Airport Worker Accused of Stalking Coworkers with GPS Trackers

A staff member at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport has been charged with installing GPS tracking devices in colleagues’ personal vehicles to monitor their activities outside of work. The scheme allegedly began in 2020 and included multiple incidents over several years.

Forty-year-old Dustin Madden, an Airport Operations Specialist, was detained after coworkers discovered trackers on their cars parked at the airport. Authorities believe Madden stalked at least four coworkers between 2022 and July 2025, silently following them in an invasive surveillance operation.

Madden was immediately placed on administrative leave and faced court with four misdemeanor stalking charges and one felony count of evidence tampering. He was taken to the Anchorage Correctional Complex and is scheduled for a court appearance on August 26.

Authorities suspect there could be additional victims who have not yet come forward. Law enforcement recommends that anyone who finds suspicious devices in their vehicles should avoid touching them and contact police immediately to help preserve potential evidence.

The airport has committed to enhancing workplace security and privacy, reviewing protocols to better protect staff and visitors. Increased patrols are also being carried out in parking areas.

Further background shows Madden obtained a bachelor’s degree in aviation and airway management from the University of Alaska Anchorage, where he also worked as a game day promoter. The investigation continues as officials work to identify any other possible victims of this surveillance scheme.