DanelJohn Santos Sentenced to Serve Thirty Years for Sexual Abuse of Minors

July 29, 2026

(Anchorage, AK) - On July 28, 2026, Anchorage Superior Court Judge Peter Ramgren sentenced 29-year-old DanelJohn Capid Santos to serve 30 years for one consolidated count of Sexual Abuse of a Minor.

An investigation conducted by the Anchorage Police Department's Crimes Against Children Unit revealed that the defendant sexually abused multiple children under the age of 13 while caring for them as a babysitter. The defendant is also a former employee of the State of Alaska's Office of Children's Services. On June 6, 2024, an Anchorage grand jury indicted Santos on 15 counts of sexual abuse of a minor. On March 13, 2026, Santos entered into a plea agreement with the State of Alaska and pled guilty to the consolidated count.

In his sentencing remarks, Judge Ramgren emphasized that sexual crimes against children have a destructive ripple effect on families and stated that the defendant abused his position of trust to violate young and vulnerable children.

After serving his sentence, Santos will serve 15 years on probation. He will be required to register as a sex offender for life.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Erin E. White of the Anchorage District Attorney's Office, with assistance from Paralegal Amelia Rhule. The case was investigated by Detective Jack Kleinsmith from the Anchorage Police Department's Crimes Against Children Unit.

CONTACT: Anchorage Assistant District Attorney Erin E. White at (907) 269-6300 or [email protected].

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