Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Sunday, March 8, 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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B Detachment

• AK26020679

  Location: Palmer

  Type: Domestic Violence

  Dispatch Text:

  On 03/08/2026 at approximately 0054 hours, the Wasilla Police Department advised the Alaska State Troopers of a possible domestic disturbance in a vehicle leaving Wasilla.  AST contacted the vehicle on the Glenn Highway a short time later. Following the investigation, Justin Godwin, age 31 of Wasilla, was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial for domestic violence-related assault in the fourth degree.

  Posted on 3/8/2026 4:52:55 AM by DPS\jrvenable

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C Detachment ...No news reported.

D Detachment

• AK26020599

  Location: Fairbanks

  Type: Felony DUI

  Dispatch Text:

  On 3/7/2026, at approximately 1730 hours Troopers conducted a traffic stop on Van horn and south Cushman. The driver exhibited signs of intoxication and numerus empty cans of beer were observed in the vehicle. The driver Jason Howell (48) refused to do Sobriety testing, he was arrested for DUI. He later provided a breath sample of .208 BrAC at the Trooper post. Jason has 2 prior convictions in 10 years constituting a felony charge. He was remanded to FCC.      

  Posted on 3/8/2026 12:05:07 AM by DPS\kdanderson

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• AK26020686

  Location: Fairbanks

  Type: DUI

  Dispatch Text:

  On 3/8/26 at approximately 01:31 hours, the Fairbanks Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a silver Toyota Tundra.  Following investigation, Victor Ludwig, age 21, was for driving while under the influence.  Ludwig was remanded to FCC without incident.

  Posted on 3/8/2026 7:54:59 AM by DPS\ajrenner

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• AK26020796

  Location: Fairbanks

  Type: Death Investigation

  Dispatch Text:

  On 03/08/2026, AST responded to an address in the Fairbanks area for a report of a deceased individual. No foul play is suspected. Next of kin has not been notified.

  Posted on 3/8/2026 6:26:47 PM by DPS\rdmoss

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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.