Mat-Su Crime Blotter

All information reported in the Police Beat is obtained from police department press releases. Defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

On 12/9/25 at approximately 1700 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a motor vehicle collision on the Palmer Wasilla Highway near 49th State Street in Palmer. An investigation revealed that Chance Dehart, 38, of Wasilla, was driving his GMC Sierra when he collided with the rear of a GMC Yukon. No injuries were reported. Further investigation revealed that Dehart was operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Dehart was arrested for DUI and transported to MSPT for remand.

On December 9, 2025, Alaska State Troopers in Glennallen conducted a traffic stop at mile 117 of the Richardson Highway on a black Pontiac following a REDDI (Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately) complaint. The driver, identified as Alika Antrim, age 23 of Palmer, was traveling from Anchorage to Tok and was found to be operating the vehicle with a suspended Alaska driver’s license. Based on the findings of the investigation, the vehicle was impounded.

During an inventory of the vehicle, Troopers observed drug paraphernalia in plain view, including a glass pipe containing white residue and hypodermic needles. A telephonic search warrant was obtained, resulting in the seizure of additional drug-related items. Preliminary field testing indicated the presence of methamphetamine.

Antrim was issued a summons for Driving While License Suspended. Charges for Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree (MICS 5) are pending confirmation from the State Crime Lab. The investigation remains ongoing.

On 12/10/2025 at approximately 0623 hours, AST responded to a report of vehicle that was partially blocking the road on Skyview Dr and Fast Ln in Wasilla. Investigation revealed the vehicle was a 2001 white Dodge Ram 1500 that was reported stolen on 11/22/2025. Jourdan Avila, age 33 of Wasilla was in possession of the stolen vehicle. Jourdan was arrested for vehicle theft 1st degree and Theft 2nd degree. Additionally, Jourdan had two outstanding arrest warrants. Jourdan was transported and remanded to Matsu Pre-trial Facility in Palmer without bail.