An Anchorage man, Rodney Godwin, has been sentenced to an additional 20 years in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking organization that distributed over eight kilograms of illicit drugs throughout Alaska. This new sentence will run consecutively to a previous 20-year term Godwin is already serving for another drug trafficking conviction.
According to court records, between April and December 2023, Godwin, age 51, directed the operations of a group responsible for importing and distributing significant amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin across the state. Authorities stated that he also possessed several firearms connected to these activities.
Godwin was arrested on September 12, 2023 after failing to appear for sentencing in a separate federal case. At the time of his arrest, law enforcement recovered approximately $6,000 in cash from his person and found a loaded handgun nearby. He was sentenced in absentia earlier that day while he was still evading authorities.
Further investigation led officers to search both the vehicle Godwin had used and one of two motorhomes linked to his operation. In total, they seized over $192,000 in cash, large quantities of narcotics, and multiple firearms. Despite being detained following his arrest, officials said Godwin continued directing the drug operation from jail.
On May 23, 2024, Godwin and seven others were indicted by a federal grand jury. On May 10, 2025, he pleaded guilty to engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise. The court ordered that his latest sentence be served consecutively with his prior conviction from 2023. The judge cited Godwin’s extensive criminal record and stressed the importance of deterrence for others involved in similar crimes.
“Mr. Godwin has a long criminal history and chose to continue to engage in conduct that placed our community at risk, landing him in jail for nearly the rest of his life,” said U.S. Attorney Michael J. Heyman for the District of Alaska. “This sentence should serve as a warning to offenders in Alaska that my office, in collaboration with our law enforcement partners at the federal, state and local level, will be relentless in our efforts to keep our community safe from drug trafficking and violent crime.”
“Godwin oversaw the importation and distribution of dangerous drugs into and throughout Alaska, jeopardizing public safety in a profound way,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Brandon Waddle of the FBI Anchorage Field Office. “For his actions, he will now spend decades in federal prison. The FBI and our law enforcement partners will not allow criminals like Godwin to operate with impunity in our communities.”
Several co-defendants have pleaded guilty or are awaiting trial or sentencing:
– Calvin Oktollik pleaded guilty on July 28, 2025; sentencing is set for March 3, 2026.
– Miles Apatiki faces charges including conspiracy to distribute controlled substances; his case is pending.
– Jennifer Godwin pleaded guilty on July 11, 2025; her sentencing date is forthcoming.
– Andrew Akulaw pleaded guilty on November 18, 2025; sentencing is pending.
– Reigna Archuleta faces multiple counts related to drug distribution; her case remains pending.
– David Henry is charged with conspiracy; his case remains pending.
– Page Peak pleaded guilty on July 30, 2025; sentencing is forthcoming.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI Anchorage Field Office Safe Streets Task Force along with local police departments and several federal agencies including the U.S. Postal Inspection Service Anchorage Domicile.
