Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Saturday, February 14, 2026

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

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  • AK26014075

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DV Assault 4x2

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/14/2026 AST received a report of a disturbance in Big Lake. Investigation revealed that Timothy Kamaka, age 53, of Wasilla, had assaulted 2 household members. Timothy was arrested on 2 counts of DV A4, and was remanded at MSPT without bail.

    Posted on 2/14/2026 10:03:37 PM by DPS\ajbigari

  • AK26013740

    Location: Glennallen
    Type: Criminal Mischief

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/13/2026 at 1017 hours Valdez Marine Terminal Security reported someone spray painted a pipeline protection building near mile 20 of the Richardson Highway. A timeline for the incident is unknown. Case is ongoing.

    Posted on 2/14/2026 3:36:34 PM by DPS\hrchurness

  • AK26013969

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Criminal Mischief 5, DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/14/2026 at approximately 093 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance near Hollywood Road in Wasilla. The following investigation revealed that Joanne Holt, 43 YOA, damaged property shared with a household member. Joanne was arrested and transported to MSPT, where she was remanded and held without bail.

    Posted on 2/14/2026 4:21:30 PM by DPS\jlvandiest

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  • AK26013938

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/14/2026 at around 0042 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a vehicle that reportedly drove into the ditch near Gold Star Liquor on Van Horn Road in Fairbanks. Subsequent investigation revealed that Hailey Tippin, age 22, of Fairbanks, committed the crime of driving under the influence. Hailey was arrested and ultimately remanded into custody at Fairbanks Correctional Center on one count of DUI and one count of refusal to submit to a chemical test.

    Posted on 2/14/2026 8:34:06 AM by DPS\jgstillie

  • AK26014055

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MIW4

    Dispatch Text:

    On February 14, 2026, at approximately 1301 hours, Alaska State Troopers investigated a reported Domestic Violence Protective Order violation involving Matthew Crow. During the contact, Troopers observed Crow in his truck with an open container of alcohol and a firearm positioned in the passenger door cubby within immediate reach, while a Portable Breath Test indicated a BrAC of .101. Crow was arrested for Misconduct Involving Weapons in the Fourth Degree for possessing a firearm in a vehicle while impaired by alcohol.

    Posted on 2/14/2026 8:31:58 PM by DPS\jaevans1

  • AK26014030

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI/MIW4/MIW5

    Dispatch Text:

    On February 14, 2026, at approximately 1301 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted Ross Benjamin during an investigation into a reported Domestic Violence Protective Order violation in Fairbanks. Troopers determined Benjamin had operated a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, with a breath alcohol concentration of .140, and was in possession of two firearms—one concealed on his person and another inside the vehicle. Benjamin was arrested for Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence, Misconduct Involving Weapons in the Fourth Degree, and Misconduct Involving Weapons in the Fifth Degree.

    Posted on 2/14/2026 8:33:41 PM by DPS\jaevans1

  • AK26014072

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 2/14/2026, at 1718 hours State Troopers conducted a traffic stop at approximately 4-mile Steese Highway. The driver was identified as Claudia Campbell, she displayed signs of intoxication. An investigation revealed she was under the influence of alcohol. A breath test revealed a concentration of .139 BrAC. She was remanded to FCC without incident.  

    Posted on 2/14/2026 11:05:18 PM by DPS\kdanderson

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