North Slope Borough employee crashes fuel truck while allegedly drunk

Published
May 27, 2026
Location
Utqiagvik, Alaska
Point Lay, a village on the shore of the Arctic Ocean
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Incident type
DUI

Summary

Dui Crash Utqiagvik Alaska in Utqiagvik, Alaska: James Brown, a North Slope Borough employee, crashed a fuel truck while allegedly drunk on April 9, 2026, in Utqiagvik, Alaska. A breath-alcohol test revealed a 0.197% blood alcohol content, exceeding the legal limit. He was charged with a Class A Misdemeanor for driving under the influence. No fuel spilled from the crashed truck.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
James Brown Named in reporting

Original reporting

North Slope Borough employee crashes fuel truck while allegedly drunk

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