Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, March 21, 2025
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
A Detachment
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AK25025895
Location: SewardType: MICS 4, Trespass 2, VCORDispatch Text:
On 03/20/2025 at about 1758 hours, AST contacted Matthew Fulton (39 YOA) in a vehicle at the Safeway parking lot in Seward. Matthew was trespassed from Safeway and on conditions of release for an unrelated case. The investigation culminated with a search of the vehicle and Matthew’s person. A search of Matthew’s person revealed suspected fentanyl powder. Matthew was placed under arrest for misconduct involving controlled substances (MICS) in the 4th degree, criminal trespass in the 2nd degree, and three counts of violating conditions of release. Matthew was remanded at Spring Creek Correctional Center without bail.
Posted on 3/21/2025 11:31:54 AM by DPS\jlyavorsky
B Detachment
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AK25026079
Location: GlennallenType: Civil IssueDispatch Text:
On 03/21/2025 at approximately 1123 hours, Troopers took a report in the area of mile 55 Richardson Hwy, of an individual that may not have been firing firearms in a safe manner. Upon further investigation, it was determined the individual was safely and legally exercising his rights in regards to his firearm use.
Posted on 3/21/2025 6:31:48 PM by DPS\jbchroniger
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AK25026253
Location: GlennallenType: Agency AssistDispatch Text:
On 03/21/2025 at approximately 1402 hours, Trooper assisted Adult Probation in an Offender residence check on the Richardson Hwy. The Offender was found to be in compliance.
Posted on 3/21/2025 6:33:26 PM by DPS\jbchroniger
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AK25025947
Location: WasillaType: Felony Relating to Registration on VehiclesDispatch Text:
On March 20th, 2025 at approximately 2300 hours AST performed a traffic stop on the Parks Highway in Wasilla and contacted 21-year-old Payton File of Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Payton was operating a vehicle with a fraudulent registration. Payton received a summons to court and was charged with a felony relating to registration on vehicles.
Posted on 3/21/2025 6:34:57 AM by SOA\nwblanchard
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK25025959
Location: FairbanksType: Criminal Mischief, AssaultDispatch Text:
On March 20, 2025, Fairbanks AST responded to a domestic disturbance on the Elliot Highway. Investigation revealed probable cause to arrest Jake Glossup for one count of criminal mischief in the 3rd degree, and 2 counts of assault in the fourth degree. Jake was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 3/21/2025 2:50:34 AM by DPS\jdchipps
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AK25002214
Location: North PoleType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 03/21/2025 at approximately 1445 hours a Trooper identified Vanessa Lind-Carlson at the Holmes Road transfer site and arrested her on her warrant without incident.
Posted on 3/21/2025 3:37:17 PM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK25025319
Location: FairbanksType: Improper Use of PlatesDispatch Text:
On March 19 2025 at 1428 hours, Alaska State Troopers initiated a traffic stop on John McClain (63M) at Lakeview Terrace. The plate displayed on Mr. McClain's vehicle did not return as registered for the vehicle. Alaska State Troopers seized the license plate and have forwarded charges for improper use of plates to the Fairbanks District Attorney's Office.
Posted on 3/21/2025 4:38:15 PM by SOA\kjlousch
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AK25025426
Location: FairbanksType: Criminal TrespassDispatch Text:
On March 19 2025, at approximately 1415 hours, Alaska State Troopers were approached by an employee at the Circle K gas station (2660 Phillips Field Rd). The employee stated that there was an individual who had been previously trespassed from the location and was inside refusing to leave. Troopers located Kiam Willis (24M) inside. A records check confirmed that he had been previously trespassed. Kiam was arrested and remanded to FCC for Criminal Trespass in the second degree and resisting arrest.
Posted on 3/21/2025 4:41:08 PM by SOA\kjlousch
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AK25025200
Location: FairbanksType: Criminal TrespassDispatch Text:
On March 19 2025, at approximately 0715 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to 3679 College Rd. following a report made to 911 by a Speedway Express employee that a man was passed out on the floor of the gas station and employees were unable to wake him. Upon arrival, Carmen McCarty was found, asleep inside of the gas station. A records check showed Carmen had been trespassed from that location. Carmen was arrested and remanded to FCC for Criminal trespass in the second degree.
Posted on 3/21/2025 4:42:58 PM by SOA\kjlousch
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK25025007
Location: DUTCH HARBORType: FAIL TO REGISTER / TANNER CRAB AREA REGISTRATIONDispatch Text:
On February 14, 2025, John Robert Bunnell 30 years old from Homer, Alaska was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers aboard the Patrol Vessel Stimson for Fail to Register / Tanner Crab Area Registration in Dutch Harbor. Arraignment is scheduled in Unalaska District Court on April 24, 2025.
Posted on 3/21/2025 1:08:13 PM by DPS\sdcubbedge1
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK24105963
Location: FairbanksType: Possession of Child PornographyDispatch Text:
Update: In March 2025, additional charges were filed against Chavis, which a grand jury indicted, to include Violation of Conditions of Release, Attempted Unlawful Exploitation of a Minor, and Enticement of a Minor.
On March 17, 2025, trial began on this case. On March 21, 2025, the Fairbanks jury came to a verdict of guilty on four counts of Possession of Child Pornography, two counts of Violation of Conditions of Release, two counts of Attempted Unlawful Exploitation of a Minor, and one count of Enticement of a Minor.
In December 2024, Alaska State Troopers Technical Crimes Unit (TCU) received a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Cybertip reporting that child sexual abuse material (CSAM) files had been uploaded to the internet. Investigation by TCU and the ABI Fairbanks Major Crimes Unit revealed that Gage Chavis, age 19 of Colorado, was the user of the account and is an active military member stationed at Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks. On December 12, 2024, Chavis was contacted by Task Force members and US Army CID agents on base. A search warrant was executed, and multiple devices were seized for forensic analysis. Chavis was arrested without incident on two counts of Possession of Child Pornography with more charges expected. Chavis was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on no bail.
Posted on 12/13/2024 1:57:55 PM by DPS\tjdespain . Edited on 3/21/2025 2:52:12 PM by DPS\jfreeman1
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