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.

Alaska State Troopers

-On December 4, 2025, at 3:51 pm, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a DV sexual assault in the Big Lake area. The Southcentral Major Crimes Unit investigated. On December 5, they arrested Eli Doisher, age 51 of Big Lake, and remanded him on one count of Sexual Assault in the 1st Degree, one count of Assault in the 2nd Degree, one count of Assault in the 3rd Degree, and two counts of Assault in the 4th Degree.

-On 12/8/25 at approximately 1230 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a Chevy SUV for a moving violation on Williwaw Way in Wasilla. An investigation revealed that the driver Christopher Faulkner, 34 of Palmer, had an extraditable warrant for his arrest out of Nebraska on the original charges of Strangulation, Terroristic Threatening, Child Abuse and First-Degree Trespass. Faulkner was arrested for his warrant and remanded to MSPT on the charge of Fugitive from Justice.

-On December 8, 2025, at approximately 1311 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance in the area of Brumage Drive in Wasilla. AST responded to the scene. AST contacted Thomas Koecher, age 20 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed that he assaulted a family member and damaged property belonging to a family member. Thomas was arrested and transported to Matsu Pretrial where he was remanded and held without bail.

-On 12/8/25 at around 1400 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash on the Glenn Highway near Farm Loop. Investigation showed a Ford F550 crossed the centerline and hit a Ford Flex. The F550 eventually stopped about 20 yards into the woods. The driver of the F550 was taken to Mat-Su Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigation is ongoing.

-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 12/9/25 at approximately 2037 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance at a residence in Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Billy John age 39 of Wasilla had bashed a family member's face into a wall. Billy was arrested and transported to MSPT, where he was held without bail for Assault 3 DV, Assault 4 DV, Assault in the Presence of a Child DV x2, and Criminal Mischief 5 DV.

-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.

-On 12/10/2025 at approximately 1951 hours, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Crusey Street and USA Circle. After initially providing false information, the driver was identified as Zayerick Malone (31YOA) of Anchorage. Malone had a $20,000 felony arrest warrant for sexual abuse of a minor. Malone fled from Troopers, crashed his vehicle, and fled on foot. Troopers and Wasilla Police were able to locate Malone nearby and apprehended him with the use of a K9. In addition to the warrant, Malone was arrested for felony eluding, resisting arrest, providing false information, assaulting a law enforcement officer, failure of an operator to give and render assistance after an accident, and not possessing liability insurance. He was remanded at Mat-Su Pretrial after being treated for his injuries.

- On 12/11/2025 at approximately 1821 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a call from the Three Bears loss prevention at their Pittman location. Kesha Jensen (39YOA) of Wasilla was found in the store after she had been notified of a lifetime trespass. Kesha was reminded of her trespass and issued a summons.

- On December 13, 2025 at approximately 1823 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a complaint of a domestic disturbance. Troopers arrived on scene and identified Neal Mc Nally (34YOA) of Wasilla, in his driveway. Neal admitted to breaking a food dish and was subsequently arrested after investigation confirmed his statement. Neal was remanded at Mat-Su pretrial for criminal mischief in the 5th degree and held per the bail schedule.

- On 12/14/2025 at approximately 0512 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a call of a man that was found in a house that did not belong to him. Troopers arrived on scene and identified Jesse Acovak (38YOA) of New Stuyahok as the unknown male. Jesse was arrested for trespassing and remanded at Mat-Su Pretrial where he was held per the bail schedule.