Alaska Governor's Aide Arrested for DUI in Juneau

A legislative aide working for Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Juneau this past Thursday.

The individual identified as Forrest Wolfe, age 40, was stopped by Juneau Police at approximately 10:30 p.m. on March 26. The stop occurred after officers observed him driving erratically through a busy downtown Juneau area.

Details of the Traffic Stop

Wolfe was the only person inside the vehicle, a red Chevrolet Tahoe, when police pulled him over on Franklin Street. According to the police report, Wolfe presented a strong odor of alcohol.

Officers noted that Wolfe provided conflicting accounts regarding his activities leading up to the stop. He subsequently ceased answering questions posed by law enforcement personnel.

Sobriety Tests and Charges

Forrest Wolfe subsequently failed a field sobriety test administered at the scene. A later chemical test confirmed his impairment, registering a breath alcohol level of 0.10.

This reading is significantly above Alaska's legal limit for driving, which is set at 0.08. Consequently, Wolfe was arrested and charged with a criminal misdemeanor offense.

Wolfe's Professional Background

Wolfe currently holds the position of deputy legislative director for Governor Dunleavy, a role he assumed in January. Prior to this appointment, he worked for about a year as a legislative liaison for the Alaska Department of Administration in 2025.

He also possesses extensive experience in legislative staffing, having served Republican representatives for over a decade, dating back to 2012. Wolfe was also a former legislative candidate, running unsuccessfully for the Alaska House in District 21 in East Anchorage in 2022, where he narrowly lost to Rep. Donna Mears, D-Anchorage.

Release and Official Response

Wolfe was processed at Lemon Creek Correctional Center. He secured his release on Friday morning after posting $500 in bail.

A spokesperson for the Governor's office declined to provide a statement regarding the arrest or any potential employment penalties on Monday. The office cited privacy concerns related to personnel matters.

It is noted that Wolfe has had prior interactions with Juneau Police for minor violations. Furthermore, he was previously arrested and convicted for drunk driving back in 2011.