Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, February 6, 2026

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

A Detachment

  • AK26011586

    Location: Anchor Point
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On February 6, 2026, at approximately 1837 hours, the Alaska State Troopers (AST) received a Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately (REDDI) report on a silver Jeep. The vehicle was reported to be traveling at 35-40 mph, crossing into the oncoming lane of travel multiple times and almost causing head on collisions with the oncoming vehicles. AST located the vehicle and contacted sole occupant and driver, Shannon Riley, age 60, of Anchor Point. AST's investigation led to the arrest of Shannon for one count of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Shannon was transported and remanded to the Homer Jail.

    Posted on 2/6/2026 10:40:00 PM by DPS\mfischer

  • AK26011349

    Location: Klawock
    Type: Misconduct Involving Controlled Substance 5, DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 06 February 2026, at approximately 0945 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop while northbound on the Craig-Klawock Highway. Following investigation, the driver of the vehicle, Joleen Jackman (39F of Klawock) was found to be in possession of controlled substances and presumed to be under the influence of controlled substances while operating her motor vehicle. Joleen was arrested and remanded to Craig Jail for one count of Misconduct Involving Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree and one count of DUI.

    Posted on 2/6/2026 6:29:55 PM by DPS\kjlousch

B Detachment

  • AK26011476

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: Felony DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02-06-2026 AST contacted Ivan Julian (05-16-1988) in Wasilla. Ivan was investigated for DUI. AST found probable cause that Ivan operated a motor vehicle while impaired. He was arrested and transported to MSPT where he was remanded and held per the bail schedule.

    Posted on 2/6/2026 7:29:44 PM by DPS\cataratko

  • AK26011582

    Location: Glennallen
    Type: MICS

    Dispatch Text:

    On 02/06/2026 at approximately 1719 hours, a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for moving violations near mile 181 of the Glenn Highway. After additional observations and investigation, a search of the vehicle was conducted and suspected fentanyl seized from Shannon M. Davis of Wasilla. This investigation is active.

    Posted on 2/6/2026 8:25:55 PM by DPS\hrchurness

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK26009123

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision

    Dispatch Text:

    On January 30, 2026, at approximately 0219 hours, Fairbanks AST received a call of an MVC on Geist and University Ave. Troopers investigated the scene and it was determined the victim was struck by Stephanie Vaughn, as she slid through the red light, traveling south on University, causing the collision. Stephanie was found to be revoked and was also cited for no insurance and failing to exercise caution.

    Posted on 2/6/2026 2:24:08 AM by DPS\ammartin

  • AK26011491

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Unlawful Contact

    Dispatch Text:

    On February 6, 2026, AST interviewed and charged an individual being held at the Fairbanks Correctional Faculty with ten counts of Unlawful Contact in the first degree when it was discovered that the individual contacted the victim in the original case. The investigation is ongoing. 

    Posted on 2/6/2026 6:04:57 PM by DPS\cjmorlang

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.