On July 29, 2026, at 0956 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Mile 12 of the Old Glenn Highway for a fractured windshield. Troopers contacted the driver, Gregory Morgan, and the passenger, Jeffery Van Vliete. Morgan was unable to provide proof of vehicle registration or insurance and gave inconsistent statements regarding ownership of the vehicle. Van Vliete was found in possession of suspected narcotics and admitted to daily drug use. Based on the evidence recovered and statements obtained during the investigation, Gregory Morgan was arrested and transported to the Palmer Pretrial Facility, where he was remanded on the following charge: