Alaska State Troopers and Wildlife Troopers have been busy across the state this week. From investigating fires and criminal incidents to supporting local communities, here’s the latest on law enforcement activity across Alaska.
By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | December 2025
Glennallen Structure Fire Under Investigation
Alaska State Troopers are investigating a structure fire on McCarthy Road in Glennallen that occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m. on December 25, 2025. By the time troopers arrived, the residence was fully engulfed and had burned to the ground.
One adult male was transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the fire. A second adult was unaccounted for at the time of the report. Alaska Fire Marshals have taken over the investigation to determine the origin and cause of the fire. The investigation remains ongoing.
Talkeetna Man Arrested on Burglary, Theft, and Release Violation Charges
A 48-year-old man is in custody following an investigation by Alaska State Troopers of a burglary in Talkeetna that occurred on December 26, 2025. Their investigation determined that Bart Dean committed multiple offenses.
Troopers arrested Dean for Burglary in the First Degree and Theft in the Third Degree. They also say he violated his conditions of release during the incident. Dean was taken to Mat-Su Pretrial and remanded on the listed charges. He is being held without bail.
Fairbanks Man Charged After Reckless Driving and Firearm Incident
A Fort Wainwright man is in custody following an investigation by Alaska State Troopers of a report of reckless driving and firearm brandishing in Fairbanks on December 25, 2025. Their investigation determined that 27-year-old Isiah Chestnut allegedly committed several offenses, some involving domestic violence.
Troopers remanded Chestnut to Fairbanks Correctional Center on one count of Assault in the Third Degree and three counts of Reckless Endangerment.
Hatchet Threat Leads to Domestic Violence Assault Charge in Fairbanks
A Fairbanks man is in custody after Alaska State Troopers investigated an assault involving a hatchet on December 26, 2025. Troopers say 24-year-old Samuel Button allegedly threatened a family member with the weapon.
Button was taken into custody without incident and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on a charge of Assault in the Third Degree involving domestic violence.
Wildlife Troopers Help Feed Alaska Communities with Moose Meat Donations
Earlier this month, Alaska Wildlife Troopers assisted the Petersburg Food Bank in distributing more than 1,200 pounds of moose meat to local nonprofits. The meat comes from illegally taken moose and is processed, stored, and donated through the Burger Bank Program once cases are adjudicated.
In addition to the nonprofit donations, 250 pounds of burger meat were handed out directly to locals who lined up in the snow. Alaska Wildlife Troopers said they are proud to take part in programs that benefit the communities they serve.
