Airport Predator EXPOSED – Shocking GPS Scheme

A crowded parking lot filled with various cars

An Alaska airport employee secretly tracked female coworkers with GPS devices for years, exposing how easily available technology can be weaponized for predatory behavior in American workplaces.

Story Snapshot

Ted Stevens Airport operations specialist arrested for planting GPS trackers on female coworkers’ vehicles
Dustin Madden faces four stalking counts and felony evidence tampering after multi-year surveillance scheme
Investigation reveals 14 total tracking devices linked to suspect’s account with manufacturer LANDANDSEA
Alaska DOT implements zero-tolerance policy and increases security patrols following workplace safety breach

Multi-Year Stalking Operation Uncovered

Dustin Madden, a 40-year-old Airport Operations Specialist at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, orchestrated a sophisticated surveillance operation targeting female coworkers from 2022 through July 2025. Court records document incidents spanning multiple years, with the most recent cluster occurring in July 2025 when victims discovered GPS tracking devices attached to their personal vehicles in the employee parking lot. Madden’s employment with Alaska’s Department of Transportation began September 30, 2020, providing him years of access to monitor his targets.

The investigation accelerated when airport police contacted LANDANDSEA, the tracking device manufacturer, which revealed Madden maintained an account associated with three active trackers and a staggering total of 14 devices. This discovery exposed the true scope of his surveillance capabilities and provided investigators with crucial evidence linking the devices directly to the suspect through vendor records.

Predator’s Admission Exposes Disturbing Motivations

Charging documents reveal Madden admitted to installing and monitoring the tracking devices for approximately one month, though court records suggest his stalking behavior extended much longer. Most disturbingly, he confessed to officers that he found the female victims attractive, undermining his claimed defense of monitoring driving habits for non-malicious purposes. His attempts to destroy evidence by deleting phone data before police interviews demonstrate clear consciousness of guilt.

The Alaska Department of Transportation moved swiftly to place Madden on administrative leave while he faces four misdemeanor stalking counts and one felony evidence tampering charge. Four restraining orders were issued the same day charges were filed, corresponding to the victims identified in court documents. Madden remains in custody at the Anchorage Correctional Complex as the investigation continues.

Workplace Security Failures Demand Action

This case exposes dangerous vulnerabilities in workplace security that left female employees defenseless against a predator with institutional access. The Alaska DOT has implemented increased patrols in parking areas and announced a comprehensive review of security and privacy protocols. However, the multi-year duration of this surveillance scheme raises serious questions about oversight and employee safety measures at critical infrastructure facilities.

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Airport authorities continue seeking additional victims, suggesting the full scope of Madden’s predatory behavior remains unknown. The ease with which consumer GPS technology enabled this stalking operation highlights the urgent need for stronger workplace protections and enhanced awareness of tech-enabled harassment. This case serves as a stark reminder that predators exploit both technological tools and institutional trust to victimize innocent Americans in their workplaces.