Executive Summary
- Darius Morgan, 18, was arrested in Fairbanks by Alaska State Troopers and U.S. Marshals after 39 days on the run.
- Morgan faces murder charges related to the October 25 fatal shooting of a 15-year-old.
- Two associates, Maya Kokrine and Matthew Wintter, were charged with hindering prosecution for harboring the fugitive.
- Morgan is currently held at Fairbanks Correctional Center on a $1 million warrant.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Alaska State Troopers and U.S. Marshals have arrested 18-year-old Darius Morgan, concluding a 39-day manhunt for the suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager in October. Authorities apprehended Morgan at a residence in Fairbanks following a tip regarding his location.
According to Alaska State Troopers, Morgan had been sought since the death of a 15-year-old at a house party on October 25, 2025. A grand jury indicted Morgan on murder charges on November 14, issuing a warrant for his arrest with bail set at $1,000,000. Following the operation, he was transported to and booked at the Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Investigative reports indicate that two other individuals found at the residence were also taken into custody. Police identified them as Maya Kokrine, 19, and Matthew Wintter, 21. Both were arrested on charges of hindering prosecution for allegedly knowingly hiding Morgan from authorities.
Procedural Next Steps
With the primary suspect now in custody, the focus of the case shifts from a fugitive recovery operation to the judicial phase. The apprehension of the alleged accomplices underscores the severe legal consequences associated with harboring individuals sought by law enforcement. As prosecutors prepare to move forward with the indictment, the case will likely proceed to arraignment and pre-trial hearings in the coming weeks. It is important to note that all individuals, including Morgan, Kokrine, and Wintter, are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
