(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) – Airport Police and Fire at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport have arrested Dustin Madden in connection with an investigation involving unauthorized GPS tracking devices placed on employees' personal vehicles.

The arrest follows multiple reports from airport staff who discovered GPS trackers on their personal vehicles while parked in the airport's employee parking lot. These reports triggered an immediate investigation by Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Police, due to its serious implications for employee safety and privacy.

Dustin Madden, employed as an Airport Operations Specialist since Sept. 30, 2020, has been arraigned on four misdemeanor counts of stalking and one felony count of tampering with evidence. This is an active and ongoing investigation and further charges may be forthcoming. Charges are only allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Mr. Madden is currently on administrative leave.

Ongoing Investigation and Public Call for Information

The investigation remains active, authorities believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. Anyone who suspects they may have been affected or who has relevant information is urged to contact Anchorage International Airport Police at (907) 266-2411 and reference Case # AAP25-00872.

If you suspect or discover any type of tracking device on your vehicle:

• Do not remove or tamper with it.
• Contact law enforcement immediately.
• Allow law enforcement officers to respond, coordinate appropriate next steps, and work to preserve the device as potential evidence.

The Anchorage International Airport is committed to ensuring a safe, respectful, and secure workplace, and acts of surveillance, intimidation, or harassment will not be tolerated. Security and privacy protocols are under review to ensure strong protection of staff and visitors, and Anchorage Police and Fire are increasing patrols of parking areas.

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The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities oversees 237 airports, 9 ferries serving 35 communities along 3,500 marine miles, over 5,600 miles of highway and 839 public facilities throughout the state of Alaska. The mission of the department is to “Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure.”