Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, March 15, 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 ...No news reported.

C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

  • AK26022686

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Traffic

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/14/2026, Troopers initiated a traffic stop on a black sedan traveling eastbound on Airport Way for driving outside the lane of travel and at an unreasonably slow speed, impeding traffic. Upon investigation, it was discovered that Mason Nicholas Wigley, age 23 of North Pole, was impaired by an alcoholic beverage or intoxicating liquor. He was placed under arrest and remanded to FCC with no further incident.

    Posted on 3/15/2026 5:05:29 AM by DPS\wpmiller

  • AK26022946

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Traffic

    Dispatch Text:

    On 03/15/2026, Troopers were dispatched to the area of McGrath Road and Kismet Court in Fairbanks with reports of a single-occupant vehicle collision. Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, identified as Joshua Michael Evans, age 36 of Fairbanks, had been driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or intoxicating liquor. He was arrested and remanded to FCC with no further incident.

    Posted on 3/15/2026 5:08:39 AM by DPS\wpmiller

  • AK26022772

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Deceased Person

    Dispatch Text:

    On March 14, 2026, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence in the North Pole area for a deceased person. The investigation is ongoing, but no foul play is suspected. 

    Posted on 3/15/2026 7:42:32 AM by DPS\jldreher

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.