Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

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On 04/18/2026 at 2138 hours, AST responded to a REDDI report on N. Winding Brook Loop after a driver nearly struck another vehicle before entering a ditch. Troopers contacted Christopher Stanish, age 44 of Palmer, who was determined to be impaired following investigation. A records check showed Stanish had two prior DUI convictions within 10 years and was driving with a revoked license. He was arrested for felony DUI and later refused to provide a chemical test, resulting in an additional refusal charge. Stanish was remanded to MSPT pending arraignment.