On Monday afternoon, 25‑year‑old Jacob Jackson of Soldotna was taken into custody after a series of reckless attacks on Scotch Run Road.. The Alaska State Troopers’ affidavit details how Jackson used a 2005 GMC 1500 to ram multiple vehicles, assaulted two female witnesses, and shouted that President Donald Trump would die while claiming he was on LSD.

Vehicle Rammings on Scotch Run Road at 3:30 p.m.

According to the affidavit, the chaos began around 3:30 p .m. when a northbound driver reported a pickup truck repeatedly striking her car. Jackson’s GMC 1500 rear‑ended the vehicle, forcing it into a ditch where it overturned, though the driver escaped without injury. He then barreled into a southbound driver, who later said the impact felt "like being hit by a truck," yet also survived unharmed.

Witnesses say the GMC later smashed a silver 2015 Jeep Cherokee into a ditch before careening into a second ditch at the intersection of Scotch Run Road and Aquarius Avenue. The vehicle’s erratic path prompted multiple 911 calls and a rapid trooper response.

Assaults on Two Female Witnesses

After the crashes, two women approached the driver to check on his condition. Jackson threw a baseball‑sized rock at them, missing both targets. When one woman shouted at him, he lunged as if to strike her; she managed to push him away. He then punched the second woman in the face, leaving a visible bruise.

A third witness intervened, holding Jackson down to prevent his escape. While restrained, Jackson shouted that he was on acid, that “everyone was going to die,” and specifically that President Trump would die. The statements were recorded by troopers and are now part of the investigation.

Fleeing Into the Woods and Drone Recovery

Jackson broke free from the restraining witness, ran toward his younger sisters, and fled into the nearby woods. Troopers deployed a drone, which located him naked under a power line near Vonda and Mark Boulevard. During transprot,he kicked the patrol car’s center divider and lunged when the door opened, but officers recaptured him without further incident.

He was taken to the Wildwood Pre‑Trial Facility, with an arraignment scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Kenai Courthouse. The affidavit suggests multiple felony counts, including assault, reckless driving, and terroristic threats, though formal charges have not yet been listed.

Who Is Jacob Jackson and What Might Motivate Such Violence?

The affidavit provides limited background on Jackson beyond his age and residence. No prior criminal record is mentioned, and authorities have not confirmed whether he has a history of drug use or mental health issues. The claim that he was on LSD at the time remains unverified, leaving investigators to piece together whether substance abuse, a personal grievance, or a spontaneous breakdown drove the rampage.

Unverified Claims and Missing Details

Key questions remain unanswered: Was anyone else in the GMC with Jackson, or was he acting alone? What prompted the initial vehicle rammings—road rage, a personal vendetta, or an impulsive act under the influence? Finally, prosecutors have not yet disclosed the exact charges, leaving the legal ramifications unclear.