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AK26101107

Location: Fairbanks
Type: Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree

Dispatch Text:

On October 10, 2026, at approximately 0110 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a 911 hang-up call at a residence and contacted Justin Garlitz along with his girlfriend. Investigation revealed that Garlitz had intentionally damaged his girlfriend's iPhone 16 Pro Max during an argument, which caused the device to activate an emergency call. Garlitz was determined to have committed Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree under AS 11.46.482(a)(1), as the value of the damage exceeded $750.

Posted on 10/10/2026 6:25:03 AM by DPS\jaevans1

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