Two Charged with Kidnapping Man in Alaska

Suspects allegedly forced victim to drive them to retrieve repossessed vehicle

Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:56pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a handgun magazine loaded with ammunition, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the dangerous weapon used in a recent kidnapping incident.The recovery of a firearm used in an alleged kidnapping for ransom highlights the dangerous threat of armed criminals in Alaska communities.Anchorage Today

Two people, Marcus Sparger and Alexandra Perdomo, have been charged with kidnapping, assault, robbery, and vehicle theft after allegedly forcing a 45-year-old man at gunpoint to drive them from Anchorage to Palmer, Alaska to retrieve a repossessed vehicle. The man was found safe after police were alerted and intercepted the suspects.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like kidnapping for ransom are extremely serious offenses that can traumatize victims and disrupt community safety. This case highlights the need for law enforcement vigilance and effective prosecution to deter such criminal behavior.

The details

According to court documents, Sparger and Perdomo went to the victim's home in Anchorage, confronted him with an AR-15 style rifle, and forced him to drive them to Palmer to retrieve a repossessed white GMC Yukon. The victim said the suspects threatened to harm him if he did not comply. Police were alerted and intercepted the suspects at a Fred Meyer store in Palmer, where they safely recovered the victim and detained Sparger. Perdomo had earlier left the scene in the victim's Dodge Nitro, but was later stopped and arrested.

  • On Saturday afternoon, police received a 911 call about the kidnapping.
  • The victim was found safe at the Fred Meyer in Palmer.

The players

Marcus Sparger

A 36-year-old suspect charged with kidnapping, assault, robbery, and vehicle theft.

Alexandra Perdomo

A 42-year-old suspect charged with the same crimes as Sparger.

The 45-year-old victim

The man who was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint and forced to drive the suspects from Anchorage to Palmer.

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What they’re saying

“He said they loaded it right in front of him and told him they were going to retrieve the Yukon from his family, or he understood they would injure him.”

— The victim

What’s next

The suspects are being held on charges of kidnapping for ransom, assault, robbery, and vehicle theft. A judge will determine if they will be granted bail.

The takeaway

This brazen kidnapping incident demonstrates the serious threat that armed criminals can pose to public safety, and underscores the importance of swift law enforcement response and thorough prosecution to hold perpetrators accountable and protect vulnerable community members.