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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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0:18

Speaker A

“My name is Grant Miller and I have the honor of serving us as attendants at the lasso long since the training academy here in ticket.”

Alaska State Troopers: ALET 24-01 Graduation Ceremony · May 20, 2026

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Speaker A

“I believe the skills of have learned here will directly translate to your individual abilities to problem solve, take direction and perform under pressure. These are some of the key ingredients needed for the recipe to create a successful law enforcement Officer.”

Alaska State Troopers: ALET 24-01 Graduation Ceremony · May 20, 2026

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Speaker A

“The overall grade point average for Alec 2401 was an impressive 90.93%.”

Alaska State Troopers: ALET 24-01 Graduation Ceremony · May 20, 2026

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Speaker A

“Seventeen weeks ago, these students arrived at the Department of Public Safety Training Academy as stranger to each other, with only a vague idea of what lay ahead. The training here is not known for being easy and making it through.”

Alaska State Troopers: ALET 24-01 Graduation Ceremony · May 20, 2026

0:35

Speaker A

“While may they have spent over 1000 hours either in the classroom or engaged in practical scenarios learning more than 70 subjects. They completed numerous exams nearly every Saturday they were here and have had very few days off during that 17 years. Together they endured control tactics, cold water spray, then spray with pepper spray and exposed to the Taser.”

Alaska State Troopers: ALET 24-01 Graduation Ceremony · May 20, 2026

0:36

Speaker A

“Each of these students should be proud of their accomplishment of completing this program which is one of the toughest and without a doubt one of the finest law enforcement training avenues in this nation.”

Alaska State Troopers: ALET 24-01 Graduation Ceremony · May 20, 2026

Wednesday, August 5, 2026Wed, Aug 5, 2026

Troopers arrest nine on drug charges during Salmonfest in Ninilchik

Alaska State Troopers say an undercover operation at Salmonfest in Ninilchik from July 31 to August 2 produced nine arrests, eight of them for felony drug distribution, along with seizures of methamphetamine, ecstasy, prescription pills, mushrooms, cash and firearms.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews2d ago2 min readAI
Ninilchik, Alaska
Cover image for article: Troopers arrest nine on drug charges during Salmonfest in Ninilchik
Sunday, July 26, 2026Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Former Anchorage Assembly member Karen Bronga killed in Sterling Highway crash

Former Anchorage Assembly member Karen Bronga was killed in a head-on crash at mile 62 of the Sterling Highway near Cooper Landing on July 24, 2026, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
Sterling Highway, Alaska
Cover image for article: Former Anchorage Assembly member Karen Bronga killed in Sterling Highway crash
Friday, August 7, 2026Fri, Aug 7, 2026

Troopers arrest Soldotna man on attempted sexual abuse, exposure counts

Alaska State Troopers arrested Aldon Burns, 23, of Soldotna on Thursday on two counts of attempted sexual abuse of a minor and two counts of indecent exposure, two months after a June 9 report that he exposed himself to two minors. The charges are accusations only.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews3h ago1 min readAI
Soldotna, Alaska
Cover image for article: Troopers arrest Soldotna man on attempted sexual abuse, exposure counts
Monday, August 3, 2026Mon, Aug 3, 2026

A visiting angler was found dead in the Kenai River near Sterling

A 71-year-old Georgia man, John Tripple, was found dead in the Kenai River near a Sterling boat ramp on July 31. Troopers say nothing suspicious has been identified.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews5d ago1 min readAI
Sterling, Alaska
Cover image for article: A visiting angler was found dead in the Kenai River near Sterling
Sunday, July 26, 2026Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Motorcyclist killed in left-turn crash at Geist and Loftus in Fairbanks

A motorcyclist died at the scene Saturday after colliding with a vehicle turning left from Geist Road onto Loftus Road in Fairbanks. Alaska State Troopers are withholding the rider's name pending notification of next of kin, and the D Detachment investigation is ongoing.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
Fairbanks, Alaska
Cover image for article: Motorcyclist killed in left-turn crash at Geist and Loftus in Fairbanks
Thursday, August 6, 2026Thu, Aug 6, 2026

Troopers: Fairbanks man, 79, injured in Old Nenana Highway motorcycle crash

Alaska State Troopers said Paul Perreault, 79, of Fairbanks crashed his motorcycle on the Old Nenana Highway on Wednesday afternoon and was taken to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. The D Detachment case is listed as an injury collision.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1d ago1 min readAI
Fairbanks, Alaska
Cover image for article: Troopers: Fairbanks man, 79, injured in Old Nenana Highway motorcycle crash
Saturday, August 1, 2026Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Kasilof man, 87, dies after Sterling Highway collision near Cohoe Loop

Alaska State Troopers said Bruce Lape, 87, of Kasilof died Sunday at an Anchorage area hospital, three days after a two-vehicle collision at the Sterling Highway and North Cohoe Loop Road. Troopers said Lape failed to yield while turning left. The investigation continues.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNewsadded 4d ago1 min readAI
Kasilof, Alaska
Cover image for article: Kasilof man, 87, dies after Sterling Highway collision near Cohoe Loop
Wednesday, August 5, 2026Wed, Aug 5, 2026

Injured hiker rescued by boat along George Inlet near Ketchikan

A hiker who fell and could not self-rescue along George Inlet near Ketchikan was reached by boat Tuesday afternoon and taken to a Ketchikan hospital for evaluation, Alaska State Troopers said. Wildlife Troopers, the Ketchikan Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Coast Guard responded.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews2d ago1 min readAI
Ketchikan, Alaska
Cover image for article: Injured hiker rescued by boat along George Inlet near Ketchikan
Thursday, July 30, 2026Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Eielson airshow returns this weekend, with brief highway stops for the flyovers

The free Arctic Lightning Airshow returns to Eielson Air Force Base Aug. 2 weekend. Drivers on the Richardson Highway face brief traffic stops during aerial performances.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
Richardson Highway near Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska
Cover image for article: Eielson airshow returns this weekend, with brief highway stops for the flyovers
Tuesday, August 4, 2026Tue, Aug 4, 2026

Troopers and corrections officers recruit at the Mat-Su Job Center

An Alaska Department of Public Safety recruiter will meet job seekers at the Mat-Su Job Center in Wasilla from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, to discuss trooper and public safety openings.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews3d ago1 min readAI
Wasilla, Alaska
Cover image for article: Troopers and corrections officers recruit at the Mat-Su Job Center
Monday, July 27, 2026Mon, Jul 27, 2026

A missing Wasilla man was found alive in a car in Delta Junction

Alaska State Troopers found Kent Larson, reported missing from the Wasilla area on July 21, lying in the backseat of a white Ford at the Delta Junction Visitor Center on Sunday. He was having a medical emergency and was taken to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
Delta Junction, Alaska
Cover image for article: A missing Wasilla man was found alive in a car in Delta Junction
Saturday, July 25, 2026Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Missing Craig hunter found alive on Prince of Wales Island

The U.S. Coast Guard located 61-year-old Robert Patten of Craig at about 2:05 a.m. Saturday after he was separated from his hunting party on Red Bay Mountain. Weather blocked a landing in Klawock, and he was flown to Petersburg for treatment.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
Prince of Wales Island, Alaska
Cover image for article: Missing Craig hunter found alive on Prince of Wales Island
Saturday, July 4, 2026Sat, Jul 4, 2026

A fish truck rolled on the Seward Highway, cutting off the road into town before the Fourth

An overturned semi hauling fish closed the Seward Highway at Mile 15 late Friday, cutting off the road into Seward for several hours ahead of the Fourth of July and Mount Marathon.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min readAI
Seward Highway, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
Cover image for article: A fish truck rolled on the Seward Highway, cutting off the road into town before the Fourth
Saturday, July 25, 2026Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Troopers issue Silver Alert for missing 73-year-old near Fairbanks

Alaska State Troopers are searching for Rodney Rutherford, 73, last seen at 11:30 p.m. Friday near 4805 Murphy Dome Road outside Fairbanks. Troopers ask anyone with information to call the Fairbanks post at 907-451-5100.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
Fairbanks, Alaska
Cover image for article: Troopers issue Silver Alert for missing 73-year-old near Fairbanks
Thursday, August 6, 2026Thu, Aug 6, 2026

Troopers arrest Sterling driver on DUI charge after head-on crash at mile 84

Alaska State Troopers said a 33-year-old Sterling man pulled out of a driveway at mile 84 of the Sterling Highway on Tuesday evening, causing a head-on crash. Troopers arrested him on a DUI charge after a breath test measured .244%.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews2d ago1 min readAI
Sterling, Alaska
Cover image for article: Troopers arrest Sterling driver on DUI charge after head-on crash at mile 84
Wednesday, July 15, 2026Wed, Jul 15, 2026

Two teenagers die in head-on dirt bike collision on Prince of Wales Island

Greyer Schwegel, 18, and Paul Lingley IV, 17, were pronounced dead at the scene Tuesday evening after their dirt bikes collided near mile 24.5 of the Hollis Highway on Prince of Wales Island.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews3w ago1 min readAI
Hollis, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska
Cover image for article: Two teenagers die in head-on dirt bike collision on Prince of Wales Island
Wednesday, August 5, 2026Wed, Aug 5, 2026

Troopers detain 49 people at one Wasilla house during a drug-warrant search

Alaska State Troopers and Wasilla Police detained 49 people at one Aspen Avenue home during a drug search warrant, arresting one man and catching another with a federal warrant.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1d ago1 min readAI
Wasilla, Alaska
Cover image for article: Troopers detain 49 people at one Wasilla house during a drug-warrant search
Wednesday, July 8, 2026Wed, Jul 8, 2026

Fairbanks man killed after trooper opens fire during early-morning pursuit

An Alaska State Trooper fatally shot a man on July 7 after a 90-second vehicle pursuit ended on a dead-end Fairbanks street; the Alaska Bureau of Investigation is leading the inquiry, with independent review by the Office of Special Prosecutions to follow.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readAI
Fairbanks, Alaska
Cover image for article: Fairbanks man killed after trooper opens fire during early-morning pursuit
Monday, July 6, 2026Mon, Jul 6, 2026

Helicopter sinks in Chelatna Lake; bystander pulls both survivors from water

A helicopter crashed into Chelatna Lake near Skwentna on Sunday and submerged, but both occupants escaped and were pulled from the water by a neighbor in a boat before being flown to Talkeetna with minor injuries. The NTSB has been notified.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 1mo ago1 min readAI
Chelatna Lake, Alaska
Cover image for article: Helicopter sinks in Chelatna Lake; bystander pulls both survivors from water
Monday, July 6, 2026Mon, Jul 6, 2026

Prius driver airlifted after T-bone crash at Moose Pass highway junction

A Toyota Prius ran a stop sign at the Seward and Sterling Highway intersection in Moose Pass on Sunday, July 5, and was struck by a semi-truck. The driver was helicoptered to Anchorage; both highways closed intermittently during extrication.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNewsadded 1mo ago1 min readAI
Moose Pass, Alaska
Cover image for article: Prius driver airlifted after T-bone crash at Moose Pass highway junction
Thursday, July 2, 2026Thu, Jul 2, 2026

Wasilla woman charged after stabbing pedestrian on hood of moving vehicle

Annabelle Michael faces felony domestic violence assault charges after allegedly stabbing a pedestrian's hand while the victim was on the hood of her vehicle on Meadow Lakes Loop on Wednesday, then fleeing and nearly causing a head-on collision. She is held without bail at Mat-Su Pretrial.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min readAI
Wasilla, Alaska
Cover image for article: Wasilla woman charged after stabbing pedestrian on hood of moving vehicle
Monday, July 13, 2026Mon, Jul 13, 2026

Wasilla man dies after fleeing troopers at 100 mph following domestic assault

Cecil Nelson, 57, of Wasilla, died Saturday after leading Alaska State Troopers on a high-speed pursuit following a reported domestic violence assault. He was ejected from his vehicle after losing control on a curve, and was not wearing a seatbelt.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews3w ago1 min readAI
Wasilla, Alaska
Cover image for article: Wasilla man dies after fleeing troopers at 100 mph following domestic assault
Saturday, July 11, 2026Sat, Jul 11, 2026

A man is charged with sexually abusing a minor near Soldotna in 2019

The Alaska Bureau of Investigation charged Jonas Perletti, 31, on Friday with Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Third Degree for alleged 2019 abuse in the Soldotna area, following a 16-month investigation that included a confession obtained after Perletti relocated to Utah.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews3w ago1 min readAI
Soldotna, Alaska
Monday, August 3, 2026Mon, Aug 3, 2026

Wasilla man cited for motorized vehicle use in Palmer Hay Flats refuge

Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited a 34-year-old Wasilla man on Aug. 2 for operating a motorized land vehicle inside the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge after contacting him at the Rabbit Slough boat launch. The citation was issued through Palmer Court.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews3d ago1 min readAI
Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge, Alaska
Cover image for article: Wasilla man cited for motorized vehicle use in Palmer Hay Flats refuge
Saturday, August 1, 2026Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Seattle man dies after fall from boat mast in Akutan

Vincent Short, 36, of Seattle died July 30 after falling from a boat mast in Akutan, Alaska State Troopers said. The U.S. Coast Guard has assumed responsibility for the case, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNewsadded 4d ago1 min readAI
Akutan, Alaska
Cover image for article: Seattle man dies after fall from boat mast in Akutan
Monday, July 27, 2026Mon, Jul 27, 2026

Troopers issue Silver Alert for 73-year-old missing near Fairbanks

Silver Alert in Fairbanks: Alaska State Troopers seek Rodney Rutherford, 73, last seen on Murphy Dome Road July 24; description and contact information.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
Fairbanks, Alaska
Cover image for article: Troopers issue Silver Alert for 73-year-old missing near Fairbanks
Wednesday, July 29, 2026Wed, Jul 29, 2026

Six Kasilof dipnetters cited this month, all for failing to record catch

Tok Wildlife Troopers cited a 42-year-old Kasilof man on July 28 for failing to record fish caught during a personal use fishery, with $120 bail set in Kenai District Court. It is the latest in a string of recording citations this month.

Bill AlaskaNewsby Bill AlaskaNewsadded 6d ago1 min readAI
Kasilof, Alaska
Cover image for article: Six Kasilof dipnetters cited this month, all for failing to record catch
Sunday, June 28, 2026Sun, Jun 28, 2026

Manokotak man arrested on murder charge after fishing-site death

A Manokotak man died after a fishing-site altercation near the Igushik River; a second Manokotak man, Henry Ayojiak, faces second-degree murder and manslaughter charges.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3w ago1 min readAI
Manokotak, Alaska
Cover image for article: Manokotak man arrested on murder charge after fishing-site death
Wednesday, July 15, 2026Wed, Jul 15, 2026

Akiachak man faces 7 felony charges in Bethel sexual abuse case

Alaska State Troopers arrested Lewis Lomack, 47, of Akiachak, on seven felony charges tied to sexual abuse of a minor, and believe additional victims exist, asking the public for information.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews3w ago1 min readAI
Bethel, Alaska
Cover image for article: Akiachak man faces 7 felony charges in Bethel sexual abuse case
Friday, July 3, 2026Fri, Jul 3, 2026

Troopers: hatchet attack on partner at a Kenai campground

Alaska State Troopers arrested a 44-year-old Wasilla woman Thursday after she allegedly struck her domestic partner with a hatchet, choked him, and threw beer cans at him at Kelly Lake campground near Cooper Landing. A conditions-of-release violation charge indicates she was already under court restrictions.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min readAI
Kelly Lake, Alaska
Cover image for article: Troopers: hatchet attack on partner at a Kenai campground
Friday, July 24, 2026Fri, Jul 24, 2026

Troopers waited two months after the traffic stop to make the arrest

Alaska State Troopers arrested Miranda Farrell, 29, of Wasilla on two felony drug charges after a May traffic stop that turned into a two-month investigation.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews2w ago1 min readAI
Wasilla, Alaska
Cover image for article: Troopers waited two months after the traffic stop to make the arrest
Monday, July 27, 2026Mon, Jul 27, 2026

Troopers arrest Fairbanks woman for DUI near Healy after multiple REDDI calls

Alaska State Troopers stopped a black Subaru at Mile 258 of the Parks Highway on Sunday night after multiple REDDI calls and arrested a 38-year-old Fairbanks woman on a DUI charge. She was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
Healy, Alaska
Cover image for article: Troopers arrest Fairbanks woman for DUI near Healy after multiple REDDI calls
Friday, July 31, 2026Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Two Delta Junction residents killed when a septic trench caved in on them

Two Delta Junction residents died when a septic system trench about 13 feet deep collapsed on them, Alaska State Troopers said. The cause is under investigation.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNewsadded 5d ago1 min readAI
Delta Junction, Alaska
Cover image for article: Two Delta Junction residents killed when a septic trench caved in on them
Friday, July 31, 2026Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Two charged with burglary after troopers find them back at a Clam Gulch cabin, hauling out an appliance

Alaska State Troopers arrested two people Thursday at a seasonal cabin in Clam Gulch, saying they were removing a large appliance when troopers arrived. Both face first-degree burglary charges and were remanded to Wildwood Pretrial. Most of the stolen items were recovered nearby.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNewsadded 4d ago1 min readAI
Clam Gulch, Alaska
Cover image for article: Two charged with burglary after troopers find them back at a Clam Gulch cabin, hauling out an appliance
Saturday, July 11, 2026Sat, Jul 11, 2026

Convicted child abuser killed by troopers after armed standoff near Whittier

Alaska State Troopers shot and killed Philip Phillips, a convicted child sex abuser wanted on a no-bail warrant, after he pointed a gun at officers from a boat near Whittier.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews4w ago1 min readAI
Whittier, Alaska
Cover image for article: Convicted child abuser killed by troopers after armed standoff near Whittier
Saturday, July 25, 2026Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Driver ran from Fairbanks crash scene, troopers forward charges

Alaska State Troopers say a driver left a two-vehicle collision at University Avenue and Sandvik Street in Fairbanks on foot Friday afternoon before responders arrived. Passengers and a witness identified him, troopers could not reach him, and charges have been forwarded.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
Fairbanks, Alaska
Cover image for article: Driver ran from Fairbanks crash scene, troopers forward charges
Sunday, August 2, 2026Sun, Aug 2, 2026

A neighbor found the missing Butte woman walking near his home

An elderly woman who wandered from her Butte home was found safe nine hours later by a community member, after a borough-wide search by fire crews, drones and volunteers.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews5d ago1 min readAI
Butte, Alaska
Cover image for article: A neighbor found the missing Butte woman walking near his home
Saturday, August 1, 2026Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Seven face sex trafficking charges tied to seven Alaska spa businesses

Seven people, including 54-year-old Wasilla resident Guoguo Zhang, were arrested on felony sex trafficking charges after a year-long investigation that searched seven massage businesses, among them Stream Health Spa of Wasilla. Troopers say 11 victims were identified.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNewsadded 5d ago2 min readAI
Anchorage and Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Alaska
Cover image for article: Seven face sex trafficking charges tied to seven Alaska spa businesses
Monday, July 27, 2026Mon, Jul 27, 2026

Troopers seek Jacob Wallace, missing from Fairbanks facility since Saturday

Missing juvenile in Fairbanks: Jacob Wallace walked away from the Presbyterian House Saturday night; Alaska State Troopers ask the public for tips at 907-451-5100.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
Fairbanks, Alaska
Cover image for article: Troopers seek Jacob Wallace, missing from Fairbanks facility since Saturday
Thursday, July 9, 2026Thu, Jul 9, 2026

Alaska National Guard completes 4 rescues over July 4 weekend

Six aircraft and crews from both the Air and Army Guard flew nearly 21 hours across Interior and Southcentral Alaska from July 2 through the holiday weekend, reaching four patients in remote areas where cell coverage is often unavailable.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews4w ago2 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: Alaska National Guard completes 4 rescues over July 4 weekend