A former Alaska union leader has been sentenced to prison for embezzling union funds. Jeffrey W. Davies, 43, of Wasilla, served as the President of the Alaska Railroad Workers Union between 2006 and 2014.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Davies began embezzling union money in 2011 and continued to steal or misapply union funds for his personal benefit until 2014 when the embezzlement was discovered. Following an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, it was determined that Davies had embezzled over $90,000 of union money in a three-year period of time.
Davies was charged last year with felony embezzlement, and pleaded guilty in May of last year to stealing the funds. In sentencing Davies to one year and a day in federal prison, U.S. District Judge Sharon L. Gleason rejected Davies’ request that he be sentenced to a term of probation, noting that the embezzlement had taken place over a long period of time, and that Davies had grossly abused his position of trust with his fellow union members.
Judge Gleason also ordered Davies to pay restitution to the Alaska Railroad Workers Union in the amount of $92,766.00, and directed that he pay a first installment of $3,000.00 of that amount by the end of this week, with payments of $1,500.00 per month thereafter. Following service of his jail sentence, Davies will be on supervised release for a period of three years and his compliance with paying the ordered restitution will be monitored by the United States Probation Office in Anchorage.
The embezzlement of union funds has serious consequences for the members and the organization as a whole. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in union leadership.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office commends their efforts in bringing this case to justice. The assistance provided by the present management of the Alaska Railroad Workers Union was also crucial in uncovering the embezzlement.
Jeffrey W. Davies is a name that has been associated with the Alaska Railroad Workers Union for over a decade. His tenure as president of the union was marked by a period of significant embezzlement, with Davies stealing or misapplying over $90,000 of union funds.
Defendant: Jeffrey W. Davies
Criminal Charges: Felony Embezzlement
City and State: Anchorage, Alaska
Date: N/A (plea in May 2023, sentenced in May 2024)
Sentence: One year and a day in federal prison
Dollar Amounts: $92,766.00 in restitution, $3,000.00 first installment, $1,500.00 per month thereafter
Key Facts
- State: Alaska
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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