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July 11, 2025 • PRESS RELEASE

Jesse Jones Sentenced to 77 years for the 2023 Murder of Josiah Goecker and Assault of Rosemarie Ortiz

(Anchorage, AK) – Today in front of a packed courtroom, Anchorage Superior Court Judge Andrew Peterson sentenced Jesse Jones, 28, to a composite sentence of 77 years for the murder of Josiah Goecker, 34, and assault of Rosemarie Ortiz at the Alpine Apartments on Oct. 23, 2023.

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July 10, 2025 • PRESS RELEASE

Juneau Judge Sentences Eric Mann to 30 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

(Juneau, AK) – Monday, Superior Court Judge Larry Woolford sentenced 66-year-old Eric Mann to serve 40 years with 10 years suspended and 15 years of felony probation for Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree.

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July 10, 2025 • PRESS RELEASE

Colton Keith Thomas to Serve 18 Years for Sexual Assault

(Kenai, AK) – On July 8, 2025, Colton Keith Thomas, 23, was sentenced to 40 years in prison with 22 years suspended, resulting in an initial active term of imprisonment of 18 years, for Sexual Assault in the Second Degree as part of a plea agreement.

Attorney General Treg Taylor

Attorney General
Treg Taylor

Mission

The Department of Law upholds the rule of law, protects public safety, and provides high quality legal representation to executive branch agencies for the benefit of all Alaskans.


Vision

The Department of Law is committed to excellence in our work. We will maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism to promote exceptional legal representation to the state through a valued and well-trained team of attorneys and administrative professionals dedicated to public service.

Values

We serve Alaska in a way that earns the trust of the public and fosters confidence in criminal prosecutions and state government.

We seek fair and just resolutions to legal disputes while honoring the rights of crime victims and other injured parties.

We foster a healthy work/life balance.

We encourage professional development.

We encourage a respectful, collaborative, and professional workplace where excellence, integrity, trust, diversity, and accountability are prioritized.