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April 10, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Office of Special Prosecutions Completes Review of Fairbanks Officer-Involved Shooting

(Anchorage, AK) – The Office of Special Prosecutions has completed its review of an officer-involved shooting from Jan. 1, 2026, involving Alaska State Troopers John Faul and Wyatt Miller in Fairbanks.

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April 9, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Shawn Douglas Robert Bavilla Convicted of Two Counts of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree

(Anchorage, Alaska) - Yesterday, an Anchorage jury found 27-year-old Shawn Douglas Robert Bavilla guilty of two counts of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree.

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April 8, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Jury finds Aaron Hague Guilty of Manslaughter, Theft, and Tampering with Physical Evidence in Fairbanks "No Body" Homicide Prosecution

(Fairbanks, AK) – Yesterday, a Fairbanks jury returned guilty verdicts against 37-year-old Aaron Hague for Manslaughter, Theft in the Second Degree, and Tampering with Physical Evidence.

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.

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