Ketchikan Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Sexual Assault

Devon Guthrie, 24, received a 25-year sentence with 12 years suspended.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:00pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a pair of handcuffs against a stark black background, the metal reflecting a bright flash of light, conceptually representing the serious consequences of a sexual assault conviction.A harsh, gritty close-up of the tools of law enforcement highlights the gravity of a sexual assault conviction.Ketchikan Today

On April 2, Superior Court Judge Katherine Lybrand sentenced Devon Guthrie, 24, to 25 years in prison with 12 years suspended, followed by 20 years of felony probation. Guthrie was convicted by a Ketchikan jury for a sexual assault incident.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of sexual violence against women and the need for stronger protections to ensure young women can feel safe going out without fear of becoming victims.

The details

Guthrie was found guilty by a Ketchikan jury for a sexual assault that occurred in the city. The judge sentenced him to 25 years in prison, with 12 years suspended, followed by 20 years of felony probation.

  • On April 2, 2026, Guthrie was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Katherine Lybrand.

The players

Devon Guthrie

A 24-year-old man from Ketchikan, Alaska who was convicted of sexual assault.

Judge Katherine Lybrand

The Superior Court judge who sentenced Guthrie to 25 years in prison with 12 years suspended, followed by 20 years of felony probation.

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The takeaway

This case underscores the continued need for stronger measures to protect women from sexual violence and ensure they can feel safe in their communities.