Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, February 16, 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

• AK26014317

  Location: Wasilla

  Type: Assault

  Dispatch Text:

  On 02/15/2026 at approximately 2316 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence in Wasilla reference a trespass. Upon arrival, Troopers noticed the trespasser had signs on injuries. Investigation revealed Matthew Morgan, age 50 of Wasilla, had assaulted a household member. Matthew was arrested for DV Assault 4 and remanded at MSPT with no bail.

  Posted on 2/16/2026 5:20:47 AM by DPS\bmkadow

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• AK26014170

  Location: Glennallen

  Type: Title 47

  Dispatch Text:

  On February 15, 2026, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence near mile 116 of the Richardson Highway for a reported disturbance. No criminal activity was identified; however, a male at the scene was experiencing a mental health crisis. Other family members were safely removed from the residence. Due to safety concerns, Troopers were unable to detain the male for an emergency mental health hold at that time. Troopers and family members departed, leaving the male at the residence. On February 16, 2026, the male was detained at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks and transported to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital for an emergency mental health hold.

  Posted on 2/16/2026 6:01:48 PM by DPS\rcbell

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C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

• AK26014511

  Location: Fairbanks

  Type: VCOR

  Dispatch Text:

  On 2/16/26 at approximately 1950 hours, Michael Guzman, age 43, was arrested for violating his conditions of release.  Guzman was remanded to FCC without incident.

  Posted on 2/16/2026 11:41:21 PM by DPS\ajrenner

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E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

• AK26014439

  Location: Summit Lake (Seward Hwy)

  Type: Search and Rescue

  Dispatch Text:

  On February 16, 2026, at approximately 1556 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Soldotna received a Garmin Inreach Activation in the Summit Lake area coming from Mt. Fresno. It was reported a 43-year-old Female backcountry skier fell and injured her ankle and knee. The female is stable, and the injury is non-life threatening. Bear Creek Fire, Moose Pass Fire, and Cooper Landing EMS are in the area with snowmachines and a litter to get the female off the Mountain. Female was successfully rescued off the Mt. 

  Posted on 2/16/2026 6:08:29 PM by DPS\dmlorring

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• AK26014193

  Location: St. Mary's

  Type: SAR

  Dispatch Text:

  UPDATE 2/16: On February 16, 2026, at around 12:30 pm, a Bethel-based Alaska Army National Guard helicopter was able to land, and Guardsmen snowshoed through waist-deep snow to rescue Akaran. Akaran sustained minor injuries and was transported to Bethel. 

   

  ORIGINAL: On 02/15/2026 at approximately 0900 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers in St. Mary’s were notified that Grant Akaran, age 31, of Pilot Station, was overdue. Akaran had departed Pilot Station on 02/14/2026 at approximately 0900 hours on a 2019 Ski-Doo snowmachine and was traveling up the Chuilnak River to hunt for moose sheds. Akaran did not return as scheduled.

  The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) was contacted, and an RCC helicopter was dispatched to the area to conduct an aerial search.

  Search efforts are ongoing.

  Posted on 2/15/2026 6:36:48 PM by DPS\ehlorring . Edited on 2/16/2026 3:41:37 PM by DPS\ajmcdaniel

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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.