Update on 5/6/22:

David Swediman has been taken into custody in California state. No further details are available at this time.

Thank you to everyone who provided information in this investigation.

Original on 5/2/22:

In November 2021, APD’s Special Victims Unit (SVU) opened an investigation into allegations that 54-year-old David K. Swendiman had sexually assaulted a juvenile in 2016.  Swendiman and the victim were known to one another.  On April 15, 2022, a warrant was obtained for Swendiman for two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor I and two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor II.  That warrant has not yet been served as Swendiman’s current location is unknown.

For many years Swendiman was active in the Girdwood community which oftentimes led to him supervising youth group activities.  Police are concerned there may be more victims.  Swendiman is 5’08” tall, 160 pounds with graying brown hair and blue eyes.  Anyone with information regarding Swendiman’s whereabouts is asked to contact APD Dispatch at 3-1-1 (option #1) or 907-786-8900 (option #0).  To remain anonymous, you may leave a tip regarding his location online at www.AnchorageCrimeStoppers.com.

If you believe you were a victim of Swendiman’s, or you have knowledge of his criminal acts, please contact APD Detective Thomas at 907-786-2628 or christopher.thomas@anchorageak.gov

APD Case 21-32103