Community
Wasilla
61 published Alaska State Troopers dispatches in the last 90 days (37 community · 15 corridor · 9 point).
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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
Wasilla · 2026-11-11 · Case AK26111332■ road corridor
On 11/10/2026, at approximately 2215 hours, the Alaska State Troopers contacted Kai McQueen, age 29 of Wasilla in the area of Peck and Wasilla Fishhook Road. Investigation revealed that Kai had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Kai was arrested and transported to Matsu Pretrial, where he was remanded and held on a $200 bail.
Corridor — Wasilla Fishhook Road in Wasilla. The dispatch names the road; the band is a stretch of that road, not an address.
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
Vehicle Pursuit
Wasilla · 2026-11-08 · Case AK26110403■ road corridor
On November 7, 2026, at approximately 1946 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducting laser speed enforcement on Knik Goose Bay Road observed a black Chevrolet Equinox and a red sedan racing side by side at 92 mph in a posted 55 mph zone. When a Trooper attempted to stop the vehicles, both drivers turned off their headlights and accelerated away. Troopers pursued the Equinox for approximately 2 minutes and 15 seconds over 3.4 miles. The Equinox reached approximately 122 mph on Knik Goose Bay Road and approximately 84 mph after entering a residential neighborhood. The pursuit ended at a residence on West Kertulla Court, where the Trooper used controlled vehicle contact to prevent the Equinox from fleeing again and creating an additional risk to the public. The driver, identified as 16-year-old E.H.P. of Chugiak, and an adult passenger were taken into custody without further incident. No injuries were reported. E.H.P. was remanded to the Mat-Su Youth Facility on charges of Failure to Stop at the Direction of a Peace Officer and Reckless Driving. E.H.P. was also cited for speeding, expired registration, driving at night without required lights, and racing. The investigation into the second racing vehicle remains ongoing.
Corridor — Knik Goose Bay Road in Wasilla. 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
Wasilla · 2026-10-27 · Case AK26106267■ road corridor
On October 26th, 2026, AST responded to Williwaw Way for a disturbance investigation. AST arrested James Angaiak for Disorderly Conduct. He was booked into Matsu Pretrial to be released on his own recognizance.
Corridor — Williwaw Way in Wasilla. The dispatch names the road; the band is a stretch of that road, not an address.
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
Warrant Arrest
Wasilla · 2026-10-27 · Case AK26097109■ road corridor
On 10/25/26 at approximately 2000 hours, AST responded to a residence on Schrock Rd to attempt to locate Nicholas Latocha age 35, of Wasilla on an outstanding warrant out for his arrest. The warrant was for 3 counts of MICS4 and 3 counts of VCOR. He was located, arrested and remanded to MSPT in Palmer where his bail was set at $1,500.
Corridor — Schrock Rd in Wasilla. 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
Wasilla · 2026-10-24 · Case AK26105455■ road corridor
On 10/24/2026, at approximately 0142 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado for speeding and other traffic violations on the Parks Highway in Wasilla. During the investigation, the driver, Vincent Mahoney, age 24 of Wasilla, displayed signs of alcohol impairment and admitted to consuming alcohol prior to driving. Following an investigation, Mahoney was arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Mahoney was transported to Mat-Su Pretrial, where he was remanded and subsequently released on his own recognizance.
Corridor — Parks Highway in Wasilla. The dispatch names the road; the band is a stretch of that road, not an address.
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
Assault 4th/ Unlawful Contact 2nd
Wasilla · 2026-10-20 · Case AK26104178■ road corridor
On 10/20/2026 at approximately 1040 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address near Knik Goose Bay Road for the report of an assault. Investigation revealed, Timothy Birchwell 24 YOA assaulted a household member. Subsequently, Timothy was charged with Unlawful Contact 2nd. Timothy was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial where he was held without bail.
Corridor — Knik Goose Bay Road in Wasilla. The dispatch names the road; the band is a stretch of that road, not an address.
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
Vehicle Pursuit
Wasilla · 2026-10-17 · Case AK26103351◆ intersection point
On 10/17/2026 at approximately 0102 hours, the Alaska State Troopers observed a silver 2018 Ford F150 speeding southbound on the Parks Highway near Swanson Avenue in Wasilla. Troopers initiated a traffic stop and the vehicle failed to stop, leading Troopers on a pursuit exceeding 100mph. The vehicle’s tires were successfully spiked on the Parks Highway prior to the Trunk Road off-ramp and came to a stop. The driver, identified as Lincoln Wood, age 18 of Anchorage, was arrested for Fail to Stop 1, DUI, Refusal to Submit to Chemical Testing, Minor Operating While Consuming Alcohol, MIW 4, and MIW 5. Lincoln was remanded at MSPT with no bail.
Intersection point — Parks Highway and Swanson Avenue (named in the dispatch; the roads meet there in Census TIGER geometry).
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
DUI
Wasilla · 2026-10-11 · Case AK26101359◆ intersection point
On 10/11/2026 at approximately 0219 hours, the Alaska State Troopers located a male slumped over the wheel of a vehicle about 30 feet off the road in the trees near the Palmer-Wasilla Highway and Glenwood Avenue. The male, Misael Osorio, age 34 of Wasilla, was arrested for DUI and remanded at MSPT and to be released once sober.
Intersection point — Palmer-Wasilla Highway and Glenwood Avenue (named in the dispatch; the roads meet there in Census TIGER geometry).
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
DUI
Wasilla · 2026-10-04 · Case AK26098916◆ intersection point
On 10/04/2026 at approximately 1118 hours, AST received a report of a MVA-D near KGB Rd. and Vine Rd. Investigation revealed Bruce Aukon, age 26 of Wasilla, was operating a vehicle while intoxicated and without a license. Aukon was arrested at the scene without incident. Aukon was remanded into MSPT where he was charged with DUI and cited for driving without a license. He was later released under his own recognizance once sober.
Intersection point — KGB Rd and Vine Rd (named in the dispatch; the roads meet there in Census TIGER geometry).
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
DUI
Wasilla · 2026-10-03 · Case AK26098618■ road corridor
On 10/03/2026 at approximately 0407 hours, the Alaska State Troopers observed a vehicle driving erratically near Knik-Goose Bay Road and the Parks Highway. Troopers contacted the driver, identified as Christian Sanderson, age 29 of Wasilla, and noticed signs of impairment. Christian was arrested for DUI and after he provided a BrAC over .08, was remanded at MSPT and to be released once sober. Troopers located 25 empty shooter bottles in the center console, and empty bottle in the back seat, and dozens of what appeared to be LSD tabs. The presumptive positive LSD tabs were sent to the state crime lab for testing.
Corridor — Knik-Goose Bay Road in Wasilla. 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
Wasilla · 2026-10-01 · Case AK26097598■ road corridor
On 09/30/2026 at approximately 1850 hours, AST received a report of a single vehicle rollover at E Fairview Lp and S Davis Rd in Wasilla. Troopers responded and investigation revealed that Luis Garcia, age 23 of Wasilla, had driven while under the influence of alcohol. Luis was arrested and remanded to MSPT for DUI.
Corridor — S Davis Rd in Wasilla. The dispatch names the road; the band is a stretch of that road, not an address.
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
MVC-Fatal
Wasilla · 2026-09-30 · Case AK26096929■ road corridor
On September 29, 2026, at 1:50 am, the Alaska State Troopers responded to Wasilla Fishhook Road near Pamala Drive for a motorcycle collision with serious injuries. Investigation determined 28-year-old Wasilla resident Colton Cline was operating a 2021 Suzuki motorcycle at a high rate of speed, northbound on Wasilla Fishhook with an adult male passenger, when he lost control entering a corner. The motorcycle and Cline struck multiple guardrail supports. His passenger was thrown clear of the impact and sustained minor injuries. Cline sustained extensive injuries and was pronounced deceased upon arrival at a local area hospital. Helmets were worn by both riders. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor, but speed and road conditions were. Next of kin have been notified and the investigation is ongoing.
Corridor — Wasilla Fishhook Road in Wasilla. The dispatch names the road; the band is a stretch of that road, not an address.
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
MVC - Injury
Wasilla · 2026-09-28 · Case AK26096267◆ intersection point
On September 26, 2026, at 10:23 PM, Alaska State Troopers in Palmer responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of S. Knik Goose Bay Road and W. Carmel Road in Wasilla. An initial investigation revealed that a sedan entered the path of an oncoming truck causing a collision. A passenger in the sedan was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Intersection point — S. Knik Goose Bay Road and W. Carmel Road (named in the dispatch; the roads meet there in Census TIGER geometry).
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
Assault IV/DV
Wasilla · 2026-09-23 · Case AK26094616■ road corridor
On 9/22/2026, at approximately 2231 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance at a residence on Birch Cove Drive in Wasilla. AST contacted Timothy Birchwell, age 24 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Timothy assaulted a person who lives in the home. Timothy was arrested and transported to Matsu Pretrial where he was remanded and held on no bail.
Corridor — Birch Cove Drive in Wasilla. The dispatch names the road; the band is a stretch of that road, not an address.
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
Traffic Pursuit
Wasilla · 2026-09-11 · Case AK26090085◆ intersection point
On 09/10/2026 at approximately 2137 hours, AST observed a silver 2011 Ford Escape traveling 73 mph in a 45 mph zone on the Parks Hwy near Crusey St and attempted a traffic stop, after which the driver fled and led officers on a dangerous, 7-minute, 4.7-mile pursuit through Wasilla at highly erratic speeds, repeatedly failing to stop at lights and signs, driving on shoulders, crossing center lines, nearly hitting multiple vehicles, and reaching speeds as high as 85 mph in residential areas. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into trees at a residence on Susitna Dr. The driver, identified as Luke Debaere, age 23 of Anchorage, fled on foot but was located tangled in fencing at a nearby residence and taken into custody without further incident. Debaere showed signs of impairment and admitted to consuming marijuana earlier that day and alcohol that morning. Marijuana products were found in the vehicle. Debaere was remanded to MSPT for Fail to Stop at the Direction of a Peace Officer, Reckless Driving, and DUI.
Intersection point — Parks Hwy and Crusey St (named in the dispatch; the roads meet there in Census TIGER geometry).
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
DUI
Wasilla · 2026-09-10 · Case AK26089698◆ intersection point
On 09/09/2026 at approximately 2323 hours, AST received a report of a motor vehicle rollover crash at N Wasilla-Fishhook Rd and E Summit Cir in Wasilla. Troopers responded and investigation revealed that Aaron Swearingen, age 26 of Wasilla, had been driving while under the influence of alcohol. Both he and the passenger of the vehicle sustained minor injuries. Swearingen was arrested and remanded to MSPT for DUI and Assault 4.
Intersection point — N Wasilla-Fishhook Rd and E Summit Cir (named in the dispatch; the roads meet there in Census TIGER geometry).
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
Fail to Stop, Warrant Arrest
Wasilla · 2026-09-03 · Case AK26087046■ road corridor
On 09/02/2026 at approximately 2130 hours, AST received a tip that Cassandra Pitka, age 32 of Wasilla, was wanted on an outstanding warrant in the Sage Road area. AST responded and observed Pitka as a passenger on a 4-wheeler. AST attempted to stop the 4-wheeler, and the driver, later identified as Mica Messinger age 45 of Anchorage, fled at a high rate of speed. The vehicle later stopped and Pitka was taken into custody, while Messinger fled on foot before being taken into custody a short time later. Both individuals were transported to MSPT in Palmer, where Pitka was held on $2,500 bail and Messinger on no bail.
Corridor — Sage Road in Wasilla. The dispatch names the road; the band is a stretch of that road, not an address.
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
Warrant Arrest, Escape
Wasilla · 2026-08-29 · Case AK26059911■ road corridor
On 8/29/2026, AST located Kegan Emery at a residence off of Knik Goose Bay Rd. Kegan had two active warrants for his arrest, for charges of Failure to Appear for Burglary, and Misconduct involving weapons. Kegan was also under electronic monitoring and had removed his electronic monitoring device. Kegan was arrested for his warrants and remanded to Mat-Su Pre-Trial with a pending additional charge for Escape in the 2nd degree.
Corridor — Knik Goose Bay Rd in Wasilla. The dispatch names the road; the band is a stretch of that road, not an address.
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
Warrant Arrest
Wasilla · 2026-08-27 · Case AK26081529◆ intersection point
On 8/27/2026, at approximately 1110 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Knik Goose Bay Rd and Alix Dr. The driver, identified as Ryan Vukson, had an outstanding arrest warrant for Failure to Appear due to Driving while License Revoked/Suspended/Cancelled. Ryan was remanded to Mat-Su Pre-Trial with bail set at $50.
Intersection point — Knik Goose Bay Rd and Alix Dr (named in the dispatch; the roads meet there in Census TIGER geometry).
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
DUI & MOCA
Wasilla · 2026-08-23 · Case AK26082793◆ intersection point
On 08/22/2026 at approximately 0005 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a REDDI near E. Bogard Rd. and N. Seward Meridian Pkwy. in Wasilla. Matcom dispatch advised the complainant, reported a black Ford Pickup with a canopy swerving into the opposite lane, stopped in the middle of the road and vehicle is blacked out. AST located the vehicle and the investigation resulted in the driver, Funaki P.H.L. Sa, age 19, being arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Minor Operating after Consuming Alcohol. Sa was processed on Datamaster (0.201% BrAC) and then remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial.
Intersection point — E. Bogard Rd and N. Seward Meridian Pkwy (named in the dispatch; the roads meet there in Census TIGER geometry).
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
DUI
Wasilla · 2026-08-22 · Case AK26082670◆ intersection point
On 08/21/2026 at approximately 1649 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to the Parks Highway and Johnsons Road reference a vehicle on the side of the highway with an intoxicated female inside. Troopers contacted the female, identified as Marissa Mills, age 32 of Anchorage, and noticed obvious signs of impairment. Marissa was arrested for DUI and remanded at MSPT and to be released once sober.
Intersection point — Parks Highway and Johnsons Road (named in the dispatch; the roads meet there in Census TIGER geometry).
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
Arrest
Wasilla · 2026-08-21 · Case AK26082464■ road corridor
On August 21, 2026, Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance at the Settler’s Bay gas station. Troopers received multiple reports that Natasha Busey and her boyfriend were yelling at each other, and that Natasha was chasing him around the parking lot with her vehicle. Both individuals left the area in the vehicle prior to AST’s arrival. Troopers located the vehicle at the intersection of Knik Goose Bay Road and Clapp Street and conducted a stop. Troopers attempted to detain Natasha, who physically resisted, resulting in a minor injury to one of the responding troopers. Natasha’s boyfriend was also detained. The earlier disturbance at the gas station was determined to be non-criminal. Natasha was transported and remanded to Mat-Su Regional for Assault in the Fourth Degree and Disorderly Conduct.
Corridor — Knik Goose Bay Road in Wasilla. 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
Wasilla · 2026-08-20 · Case AK26082313■ road corridor
On 08/20/2026, at approximately 1600 hours, MATCOM Alaska State Troopers (AST) dispatch received a report of a disturbance in the area of E Olga Circle in Wasilla. AST’s investigation revealed that TIMOTHY RITALA, age 28 of Wasilla, had placed a household member in fear of imminent physical injury. Timothy was subsequently arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial on one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree (AS 11.41.230(a)(3)) and held without bail.
Corridor — E Olga Circle in Wasilla. 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
Wasilla · 2026-08-15 · Case AK26079920■ road corridor
On August 14th, 2026, AST responded to Williwaw Way for a domestic violence investigation. James Fuller was arrested for three counts of Assault in the 4th Degree (DV) and remanded to Matsu Pretrial without bail.
Corridor — Williwaw Way in Wasilla. The dispatch names the road; the band is a stretch of that road, not an address.
Read the original dispatch at dps.alaska.gov
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