Authorities have arrested Aaron Fedolfi, the former Bethel Police Officer that was on the run.
Officials arrested Fedolfi Tuesday evening in Anchorage. He was arraigned at the city’s courthouse Wednesday afternoon.
He’ll be taken back to Bethel for future court appearances.
Fedolfi is charged with attempted third degree sexual assault and third degree official misconduct. Both of these are classified as Class A misdemeanors, which can carry a one-year jail sentence and up to a $10,000 fine in Alaska.
In early September, Fedolfi reportedly picked up an intoxicated woman while on patrol in Bethel and took her near the city’s dog pound. He then tried to force her to perform oral sex on him.
The woman was able to get away and notified the Alaska State Troopers.
Fedolfi at first denied the claims against him but later changed his story after authorities were able to obtain video from a local pizzeria that showed Fedolfi picking up the woman.
Fedolfi was later placed on administrative leave. It was during this time that he quit in early October. He had worked for BPD for about two and a half years.
Editor’s note: This story was updated at 2:44 a.m. Nov. 12 to include more information about the charges.
