Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, January 23, 2026

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A Detachment ...No news reported.

B Detachment

• AK26006767

  Location: Wasilla

  Type: Terroristic Threat, VCOR

  Dispatch Text:

  On 01/23/2026 at approximately 0030 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a harassment in Wasilla. Following the investigation Matthew Bernier, age 20 of Wasilla, was arrested for terroristic threatening in the second degree and violation of conditions of release. Bernier was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial where he was held without bail.

  Posted on 1/23/2026 3:09:41 AM by DPS\jrvenable

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C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

• AK26006742

  Location: Salcha

  Type: DUI

  Dispatch Text:

  On January 22nd, 2026, Fairbanks AST received multiple REDDI reports relating to a grey suv driving dangerously. Investigation revealed David Pearson, age 46 of Delta, was driving while under the influence of alcohol. David was arrested and remanded to FCC.

  Posted on 1/23/2026 1:05:18 AM by DPS\ctroyer

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E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Judicial Services ...No news reported.

AK Div of Fire and Life Safety ...No news reported.