Six arrests in Mat-Su, Glennallen domestic disturbances

Alaska State Troopers arrested six people in domestic disturbance responses across the Mat-Su Borough and near Glennallen between June 12 and 13, with charges ranging from weapon possession to second-degree assault.

All charges are accusations and defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Evan Apple faces the most serious combination of charges after troopers responded to a domestic violence investigation on Serrano Drive in Wasilla on June 13. Apple was arrested for second-degree assault, third-degree assault, fourth-degree assault, two counts of fifth-degree criminal mischief, and two counts of tampering with physical evidence. The assault and criminal mischief charges are domestic violence-related. Apple was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial facility.

Elijah Hayes, 32, was arrested in Talkeetna on June 12 after troopers received a report of a domestic disturbance at approximately 9:20 a.m. Hayes faces one count of second-degree assault, two counts of fourth-degree assault, and one count of fourth-degree criminal mischief. He was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility.

Eugene Sweeney Jr., 39, was arrested in Talkeetna on June 12 after troopers received a report of a disturbance at a Talkeetna residence at approximately 7:54 p.m. Sweeney was charged with one count of third-degree assault DV, three counts of fourth-degree assault DV, and one count of fourth-degree assault. He was transported to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility.

Shoshana Smallwood, 32, was arrested in Wasilla on June 12 for third-degree assault after troopers responded to a domestic disturbance. Troopers observed visible injuries on an individual at the scene. Smallwood was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility with no bail.

Jacob Henson, 28, was arrested in Wasilla on June 13 for third-degree misconduct involving a weapon after troopers responded to a domestic disturbance. Investigation revealed Henson was in possession of a handgun while a convicted felon. Henson was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility with no bail.

Jayna Jackson was arrested on the Glenn Highway on June 13 for fourth-degree assault. Jackson was transported to the Alaska State Troopers Glennallen Post.