Matanuska-Susitna Borough Recent Bookings

Recent bookings in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough are handled by the Wasilla Police Department and Palmer Police Department for their respective cities, and by Alaska State Troopers for the vast unincorporated portions of the borough. Mat-Su is Alaska's most populous borough outside Anchorage, and booking records come from multiple agencies. This page explains where to find arrest logs, how to look up inmates at the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility, and how to search court records for cases filed in Palmer and Wasilla courts.

Mat-Su Borough Recent Bookings Search

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough covers a wide area of Southcentral Alaska, from the outskirts of Anchorage north to Denali and east into the Copper River basin. Communities range from dense suburban cities like Wasilla and Palmer to remote villages like Trapper Creek and Willow. Because of this spread, no single agency handles all arrest and booking activity. The Wasilla Police Department and Palmer Police Department each cover their city limits. Alaska State Troopers cover everything else, including Big Lake, Knik-Fairview, Houston, Sutton, and other unincorporated communities.

The fastest way to search recent bookings is through Alaska CourtView. This free public portal has case data going back to 1990. Search by name to find cases filed in Palmer Superior Court, Palmer District Court, or Wasilla District Court. Most bookings lead to a court filing within a few days. CourtView is updated in near real time and requires no login.

The Alaska State Troopers Daily Dispatch posts a nightly summary of arrests and incidents. For Mat-Su Borough, look in the B Detachment section. Entries typically go up around 9 PM each day and cover incidents from the prior 24 hours. This is a good first stop for very recent arrests before they show up in court records.

The Alaska Court System also publishes a criminal charges filed report showing new cases statewide over a rolling seven-day period. Cases from Palmer and Wasilla courts appear there once charges are formally filed.

Wasilla Police Department Records

The Wasilla Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the City of Wasilla. The department handles all arrests, bookings, and records for incidents inside city limits. Their records division accepts public records requests under AS 40.25.100 and responds within 10 business days. Records involving pending criminal charges are not released until the case is adjudicated per AS 40.25.120.

The lead-in below links to the Wasilla Police public records page, which has request instructions and a downloadable form.

The Wasilla Police public records page covers how to submit a request, what types of records are available, and the response timeline.

Officer and collision reports cost $10 each. Dispatch logs are $5 each. Payment is due when records are picked up or mailed. For recent booking data specific to the Wasilla Police Department, call the records line directly during business hours.

Palmer Police Department Records

The Palmer Police Department serves the City of Palmer, the Mat-Su Borough seat. Palmer PD handles arrest bookings, incident reports, and records requests for all incidents occurring within Palmer city limits. Their records request procedure mirrors the Wasilla process, with a 10-day response window and the same fee schedule.

The screenshot below shows the Palmer police records request page where you can submit a written request for incident and arrest reports.

The Palmer Police records request page explains the process and what to include in a written request.

For a broader look at Palmer PD operations and department contacts, the main department page is a good starting point.

The Palmer Police Department page lists the current chief, department contacts, and links to all records-related resources.

For incidents on the Palmer city boundary or near the city limits, it is worth confirming which agency handled the call before submitting your request.

Alaska State Troopers B Detachment

Alaska State Troopers B Detachment is based in Palmer and covers all unincorporated Mat-Su Borough territory. This includes Big Lake, Knik-Fairview, North Lakes, Meadow Lakes, Tanaina, Houston, Sutton, Willow, and Trapper Creek. AST is the only law enforcement for these communities. Booking records from AST-handled arrests are searchable through the Daily Dispatch and eventually through CourtView once charges are filed.

The Palmer AST Post handles the southern Mat-Su area. Their non-emergency line is (907) 745-2131. The Daily Dispatch at dailydispatch.dps.alaska.gov is free to use with no login and covers all AST posts statewide. Entries are searchable by name or browseable by district. B Detachment entries cover the Mat-Su Valley and surrounding areas.

For active warrants in the Mat-Su area, the AST active warrants list is updated daily. Search by name. Results show the issuing court, warrant type, and case number. The list is available in PDF and CSV format at no charge.

Mat-Su Pretrial Facility Inmate Search

People arrested in the Mat-Su Borough are typically held at the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility in Palmer while awaiting arraignment or trial. The facility is operated by the Alaska Department of Corrections and runs 24 hours a day. The roster is updated frequently, sometimes every 15 minutes for new bookings.

Use Alaska VINE to search current inmates by name. VINE is free, no login required, and shows basic custody status and charges. You can also sign up for automatic alerts when someone's status changes. VINE is available by phone at 1-800-247-9763 around the clock.

Palmer and Wasilla Courts

The Mat-Su Borough falls within Alaska's Third Judicial District. Most cases involving Mat-Su residents are filed in one of two courts: Palmer Superior Court and District Court, which handles felonies and higher-level civil cases; and Wasilla District Court, which handles misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims up to $10,000 and civil cases up to $100,000.

The Wasilla District Court is located at 2041 E. Bogard Road, Wasilla, AK 99654 and can be reached at (907) 352-3200. It handles misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, small claims, and civil matters at the lower end of the jurisdictional range. For felony cases originating from the Wasilla area, Palmer Superior Court is the proper venue.

All Mat-Su court cases are available through CourtView at no charge. Certified copies of court records cost $10 for the first page plus $3 for each additional page. Uncertified copies are $5 for the first page plus $3 each. Request copies directly from the Palmer court clerk at 3PACopy@akcourts.us or by visiting the courthouse.

Criminal history background checks run through the Alaska Department of Public Safety at (907) 269-5767. The background check office is at 5700 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507. Their full records request information is available at dps.alaska.gov background checks.

Sex Offender Registry and Additional Records

The Alaska Sex Offender Registry is public and searchable by name, ZIP code, or address. Registered offenders living in Wasilla, Palmer, Big Lake, and other Mat-Su communities are listed in the state registry. The registry is maintained by the Alaska Department of Public Safety and updated as registrations change.

Under AS 12.62, detailed criminal justice information is restricted to authorized agencies. Public arrest records are governed separately under AS 40.25.100, which gives the public the right to access records not otherwise exempted by law. Records with pending charges have specific rules that delay release until the case resolves.

Cities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Several communities in the Mat-Su Borough have their own pages with local booking and records information.

Nearby Boroughs

Need booking records from areas near the Mat-Su Borough? These neighboring areas have their own pages.