Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Wednesday, April 15, 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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AK26033245
Location: KALIFORNSKYType: DUIDispatch Text:
On 04/14/2026, AT about 1950 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of River Hills Dr/ St Andrews Rd in Kalifornsky for a report of a vehicle in a ditch. Investigation revealed that Derek William Berry, 38 of Fairbanks, was operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Berry refused datamaster tests and was remanded at Wildwood pretrial on the charges of DUI, refusal, driving while revoked and violating conditions of release.
Posted on 4/15/2026 10:33:28 PM by DPS\nrburke
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AK26033414
Location: WillowType: Animal CrueltyDispatch Text:
On April 15, 2026, the Alaska State Troopers were asked to assist Mat-Su Borough Animal Control with an investigation in the Caswell Lakes area. Upon arrival Troopers located 25 deceased dogs. A criminal animal cruelty investigation has been started by Troopers. Additional information will be released as the investigation continues.
Posted on 4/15/2026 5:38:56 PM by DPS\mdbarela
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AK26033364
Location: PalmerType: DUI, DUI Refusal and Reckless DrivingDispatch Text:
On 4/15/2026, at approximately 1039 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a vehicle collision on the Glenn Hwy near mile post 31 northbound. AST contacted Canon Spinka, age 20 of Palmer. Investigation revealed that Canon was under the influence of alcohol. Canon was arrested for DUI and Reckless Driving. Canon was later charged with refusal to submit to a chemical breath test. Canon was remanded at Matsu Pretrial and held on OR.
Posted on 4/15/2026 8:31:23 PM by DPS\hcmckenney
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AK26032516
Location: FairbanksType: Driving while License CancelledDispatch Text:
On April 12, 2026, at approximately 2334 hours, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation in the area of College and Johansen. Investigation revealed that the driver, Tamara Spaulding, 56YOA of North Pole, had a cancelled Alaska DL. Tamara was issued a misdemeanor citation with a mandatory court date.
Posted on 4/15/2026 12:32:32 PM by DPS\jldreher
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AK26033350
Location: EsterType: DUIDispatch Text:
Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Shypoke Drive and Grebe Avenue for a welfare check. Troopers located a male driver in a vehicle at the location apparently asleep at the wheel.
Investigation revealed that Vyacheslav Kilimnik was under the influence. He was arrested and charged with DUI before being remanded at the Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Posted on 4/15/2026 3:08:35 PM by DPS\brduffy
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