A suspended member of the Alaska Bar was arrested Wednesday following a federal grand jury indictment charging him with multiple drug trafficking and firearms offenses, the US Department of Justice announced.
Justin Facey, 44, of Anchorage, is accused of maintaining a drug-involved premises for the purpose of distributing and using controlled substances, as well as possessing firearms both as a prohibited person and in furtherance of drug trafficking. As of this writing, he is housed in the Anchorage Correctional Complex, although Facey is scheduled to make his initial court appearance on May 22 before US Magistrate Judge Kyle F. Reardon in the District of Alaska.
According to court documents, Facey came under law enforcement scrutiny in June 2023 for allegedly facilitating drug trafficking activity tied to a criminal enterprise led by California inmate Heraclio Sanchez-Rodriguez. Sanchez-Rodriguez was indicted on federal drug trafficking and murder charges in October 2023, and more than 60 others have since been charged in connection with his operation.
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The Alaska Bar Association suspended him earlier this year, saying that “Facey’s conduct constitutes a substantial threat of irreparable harm to his clients or prospective clients.” Several clients had complained about him to the bar association.
On his Facebook page, Facey says he is an, “Alaska criminal defense attorney with experience representing Alaskans all over the state. The Law Office of Justin Facey stands ready to aggressively defend you against criminal charges including DUI, domestic violence, assault, theft, and drug cases.”
Despite the indictment of Sanchez-Rodriguez and others, prosecutors say Facey continued his own drug trafficking activities. The federal indictment alleges that from April 2024 through 2025, Facey used his Anchorage residence, on 41st Ave., to distribute and use fentanyl and methamphetamine. Authorities allege that on April 30, Facey possessed four firearms in furtherance of these crimes.
The indictment also alleges that Facey unlawfully possessed firearms while knowingly being addicted to methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance under federal law.
He now faces three federal charges:
- One count of maintaining a drug-involved premises
- One count of possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime
- One count of possession of firearms by a prohibited person
If convicted, Facey faces a mandatory minimum of five years in prison and up to life behind bars. Sentencing will be determined by a federal district judge in accordance with the US Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory considerations.
The case was announced by Acting US Attorney William Narus of the District of Oregon, DEA Seattle Field Division Special Agent in Charge David Reames, and FBI Anchorage Field Office Special Agent in Charge Rebecca Day.
Due to a recusal, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Alaska will not prosecute the case, except for certain personnel. The DEA Anchorage District Office and FBI Anchorage Field Office, with support from the Anchorage Police Department, are investigating the case. Authorities are urging anyone with information about Facey’s alleged activities to contact the FBI Anchorage Field Office at (907) 276-4441 or submit tips anonymously at tips.fbi.gov.