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December 2009
December 21, 2009
SIN: Canadian Ecstasy Trafficker Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
December 18, 2009
RODRIQUEZ: Mexican National Who Repeatedly Returned After Deportation Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking
BAYDOVSKIY: Leader of $47 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme Sentenced to Prison
YONG: Cambodian National With Long Criminal History Sentenced to Nearly 12 Years in Prison for Gun and Drug Crimes
BIELASKI: Bellevue Woman Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Failing to Pay Employment Taxes
BIN: Cambodian National wtih Gang History Sentenced to Long Prison Term for Drug and Gun Crimes
December 17, 2009
PRONGHORN: Former Operator of Bend, Oregon Golf Resort Resolves Case Involving Unathorized Removal of Native Plants
December 16, 2009
ROUECHE: Leader of B.C.'s UN Gang Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering
December 14, 2009
STUBER: Former Cowlitz County Cigarette Distributor Sentenced to Prison for Conspiracy to Traffic in Contraband Cigarettes
December 11, 2009
GILBERT: Vancouver Man Sentenced to Twenty Years in Prison for Production and Receipt of Child Pornography
SMITH: Drug Counselor at Rainer Beach High School Indicted for Drug Dealing
December 10, 2009
KRANE: Los Angeles Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Passport Fraud and Tax Evasion in Connection with Kickback Scheme
December 9, 2009
BARRAGAN-ZEPEDA: Last Three Defendants in Large West Coast Methamphetamine Ring Plead Guilty
December 8, 2009
ANDRADE-TORRES: Mexican National Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Gun and Drug Trafficking
December 7, 2009
HERNANDEZ: Vancouver Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine
December 4, 2009
ALLEN: Seattle Man Sentenced to 5+ Years in Prison in Connection with Shooting Incident Outside Skyway Nightclub
MOWER: Seattle Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for 35 Years of Identity Theft
PETERS: Tribal Member Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Child
HARRIS: Federal Way Felon Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes
December 3, 2009
HOKE: Seattle Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
December 2, 2009
BLAKE: Felon who Fired Shots Over I-5 Freeway Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gun Possession
DELEON: California Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking
November 2009
November 30, 2009
NAGAN: Repeat Offender Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Cocaine Distribtuion Conspiracy
TORRES: Lummi Tribal Member Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Burglary
November 23, 2009
BLACK: Tumwater, Washington Man Indicted in Connection with Comcast Hacking
November 20, 2009
MENDEZ: Bank Robber Who Struck in Two States Gets 7+ Years in Prison
REYNOLDS: Repeat Offender Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison For Gun and Drug Crimes
LOPEZ-TIZNADO: Two Mexican Nationals Sentenced in Fraudulent Documents Scheme
WORLEY-PEPIN: Camano Island Man Indicted for Scheme to Steal and Sell Diabetic Supplies
November 19, 2009
MENDOZA: Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for BC Bud Importation Conspiracy
November 18, 2009
CERNA: Mexican National Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for 200K Bank Fraud Scheme
November 16, 2009
GILBERT: Bonney Lake Pilot Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Production of Child Pornography, Sex Traveling and Obstruction
November 13, 2009
LE-HO: Operators of Burien Salon Plead Guilty in Case Involving Bribe and Illegal Import of Cosmetic Equipment
BRITT: Renton Man Sentenced to 5+ Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and Aggravated ID Theft
November 9, 2009
HAWKINS: Kitsap County Bank Robber Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison
November 6, 2009
GIBSON: Health Care Professional Sentenced to Prison for Product Tampering
TURRELLA: Des Moines Man Convicted of Internet Threats of Violence, Possessing a Firearm During Threats of Violence and Identity Theft
BUITRON: Seattle Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Mail and Wire Fraud Scheme
October 2009
October 30, 2009
SOK: Seattle Man With Gang Ties, Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Gun Crime
HE: Bellevue Salon Owner Convicted in Connection with Unlicenced Cosmetic Treatments
KAINTH/SINGH: Two King County Men Convicted of Ecstasy Distribution Conspiracy
TRINH: Vancouver BC Woman Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Ecstasy Smuggling
October 28, 2009
SANCHEZ ROMAN: Tacoma Resident Sentenced for Illegally Dumping Oily Waste into City Wastewater System
WAMBOLT: Aberdeen Man Sentenced for Marijuana Grow on Tribal Land
October 27, 2009
ALEXANDER: Tacoma Man Sentenced to 5+ Years in Prison for Gun and Drug Charges
October 23, 2009
BRADFORD: Owner of Thai Ginger Restaurants Pleads Guilty to Immigration Fraud Scheme
ELECCION: Renton Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking
CHILL: Former Longview Contractor Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud, Bank Fraud and Money Laundering
MAHONEY: Kent Immigration Consultant Sentenced to Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Immigration Fraud
October 22, 2009
LAFAMILIA: Sixteen Indicted in Western Washington For Drug Trafficking Tied to Notorious "La Familia" Cartel
October 20, 2009
FLORES: Five Arrested Following Lengthy Investigation of Drug Dealing from Indian Smoke Shops
October 16, 2009
ERIKSEN: Owners of Now Defunct Ballard Electrical Firm Guilty of Embezzlement From Employee 401(K) Plan
MITCHELL: Lakewood Man Setenced to 30 Months in Prison for Pharmacy Robbery
October 9, 2009
ASATOORIANS: Seattle Area Man Found Guilty in "Lies for Loans" Scheme
GRAESSER: Guilty Plea in $2 Million Port Ludlow Arson
SCOTT: Repeat Offender Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Cocaine Trafficking
October 7, 2009
RAZO: Vancouver Washington Felon Pleads Guilty to Gun Possession
October 5, 2009
KOBAY: Final Guilty Plea in $47 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
JOHNSON: South Sound Doctor, Accused of Health Care Fraud, Returned to U.S. After Being Detained in Madagascar
October 2, 2009
MINIFIE: Woodinville Man Sentenced to 7+ Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
JONES: Lakewood Man Sentenced to 20 Months in Prison for Pharmacy Robbery
JASSAL: Indo-Canadian Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Smuggle Ecstasy and Marijuana
September 2009
September 30, 2009
SUDDERTH: Chehalis Woman, On Run for 13 Years, Returns to Face Parental Kidnaping Charge
September 29, 2009
GARCIA: Three Mexican Nationals Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms for Methamphetamine Trafficking
BEARD: Former CFO of Alaska Native Corporation Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud as Part of Embezzlement Scheme
WHITTECAR: Kent Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and Weapons Charges
September 25, 2009
POLEE: Former Whidbey Island Resident Sentenced to 36 Months for Trafficking in Counterfeit Goods
BIELASKI: Bellevue Woman Pleads Guilty to Failure to Pay Withheld Tax
MIRACLE: Seattle Man Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud and Tax Evasion
PETERSON: Canadian Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Marijuana Smuggling
September 23, 2009
LYNCH: Assistant United States Attorney Recognized for Exceptional Service
September 22, 2009
TRIGG: Longview Felon Returned to Prison for Possessing Firearm Months After Release
September 21, 2009
YAMATO: Bellingham Engine Company, Two Officers Sentenced for Felony Immigration Violations
HAWKINS: Disbarred Lawyer Indicted for Credit Card Debt Elimination Scheme
September 18, 2009
HILL: Former Youth Coach Sentenced to Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
September 17, 2009
FAIR, et al: Seven Residents of Special Commitment Center Indicted for Possession of Child Pornography
September 15, 2009
SCHULTZ: Three Southwest Washington Men Sentenced for Fishing Violations
September 11, 2009
BAUTISTA: Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced to 11+ Years in Prison
GOLDFINCH: Member of Violent Vancouver Street Gang Arrested for Drug Sales
LOPEZ-TIZNADO/PEREZ-ZAMBRANO: Two Mexican Nationals Plead Guilty in Fraudulent Documents Scheme
September 9, 2009
HERNANDEZ: Vancouver Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Methamphetamine
SILVERMAN: Cigarette Wholesalers Face Charges for Trafficking in Untaxed Cigarettes
September 4, 2009
HERNANDEZ-VARGAS: Mexican National Sentenced to Twenty Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking
September 3, 2009
LOPEZ-TIZNADO/PEREZ-ZAMBRANO: Two Mexican Nationals Charged in Fraudulent Documents Scheme
SMITH: Southwest Washington Developer Indicted for Filling Wetlands
August 2009
August 31, 2009
SIM: Federal Way Woman Sentenced for Conspiracy, Visa Fraud, Money Laundering and Concealing an Illegal Alien
August 28, 2009
MILLER: Seattle Street Gang Member Sentenced to 5+ Years in Prison for Possession of Drugs and Stolen Firearm
BROMLEY: Washougal Bank Robber Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
August 25, 2009
GILBERT: Vancouver Man Pleads Guilty to Production and Receipt of Child Pornography
HOKE: Seattle Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography
HE-HO-LE: Three Indicted in Connection with Unlicenced Cosmetic Treatments
August 20, 2009
WHITE: Bellingham Man Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Illegally Claiming Benefits Belonging to His Son
WHITESIDE: Repeat Offender Sentenced to 9+ Years in Prison for Gun Crime
SANFORD: Avowed Gang Member Sentenced to Nearly Four Years in Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
HARDY-GORDON: Three Seattle Area Women Sentenced for Bank Fraud Scheme in "Operation Honor Role"
August 19, 2009
ZHANG: Chinese National Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Defraud United States over Honey Imports
August 18, 2009
DHANANI: Officers of Bellingham Engine Company Plead Guilty to Felony Immigration Violations
August 17, 2009
BURLESON: Snohomish County Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes
August 14, 2009
GETTE: Woodland Man Sentenced to Prison for Manufacturing Explosive Devices (Fireworks)
TORRELLA: Three People Sentenced for Pretexting in "Operation Dialing for Dollars"
SHEARS: Repeat Drug Offender Sentenced to 15+ Years in Prison for Extensive Cocaine Distribution
STRUVE: Spokane Man Sentenced for Illegal Weapons Possession
GUTIERREZ-OROZCO: Members of Skagit County Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced to Long Prison Terms
August 11, 2009
WOOD: Seattle Man Who Used Peer-To-Peer File Sharing Software to Steal Personal Info Sentenced to Prison
SOARES DE ALMEIDA: Brazilian Sentenced for Bringing Aliens into the United States
August 7, 2009
KAMERLING: Bellevue Woman Sentenced to 7+ Years in Prison for "Pump and Dump" Securities Scheme Involving More than 3,000 Victims
FLEMINGS: Repeat Offender Sentenced to 8+ Years in Prison For Dealing Oxycontin
August 3, 2009
HICKMAN: Prior Sex Offender Sentenced to Over Eleven Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
July 2009
July 31, 2009
PHILLIPS: Former Chief Financial Officer Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
July 30, 2009
DONGIRD: Former Bellevue Resident Sentenced for Transporting Thai Nationals for Sex Trade at Massage Parlors
WILSON: Convicted Murderer Sent Back to Prison Following Stand-Off with Police
QUAST: Canadian Car Dealer Sentenced to 75 Months in Prison for Drug Conspiracy and Money Laundering
July 29, 2009
MOWER: Seattle Man Arrested for Aggravated Identity Theft
July 27, 2009
CURCIO: Former High School Star Athlete Sentenced to Prison for Armored Car Robbery
July 17, 2009
THOMPSON: Skagit County Felon Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Gun Possession
RAINEY & WILLIAMS: Two Associates of Self-Proclaimed "Prince of Pot" Sentenced in Marijuana Manufacturing Conspiracy
July 16, 2009
FULLER: Canadian Sentenced in Cattle Trailer Pot Smuggling Case
BERKEY: Four Members of Marijuana Growing Conspiracy Sentenced to Prison
July 13, 2009
IBANEZ MARTINEZ: Tacoma Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison in Connection with Largest Ever Heroin Bust
MENDOZA-VIRRUETA: Mexican National With Multiple Firearms Sentenced to Nearly Nine Years in Prison for Meth Trafficking
July 10, 2009
ZIDAR: Leader of $73 Million Ponzi Scheme Sentenced Again to 30 Years in Prison
SOHN: Canadian Man Sentenced for Human Smuggling Scheme
TATUM: Former Bank Branch Assistant Manager Sentenced for Assisting Fraudulent Scheme
COX: Seattle Bank Robber Who Led Police on High Speed Chase that Ended in Shootout Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Prison
HAYES: Snohomish County Man who Robbed Banks and Espresso Stands Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
July 6, 2009
WELCH: Navy Enlisted Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
WILBUR: Swinomish Tribal Members Indicted for Contraband Cigarette Scheme
JET CITY-LE: Mortgage Company and Owner Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud Scheme
July 2, 2009
PERALES-VENEGAS: Four Members of Burlington Family Indicted for Cocaine Trafficking
July 1, 2009
MATAN: Former Kingston, Washington Skate Shop Owner Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
MONTOUR: Tribal Cigarette Wholesaler Indicted for Lying to Court
June 2009
June 30, 2009
FURUSHO: Disbarred Bellevue Attorney Sentenced to 13 Months in Prison for Role in "Pump and Dump" Stock Scheme
COLACURCIO: Strip Club Mogul and Associates Indicted for RICO Conspiracy, Money Laundering and Mail Fraud
June 29, 2009
BARRAGAN MENDOZA: Leader of South Sound Drug Trafficking Ring Gets 7+ Years in Prison
GARNER: FAA Employee's Relative Convicted in Scheme to Steal Excess Government Property
June 26, 2009
POTTER: Bremerton Man Sentenced to 11+ Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes
DUONG, et al: Five South King County Men Sentenced for Marijuana Grows
June 25, 2009
VALENCIA-REUVELTA: Mexican National Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes
ALFORD: Repeat Offender Gets Ten Year Term for Drug and Gun Crimes
BURKETT: Grays Harbor Felon Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Prison as Armed Career Criminal
June 23, 2009
BLANCHARD: Aberdeen Man Sentenced to Nearly Four Years in Prison for Role in Drug Conspiracy
June 22, 2009
WELLER: Ocean Shores Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography
MINIFIE: Woodinville Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography
June 19, 2009
MENDOZA: Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty to BC Bud Importation Conspiracy
JIMICUM: Tulalip Tribal Member Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Sex Crimes
POPESCU: Kenmore Man Sentenced in Stolen Hitler Bookmark Case
June 16, 2009
ALLEN: Timber Management Company Owner Sentenced to Prison for Cutting Down Eagle Nest Tree
June 15, 2009
LAI: Canadian Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Cocaine Smuggling Conspiracy
June 12, 2009
PARKIN: Granite Falls Man Sentenced to 7+ Years in Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography
June 10, 2009
WILLIAMS: Felon Who Fired Gun in Seattle Nightclub Sentenced to 12+ Years in Prison for Illegal Gun Possession and Drug Crime
June 8, 2009
MARTINEZ: Vancouver Resident Sentenced to 5+ Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution
June 5, 2009
MINIFIE: Woodinville Man Charged with Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography
June 4, 2009
JONES: Lakewood Man Pleads Guilty to Pharmacy Robbery
QUELLOS: Former Investment Firm CEO and Two Attorneys Indicted in Offshore Tax Fraud and Kickback Scheme
June 3, 2009
REYES-RODRIGUEZ: Five Accused in Mortgage Fraud Scheme that Cheated Banks and Property Sellers
June 2, 2009
HOWARD: Tenino Man Indicted for Hiding a Fugitive and Lying to Investigators
June 1, 2009
HERNANDEZ-VARGAS: Mexican National with Three Prior State Drug Convictions Found Guilty in Federal Court
HOSPEDALES: Army Sergeant Charged Federally for Sex Trafficking Juveniles
May 2009
May 29, 2009
KAPANJIE: Osteopath Pleads Guilty to Failure to Maintain Records Relating to Distribution of Controlled Substances
FULLER: Leader of Bank Fraud Ring Sentenced to 6+ Years in Prison
May 28, 2009
GIBSON: Health Care Professional Pleads Guilty to Product Tampering
May 26, 2009
ARMSTEAD: Leader of ID Theft Ring Re-Sentenced - Gets 14+ Year Prison Term
BARRAZA-VIDAL: Leader of Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
May 22, 2009
EDWARDS: Tribal Member Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Aggravated Sexual Abuse
May 19, 2009
SHELL: Admitted Gang Member Faces Federal Charges in Connection with Central Area Shooting
May 18, 2009
KNOX: Repeat Bank Robber Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison as Career Offender
May 15, 2009
JAMES: Three Grays Harbor County Men Ordered to Pay Nearly $340,000 in Restitution for Illegally Cutting Old Growth Timber
LANDAU: Bellevue Lawyer Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion, Making False Statements and Obsructing Justice in Tax Audit
BINNING: Canadian Couple Sentenced for Human Smuggling Scheme
NEZAT: Swedish Hospital Nurse Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Theft and Diversion of Controlled Substances
May 12, 2009
BARQUET/BAUTISTA: Two Convicted of Cocaine Trafficking in Intersecting Conspiracies
May 11, 2009
MAGNUSSON: Renton Attorney Ordered to Remove Dock and Boat Lift on Lake Washington for Violating Federal Rivers and Harbors Act
May 8, 2009
HARDY, et. al.: Four Seattle Area Women Plead Guilty to Bank Fraud Scheme in "Operation Honor Role"
GASPARD: Former Assistant Fire Chief Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Mail Fraud
DYE: Spanaway Woman Sentenced to 20 Months in Prison for Wire Fraud
PARSONS: Auburn Man Gets 4+ Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
STURGIS: Los Angeles Man Who Traveled to Northwest for Bank Fraud Sentenced to Prison
MA: Seattle Man Sentenced to Community Service and Probation for Making False Statements
May 7, 2009
DOUGLAS: Seattle Man Pleads Guilty to Pharmacy Robbery
May 6, 2009
ALEXANDER: Tacoma Man Pleads Guilty to Gun and Drug Charges
LIU-ZHANG: Bellevue Man and Chinese National Charged with Conspiracy to Defraud United States over Honey Imports
May 4, 2009
GUTIERREZ-OROZCO: Lead Defendants Plead Guilty in Skagit County Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
PRESLEY: Vancouver Man Sentenced for Receipt of Child Porn and Fleeing Ahead of Sentencing
MENDOZA: Alleged Drug Trafficker Extradited from Spain for Flying Multiple Loads of BC Bud into U.S.
May 1, 2009
MOSES: Tulalip Tribal Member Charged with Theft for Raiding Customer's "Points" Accounts
GREEN: Last Pharmacy Burglar Sentenced in Extensive Burglary Scheme
BURRAGE: ID Theft Ring Indicted for Using Stolen Identities to Run up More than $125,000 in "Instant Credit" Charges
OBEE: Mukilteo Senior Citizen Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Distributing Child Pornography
April 2009
April 30, 2009
SAMAL: Bellevue Web Development Company and CEO Sentenced for Computer Intrusion
SOARES DE ALMEIDA: Brazilian Pleads Guilty to Bringing Aliens into the United States
April 28, 2009
MAHONEY: Kent Immigration Consultant Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Immigration Fraud
ROUECHE: Alleged Head of B.C.'s UN Gang Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering
April 24, 2009
RAINEY & WILLIAMS: Two Associates of Self-Proclaimed "Prince of Pot" Plead Guilty to Marijuana Manufacturing Conspiracy
MAYERS: Repeat Offender Sentenced to 5+ Years in Prison for Gun Possession
GILBERT: Lake Tapps Pilot Pleads Guilty to 35 Counts of Production of Child Pornography, Sex Traveling and Obstruction
April 17, 2009
CHAVEZ: Admitted Gang Member with Lengthy Criminal History Gets Nearly Ten Years Behind Bars
LE: Mortgage Company and Owner Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Money Laundering
April 15, 2009
FULLER: Canadian Pleads Guilty in Cattle Trailer Pot Smuggling Case
HOKE: Seattle Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
April 10, 2009
SANFORD: Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
NGUYEN: Renton Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Leading Marijuana Grow Conspiracy
JAMES: Aberdeen Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Timber Theft from National Forest
SMITH: Puyallup Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for $2.4 Million Embezzlement from Lumber Mill
April 7, 2009
BARRERA: LaCenter Man Sentenced to Long Prison Term for Methamphetamine Conspiracy
OWINGS: Medical Receptionist at American Lake Hospital Pleads Guilty to Acquiring Controlled Substances by Deception
April 6, 2009
BERKEY: Leader of Marijuana Growing Conspiracy Pleads Guilty in Federal Court
April 3, 2009
JOZIN: Three Portland Men Sentenced to Prison for Vancouver Restaurant Arson
BEDI: Fraudster's Girlfriend Gets 6 Months in Prison for Lying to the FBI
STUBBLEFIELD: Former Issaquah Resident Sentenced for Child Porn Possession
RHEE: Renton Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Distributing Red Phosphorus to Make Methamphetamine
ALVAREZ: Kelso Woman Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking
NGUYEN: Arizona Man Pleads Guilty to Manufacturing Marijuana
March 2009
March 31, 2009
MIN: Tacoma Man Indicted for Wire Fraud in Failed Investment Scheme
SMITH: Former Work Study Participant Pleads Guilty in False Timecard Scheme
March 30, 2009
HAWKINS: Bank Robbery Suspect, Identified by DNA, Appears in Federal Court
March 27, 2009
JOHNSTON & JONES: Former Software Executives Sentenced to Prison for Wire Fraud for Lying to Investors about Revenue
SATTERWHITE: Mid-Level Leader of Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy Sentenced to Six Years in Prison
DAVIS: Former Arlington Employee Sentenced for Mail Fraud and Filing a False Tax Return
CRUM: Burien Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
FALCO: Drug Defendant, On the Run for 15 Years, Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Money Laundering and Drug Distribution
JOHL: Tacoma Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Ecstasy Trafficking Scheme
March 26, 2009
MOLINA: Marysville Pharmacy Technician Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Theft and Diversion of Controlled Substances
$47 MILLION MORTGAGE FRAUD SCHEME: Six Arrested in $47 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
March 24, 2009
OPERATION BLADE RUNNER: Cross Border Smuggling Ring Taken Down in "Operation Blade Runner"
PRESS CONFERENCE - OPERATION BLADE RUNNER: Press Conference on Interdiction of Cross Border Smuggling Ring
March 23, 2009
REDLIGHTNING: Bellingham Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 1987 Murder on Lummi Indian Reservation
March 20, 2009
BUSH: Former Kitsap County Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for $35 Million "Ponzi" Scheme
DUNMALL: Final Canadian Gets Ten Year Sentence in Army Ranger Bank Robbery Case
PARTRIDGE: Willful Failure to File Tax Returns Results in Prison Time
March 19, 2009
APPLEBY: Granite Falls Steel Fabricator Pleads Guilty to Providing False Documents to Sound Transit
March 18, 2009
LANDAU: Bellevue Lawyer Convicted of Tax Evasion, Making False Statements and Obstructing Justice in Tax Audit
March 17, 2009
BENNEST: Sumner Man Ordered to Participate in Moral Reconation Therapy for Making False Claims of Military Medals
HAYES: Man Who Robbed Banks and Espresso Stands Pleads Guilty in Federal Court
March 16, 2009
LAI: Canadian Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Smuggling Conspiracy
GOODRIDGE: Operators of "Blue Stilly" Smoke Shop Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking in Millions of Contraband Cigarettes
BECKER: Vancouver, Washington Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
March 13, 2009
ALTON: Kelso Man Sentenced to Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
SHANNON: Leader of Canadian Drug Smuggling Organization Gets 20 Year Prison Term
March 12, 2009
WELLER: Ocean Shores Man Pleads Guilty to Receipt of Child Pornography
STRUVE: Spokane Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Weapons Possession
POPESCU: Kenmore Man Pleads Guilty in Stolen Hitler Bookmark Case
March 10, 2009
GUTIERREZ-BARAJAS: Kelso Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking
March 9, 2009
PACHECO: Tulalip Tribal Members Charged with Conspiracy and Assault of Canadian Tribal Member
March 6, 2009
FRANCIS: Kenmore Man Sentenced to 12+ Years in Prison for Child Porn Charges
MARTINEZ: Tacoma Man Convicted in Largest Ever Heroin Bust
KING: Former State Lawmaker Sentenced to Prison for Mail Fraud in Connection with Employment Security Scheme
March 5, 2009
WOOD: Second Man Charged with Scheme to Steal and Use Personal Info with Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software
March 3, 2009
GUTIERREZ-BARAJAS: Kalama Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Trafficking
GOTTFRIEDSON: Former Puyallup Tribal Council Member and Smoke Shop Owner Sentenced for Contraband Cigarette Scheme
February 2009
February 27, 2009
PERKINS: Kent Man Sentenced for Making False Military Claims in Effort to Receive Compensation
LUNA-LARA: Yakima Resident Indicted in Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy
BROOKS: Bellevue Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Mortgage Fraud Scheme
CHEUNG: Edmonds Pharmacist Sentenced to Prison for Drug Diversion Scheme
MENDOZA-VIRRUETA: Mexican National With Multiple Firearms Pleads Guilty to Drug Crime
February 24, 2009
BURGE: Longview Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Arson
February 23, 2009
COPADO-NIETO: Mexican National Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking
February 20, 2009
ROBERTSON: Third Defendant in Army Ranger Bank Robbery Case Sentenced to 12+ Years in Prison
February 19, 2009
REYES: High-Level Meth Dealer Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison
February 18, 2009
TRAN: Federal Jury Convicts Supplier of Indoor Marijuana Grows
HERNANDEZ: Vancouver Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Trafficking
POLEE: Former Whidbey Island Resident Pleads Guilty to Trafficking in Counterfeit Goods
STUBER: Arizona Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Traffic in Contraband Cigarettes
KNOX: Six Time Bank Robber Pleads Guilty
February 17, 2009
MAGNUSSON: Renton Resident Found Guilty of Violating Federal Law by Building and Maintaining Illegal Dock and Boatlift on Lake Washington
February 13, 2009
EDWARDS: Tribal Member Found Guilty of Aggravated Sexual Abuse
CRAFT: Tacoma Man who Legally Changed Name Multiple Times to Commit Bank Fraud Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison
LAMONS: Tacoma Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Ecstasy Importing Conspiracy
February 12, 2009
VALENCIA-REUVELTA: Mexican National Found Guilty of Drug and Gun Crimes
COSTCO: Costco Stock Option Backdating Investigation Closed
February 11, 2009
TURCAT-MERY: Antique French Roadster to be Shipped Home to Settle Seizure Case
February 6, 2009
VALMONTE: Snohomish County Man Sentenced for Identity Theft Scheme
FJERSTAD: Mukilteo Man Convicted of Dealing Methamphetamine
February 5, 2009
BROOKS: Former Renton Resident Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Money From Disabled Social Security Recipients
MIRACLE: Three Men Charged with Operating $65 Million Ponzi Scheme
February 26, 2009
PEYNADO: Members of Roulette Cheating Team Charged in Federal Court for Theft from Tribal Casinos
January 2009
January 30, 2009
STURGIS: Los Angeles Man Who Traveled to Northwest for Bank Fraud Pleads Guilty
January 28, 2009
RENO: Mercer Island Man Named 'Trial Lawyer of the Year' By Department of Homeland Security
January 27, 2009
SANABRIA: Tacoma Felon Gets Nearly Six Years in Prison for Gun Possession
January 23, 2009
FARMER: Woodinville Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
BROWN: Humptulips Man Gets Prison Time for Timber Theft From National Forest
MEAD: Snohomish Woman Sentenced to Prison for Failing to Pay Withheld Employee Employment and Income Taxes
JENSEN: Man Who Defrauded Banks Across Two States Sentenced to Ten Year Prison Term
SIM: Federal Way Woman Convicted of Conspiracy, Visa Fraud, Money Laundering and Concealing an Illegal Alien
SMITH: Kelso Man Sentenced to Ninety-Nine Months in Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking
MILES: Repeat Offender Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Gun Possession
ZAMORA: Marysville Resident Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution
January 16, 2009
ASLANYAN: Owner of Redmond Tobacco Store Sentenced to Prison for Bank Fraud
CARR: Federal Way Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Cocaine Possession in Connection with Cross Border Smuggling
January 15, 2009
GUTIERREZ-OROZCO: Sixteen Arrested for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy in Skagit County
January 14, 2009
WILLIAMS: Tacoma Man Who Posed as Fiance in Visa Fraud Sentenced to Prison Time
January 12, 2009
GASTELUM-INZUNZA: Auburn Resident Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Managing Drug Distribution Ring
STITH: Career Offender Sentenced to 24 Year Prison Term for Dealing Crack Cocaine
January 9, 2009
ULUKITA: SeaTac Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Gun and Drug Crimes
MARTINEZ: Repeat Offender Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes
CHILES: Auburn Felon Sentenced to Nearly 4 Years in Prison for Gun Crime
January 8, 2009
JANSEN: Canadian Trucker Pleads Guilty for Role in Drug Trafficking Scheme
SAMAL: Bellevue Web Development Company, CEO and Programmer Plead Guilty to Computer Intrusion
January 7, 2009
BARRERA: LaCenter Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Conspiracy
January 6, 2009
SEXTON: Cowlitz County Man Sentenced for Phone Wire Thefts
GREEN: Last Snohomish County Burglar Pleads Guilty in Pharmacy Burglary Scheme
January 5, 2009
