MatSu Blotter

Alaska State Troopers dispatches for the Mat-Su Borough — locations shown the way the troopers report them.

Community

Houston

8 published Alaska State Troopers dispatches in the last 90 days (7 community · 1 corridor). See Houston on the map

Placement follows what each dispatch actually says: a named intersection earns a point, a named road earns a corridor band, and a dispatch that names only the community is placed at the community — never at a made-up address.

DV Assault, Weapons Misconduct

Houston · 2026-11-09 · Case AK26110661■ road corridor

On 11/08/2026 at approximately 2207 hours, troopers responded to a disturbance at a residence on Marian Cir in Houston. Investigation revealed Cecil Roberts, age 60, of Houston, threatened family members, causing them to fear injury, damaged property inside the residence, and possessed a firearm while intoxicated. Roberts was arrested and transported to MSPT. Roberts was remanded at MSPT with bail set at no bail.

Corridor — Marian Cir in Houston. The dispatch names the road; the band is a stretch of that road, not an address.

Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov

DV Assault

Houston · 2026-11-07 · Case AK26110168● community level

On 11/06/2026, AST responded to a disturbance in Houston. Investigation revealed that Deja Franco (40 y/o) committed assault in the 4th degree, and assault in the presence of a minor. Deja was arrested and remanded to MSPT where bail was set at no bail.

Community level — placed at Houston. The dispatch names no street; this is not a street location.

Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov

Warrant Arrest

Houston · 2026-10-27 · Case AK26099194● community level

On 10/27/26 at approximately 1830 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop on a multicolored Honda SUV for equipment violations on Cherri Lake Dr in Houston. Investigation revealed the driver Joshua Vialpando age 51, of Houston had two outstanding warrants out for his arrest for failure to remand with time to serve. One was for Theft 3 and the other MICS 5. He was arrested, transported and remanded to MSPT where his bail was set at no bail.

Community level — placed at Houston. The dispatch names no street; this is not a street location.

Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov

Assault 3, Crim Mis 3

Houston · 2026-10-06 · Case AK26099487● community level

On 10/05/2026 at approximately 2218 hours, AST received a report of a vehicle collision and disturbance involving multiple subjects at a residence in Houston. Troopers responded and investigation revealed that Robert Reid, age 48 of Wasilla, had intentionally rammed his vehicle into another individual's vehicle at their residence while it was parked. The passenger of the vehicle that was rammed sustained minor injuries. Robert had damaged three other of their vehicles the previous day as well. Four of the victim's vehicles in total were damaged by Robert. Robert was arrested and remanded to MSPT for Assault 3 and Criminal Mischief 3 x2.

Community level — placed at Houston. The dispatch names no street; this is not a street location.

Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov

Homicide

Houston · 2026-09-15 · Case AK26091471● community level

On September 14, 2026, at 9:08 pm, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a reported shooting in Houston. Upon arrival, Troopers located 43-year-old Devin Blawat of Big Lake deceased with a gunshot wound. The Southcentral Major Crimes Unit assumed case responsibility. After an initial investigation, Troopers arrested 72-year-old Michael Pulliam of Houston on charges of Murder in the 2nd Degree, Manslaughter, one count of Assault in the 3rd Degree, and one count of Assault in the 4th Degree. Pulliam was transported to Mat-Su Pretrial. Next of kin have been notified. The investigation is ongoing.

Community level — placed at Houston. The dispatch names no street; this is not a street location.

Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov

Assault 4 DV

Houston · 2026-09-09 · Case AK26089675● community level

On 09/09/2026 at approximately 2026 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance at a residence in Houston. Troopers responded and investigation revealed that Darrel Bush, age 26 of Houston, had placed a family member in fear of imminent physical injury by his actions. Darrel was arrested and remanded to MSPT for Assault 4 DV.

Community level — placed at Houston. The dispatch names no street; this is not a street location.

Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov

Assault

Houston · 2026-08-27 · Case AK26084678● community level

On 08/27/2026 at approximately 1115 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence in Houston regarding a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, Troopers noticed obvious signs of injury to an individual. Investigation revealed Editha Runstrom, age 44 of Wasilla, caused injury to a household member. Editha was arrested for Assault 4 and remanded at MSPT with no bail.

Community level — placed at Houston. The dispatch names no street; this is not a street location.

Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov

Arrest

Houston · 2026-08-22 · Case AK26082255● community level

On August 21st, 2026, AST responded to Little Susitna Ct in Houston to investigate an assault involving domestic violence. Tristyn DeHart was taken into custody and remanded to Matsu Pretrial for Assault in the 3rd Degree (DV) and Assault in the Presence of a Child (DV).

Community level — placed at Houston. The dispatch names no street; this is not a street location.

Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.