Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, November 13, 2026
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
A Detachment
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AK26112102
Location: Thorne BayType: Search and Rescue / Vehicle CollisionDispatch Text:
On November 12, 2026, at around 6:18 pm, Alaska State Troopers received a 911 call from Throne Bay reporting that a vehicle had driven into the Thorne River near a bridge on Thorne Bay Road. Troopers, VPSOs, and other first responders immediately responded. One juvenile passenger of the vehicle had escaped and self-rescued; however, an additional juvenile and an adult female who were also in the vehicle are currently unaccounted for. Search teams searched by air, ground, and on the water throughout the night; however, at this time, the vehicle and two missing people have not been located. The Thorne River is extremely high, and the spot where the vehicle entered the water is estimated to be at least 20' deep and moving fast. Search efforts will resume today.
Posted on 11/13/2026 9:27:53 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
B Detachment ...No news reported.
C Detachment ...No news reported.
D Detachment
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AK26112085
Location: FairbanksType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 11/12/2026 at 2106 hours AST responded to a residence off of Chena Hot Springs Rd to investigate a death. AST found that, 26-year-old, Shawn Hamm, of Fairbanks had passed away. Next-of-Kin has been notified. No foul play is suspected.
Posted on 11/13/2026 2:03:11 AM by DPS\pmlenhardt
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AK26112107
Location: FairbanksType: DWLRDispatch Text:
On 11/13/26 at approximately 0128 hrs, the Alaska State Troopers observed a yellow Ford Focus turn northbound onto Cushman St from the Old Richardson hwy. The sedan then failed to indicate a left lane change. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle near S Cushman St and 24th Ave. The driver, Breanna Franks. provided her driver’s license number and her name, which was then confirmed. Records showed Breanna had a revoked driver’s license and a prior conviction for driving while revoked in 2020. She was issued a criminal summons and a citation for failing to provide proof of insurance coverage.
Posted on 11/13/2026 4:35:08 AM by DPS\jaevans1
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AK26112158
Location: FairbanksType: Assault 4 DVDispatch Text:
On 11/13/2026 at 0744 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence in Fairbanks for a reported domestic disturbance. Investigation revealed that Catherine Mutchler, 62, of Fairbanks, assaulted a household member during a domestic dispute. Catherine was arrested and transported to the Fairbanks Correctional Center, where she was remanded. Catherine was charged with Assault in the Fourth Degree, Domestic Violence.
Posted on 11/13/2026 11:59:13 AM by DPS\cdmorgan
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AK26112151
Location: North PoleType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On 11/13/2026, AST responded to an address in North Pole for a report of an unexpected death. Upon investigation, it was determined that Rodney Mcintosh (63 YOA) of North Pole had passed away. Next of kin has been notified. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 11/13/2026 3:44:41 PM by DPS\rdmoss
E Detachment ...No news reported.
Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK25067036
Location: SavoongaType: SAM 1, SAM 2, SAM 3Dispatch Text:
On November 12, 2026, a grand jury in Nome indicted Jones Toolie (31 yoa of Savoonga) on one count of SAM 1, four counts of SAM 2, and three counts of SAM 3. The indictment was based on Toolie’s sexual abuse of three juveniles in Savoonga between June and November 2025. Toolie has been incarcerated at AMCC since November 2025. Toolie was on supervised probation for a past sexual abuse conviction at the time of the sexual abuse.
Posted on 11/13/2026 9:58:44 AM by DPS\bjwassmann
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