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March 2, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Dashawn Street Sentenced to 73 Years for the Murder of One Man and Attempted Murder of a Second Man

(Anchorage, Alaska) – Last week, Dashawn Street, currently 32 years old, was sentenced to serve a composite sentence of 88 years in prison, with 15 years suspended and 73 years to serve, for murder and attempted murder.

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February 27, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Charles Minton Sentenced to Serve 25 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree

(Kenai, AK) – This week, Kenai Superior Court Judge Kelly Lawson sentenced 38-year-old Charles Minton to 50 years with 25 years suspended, leaving 25 years to serve, following his guilty plea to a consolidated count of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree.

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February 27, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Rigoberto Walker Convicted of Attempted Murder

(Anchorage, Alaska)- Yesterday Rigoberto Walker was convicted of Attempted Murder in the First Degree for the second time.

Attorney General Stephen J. Cox

Attorney General Designee
Stephen J. Cox

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.

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