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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“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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“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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“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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“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
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“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
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“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
Two Washington men cited for fishing closed waters in Egegik
Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Rowan Stewart, 31, of Vashon and Conrad Warton, 36, of Leavenworth on July 10 for commercial fishing in closed waters in Egegik under the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program; both face arraignment August 5 at Naknek District Court.
by Bill AlaskaNewsadded 2mo ago1 min read
Fairbanks cold case cracked after suspect called in his own tip
A Michigan man was arrested Thursday near Kalamazoo and indicted on two counts of second-degree murder in the 1993 disappearance of Patrick Orville Dearth, a case that broke open when the suspect himself called in an anonymous tip in January 2025.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min read
Two Illinois men cited for unlicensed crewmember violations in Naknek-Kvichak Bay
Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Eric Emil Osuch, 26, of Vernon Hills, and Luis Felipe Gomez, 34, of Carpenterssville, on July 12 in Naknek-Kvichak Bay for crewmember licensing violations during the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program, with bail set at $250 for both violations.
by Bill AlaskaNewsadded 2mo ago1 min read
Fairbanks man wanted on kidnapping, assault charges caught after foot chase
The Alaska State Troopers Criminal Suppression Unit arrested Kyle Curtin in Fairbanks on Wednesday after he fled on a bicycle, ending a 34-day search on a $100,000 warrant covering kidnapping, sexual assault, and other felony charges.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
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.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
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.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Bristol Bay enforcement program yields 11 citations across Naknek and Nushagak districts
Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited 11 people between June 27 and July 10 under the Bristol Bay Salmon Enforcement Program, with violations ranging from fishing closed waters and closed periods to unlicensed crewmembers, gear-marking infractions, and a sport fish guide license violation. Arraignments head to Naknek and Dillingham district courts in August.
by Bill AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min read
A fall at a remote Alaska lighthouse turned an injury into a helicopter rescue
A female tourist severely injured her hip at the Sentinel Island lighthouse in Lynn Canal on Monday and had to be flown by helicopter to Juneau, the only practical evacuation option from the remote island site.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
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.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 2mo ago1 min read
A tip about a truck running over seagulls ended in a DUI arrest at Kasilof
A report of a pickup driving over seagulls at Kasilof Beach led Alaska State Troopers to arrest a Fairbanks man on DUI and weapons charges, plus a federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act citation.
by Alaska News2mo ago1 min read
Fort Yukon woman faces assault, weapons charges after June disturbance in Circle
Alaska State Troopers arrested a Fort Yukon woman, Brittany Carroll, 30, in Circle over a two-hour overnight disturbance on June 24. She faces third-degree assault and other charges.
by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 2mo ago1 min read
A Ketchikan man is jailed on burglary and assault charges
Alaska State Troopers arrested a Ketchikan man, Daniel O'Sullivan, 43, on five charges including first-degree burglary and assault after an alleged domestic violence incident on Old Dairy Road.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
A copper wire theft in Delta Junction, and the metal-price math behind it
Alaska State Troopers arrested Julie Sava of Delta Junction over copper wire thefts at a local business and are seeking a possible accomplice — a crime that rises and falls with copper prices.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
A snagged salmon is a released salmon: a Kasilof reminder
Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited a 16-year-old Washington visitor for snagging and retaining a sockeye salmon on the Kasilof River late July 9, the latest enforcement action during peak sockeye season on the Kenai Peninsula.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
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.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Mat-Su sockeye opens up — but the kings stay closed
Fish Creek off Knik Goose Bay is open daily through July 14 from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. as ADF&G installs a monitoring weir; Cottonwood Creek is a weekend-only fishery with a one-mile upstream boundary, and both sites carry gear and location rules that differ from general regulations.
by Bill AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
One town, six citations: Homer stands out in Bristol Bay
Six Homer residents were cited for commercial fishing violations during Bristol Bay enforcement patrols, standing out among a batch of 18 notices as troopers protect the sockeye run.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min read
Troopers are running an enforcement blitz on Bristol Bay's peak season
Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited four people in Bristol Bay last week, mostly for commercial vessel identification violations — an enforcement priority this season — amid a broader peak-sockeye crackdown.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Fairbanks man faces assault charges after early-morning disturbance near Yvonne Avenue
Alaska State Troopers arrested a Fairbanks man, 30, early Saturday after a third party reported a disturbance off Yvonne Avenue. He faces one count of fourth-degree assault and two counts of assault in the presence of a child.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
New York hiker airlifted after head injury on Reed Lakes trail
David Lester, a New York resident, fell and struck his head on the Reeds Lake trail in Hatcher Pass on Friday afternoon. Alaska Wildlife Troopers hiked to him and flew him by DPS helicopter to a local hospital.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Soldotna man arrested after alleged robbery, assault at smoke shop
Alaska State Troopers arrested Jayson Sanchez, 27, on Saturday after he allegedly shoved a clerk and tried to steal cigarettes by force from Smoking Deals on Kalifornsky Beach Road, then threatened the clerk, returned to apologize, and called the store roughly seven times.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
A capsize, a night on the bank, and a morning-after airlift
Two people were airlifted to safety after their boat capsized on the remote, glacier-fed Killey River near Soldotna, spending the night on the bank before troopers reached them.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
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.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min readConvicted 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.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
In Alaska, the adult takes the ticket for a kid's line
Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a strict liability citation to Scott Cathey, 70, of California on Thursday after his 13-year-old grandson was found fishing in closed waters at the mouth of Crooked Creek. Intent is not a defense under Alaska law.
by Bill AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
A Big Lake man is charged with assault after a report at a school parking lot
Alaska State Troopers arrested a Big Lake man Thursday after witnesses reported he assaulted his girlfriend inside a vehicle parked at Big Lake Elementary School. He is charged with Assault IV (Domestic Violence) and held at Mat-Su Pretrial.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
A Kenai woman is mauled by a bear on her own front deck
A Kenai woman was seriously injured and airlifted to Anchorage on Thursday after a brown bear sow and two cubs entered her fenced yard and attacked her on her front deck. Authorities say bird feeders likely drew the bears and are asking residents to report sightings.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
A thrown Tall Boy and a few punches: a 3:30 a.m. fight in Healy
Alaska State Troopers forwarded fourth-degree assault charges against both men to the District Attorney's Office after a 3:33 a.m. altercation Thursday in Healy, where one man threw a beer at a fellow passenger and the other responded with punches.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Homer man charged after woman reports repeated strangulation
Alaska State Troopers arrested a Homer man on 15 charges, including 11 felony counts, after a woman reported being strangled three times in one morning and disclosed a history of sexual and weapon-related assaults by her partner.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
A busy week on the Kenai brings a run of fishing citations
Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited four anglers on the Kenai in one morning — three for keeping snagged sockeye at Bings Landing, one for dipnetting before the season opened.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Wasilla traffic stop surfaces two residents wanted on theft charges
A 3:33 a.m. equipment-violation stop in Wasilla on Wednesday led Alaska State Troopers to Thomas Fidler, 56, and Sabreena Brewer, 31, both wanted on active warrants for theft-related offenses. Both are held at Mat-Su Pretrial.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Convicted sex offender flees Palmer courthouse, departs Whittier by sailboat
Alaska State Troopers are seeking Philip Thomas Phillips, 58, of Wasilla, who fled the Palmer courthouse Monday after a guilty verdict on child sexual assault charges and departed Whittier on a sailboat early Tuesday, July 7. A no-bail warrant is active.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 2mo ago1 min read
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.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min read
A hiker lost his shoes in the snow near Snowbird Hut — in July
A 17-year-old lost his shoes in snowy terrain near Snowbird Hut on July 4, leaving his party stranded until the Alaska Mountain Rescue Group located them and walked them out. No injuries were reported.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 2mo ago1 min read
Mountain Village man arrested on three sexual abuse of a minor charges
Alaska State Troopers arrested Alphonsus Chiklak, 47, of Mountain Village on June 29 on two first-degree and one second-degree count of sexual abuse of a minor, following a nearly six-month investigation into historical abuse allegations.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 2mo ago1 min read
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.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min read
Four-wheeler breakdown strands two near Kotzebue; borough SAR unable to respond
Two people stranded with a broken-down four-wheeler near Coffee Point on July 4 spent the night out after Northwest Arctic Borough Search and Rescue could not respond. Alaska State Troopers located them by air the next morning and retrieved them by boat with two volunteers; both were uninjured.
by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 2mo ago1 min read
In a dry village, a man is charged with assault after furnishing a teen alcohol
Alaska State Troopers arrested a 24-year-old Tuntutuliak resident on June 12 on four charges after a preliminary investigation found he provided alcohol to a teenager and then sexually assaulted the juvenile. The case is assigned to the Western Alaska Major Crimes Unit.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 2mo ago1 min read
Akiachak man charged with murder after early-morning stabbing death
Randy Nose, 41, died after a stabbing in Akiachak in the early hours of Monday, July 6; Fred Nose Jr., 37, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and is held at the Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 2mo ago1 min read
Three cited at Chitina dipnet fishery over July 4 weekend; one faces mandatory court date
Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued three citations at the Chitina Personal Use Salmon Fishery on July 4–5, including a mandatory court appearance for a Fairbanks man who kept a king salmon prohibited under a standing Emergency Order.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min read