Community
Palmer
28 published Alaska State Troopers dispatches in the last 90 days (17 community · 9 corridor · 1 point · 1 unplaced).
See Palmer 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.
Warrant Arrest
Palmer · 2026-11-06 · Case AK26105044not placed on the map
On 11/4/26 at approximately 1214 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Palmer conducted a traffic stop on the Glenn Highway near the Eklutna exit. They contacted 52-year-old Kenneth Smith in the vehicle who had a warrant for his arrest. Kenneth was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial where he was remanded and held on a $5,000 bail.
Not placed — the dispatch's Location says Palmer, but the narrative places the stop at the Eklutna exit, outside the Mat-Su anchor set. Listed, not mapped.
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
MVC
Palmer · 2026-10-31 · Case AK26107577■ road corridor
On 10-30-26 at about 1634 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a reported two vehicle collision at Palmer-Wasilla Highway and Equestrian. Investigation determined a vehicle failed to stop at a red light and impacted a vehicle legally entering the intersection. No injuries were reported, and Palmer-Wasilla Highway was briefly closed while the vehicles were removed. The at fault driver was issued a citation.
Corridor — Palmer-Wasilla Highway in Palmer. The dispatch names the road; the band is a stretch of that road, not an address.
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
DUI
Palmer · 2026-10-25 · Case AK26105556■ road corridor
On 10/25/2026, at approximately 0346 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a REDDI report of a pickup driving erratically on the Parks Highway in Wasilla. Troopers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop at milepost 36 Glenn Highway after observing additional dangerous driving behavior. The driver, Tyrell Adkins, age 30 of Palmer, displayed significant signs of alcohol impairment and was arrested for DUI. Adkins was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility on his own recognizance.
Corridor — Glenn Highway in the Palmer area. The dispatch reports Mile 36; the band is the highway stretch near Palmer, not a surveyed milepost spot.
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
DUI
Palmer · 2026-10-17 · Case AK26103347■ road corridor
On October 17th, 2026, AST responded to several REDDI reports on the Parks Highway. AST contacted 62-year-old Michael J Mahoney, of Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Mahoney had been operating his vehicle while under the influence. Mahoney was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial.
Corridor — Parks Highway in Palmer. The dispatch names the road; the band is a stretch of that road, not an address.
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
DUI/Child Endangerment
Palmer · 2026-10-08 · Case AK26100472■ road corridor
On 10/8/2026, AST conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle travelling in excess of 80 mph on the Glenn Highway, near the interchange in Palmer. The driver, Kathleen Napoleon, admitted to having multiple drinks the night prior. A minor was also present in the vehicle. While AST spoke with Kathleen, the odor of an Alcoholic beverage was observed, as well as watery eyes. Kathleen Refused field sobriety tests, and upon chemical testing via Datamaster, showed a result of .197. Kathleen was arrested for DUI and Endangering the Welfare of a child and remanded to Mat-Su Pre-Trial.
Corridor — Glenn Highway in Palmer. The dispatch names the road; the band is a stretch of that road, not an address.
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
Death Investigation
Palmer · 2026-10-02 · Case AK26097585■ road corridor
On September 30, 2026, at 5:36 pm, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence off of Buffalo Mine Road, in Palmer, for reports of an individual who fell from a ladder. Investigation showed 54-year-old Palmer resident Larry Wayne Bowling Jr. fell an estimated 15 feet from a scaffolding and was pronounced deceased at 6:15 pm, after EMS attempted to revive him. Witness interviews and on-scene observations indicated the scaffolding shifted, causing an accidental fall, and no foul play is suspected. The State Medical Examiner responded and conducted scene documentation and took possession of the body for an autopsy. Next of kin have been notified.
Corridor — Buffalo Mine Road in Palmer. The dispatch names the road; the band is a stretch of that road, not an address.
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
DUI
Palmer · 2026-09-06 · Case AK26088294■ road corridor
On 9/5/26 at approximately 2205 hours, AST received a report of a motorcycle crash near Mile 9 N Palmer-Fishhook Rd in Palmer. Troopers responded and investigation revealed that Trey Strout, age 28 of Wasilla, had driven while under the influence of alcohol. Trey was arrested and remanded to MSPT for DUI and Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test.
Corridor — N Palmer-Fishhook Rd in Palmer. The dispatch names the road; the band is a stretch of that road, not an address.
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
DUI
Palmer · 2026-09-04 · Case AK26087473◆ intersection point
On 09/03/2026 at approximately 2154 hours, AST responded with Butte Fire personnel to a report of a possible vehicle collision near Republican Way and Our Road in Palmer. Troopers and fire personnel were unable to locate a vehicle at the reported collision scene. At approximately 2220 hours, Troopers located a white Ford pickup matching the vehicle observed near milepost 3 Old Glenn Highway and conducted a traffic stop. The driver, Lance Picchi, age 69 of Wasilla, was determined to be operating a motor vehicle under the influence of an impairing substance and was subsequently arrested for DUI. Picchi was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and later released on his own recognizance.
Intersection point — Republican Way and Our Road (named in the dispatch; the roads meet there in Census TIGER geometry).
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
Arrest
Palmer · 2026-09-02 · Case AK26086665■ road corridor
On September 2, 2026, at approximately 02:00, AST responded to a report of a male and female yelling in screaming off Palmer-Wasilla Highway. On scene AST contacted a male identified as 25-year-old male, Keaton Oldham engaged in a physical altercation with a female. After further investigation Oldham was arrested for Assault 4 (fear) and Criminal Mischief 3. He was remanded to Matsu Pretrial without bail.
Corridor — Palmer-Wasilla Highway in Palmer. The dispatch names the road; the band is a stretch of that road, not an address.
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
Arrest
Palmer · 2026-08-16 · Case AK26080527■ road corridor
On Sunday August 16 at approximately 0137 AST responded to an intoxicated female off of Bogard Rd. AST transported Agnes Menadelook to the hospital for Title 47. Agnes was combative and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial, where she assaulted a correctional officer. Agnes was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for Assault 4 and Disorderly Conduct.
Corridor — Bogard Rd in Palmer. The dispatch names the road; the band is a stretch of that road, not an address.
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
Criminal Mischief Investigation
Palmer · 2026-08-15 · Case AK26077450■ road corridor
On August 7, 2026, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of an abandoned mobile home in a pullout near mile 12 of the Old Glenn Highway. Troopers responded and located a mobile home with no wheels that was completely blocking the pullout. The mobile home caused approximately $3,000 in roadway damage when it was towed from Palmer. Through a thorough investigation, Troopers determined that 21-year-old Palmer resident Aaron Musquiz abandoned the mobile home. On August 15, 2026, Troopers arrested Musquiz on charges of Criminal Mischief in the 3rd degree, Criminal Mischief in the 4th degree, Criminal Mischief in the 5th degree, and False Report. He was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial. The mobile home is scheduled to be removed from the pullout the week of August 16, 2026.
Corridor — Old Glenn Highway in Palmer. The dispatch names the road; the band is a stretch of that road, not an address.
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.
