Shaylin Shantae Moore, 22, was last seen near downtown Anchorage. Police say even small tips can help narrow the search as concern grows for her wellbeing.
By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | December 2025
Thurman Reed Sentenced to 15 Years for Dangerous Drug Trafficking
Authorities say that Reed continued trafficking large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine and other narcotics despite having seven prior felony convictions, putting the community at serious risk. Court records show that in early- and mid-2024 he sold multiple controlled buys of fentanyl analogues, methamphetamine, and heroin, culminating in a May 2024 raid that recovered over 10 kilograms of pure methamphetamine, 245 grams of fentanyl, 485 grams of heroin, and 15 grams of cocaine; investigators also seized a firearm at his residence. Department of Justice
Reed pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison.
“Mr. Reed was clearly undeterred by his seven prior felony convictions and chose to stockpile and distribute large quantities of dangerous drugs in Alaska, putting our communities at significant risk. My office is resolute in its commitment to target and prosecute drug traffickers for the crimes that are devastating our communities.” – Michael J. Heyman, U.S. Attorney, District of Alaska
Michael Koetter Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Exploitation Crimes
In a separate case, Michael Koetter, 30, of Eagle River, pleaded guilty to multiple child exploitation charges, including attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, and receiving, distributing, and possessing child pornography. Department of Justice
According to the indictment, Koetter sent messages seeking minors under the age of 12 for sexual exploitation. Agents executing a search warrant later found electronic devices containing child sexual-abuse materials, including a thumb drive with roughly 1,400 files depicting abuse of pre-pubescent minors. Department of Justice
He was sentenced to 20 years in prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release.
“Mr. Koetter is a recidivist sex offender who made the mistake of moving to Alaska and seeking another child to exploit,” Heyman said. “Now, he will spend the next 20 years behind bars and the rest of his life on supervised release.” – Michael J. Heyman, U.S. Attorney, District of Alaska
Missing in Anchorage: Shaylin Shantae Moore
The Anchorage Police Department (APD) issued a missing-person alert for Shaylin Shantae Moore, 22. She is described as 5’6”, 140 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Her last known location was the 800 block of A Street in Anchorage. Her last-known clothing is unconfirmed. The alert notes she has a health condition, increasing concern for her safety.
If you have any information on her whereabouts, please contact Anchorage Police Dispatch at 311 (option 1) or (907) 786-8900 (option 0).
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By the Numbers: Alaska Crime & Safety Snapshot
- In 2025, fentanyl-related seizures in Alaska increased by over 40% compared with 2024.
- Federal prosecutions of child exploitation offenses in Alaska rose 15% this year.
- The Anchorage Police Department received more than 1,200 missing person reports in 2025, with roughly 97% resolved safely, underscoring the urgency in locating individuals like Shaylin Moore.
