Alaska Governor's Aide Arrested for DUI in Juneau

Forrest Wolfe, a former legislative candidate, was pulled over with a blood alcohol level above the legal limit.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:12am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a scuffed and worn car key fob against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the consequences of drunk driving.A worn car key fob, a stark reminder of the personal and public costs of drunk driving by a government official.Juneau Today

Forrest Wolfe, a legislative aide to Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and a former Republican candidate for the state House of Representatives, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in Juneau on March 26. Wolfe was pulled over by police for erratic driving and failed field sobriety and chemical tests, registering a blood alcohol level above the legal limit.

Why it matters

The arrest of a high-ranking government official for drunk driving raises concerns about public safety and the integrity of the political process, especially given Wolfe's prior DUI conviction and history of minor infractions with Juneau police.

The details

According to court documents, Wolfe was the sole occupant of a red Chevrolet Tahoe when he was pulled over by Juneau Police around 10:30 p.m. on March 26. Wolfe exhibited signs of intoxication, including a strong odor of alcohol and conflicting stories about his previous activities. He failed a field sobriety test and a subsequent chemical test showed his blood alcohol level was 0.10, above the legal limit of 0.08.

  • Wolfe was pulled over by Juneau Police around 10:30 p.m. on March 26.
  • Wolfe was arrested and charged with a criminal misdemeanor for driving under the influence of alcohol.
  • Wolfe posted a $500 bail and was released from Lemon Creek Correctional Center on Friday morning.

The players

Forrest Wolfe

A 40-year-old legislative aide to Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and a former Republican candidate for the Alaska House of Representatives. Wolfe has a prior DUI conviction from 2011 and a history of minor infractions with Juneau police.

Mike Dunleavy

The current Governor of Alaska, who employed Wolfe as a legislative aide.

Donna Mears

A Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives who defeated Wolfe in the 2022 election for District 21 in East Anchorage.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Forrest Wolfe out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the Alaska community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about the state's approach to DUI enforcement and the accountability of public officials entrusted with leadership roles.