Alden County Sheriff's Office

NEWS 28 - Kirk Paul's 19 year old son Alex Paul has been arrested for Driving Under The Influence of alcohol according to the Mesa Highway Patrol. During their preliminary investigation, MHP investigators believe he attempted to end his life by hitting the ditch at high speeds. Sources say that witnesses saw him turn towards the ditch before they say his "vehicle slowed down significantly before hitting the ditch."

A bystander called the police a little before 9:10 PM. MHP, Alden Police and Alden County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene of the crash. When they walked up to his window, to make sure he was okay, officers noted the strong odor of alcohol and immediately performed the standard Field Sobriety Test on him.

When he did the BAC breath test, it tested him at 0.16 bac. He was more than twice the regular legal limit and twice over his allowed legal limit due to his age. He is facing charges varying from DUI, Unauthorized operation of motor vehicle while driving impaired by an alcoholic substance. A judge in the Alden County Court system is scheduled to hear his case. Due to the age of Alex, he could face mandatory Alcoholics Anonymous classes , and as he didn't kill or hurt anyone, he may likely receive community service as well.

"This type of event is unacceptable in any circumstance, but the fact that a 19 year old got behind the wheel and drove, is mind boggling to me," said MHP Captain Jerry Woodard. "It is even more shocking that former Governor Kirk Paul's son is the one who was driving. We are investigating this fully and will respond sometime later with the findings of our investigation. We are grateful no one was injured by him."

The Alden County Sheriff's Office says it is taking a different approach to the investigation, saying that the reports that it appeared to be an attempted suicide, will guide their investigation into that direction.

"We have to look at all possible angles, and an attempted suicide really fits what happened last month with his father passing away," said Alden County Sheriff Mark Berry. "This very much could be an attempted suicide, so we want to investigate every possible reason he got behind the wheel drunk."

ALDEN - The son of the late Kirk Paul, Alex Paul(19) has been arrested by the Mesa Highway Patrol for suspicion of Driving Under The Influence Of Alcohol. According to the Mesa Highway Patrol, his vehicle crashed out into a ditch a little after 9:00 PM this evening.

A bystander called the police a little before 9:10 PM. MHP, Alden Police and Alden County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene of the crash. When they walked up to his window, to make sure he was okay, officers noted the strong odor of alcohol and immediately performed the standard Field Sobriety Test on him.

When he did the BAC breath test, it tested him at 0.16 bac. He was more than twice the regular legal limit and twice over his allowed legal limit due to his age. He is facing charges varying from DUI, Unauthorized operation of motor vehicle while driving impaired by an alcoholic substance. A judge in the Alden County Court system is scheduled to hear his case. Due to the age of Alex, he could face mandatory Alcoholics Anonymous classes , and as he didn't kill or hurt anyone, he may likely receive community service as well.

"This type of event is unacceptable in any circumstance, but the fact that a 19 year old got behind the wheel and drove, is mind boggling to me," said MHP Captain Jerry Woodard. "It is even more shocking that former Governor Kirk Paul's son is the one who was driving. We are investigating this fully and will respond sometime later with the findings of our investigation. We are grateful no one was injured by him."

ALDEN - Lieutenant Governor Greg Brentwood has threatened violent rioters and protesters that the Mesa State National Guard will be activated as the violence enters day two.

"Governor Adamson and I are no longer going to negotiate with people that continue to burn buildings, destroy public and private property," said Lt. Governor Brentwood. "We will deploy well over 1200 troops in downtown Alden. These protests aren't welcome. Governor Adamson and I agree, that if these violent protests head towards the Governor's mansion or any state office, or if it begins to interfere with public travel, police will be ordered to use any force necessary to disperse the rioters."

The protests come as Alden International Airport is constructed in Downtown. The criticism comes as the airport is build in the natural habitats of Sharks, Turtles and Fish, native to Alden, Mesa. The protests also come as a response to the State's Hunting Of Wildlife Act, that would allow people who were in fear of their life to shoot, injure or destroy habitats of mountain lions, sharks, or other sea life. This act was a direct result of the Adamson Administration.

JNN - Alexander Balt, the Starlight Actor who became famous as his role as Bart Colgan, died at an Alden, Brick and Mortar hotel in Acoste, Mesa. The start had just returned back to his hotel room after being seen leaving his 2023 Actor's Guild award reception.

According to sources, Balt "seemed out of it and appeared heavily distressed." The Alden County Sheriff's Office was called to a report of screaming coming from Balt's room. The caller said they heard the screams then about 15 minutes later, they heard what sounded like a body hit the floor, knocking over shelving as it went down.

"We are unable to find words, to describe the sadness we feel, and the intense loss that our family must now face," said Tim Balt, the father of Alexander. "He was such an incredible son to me and his mother and an incredible brother to his siblings. He loved us more than anything and we reciprocated the feeling. He was my best friend and we always had a great laugh. I'm gonna miss him so much."

The investigation into his death and questioning of his family and friends has begun. The Mesa Highway Patrol are assisting the Alden County Sheriff's Office with the investigation and questioning.