AK AK - Benjamin Stepetin, 42, Juneau, 22 Jun 2025

[TwinkieDefense]

July 3, 2025 article

Family of missing Juneau man asks for community's help in their search

Benjamin Stepetin is well-known in the downtown area and his family says he has been experiencing homelessness for the last two years.

www.ktoo.org

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He said he also thinks the stigma and association with homelessness mean this search is not being taken as seriously as others.

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[GraceG]

This is sad all the way around. To his family he's a "good guy" a "happy person", and he must be loved and missed. But LE can't help but to know his history and even though that shouldn't have anything to do with the search for him it could be perceived as impacting the scope and the efforts.

What we do know is he is likely no longer sober, having a current case on the books related to alcohol (minor, non criminal open container but a sign that he is likely drinking again)..

1JU-25-00246MO City and Borough of Juneau vs. Stepetin, Benjamin
Case Type: Minor Offense (1JU)
Case Status: Closed
File Date: 03/18/2025
Stepetin, Benjamin DOB 06/27/1983
- Defendant
Charge # 1: CBJ2025080B-Z2 - Infraction (Non-Criminal) CBJ20.25.080(b): Alcohol-Open Container in Public
Date of Offense 03/18/2025
07/03/2025 Default Judgment (ELC Process Only)
Agency Juneau Police Department

His criminal history goes back 20+ years but most of it is prior to a period of no charges, which leads me to believe that during sobriety, he didn't incur any further criminal charges. IMO, what's in the historical criminal records is likely related to an ongoing problem with alcoholism. There are a dozen separate charges of assault, including sexual assault (not forcible rape but unwanted sexual touching), as well as domestic violence, interference with domestic violence reporting, criminal mischief, reckless endangermenet, trespass, criminal trespass, indecent exposure, two charges of escape, resisting arrest. and violation of conditions of release.

https://records.courts.alaska.gov/eaccess/home.page.40

Hopefully, he seeks help if he can, and lets his famiy know he's out there.

 

[TwinkieDefense]

This is sad all the way around. To his family he's a "good guy" a "happy person", and he must be loved and missed. But LE can't help but to know his history and even though that shouldn't have anything to do with the search for him it could be perceived as impacting the scope and the efforts.

What we do know is he is likely no longer sober, having a current case on the books related to alcohol (minor, non criminal open container but a sign that he is likely drinking again)..

1JU-25-00246MO City and Borough of Juneau vs. Stepetin, Benjamin
Case Type: Minor Offense (1JU)
Case Status: Closed
File Date: 03/18/2025
Stepetin, Benjamin DOB 06/27/1983
- Defendant
Charge # 1: CBJ2025080B-Z2 - Infraction (Non-Criminal) CBJ20.25.080(b): Alcohol-Open Container in Public
Date of Offense 03/18/2025
07/03/2025 Default Judgment (ELC Process Only)
Agency Juneau Police Department

His criminal history goes back 20+ years but most of it is prior to a period of no charges, which leads me to believe that during sobriety, he didn't incur any further criminal charges. IMO, what's in the historical criminal records is likely related to an ongoing problem with alcoholism. There are a dozen separate charges of assault, including sexual assault (not forcible rape but unwanted sexual touching), as well as domestic violance, interference with domestic violence reporting, criminal mischief, reckless endangermenet, trespass, criminal trespass, indecent exposure, two charges of escape, resisting arrest. and violation of conditions of release.

https://records.courts.alaska.gov/eaccess/home.page.40

Hopefully, he seeks help if he can, and lets his famiy know he's out there.

Oh my . Quite a history and agree hope he is found and gets the help he needs.

 

[truthfinder2019]

• Benjamin “Benny” Stepetin, 42, has been missing in Juneau for nearly two weeks.
• Last contact was a phone call with his brother Martin on June 17.
• Family members are actively searching for him, including by boat.
• Benjamin, an Alaska Native, is 5'6", has brown eyes, and has been homeless for about two years.

Benjamin’s disappearance coincides with another missing person case in Juneau this week. Search and rescue responders are also actively searching for a cruise ship passenger who has not been seen since leaving for a hike Tuesday morning. As of Thursday afternoon, she’s still missing.

Family of missing Juneau man asks for community's help in their search

Benjamin Stepetin is well-known in the downtown area and his family says he has been experiencing homelessness for the last two years.

www.ktoo.org