On October 1, 2023, APD officers became aware of a sexual assault that took place in late 2022,  involving former APD officer 33-year-old Scott Boneta. Detectives with the Special Victim’s Unit immediately began a comprehensive criminal investigation.

During the sexual assault investigation, officers found probable cause, based on Boneta’s recent actions, for Burglary and Stalking. Boneta was also being investigated for multiple Criminal Use of A Computer offenses by APD at the time of the report.

At 10:27 PM on October 1, 2023, Boneta was taken into custody, questioned by detectives, and remanded at the Anchorage Jail on the charges of Sexual Assault in the First Degree, Sexual Assault in the Second Degree, Burglary in the First Degree (2 counts), Stalking and Criminal Use of A Computer (7 counts),.

This is an ongoing investigation, and detectives believe there may be other victims at this time. If you have any information that could be relevant to this case, please call APD dispatch at 311 and reference APD Case 23-31886. Boneta was not on duty during the Sexual Assault, Burglary, or Stalking incidents.

Boneta was an officer with APD for 3 ½ years and was assigned to Patrol. He is no longer employed by APD.

“Boneta’s actions in no way reflect the high standard and values of the law enforcement profession," said Chief Michael Kerle. "We have zero tolerance for any criminal or inappropriate conduct by our officers, and we hold them accountable for their actions.”​

 APD Case: 23-31886, 23-31885, 23-31689, 23-31724, and 23-26322