Alaska State Troopers (AST) is the state law enforcement division that patrols non-municipal Alaska. It investigates crimes, traffic crashes, missing persons and hunting and fishing violations, and its Wildlife Troopers enforce game laws. It is a division of the Alaska Department of Public Safety.
dps.alaska.gov ↗5700 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507, USA
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Week of Oct 19
Fairbanks woman charged after investigators find 25 grams of fentanyl in mailed package
Investigators say a package mailed to a Fairbanks home held 25 grams of fentanyl. Six days after they opened it, a 35-year-old woman was arrested.
by Maggie AlaskaNews3w ago1 min read
Troopers cite Nikiski man over out-of-season moose and missing harvest ticket
Troopers cited a Nikiski man over a spike bull moose they say he took out of season, without the free harvest ticket the state requires for general hunts.
by Bill AlaskaNews3w ago1 min read
Fairbanks couple killed, toddler hurt in Parks Highway crash at Trapper Creek
A Fairbanks couple died Monday when their Subaru crossed the center line and hit a pickup near Trapper Creek. Their toddler was hurt. The Parks Highway closed for about five hours.
by Walter AlaskaNews3w ago1 min read
Searchers bring two hunters out of Power Creek Basin near Cordova after a minor injury
Troopers, Cordova crews and 40 volunteers pulled two hunters from Power Creek Basin Sunday after a minor injury. One got hurt packing game, the other got soaked helping him.
by Maggie AlaskaNews3w ago1 min read
Troopers arrest Marshall man, 23, on child sexual abuse and assault charges
Troopers arrested a 23-year-old Marshall man Saturday on seven charges, including sexual abuse of a minor, after a girl's assault was reported in September.
by Walter AlaskaNews3w ago1 min read
Week of Oct 12
Anchorage 18-year-old jailed after 100 mph pursuit on Parks Highway in Wasilla
An 18-year-old Anchorage man was arrested after a 100 mph chase on Wasilla's Parks Highway, stopped by spike strips. He faces six charges, including DUI, and is jailed without bail.
by Walter AlaskaNews3w ago1 min read
Kotlik man charged with attempted murder after reports he pointed a shotgun at two people
Alaska State Troopers arrested a 21-year-old Kotlik man on two counts of attempted murder and 14 other charges after reports he pointed a shotgun at two people.
by Walter AlaskaNews3w ago1 min read
Callers posing as troopers are demanding gift cards and crypto to clear warrants
Real troopers don't call for gift cards. Someone posing as one has been phoning Alaskans demanding gift cards or crypto to clear fake warrants, troopers say.
by Walter AlaskaNews3w ago2 min read
Troopers say Anchor Point man fired handgun during argument on Anchor Point beach
An argument on Anchor Point beach ended with a handgun fired and a 40-year-old man in the Homer Jail, troopers say. He wasn't allowed to have the gun.
by Walter AlaskaNews3w ago1 min read
Troopers and fire crews pull duck hunter from the mud on the Palmer Hay Flats
Palmer Hay Flats mud 1, duck hunter 0. Troopers and fire crews had the hunter out a little over an hour after the call came in Friday morning.
by Maggie AlaskaNews3w ago1 min read
Motorist hits guardrail on icy Richardson Highway in Thompson Pass
A motorist hit a guardrail on icy Richardson Highway in Thompson Pass Thursday, troopers said. No injuries, but the pass sees 700+ inches of snow a year and frequent avalanches.
by Walter AlaskaNews3w ago1 min read
Troopers arrest Kasilof resident on DUI, weapons charges near Clam Gulch
Troopers arrested a Kasilof man near Clam Gulch after finding his car in a ditch, him asleep inside. He faces DUI and weapons charges for a loaded firearm while impaired.
by Walter AlaskaNews4w ago1 min read
Troopers arrest Houston man on assault charges after Big Lake firearm disturbance
Troopers arrested a 57-year-old Houston man Wednesday after a firearm disturbance near Big Lake. He faces third-degree assault and two counts of assault in the presence of a child.
by Walter AlaskaNews4w ago1 min read
Air Guard flies two people hurt in avalanche near Eklutna Lake to Anchorage hospital
Air National Guard rescuers flew two people injured in an avalanche near Eklutna Lake to an Anchorage hospital Saturday. Officials urge avalanche gear and a buddy system as the season begins.
by Maggie AlaskaNews4w ago1 min read
Pickup driver hits vehicle at Fairbanks gas station and drives off, troopers say
A white pickup hit a woman's vehicle at a Fairbanks gas station Monday and drove off. The camera couldn't make out the plate, so troopers need leads.
by Walter AlaskaNews4w ago1 min read
Troopers arrest Fairbanks man, 25, after reported robbery at Beaver Sports
Troopers arrested a 25 year old Fairbanks man Monday after a reported robbery at Beaver Sports. He faces first degree robbery, weapons and assault charges.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
About Alaska State Troopers
dps.alaska.gov ↗5700 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507, USA
The Alaska State Troopers (AST) is the law enforcement division of the Alaska Department of Public Safety, patrolling the parts of Alaska outside municipal police jurisdictions. Its Wildlife Troopers enforce hunting and fishing laws, and its headquarters is on Tudor Road in Anchorage.
Troopers investigate crimes, traffic crashes, DUI cases, assaults and missing persons, and issue Silver Alerts for vulnerable adults. They work across the Mat-Su, the Kenai Peninsula and Interior highways as well as in villages from western Alaska to Southeast.
In rural communities troopers work with village public safety officers, and on searches they join the Coast Guard, fire crews and local police. Its sibling agencies include the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, whose game laws the Wildlife Troopers enforce.
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Wasilla streets close Tuesday for Trump rally; expect highway delays
The president is in Wasilla Tuesday, so streets around the Menard Center close 8 am to 6 pm and Glenn and Parks trips could run up to 30 minutes longer.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Both dirt bikes stolen in North Pole on Sunday recovered, troopers say
Two dirt bikes were stolen in North Pole early Sunday. Both are back, one found on the same street and one recovered by city police after a traffic stop.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Week of Oct 5
Driver faces assault charges over threats to EMS after Anderson rollover
Gregory Ashley faces assault charges after threatening EMS workers and their families during treatment following a rollover crash in Anderson on Friday while under the influence of alcohol.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Soldotna man arrested on DUI and assault charges after rear-end crash, troopers say
Alaska State Troopers arrested a 35-year-old Soldotna man Friday night on assault, DUI, and three other charges after he rear-ended a stopped car near Ciechanski and tried to leave the scene.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Troopers find crashed Jeep abandoned on Chena Pump Road in Ester
Alaska State Troopers found a crashed Jeep abandoned on Chena Pump Road in Ester early Saturday, Oct. 10, with footprints leading away from the vehicle.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Air Guard helicopter flies critically injured worker to Anchorage hospital
An Alaska Air National Guard helicopter crew flew a critically injured worker from a remote site 75 miles northwest of Anchorage to Providence Alaska Medical Center on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min read
Troopers arrest Pitka's Point man, 27, on eight sexual abuse and assault counts
Alaska State Troopers arrested a 27-year-old Pitka's Point man Thursday on eight counts of sexual abuse of a minor and sexual assault following a report received Tuesday.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read
Eagle River man, 72, dies after falling overboard on Talkeetna River
Charles Kolb, 72, of Eagle River died Thursday after falling overboard on the Talkeetna River despite lifesaving efforts by another boater and emergency crews.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Wildlife trooper rescues two Petersburg boaters stranded overnight on the Stikine River
Two Petersburg boaters spent a rainy night stuck on the Stikine River after their jet boat wouldn't go back in the water. A wildlife trooper brought them home.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Vehicle strikes and kills moose on Richardson Highway in North Pole
A moose lost its fight with a vehicle on the Richardson Highway in North Pole. The driver's fine, the car isn't, and troopers called a charity for the meat.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Soldotna man, 33, dies after being found unresponsive in Sterling garage
A Soldotna man, 33, died and a second adult was hospitalized after both were found unresponsive in a Sterling-area garage Saturday. Foul play isn't suspected.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Two out-of-state men face felony drug charges after Juneau Davis Avenue raid
A Southeast Alaska drug task force arrested two out-of-state men in Juneau on Sept. 30 after seizing fentanyl, heroin, three handguns and nearly 69,000 dollars from a Davis Avenue home.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read
Troopers arrest Anchorage man after 100 mph pursuit in Wasilla
Alaska State Troopers arrested Anchorage man Xavier Cropley after he drove over 100 mph and fled on foot in Wasilla, facing a felony charge of failure to stop for an officer.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Two drivers hospitalized after four-vehicle crash at Seward Highway mile 74
Two drivers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a four-vehicle crash at Seward Highway mile 74 on Thursday when rain and snow caused a Prius to lose control.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min readFrom 
Week of Sep 28
Wasilla man, 29, arrested on DUI charge; troopers also found suspected LSD
Alaska State Troopers arrested a Wasilla man, 29, on a DUI charge early Saturday near Knik-Goose Bay Road and reported finding suspected LSD tabs and empty bottles in his vehicle.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Driver ejected in Glenn Highway rollover near mile marker 34
A pickup driver suffered serious injuries Wednesday when his truck rolled on Glenn Highway near mile marker 34, ejecting him into northbound traffic.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Palmer man, 54, dies after 15-foot fall from scaffolding
A 54-year-old Palmer man died Wednesday after falling about 15 feet from shifting scaffolding at a home off Buffalo Mine Road, troopers said.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Troopers cite Soldotna man for leaving edible moose meat on carcass
Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited a Soldotna man for leaving edible meat on a moose carcass three days after killing it, requiring a court appearance in November.
by Bill AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Ketchikan hunter treated for hypothermia after overnight search
A Ketchikan hunter activated his satellite SOS device Wednesday evening and was found with hypothermia after an overnight search that resumed Thursday morning.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Man held without bail after indecent exposure arrest in Palmer
Troopers say they arrested a man near Seward Meridian Parkway early Thursday on a first-degree indecent exposure charge. He's held without bail.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Troopers say driver fled at over 100 mph on Sterling Highway, switched seats before arrest
Troopers say a driver fled at over 100 mph on the Sterling Highway, took two PIT maneuvers to stop and swapped seats with his passenger just before the end.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Wasilla man dies after motorcycle strikes guardrail supports on Wasilla Fishhook Road
A 28-year-old Wasilla man died early Tuesday when his motorcycle went out of control on Wasilla Fishhook Road. His passenger survived with minor injuries.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Troopers say Sterling driver failed to stop and had heroin after a short pursuit
Troopers say a Sterling driver wouldn't stop, led a short chase that ended at a residence and had heroin in his wallet. He faces a felony drug charge.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Two Ninilchik men charged in alleged illegal bull moose harvest on Brody Road trails
Troopers say two Ninilchik men took a bull moose off the Brody Road trails during a motorized closure. Now they face eight misdemeanors between them.
by Bill AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read