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Kwethluk Man Arrested For Sexual Assault; Troopers Believe There May Be More Survivors

Alaska State Troopers

A 62-year-old man from Kwethluk has been arrested for sexual assault. On Friday, Alaska State Troopers arrested Chris Alexie for one count of assault and for two counts of sexual assault. Troopers made the arrest after receiving a report from the village. During the investigation, another person steped forward to accuse Alexie of sexually assaulting her as well. Troopers believe there may be others and are asking anyone who would like to report that they were sexually assaulted by Alexie to contact them at 907-543-2294.

Anna Rose MacArthur served as KYUK's News Director from 2015-2022.