Wasilla man faces assault, evidence-tampering charges in domestic violence arrest

Alaska State Troopers arrested Evan Apple in Wasilla on June 13 after responding to a domestic violence investigation on Serrano Drive. Apple faces 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.

The tampering charges distinguish Apple's case from five other domestic violence arrests troopers made across the Mat-Su Borough and near Glennallen between June 12 and 13.

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. 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, three counts of fourth-degree assault, and one count of fourth-degree assault. 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. 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. All four were remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility. Smallwood and Henson were held 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.

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