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Alaska State Troopers

Alaska State Troopers

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Alaska's statewide law enforcement, patrolling non-municipal Alaska from Ketchikan to Utqiagvik. Publishes the Daily Dispatch of statewide incidents. Division of the Alaska Department of Public Safety.

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5700 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507, USA

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0:08

Michael Heyman

“Sometimes those incidents escalate to violence, sometimes to extreme violence where officers are even shot in the process.”

Alaska State Troopers: 2026 Alaska Police Memorial Day Ceremony · Jun 24, 2026

0:16

Michael Heyman

“It is now to a point where local media outlets are not even reporting on these incidents. And just this morning, I learned about an incident in Oregon for instance, where a federal building had been breached. In the process, there was an assault on federal law enforcement officers.”

Alaska State Troopers: 2026 Alaska Police Memorial Day Ceremony · Jun 24, 2026

0:10

Michael Heyman

“Within the struggle, the individual ended up firing a weapon that went through his hip. The bullet passed through the individual's hip and wounded the officer in the knee.”

Alaska State Troopers: 2026 Alaska Police Memorial Day Ceremony · Jun 24, 2026

0:13

Michael Heyman

“in recent history, we've seen a troubling surge in violence against law enforcement across our country. Norms have changed. It's becoming commonplace and often encouraged.”

Alaska State Troopers: 2026 Alaska Police Memorial Day Ceremony · Jun 24, 2026

0:45

Michael Heyman

“I went back to my office, excuse me, and I actively searched for some information about that assault, something that had occurred right after the incident. And there was but a blip of information from the local media outlets, something that I didn't hear about until this morning that happened in January of this year. Yet actual shootouts and violent altercations between citizens and law enforcement have become standard fare. And while we are distanced from the rest of the country, we're not immune to some of these same problems that are affecting the lower 48. My office has seen several instances and are regularly receiving information with respect to resisting arrest.”

Alaska State Troopers: 2026 Alaska Police Memorial Day Ceremony · Jun 24, 2026

0:21

Michael Heyman

“We had one case recently that passed through the federal system where local law enforcement were responding to a felony possession case. Felon is not supposed to possess firearm on the streets of Alaska. Something that we deal with pretty much on a daily basis in the federal system. Officers arrived and attempted to disarm that individual.”

Alaska State Troopers: 2026 Alaska Police Memorial Day Ceremony · Jun 24, 2026

Thursday, June 25, 2026Thu, Jun 25, 2026

A fishing trip meant to help troubled teens ended in violence at a Kasilof cabin

Alaska State Troopers say a teenager set a sleeping man on fire at a Kasilof cabin during a youth-treatment fishing trip. The victim survived; felony charges filed.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews5d ago1 min readAI
Kasilof, Alaska
Cover image for article: A fishing trip meant to help troubled teens ended in violence at a Kasilof cabin
Thursday, June 18, 2026Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Wisconsin man cited for lifting king salmon on Anchor River

Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Seth Krause, 19, of Wisconsin after he lifted a wild king salmon from the Anchor River in violation of an Emergency Order requiring all kings to stay in the water. A bailable citation was filed with the Homer Courthouse.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNewsadded 1w ago1 min readAI
Anchor River, Alaska
Cover image for article: Wisconsin man cited for lifting king salmon on Anchor River
Wednesday, June 24, 2026Wed, Jun 24, 2026

FBI, Troopers Arrest Unalaska Man on Two Child Sex Abuse Counts

Luke Shaishnikoff, 26, was arrested June 18 on Akun Island after a multi-month FBI and Alaska State Trooper investigation; Coast Guard and FBI aircraft carried two simultaneous teams to Akun and Unalaska, and the case remains open with additional charges possible.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min readAI
Unalaska and Akun Island, Alaska
Cover image for article: FBI, Troopers Arrest Unalaska Man on Two Child Sex Abuse Counts
Saturday, June 20, 2026Sat, Jun 20, 2026

Pilot killed in Piper Pacer crash 40 miles southeast of Cordova

An Alaska Air National Guard helicopter crew found a downed Piper Pacer on June 19 near Kanak Island, roughly 20 hours after troopers were notified the solo pilot was overdue on a Yakutat-to-Fairbanks flight; the pilot was found dead and the NTSB will lead the investigation.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
Cordova, Alaska
Cover image for article: Pilot killed in Piper Pacer crash 40 miles southeast of Cordova
Monday, June 29, 2026Mon, Jun 29, 2026

Wasilla man summoned for not logging salmon before leaving Kasilof beach

Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a summons Saturday to a 29-year-old Wasilla man at Kasilof North beach for failing to record salmon on his Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Permit before leaving — a reminder that on-site logging is actively enforced during the busy dipnet season.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews2d ago2 min readAI
Kasilof, Alaska
Cover image for article: Wasilla man summoned for not logging salmon before leaving Kasilof beach
Sunday, June 28, 2026Sun, Jun 28, 2026

Anchorage man arrested after walking armed, drunk on Funny River Rd

Alaska State Troopers arrested Garrett Andrews, 22, late Friday after multiple drivers swerved to avoid him on Funny River Road near Soldotna; he was carrying a shotgun and was intoxicated.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews2d ago1 min readAI
Soldotna, Alaska
Cover image for article: Anchorage man arrested after walking armed, drunk on Funny River Rd
Sunday, June 14, 2026Sun, Jun 14, 2026

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

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

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews2w ago2 min readAI
Southcentral Alaska
Cover image for article: Wasilla man faces assault, evidence-tampering charges in domestic violence arrest
Monday, June 15, 2026Mon, Jun 15, 2026

Man believed to be Portland hiker found dead near Ketchikan's Deer Mountain Trail

Heath Didier, 49, of Portland called troopers at 9:37 p.m. June 14 to report he was lost and without gear on the Deer Mountain Trail; searchers found an adult male believed to be Didier dead at the bottom of a cliff on June 15, with body recovery delayed to June 16 over site safety concerns.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNewsadded 2w ago1 min readAI
Ketchikan, Alaska
Cover image for article: Man believed to be Portland hiker found dead near Ketchikan's Deer Mountain Trail
Sunday, May 31, 2026Sun, May 31, 2026

Troopers arrest three for DUI across Alaska

Alaska State Troopers arrested three drivers for DUI in Seward, Fairbanks, and Soldotna over May 29-30: a 100-mph eluding case ending with a 0.144 PBT, a REDDI-flagged stop on the Richardson Highway, and a refusal arrest near Kalifornsky Beach. Two adjacent alcohol-related incidents are noted but not counted as DUI.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: Troopers arrest three for DUI across Alaska
Tuesday, June 23, 2026Tue, Jun 23, 2026

Saxman man arrested for felony DV assault with prior convictions

Alaska State Troopers arrested Floyd Jackson, 59, of Saxman early Monday on a felony domestic violence assault charge elevated by prior DV convictions within the past decade.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
Saxman, Alaska
Cover image for article: Saxman man arrested for felony DV assault with prior convictions
Tuesday, June 23, 2026Tue, Jun 23, 2026

Troopers recover paddleboarder's body from Turnagain Arm sandbar

Alaska State Troopers recovered the body of 25-year-old Anchorage resident Joshua Novakovich from a Turnagain Arm sandbar on June 21, two days after he was swept away while paddleboarding near mile 92 of the Seward Highway.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min readAI
Turnagain Arm, Alaska
Cover image for article: Troopers recover paddleboarder's body from Turnagain Arm sandbar
Friday, June 26, 2026Fri, Jun 26, 2026

Kasilof man leads troopers on 4-wheeler chase, caught with 2017 felony warrants

Bryan Gheen, 50, of Kasilof fled a traffic stop on North Coho Loop Road late Friday, leading troopers on a multi-mile pursuit before stopping at a dead-end beach campsite — where troopers found he had carried outstanding felony warrants since 2017.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3d ago1 min readAI
Soldotna, Alaska
Cover image for article: Kasilof man leads troopers on 4-wheeler chase, caught with 2017 felony warrants
Sunday, June 21, 2026Sun, Jun 21, 2026

Two separate Wasilla shootings Saturday — one suspect was a felon with three warrants

Alaska State Troopers responded to two separate shootings in the Wasilla area on Saturday — one suspect was reportedly a felon with three outstanding warrants

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
Wasilla, Alaska
Cover image for article: Two separate Wasilla shootings Saturday — one suspect was a felon with three warrants
Wednesday, May 27, 2026Wed, May 27, 2026

Teen dies after vehicle goes into lake near Pasagshak

A 17-year-old driver died after a vehicle went into Lake Rose Tead near Pasagshak on Kodiak Island on May 25.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min readAI
Lake Rose Tead near Pasagshak on Kodiak Island
Cover image for article: Teen dies after vehicle goes into lake near Pasagshak
Sunday, June 14, 2026Sun, Jun 14, 2026

Nenana vandalism spree under investigation; one suspect named

Alaska State Troopers are investigating three separate vandalism reports in Nenana on Friday, including one case elevated to Burglary 1st degree. Eric Chaney was witnessed throwing rocks at windows; charges are pending.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNewsadded 2w ago1 min readAI
Nenana, Alaska
Cover image for article: Nenana vandalism spree under investigation; one suspect named
Monday, June 22, 2026Mon, Jun 22, 2026

North Pole teen arrested after 100-mph motorcycle chase in Fairbanks

Alaska State Troopers arrested 19-year-old Noah Houx of North Pole on Sunday after a motorcycle pursuit on the Richardson Highway in which the bike reached 100 mph, ran red lights, and passed vehicles in turn lanes. Houx is held at the Fairbanks Correctional Center.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
Fairbanks, Alaska
Cover image for article: North Pole teen arrested after 100-mph motorcycle chase in Fairbanks
Thursday, June 25, 2026Thu, Jun 25, 2026

Nome man indicted on 47 counts of sexual abuse spanning 16 years

A Bethel Grand Jury indicted Nome resident Ulric Jeffery Ulroan on 47 counts of sexual assault and abuse Wednesday, covering alleged offenses against teenage girls across four Alaska communities from 2009 to 2025. Troopers believe additional victims exist.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNewsadded 2d ago2 min readAI
Nome, Alaska
Cover image for article: Nome man indicted on 47 counts of sexual abuse spanning 16 years
Friday, June 19, 2026Fri, Jun 19, 2026

Kasilof River guide cited for fishing in prohibited People's Hole

Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Washington-based fishing guide Trever Torppa on Thursday at People's Hole on the Kasilof River, where special provisions bar guides from fishing; a mandatory court citation was filed with the Kenai Court.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 1w ago1 min readAI
Kasilof River, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
Cover image for article: Kasilof River guide cited for fishing in prohibited People's Hole
Thursday, June 25, 2026Thu, Jun 25, 2026

Hunting boats find stranded pair 15 miles offshore near Kotzebue

Two adults whose boat was taking on water and had a dead battery roughly 15 to 20 miles offshore near Coffee Point were located by hunting vessels and returned safely to Kotzebue by 5:15 a.m. Wednesday after an overnight rescue operation.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews6d ago1 min readAI
Kotzebue, Alaska
Cover image for article: Hunting boats find stranded pair 15 miles offshore near Kotzebue
Sunday, June 21, 2026Sun, Jun 21, 2026

Fairbanks man arrested for DUI after crash injures three passengers

Joshua Andrews, 20, crashed near Steese Highway and Fairhill Road in Fairbanks early Saturday, injuring all three passengers in his vehicle. A breath test recorded a BAC of 0.172 — more than twice the legal limit. Andrews faces DUI and three assault charges.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
Fairbanks, Alaska
Cover image for article: Fairbanks man arrested for DUI after crash injures three passengers
Monday, June 15, 2026Mon, Jun 15, 2026

Ketchikan warrant service leads to three arrests at one home

Alaska State Troopers arrested three people Thursday at a Beaver Street residence in Ketchikan—one on probation warrants, one for hindering prosecution, and one for failing to register as a sex offender.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews2w ago2 min readAI
Ketchikan
Cover image for article: Ketchikan warrant service leads to three arrests at one home
Thursday, June 4, 2026Thu, Jun 4, 2026

Wasilla woman faces fentanyl, heroin charges after traffic stop

A highway interdiction team traffic stop in Wasilla resulted in drug charges and a conditions-of-release violation. Mat-Su overdose deaths have climbed in recent years.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News3w ago1 min readAI
Wasilla
Cover image for article: Wasilla woman faces fentanyl, heroin charges after traffic stop
Wednesday, April 29, 2026Wed, Apr 29, 2026

Anchor Point Man Arrested After Assault, Vehicle Theft

Guy Foreman, 45, of Anchor Point was arrested April 28 on charges of vehicle theft, assault and driving with a suspended license after allegedly assaulting someone and stealing their vehicle.

Alaska Newsby Alaska Newsadded 1mo ago2 min readAI
Anchor Point, Happy Valley
Sunday, June 21, 2026Sun, Jun 21, 2026

Washington Man Cited for Keeping Snagged Sockeye on Russian River

Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Marco Maynard, 36, of Washington on Friday, June 19, for retaining a snagged sockeye salmon on the Russian River, where snagging is prohibited and strict liability means intent does not need to be proven.

Bill AlaskaNewsby Bill AlaskaNewsadded 4d ago2 min readAI
Russian River, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
Cover image for article: Washington Man Cited for Keeping Snagged Sockeye on Russian River
Sunday, May 24, 2026Sun, May 24, 2026

Person dies after officer-involved shooting in Utqiaġvik

A person died Saturday following an officer-involved shooting in Utqiaġvik, with Alaska State Troopers now investigating the incident.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min readAI
Utqiaġvik
Cover image for article: Person dies after officer-involved shooting in Utqiaġvik
Wednesday, April 29, 2026Wed, Apr 29, 2026

Willow Woman Charged After 25 Sled Dogs Found Dead on Property

A Willow woman faces 26 felony animal cruelty charges after 25 sled dogs were found starved to death on her property following months of ignored complaints to Mat-Su Animal Control.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News2mo ago2 min readAI
Willow
Thursday, May 7, 2026Thu, May 7, 2026

Fatal trailer fire in rural Big Lake outside fire-district boundaries

A fatal travel trailer fire on Burma Road in Big Lake on May 6, 2026 exposed gaps in rural fire protection coverage after area firefighters declined to respond to the incident outside established fire district boundaries.

Alaska Newsby Alaska Newsadded 1mo ago1 min readAI
Burma Road, Big Lake, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Man escapes Fairbanks facility; troopers seek public help

Alaska State Troopers are asking for help finding a 36-year-old man who escaped from the Northstar Center in Fairbanks on Tuesday afternoon. The public should not approach him.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews4w ago1 min readAI
Fairbanks
Cover image for article: Man escapes Fairbanks facility; troopers seek public help
Friday, June 19, 2026Fri, Jun 19, 2026

An escaped campfire grew to 89 acres near Sterling — cutting power and closing a road

The Grandview Fire near Sterling grew to 89 acres after an escaped campfire, closing Swanson River Road and prompting Homer Electric to cut power briefly

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min readAI
Sterling, Alaska
Cover image for article: An escaped campfire grew to 89 acres near Sterling — cutting power and closing a road
Friday, June 5, 2026Fri, Jun 5, 2026

Troopers arrest Nanwalek man on domestic violence charges

Alaska State Troopers arrested a 27-year-old man in the roadless Kenai Peninsula village after he assaulted his partner in front of three children.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3w ago1 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: Troopers arrest Nanwalek man on domestic violence charges
Thursday, April 30, 2026Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Wasilla Man Arrested on Domestic Violence Assault Charge

Alaska State Troopers arrested Ross Turner, 33, on domestic violence assault charges after a late-night disturbance at a Wasilla residence where a child was present.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News2mo ago2 min readAI
Wasilla, Alaska
Monday, June 1, 2026Mon, Jun 1, 2026

Troopers investigate domestic assault in Napakiak under attempted murder classification

Alaska State Troopers are investigating a domestic assault in Napakiak under an attempted murder classification, highlighting the severity of violence against women in rural Alaska Native communities where law enforcement operates from distant regional hubs rather than local presence.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min readAI
Napakiak
Cover image for article: Troopers investigate domestic assault in Napakiak under attempted murder classification
Sunday, April 26, 2026Sun, Apr 26, 2026

3-Year-Old Dies After Falling Through Ice in Goodnews Bay

A 3-year-old boy died after falling through thin ice on the Goodnews River in Goodnews Bay on April 23, prompting a community search and an ongoing Trooper investigation.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News2mo ago2 min readAI
Goodnews Bay
Sunday, May 17, 2026Sun, May 17, 2026

Mat-Su hunter cited for using salmon, game meat as bear bait

A Wasilla hunter was cited for using prohibited salmon and game meat as bear bait at a registered site in GMU 14A, violating Alaska Department of Fish and Game regulations that ban fish, game meat, poultry, and cooked foods as bear bait.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNewsadded 1mo ago1 min readAI
Palmer
Sunday, April 19, 2026Sun, Apr 19, 2026

Two Skiers Rescued After Avalanche Near Turnagain Pass

Two skiers were injured and rescued after an avalanche at Falls Creek Trail near mile 106 of the Seward Highway on April 17, 2026.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News2mo ago2 min readAI
Falls Creek Trail near mile 106 of the Seward Highway
Monday, June 1, 2026Mon, Jun 1, 2026

Canoe capsizes on Tolsona Lake; rescue raft overturns; all reach island safely

Water rescue on Tolsona Lake after canoe and rescue raft capsize; all boaters wearing life jackets reach island safely

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews4w ago1 min readAI
Tolsona Lake, Glennallen
Cover image for article: Canoe capsizes on Tolsona Lake; rescue raft overturns; all reach island safely
Friday, May 1, 2026Fri, May 1, 2026

Big Lake Man Arrested Twice for DUI in Three Days

Nicholas Bailey, 40, of Big Lake was arrested twice in three days for DUI and refusal to submit to chemical testing following traffic stops in Big Lake and Wasilla.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News2mo ago2 min readAI
Big Lake
Sunday, May 31, 2026Sun, May 31, 2026

Anchorage man dies in ATV crash near Knik River

A 42-year-old Anchorage man died after an ATV crash on a trail near Friday Creek in the Knik River area. Companions found him unresponsive and trapped under his ATV.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3w ago1 min readAI
Anchorage
Cover image for article: Anchorage man dies in ATV crash near Knik River
Sunday, April 26, 2026Sun, Apr 26, 2026

Kodiak Trooper Uses Surfboard to Rescue Teen from Island Lake Ice

Alaska State Trooper Anthony Will used a surfboard to rescue a hypothermic teenager who fell through thin ice on Kodiak's Island Lake on April 25, with Sergeant Nathan Walsh towing them to shore where fire department personnel provided medical care.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News2mo ago2 min readAI
Kodiak, Alaska
Sunday, April 12, 2026Sun, Apr 12, 2026

Alaska House Approves $2M for Talkeetna Trooper Post Using ANWR Funds

The Alaska House of Representatives voted to allocate $2 million from Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lease revenues to reestablish a state trooper post in Talkeetna, addressing public safety concerns along the Parks Highway corridor.

Alaska Newsby Alaska Newsadded 2mo ago3 min readAI
Alaska, USA