Kusilvak Census Area Police Records
Police records in the Kusilvak Census Area are held by the Alaska State Troopers, which provide the primary law enforcement coverage for this remote part of Western Alaska along the Yukon-Kuskokwim delta. The census area includes communities like Emmonak, Mountain Village, and St. Marys, with most smaller villages served by VPSO programs. Trooper posts at Emmonak, St. Marys, and Unalakleet handle incident records, while state-level tools cover criminal history, court cases, and sex offender searches for anyone in the region.
Kusilvak Census Area Police Records Overview
Alaska State Troopers Posts Serving Kusilvak
Three AST posts cover different parts of the Kusilvak Census Area. The Emmonak Post handles the lower Yukon River communities and can be reached at 866-949-1303. Emmonak is one of the larger communities near the mouth of the Yukon and serves as a hub for trooper activity in the delta. The St. Marys Post at (907) 438-2019 covers communities in the middle Yukon area. The Unalakleet Post at (907) 624-3073 covers the Norton Sound communities on the eastern edge of the census area.
Which post to contact depends on where the incident took place. If you are not sure, calling Emmonak first is usually the right move since it has the widest coverage in the delta. Staff at any post can redirect your request to the right office if needed. For a full list of current trooper contacts across the state, the AST contacts page has up-to-date information.
All three posts fall under Detachment D, which covers Interior and Western Alaska. The detachment is headquartered in Fairbanks at 1979 Peger Rd, with Commander Captain Ron Wall reachable at (907) 451-5100. If you need to escalate a records issue above the post level, the detachment office is the next step. In practice, most police records requests can be handled directly at the post level without involving the detachment.
Note: The Kusilvak Census Area was formerly called the Wade Hampton Census Area. Old records or case files may reference the former name.
VPSO Programs in the Kusilvak Census Area
Village Public Safety Officers are the front-line public safety presence in most villages across the Kusilvak Census Area. The delta region has many small communities where it is not practical to station a permanent Alaska State Trooper. VPSO programs, funded through the state and managed by regional nonprofits, fill that gap. VPSOs are trained to handle a range of public safety duties and work under AST supervision.
Mountain Village, Alakanuk, Kotlik, Marshall, Russian Mission, and many other communities rely heavily on VPSO coverage. Troopers fly in from the Emmonak or St. Marys post when an incident requires a sworn officer. Records from incidents that started as a VPSO response and then involved AST follow-up are typically held at the AST post that responded. If the incident stayed at the VPSO level without trooper involvement, you may need to contact the nonprofit managing the VPSO program for that community to find out where records are kept.
The VPSO model is important to understand when searching for police records in this region. Not every incident in a village generates an AST record. If a record search at the trooper post comes up empty, that does not necessarily mean no report exists. It may mean the incident was handled at the VPSO level only.
How to Request Kusilvak Census Area Police Records
The Alaska Public Records Act (AS 40.25.100-295) covers records held by state agencies like AST. Under AS 40.25.110, public records must be available for inspection during regular business hours. Any person can make a request. You do not need a reason and you do not need to live in Alaska.
Write your request clearly. State the agency name, describe the records, and give as much detail as you can about dates, locations, and incident numbers. Send it to the relevant AST post by mail, email, fax, or in person. Agencies have 10 working days to respond. If they need more time, they must notify you in writing. Exemptions under AS 40.25.120 cover active investigation files and records that could harm an ongoing case. If any records are withheld, the agency must tell you which exemption they are using.
Denial appeals go to the agency head within 60 working days. Judicial review is available under AS 40.25.125 if the appeal does not resolve the issue. Fees for copies are set by the agency but must be reasonable. For a short incident report, the cost is usually minimal. For large requests covering many documents, ask for a fee estimate before submitting so you know what to expect.
Note: Keep copies of all your records requests and any written responses you receive. This is useful if you need to file an appeal later.
Criminal History Records
Alaska criminal history records are held at the state level by the Department of Public Safety. The self-service online portal lets you request your own record for $20. You need a Social Security number and a valid Alaska driver's license or state ID to submit online. Results are sent by email after processing. The governing statutes are AS 12.62.110-120 and AS 12.62.160-170.
For those who cannot use the online portal, mail-in requests are accepted at the DPS Criminal Records and ID Bureau, 5700 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage AK 99507. Phone: (907) 269-5767. Fingerprint-based checks are more thorough than name-based searches and are worth using when accuracy is important. They cost more but reduce the chance of missing records due to name spelling differences or incorrect dates of birth at the time of arrest.
The Kusilvak Census Area does not have a DPS walk-in office. Residents in the area use either the online portal or mail-in process. For those traveling to Bethel, the DPS office there at 3200 State Highway, Bethel AK 99559, offers walk-in fingerprint services. Bethel is the nearest regional center with in-person DPS access for most Kusilvak communities.
Court Records Through CourtView
The Alaska Court System's CourtView is a free public tool for finding court cases from anywhere in the state. Cases from the Kusilvak Census Area that moved through the court system will appear in CourtView. Search by name or case number. No account or fee is required for a basic search.
CourtView shows case-level information including charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. Here is what the search portal looks like:
Search for Kusilvak Census Area court cases at courts.alaska.gov without any fee or account.
For actual document copies, contact the clerk of court where the case was filed. The trial courts page lists all courthouse locations. Copy fees are $5 for the first page and $3 per additional page. Certified copies cost $10 plus $3 per page. Research fees are $30 per hour. Under AS 22.35.030, cases that ended in dismissal or acquittal are removed from CourtView 60 days after closing. A blank result does not always mean no case was filed.
Sex Offender Registry and Daily Dispatch
The Alaska Sex Offender Registry is free and searchable by name, address, zip code, city, or registration status. The database has over 3,640 entries and is updated regularly. Anyone required to register under AS 12.63.100 with an address in the Kusilvak Census Area will appear in the registry. HB 66, signed in July 2024, added requirements for passport numbers and international travel reporting. Registration must happen by the next working day after conviction.
The sex offender registry search portal at sor.dps.alaska.gov is one of the key public safety databases available for Kusilvak Census Area records:
Search the Alaska Sex Offender Registry for current registration status of any offender with ties to the Kusilvak area.
The AST Daily Dispatch publishes trooper incident summaries statewide, searchable by date range or incident number. This is not a comprehensive records database, but it provides a useful look at AST activity across the state on a given date. It is a good starting point to confirm whether a specific incident was logged before making a formal records request.
Note: The Daily Dispatch covers AST activity only. Incidents handled solely at the VPSO level are not included in the dispatch reports.
Alaska Department of Corrections
For records related to someone held in an Alaska correctional facility, contact the Alaska Department of Corrections Records office at (907) 465-3485. Mail requests to P.O. Box 112000, Juneau AK 99811-2000. The DOC records page explains what information is available and how to request it. DOC records cover all state facilities, not just those in western Alaska.
Cities in Kusilvak Census Area
No incorporated cities in the Kusilvak Census Area meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. Alaska State Troopers serve this area along with VPSO programs in many communities. Emmonak, Mountain Village, St. Marys, Alakanuk, Marshall, and Kotlik are among the larger communities in the census area, but none reach the threshold individually. Records for each community can be requested through the AST posts listed above.
Nearby Boroughs
These neighboring boroughs and census areas also process police records through the Alaska Public Records Act.