Mat-Su Borough Police Blotter Records

Mat-Su Borough police blotter records are maintained by the Wasilla Police Department, Palmer Police Department, and Alaska State Troopers B Detachment, which handles unincorporated areas across the valley. This page covers how to search and request incident reports, arrest records, and dispatch logs from each agency, along with court records from Palmer District Court and inmate information from the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility. The Mat-Su Valley is the fastest-growing region in Alaska, and its law enforcement agencies handle a growing volume of records requests each year.

Wasilla Police Blotter and Records

The Wasilla Police Department is located at 1800 East Parks Highway, Wasilla, AK 99654. The main line is 907-352-5401, fax is 907-357-7877, and the administrative email is wpdadmin@cityofwasilla.gov. Administrative office hours run Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In 2019, the department recorded 1,945 reported crimes, including 228 violent crimes and 1,717 property crimes. Those numbers reflect the city's size and the high volume of calls the department handles each year. Records requests require proper identification and may incur copying fees under Alaska statute.

For city-level records that fall outside the police department, the Wasilla City Clerk public records page is the right starting point. However, for police blotter reports and incident documentation, go directly to Wasilla PD. The Mat-Su Pretrial Facility in Palmer houses inmates arrested in Wasilla, so booking and detention records for those individuals are held by the Department of Corrections.

The image below is from the Wasilla Police Department's official city page, where records request information and department contact details are published.

The department also provides fingerprinting services at the facility for employment and licensing purposes, which is a common need in the growing Mat-Su Valley workforce.

Palmer Police Blotter and Records Request

The Palmer Police Department is at 423 S Valley Way, Palmer, AK 99645, phone 907-745-4811, email records@palmerpolice.com. The department uses a Public Records Request Form for digital media and police reports. Requesters must sign a certification of non-litigation status when submitting. Palmer Dispatch Center handled 10,447 calls for service in 2018, which gives a sense of the volume of activity generating blotter records each year. The department publishes press releases for significant incidents and arrests, and these are available on the city website.

The Palmer Correctional Center at Mile 58 of the Glenn Highway houses area inmates for longer sentences. The Mat-Su Pretrial Facility in Palmer processes bookings from Wasilla PD, Palmer PD, and Alaska State Troopers B Detachment. For inmates at either facility, the Alaska DOC Offender Locator provides current location and custody status.

The image below is from the Palmer Police Department's public records request page, where you can find the forms and instructions for requesting police blotter reports and other incident records.

For media requests or significant incident information, the department's Public Information Officer handles press inquiries and coordinates with the Borough's emergency communications center.

Note: Palmer press releases are archived on the city's website and give a running summary of recent notable blotter activity.

Alaska State Troopers Blotter for Mat-Su Borough

Alaska State Troopers B Detachment is headquartered in Palmer and covers Matanuska-Susitna Borough along with posts in Glennallen and Mat-Su West. Troopers handle law enforcement in all unincorporated areas of the borough, which represents the vast majority of the valley's land area. Their activity is published daily on the Alaska DPS Daily Dispatch. Each entry includes the incident number, location, incident type, and a detailed summary. You can filter by date range or search by incident number to find specific events in the Mat-Su area.

For formal records requests from trooper incidents in the valley, use the DPS JustFOIA portal. This handles incident reports, body camera footage, collision reports, and investigative files. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation maintains posts in both Wasilla and Palmer for statewide major felony investigations. ABI handles drug trafficking, homicides, cybercrime, and public corruption cases that require specialized resources beyond local department capacity.

For outstanding warrants, the Alaska Active Warrants database lets you search by name for individuals with active warrants issued anywhere in Alaska, including the Mat-Su Valley. Warrant information includes the issuing court, charges, and bail amounts where available.

Mat-Su Court Records and Blotter Case Filings

The Palmer District Court at 435 S Denali Street, Palmer, AK 99645 (phone 907-746-8181) handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and small claims from Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The Palmer Superior Court handles felony cases and civil matters over $100,000. Both courts participate in the Alaska CourtView system, which lets you search for cases by name, case number, or citation number. Results show charging documents, hearing dates, motions, and final dispositions.

To request certified copies or specific case documents from the Palmer courts, use the TF-311 PA form. Forms can be submitted by email, fax, or mail. The courts serve the fastest-growing region in Alaska, so case volumes are substantial and processing times may vary. Pre-1990 case records are not in CourtView and require a direct clerk inquiry. The first five person-hours of search time per month per requester are provided free, with additional time billed at actual cost under APRA.

Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and Correctional Records

The Mat-Su Pretrial Facility in Palmer processes all pre-trial bookings from the Mat-Su Valley. Agencies that book into the facility include Wasilla PD, Palmer PD, Alaska State Troopers B Detachment, and other borough and municipal law enforcement. Booking records include intake photographs, fingerprints, property inventory, and charge information. The facility coordinates with courts in Palmer and Anchorage for case transport and processing.

All inmate records are searchable through the Alaska DOC Offender Locator. The system is available around the clock and shows current location, charges, and release data. Victims can use the VINE service for automated custody status notifications. The Palmer Correctional Center at Mile 58 of the Glenn Highway handles longer-term sentences and also has records accessible through the same DOC system.

Public Records Law in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The Alaska Public Records Act (AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295) governs all public records access in Mat-Su Borough, covering both city agencies like Wasilla PD and Palmer PD and state agencies like Alaska State Troopers. The law presumes records are public unless exempted by statute. Agencies have 10 working days to respond. The first five hours of search time per month per requester are free. Additional time is billed at actual personnel costs. Copying fees apply and may not exceed the standard unit cost of duplication.

Law enforcement exemptions under AS 40.25.120 allow agencies to withhold records that could interfere with active investigations, reveal confidential sources, or disclose investigative techniques. Juvenile records, sealed cases, and victim protection records under AS 12.61.140 are also restricted. If a request is denied, you may appeal in writing. For help with requests or appeals, the Alaska State Bar Association or local legal aid organizations can provide guidance.

Note: The non-litigation certification required by both Wasilla City Clerk and Palmer PD is a standard APRA disclosure requirement for certain agency types, not a restriction on who can request records.

Criminal History and Sex Offender Searches for Mat-Su

Run a name-based criminal history check through the Alaska DPS Criminal History Report portal under AS 12.62. The first report costs $20, with extra copies at $5 each. Online access requires a Social Security number and a state-issued ID. Fingerprint-based checks, covering both state and national FBI records, cost $48.25. In-person requests are available with two forms of photo ID.

The Alaska Sex Offender Registry under AS 12.63 is searchable by name, city, or zip code for registered offenders in the Mat-Su Valley. Results include photos, addresses, employer information, and conviction details. Sign up for email alerts when an offender registers near a specific address.

Cities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

These communities in Mat-Su Borough have dedicated police blotter and records pages.

Nearby Boroughs

Neighboring boroughs in South-Central Alaska also maintain public blotter and incident records.