Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

Dispatch Text:

On 7/1/26 at 1520 hours, Juneau based Alaska State Troopers received a call requesting assistance in locating a missing person in Juneau. Investigation revealed Oscar Griffin was last seen leaving his residence on 6/29/26 at approximately 0600 hours, and has yet to return home. Unknown direction of travel. Alaska Seadogs was contacted and a K-9 was requested to attempt a scent track from the residence. Due to the fireworks happening that evening the dog was unable to attempt a track and would be continued in the morning. On 7/2/26 at approximately 0630 hours, Juneau AST received a call from Alaska Seadogs advising Griffin had been located and was deceased. Juneau Police Department was contacted for the death investigation and AST conducted the next of kin notification.