North Slope Borough Recent Arrests

North Slope Borough Police Department Arrest Records

The North Slope Borough Police Department (NSBPD) is an unusual agency. Very few Alaska boroughs maintain their own police force, but North Slope does. The department is anchored in Utqiagvik and operates sub-stations in seven remote villages as well as at Prudhoe Bay. Chief of Police Jeffrey Brown leads the agency, with Deputy Chief Phillip R. Brymer and Deputy Director of Administration Belinda M. Glastetter rounding out the senior command staff.

The department runs 24-hour dispatch reachable at (907) 852-6111. General inquiries go to (907) 852-0311, and the fax line is (907) 852-0318. The lobby at the main Utqiagvik headquarters is open Monday through Friday, excluding North Slope Borough holidays, from 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM and again from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. If you need to pick up records in person or file a request, plan around those hours.

Structurally, the NSBPD has three divisions. Central Office handles administration and command. Field Operations covers uniformed officers, detectives, and corrections officers. Support Services manages maintenance, data systems, radio communications, and the 24-hour dispatch center. The department also runs a State of Alaska Community Jail facility, which is the local holding option for people arrested in the region.

To request records from the NSBPD, use the Request for Criminal Justice Information Form available on the department's website at north-slope.org. Submit your completed form to the department by mail or in person during lobby hours. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, and approximate date of any arrest. Processing times vary based on the complexity of the request and current staffing levels.

Note: The NSBPD's mission specifically includes respecting cultural diversity across the borough's diverse Native communities, which affects how outreach and services are delivered in remote village sub-stations.

Alaska State Troopers - Utqiagvik Post

The Alaska State Troopers maintain a post in Utqiagvik to supplement borough law enforcement. Reach the Utqiagvik AST post at (907) 852-3783. State Troopers handle major criminal investigations, search and rescue operations across the vast Arctic landscape, and wildlife enforcement matters. For North Slope Borough recent arrests that involve felony charges or complex investigations, the AST post often plays a central role alongside the borough police.

State Trooper records are maintained separately from borough police records. Criminal history information compiled by the Alaska Division of State Troopers goes through the DPS Records and Identification Section. For statewide criminal history reports, contact DPS at 5700 E Tudor Road in Anchorage or call (907) 269-5511. Online background checks are available through the Alaska DPS self-service portal at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov.

CourtView - North Slope Borough Case Search Online

The Alaska Court System's CourtView portal is the primary online tool for looking up court case information tied to North Slope Borough recent arrests. CourtView is free to use and covers cases from courts across Alaska, including the Barrow Superior Court that serves this region.

The Barrow Superior Court is located at 1250 Agvik Street, Box 270, Barrow (Utqiagvik), AK 99723. Phone: (907) 852-4800. This court handles felony and major civil matters. District court matters for the region also flow through the Alaska Court System. When someone is arrested in North Slope Borough and charged, court records begin to accumulate in CourtView, typically within a day or two of arraignment.

CourtView shows case numbers, party names, charge descriptions, hearing dates, and dispositions. It does not show booking photos or the raw jail roster, but it gives you a solid paper trail of what happened after an arrest led to charges. Search by full name, partial name, or case number at courts.alaska.gov.

The screenshot below shows the Alaska CourtView public case search portal used for all Alaska boroughs including North Slope.

The Alaska CourtView portal provides case-level records linked to North Slope Borough arrests and court proceedings statewide.

Note: CourtView records reflect charges filed in court. An arrest alone does not always produce a CourtView entry if charges are not filed or are dismissed before arraignment.

VINE - Victim Notification for North Slope Borough Inmates

VINELink provides real-time custody status updates for people held in Alaska correctional facilities. If someone arrested in North Slope Borough is transferred to a state correctional facility, you can check their status or register for release notifications through vinelink.vineapps.com. VINE is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is free to use.

Because North Slope Borough is so remote and the local holding facility has limited capacity, many arrestees face transfer to larger facilities. VINE becomes especially useful in those situations, letting family members or victims track an individual's location and custody status without making multiple phone calls.

North Slope Borough Clerk's Office Records

The North Slope Borough Clerk's Office is at 1274 Agvik Street, Utqiagvik, AK 99723. Phone: (907) 852-0362. The Clerk maintains borough records including the charter, ordinances, and resolutions going back to 1972. While arrest records are primarily held by the police department, the Clerk's Office can assist with records related to borough government actions and some administrative matters. Public records requests under Alaska Statute 40.25.110 may be directed to the Clerk if they relate to borough government documents rather than law enforcement records specifically.

AST Daily Dispatch - North Slope Borough Arrest Reports

The Alaska State Troopers publish a Daily Dispatch that lists recent arrest activity across the state. North Slope Borough incidents frequently appear in the dispatch when AST personnel are involved. This is one of the most accessible ways to get recent information without filing a formal records request. The dispatch is available at dailydispatch.dps.alaska.gov and is updated each business day. Entries typically include the person's name, age, community of residence, and the nature of the charge.

The Daily Dispatch covers Utqiagvik, Prudhoe Bay, and remote village areas served by AST sub-posts. Incidents involving the borough police alone may not appear in AST dispatch unless state troopers were also involved in the case.

Note: Daily Dispatch entries are not comprehensive arrest logs. Minor citations and some non-criminal detentions may not be included.

Public Records Law and North Slope Borough Arrest Access

Alaska's public records law gives residents and the general public the right to inspect and copy most government records. Arrest records in North Slope Borough fall under this framework. The relevant statute, AS 40.25.110, outlines the right of access and the limited grounds for withholding records. Agencies can charge reasonable fees to cover copying and staff research time, but they cannot deny access without a lawful basis.

Juvenile records carry different rules. Arrests involving minors are generally not public. Ongoing investigations may result in partial redaction of records until the investigation closes. Court-sealed records are not accessible through standard public requests regardless of the underlying arrest.

If a borough agency denies your public records request, you have the right to appeal through the Alaska Office of Administrative Hearings or seek judicial review. Keep a copy of any written request you submit and note the date of submission, as agencies have set timeframes for responding under state law.

Nearby Alaska Boroughs

North Slope Borough borders several other Alaska jurisdictions. Records searches in adjacent areas may be relevant if a case crossed borough lines or if a person of interest moved between regions.

• Northwest Arctic Borough
• Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
• Southeast Fairbanks Census Area