Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Thursday, November 27, 2025

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

A Detachment

• Department of Public Safety Advisory

  Location: Seward Hwy MP 64

  Advisory Text:

  The Seward Highway is closed in both directions near mile 64 (just north of Hope cutoff) due to a vehicle collision. The closure is expected to last for multiple hours. Please avoid the area, and check 511.alaska.gov for updates.

  Posted on 11/27/2025 8:17:39 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel

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B Detachment ...No news reported.

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

• AK25118647

  Location: Cantwell

  Type: CMV DUI & DUI

  Dispatch Text:

  On 11/26/2025 at 2228 hours the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop near Mile 224 Parks Highway, Cantwell on a semi-truck displaying strings of small multi-colored lights which were not of authorized colors for a CMV.  Investigation determined the driver, Joseph George, age 41 from Fairbanks was driving a CMV while under the influence.  George was arrested for DUI-CMV and DUI.  Following a breath sample, he was released on his own recognizance to a sober person.  George was also put out of service for 24 hours.  The vehicle was released to another CMV driver of his company.

  Posted on 11/27/2025 3:20:11 AM by DPS\dwbozman

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E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Investigation

• AK25118463

  Location: Anchorage

  Type: Death Investigation

  Dispatch Text:

  On November 26, 2025, the Alaska State Troopers were notified by the Alaska Department of Corrections that 45-year-old Kenai resident Aaron Merritt had died at an Anchorage area hospital. Merritt was found unresponsive in his Anchorage Correctional Center cell on November 21, 2025, at 1:42 pm and was taken to an Anchorage area hospital. A preliminary investigation determined that Merritt's injuries were self-inflicted. His body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy, and his next of kin have been notified. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation has assumed case responsibility. 

  Posted on 11/27/2025 8:29:18 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel

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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.