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, March 17, 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
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AK25022865
Location: WasillaType: Arrest WarrantDispatch Text:
On 3/17/2025, at approximately 1330 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of trespassing at Three Bears on Pittman Road in Wasilla. AST responded to the scene and contacted Courtney Weeks, age 35, of Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Courtney had an outstanding arrest warrant for the original crimes of Theft II and Criminal Trespass II x3. Courtney was arrested and transported to Matsu Pretrial where she remanded and held on a $250 bail.
Posted on 3/17/2025 6:33:29 PM by DPS\hcmckenney
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AK25024602
Location: PalmerType: Assault 4Dispatch Text:
On 03/17/2025 at approximately 1343 hours, AST responded to Mat-Su Regional Hospital for a report of an individual assaulting staff members. Through investigation, it was determined that Kimberlynn Brownsberger, age 20, recklessly caused physical injury to two staff members. Kimberlynn was placed under arrest for two counts of Assault 4 and transported to MatSu Pre-Trial.
Posted on 3/17/2025 7:44:19 PM by DPS\wjbrennan
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AK25024678
Location: WasillaType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 03/17/2025 at approximately 1522 hours, AST responded to the area of Fairview Loop for the report of a single vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that Daniel Hanohano, age 49 of Wasilla, operated a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance. Daniel was transported to MatSu Pre-Trial where he was remanded.
Posted on 3/17/2025 7:46:48 PM by DPS\wjbrennan
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AK25024451
Location: Big LakeType: VCOR/HinderDispatch Text:
On 3/17/2025 AST responded to a residence off Helms Dr due to Casey Cizek violating his conditions of release for his original charge being theft in the second degree. The investigation showed that Casey was in violation of his conditions by being within 500 feet of the victim’s property. While AST barricaded in a nearby home and refused to exit the residence. While AST was requested a search warrant for the residence his girlfriend Stephenie James called in a false report on 911 stating that people where fighting with a gun and knife in another area in an attempt to lure AST from the residence. AST was granted a search warrant and then retrieved Casey and Stephine from the property. Casey was remanded to Matsu Pretrial for violating his conditions of release with a $1,000 bail and Stephenie was remanded to Matsu pretrial for hindering in the second and providing a false report where she was later released on her own recognizance.
Posted on 3/17/2025 11:52:30 AM by DPS\kchaley
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25024389
Location: FairbanksType: DVPODispatch Text:
On 03/16/2025, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop in the area of North Pole. Their investigation determined that Shaun Combs committed the crimes of MIW 3 and DVPO. Shaun was arrested and transported to FCC.
Posted on 3/17/2025 2:21:54 AM by DPS\oamodestoOrdonez
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AK25024298
Location: FairbanksType: Airplane Crash / SARDispatch Text:
On March 16, 2025, at 2:20pm, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of an airplane crash a mile south of the Fairbanks Airport. A member of the Fairbanks Rural Services Unit responded to the scene with DPS Helo 2 and made contact with the pilot, and passenger. It was reported the aircraft, a 172 Skyhawk, had lost power shortly after takeoff. The pilot attempted to return to return to the airport but had to make an emergency landing on the Tanana River. Both the pilot and passenger reported to be uninjured and were transported to Fairbanks Airport where they were both offered services from EMS.
Posted on 3/17/2025 8:58:48 AM by DPS\tjdespain
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AK25024532
Location: North PoleType: Warrant Arrest, False Report, Probation ViolationDispatch Text:
On 03/17/2025 at 1108 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for a registration violation. The driver, Kathleen Sutherland, gave a false name and date of birth. Sutherland was ultimately arrested for a felony warrant, false report, and probation violation.
Posted on 3/17/2025 2:58:43 PM by DPS\hrchurness
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25024041
Location: SitkaType: SAR / Agency AssistDispatch Text:
On March 15, 2025, Alaska State Troopers and Sitka Mountain Rescue assisted Sitka PD with a search and rescue for 22-year-old Luceen Apangalook that was reported missing by her family. Luceen's body was located by searchers in a wooded area near her residence. Sitka PD assumed case responsibility for the death investigation. The State Medical Examiner's Office took custody of the body. Next of kin was notified. No foul play is suspected at this time.
Posted on 3/17/2025 1:53:43 PM by DPS\tjdespain
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AK25023973
Location: SkwentnaType: SARDispatch Text:
On March 15, 2025, at 10:28pm, Alaska State Troopers received a request for a welfare check on a man after he sent a text requesting help from a remote cabin near Skwentna. Investigation revealed the man went up to a cabin the day prior via snowmachine by traveling on the Susitna River and up the Yetna River. He texted a friend that he made it there and then later texted “Help”. No further contact was made with him despite numerous attempts. Two Troopers in Helo 9 responded to the cabin and was able to locate the man. He reported his snow machine broke through the ice with a cargo sled and he went under but was able to escape. Helo 9 transported him back to his vehicle near Deshka Landing after refusing medical treatment.
Posted on 3/17/2025 9:21:04 AM by DPS\tjdespain
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK25024377
Location: WasillaType: Domestic Disturbance / Pursuit / Officer-Involved ShootingDispatch Text:
On March 16, 2025, at 10:06 pm, the Alaska State Troopers received a 911 call about a domestic disturbance involving a weapon at a residence in the Settlers Bay area of Wasilla. As law enforcement officers from the Alaska State Troopers, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, and Wasilla Police Department were responding – the victims of the disturbance were able to escape the residence and leave the area. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Wasilla resident Brett George, put on body armor, armed himself with an assault rifle, and left the residence in a vehicle. A Wasilla police officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle a short distance away from the residence, the vehicle briefly stopped, but a short time later George fled in the vehicle and a pursuit was initiated. At the intersection of Knik Goose Bay Road and Settlers Bay Drive, George exited his vehicle and fired the assault rifle at the fully marked Wasilla police car. The Wasilla police officer returned fire, striking George. George was declared deceased at the scene. The State Medical Examiner’s Office took possession of George’s body, and his next of kin have been notified.
No law enforcement officers or other individuals reported injuries to law enforcement. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation has assumed case responsibility. They are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. Once their investigation is completed, it will be independently reviewed by the Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions.
Posted on 3/17/2025 9:02:23 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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