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December 2012
December 27, 2012
MONTGOMERY: Former Lakewood Stockbroker Sentenced to Prison for Wire Fraud and Filing a False Tax Return
December 21, 2012
ALLEN: Mill Creek Man Pleads Guilty to Production of Child Pornography
December 19, 2012
AMGEN: Biotech Company to Pay Over $762 Million to Resolve Illegal Marketing Allegations
December 14, 2012
SALLNERT: Payment Processor for Cybercrime Ring Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison
JOHNSTON: Brinnon Man Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Trees from Olympic National Forest
December 11, 2012
SANCHEZ-PALOMARES: Tukwila Man Pleads Guilty to Producing False 'Green Cards'
December 7, 2012
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE COLLECTS MORE THAN $41 MILLION FOR CRIME VICTIMS AND TAXPAYERS
December 6, 2012
ABDUL-LATIF: Seattle Man Pleads Guilty in Plot to Attack Military Processing Center
TAYLOR: Repeat Offender Sentenced a Dozen Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
YIM: Burien Women Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Role in Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracies
December 5, 2012
Mortgage Fraud: Three Defendants who Participated in Massive Mortgage Fraud Scheme Sentenced to Prison
Initiative 502: Statement from U.S. Attorney's Office
November 2012
November 30, 2012
GRIMES: Thurston County Man Who Mailed Meth and Heroin to Alaska Sentenced to Twenty Years in Prison
NASH and WILLIAMS: Two Sex Trafficking Convictions Result in Long Prison Sentences
TORRES-MAGANA: Yakima Man Arrested with More than Three Pounds of Highly Pure Methamphetamine gets Eight Year Prison Term
WALLS: Tacoma Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking
November 29, 2012
SPRAGUE: Enumclaw Roofing Company Owner Sentenced to Prison for Willful Tax Evasion
TOM: Lummi Tribal Member Pleads Guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter in Death of Infant Child
November 28, 2012
RESSAM: DOJ will not Appeal 37 Year Sentence for 'Millennium Bomber'
November 27, 2012
O'LEARY: Swinomish Tribal Member Pleads Guilty to Murder of Common-Law Wife
November 26, 2012
ADAMS: First Veteran in Travel Fraud Investigation Sentenced to Prison
November 20, 2012
POSTELTHWAITE: Canadian Trucker Convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana
November 16, 2012
CONNERLY and WILLIAMS: Two Men Sentenced to Long Prison Terms for Trafficking High Powered Firearms
November 14, 2012
RODE: Sekiu Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Gun Crimes
November 9, 2012
MAKI: Garys Harbor Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Cultivating and Selling Hallucinogenic Mushrooms
STEWART: Whatcom County Resident Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Role in Massive Cocaine Smuggling Conspiracy
ROSAS-MARTINEZ: Lakewood Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Gun and Drug Crimes
November 8, 2012
CHESTERFIELD: Licensed Securities Broker Sentencind to 3+ Years in Prison for Defrauding Investors
November 7, 2012
ROSENAU: Canadian Pilot who Flew Huge Loads of Drugs in the U.S. Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison
November 6, 2012
ENGLE: Kent Atttorney Charged with Reciept and Possession of Child Pornography
November 5, 2012
DAVIS: Felon Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Gun and Drug Crimes
November 2, 2012
EDGTTON: Felon Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Trafficking Stolen Guns
ESTRELLA: Montesano Creamery Permanently Barred from Selling Cheese Interstate
October 2012
October 31, 2012
CYBER CONFERENCE: Federal Law Enforcement Highlights Cyber Threat at Seattle Conference
October 30, 2012
SPD: Court Appoints Merrick Bobb as Independant Monitor of the Seattle Police Department
October 26, 2012
HOSS: Hard Money Lender Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison
October 25, 2012
MASTRO: Michael and Linda Mastro Indicted for Bankruptcy Fraud and Money Laundering
LEE: Kelso Man Arrested for Production and Distribution of Child Pornography
October 24, 2012
RESSAM: Millenium Bomber Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison
October 23, 2012
HOT SPOT INITIATIVE: Law Enforcement Targets Gang, Gun and Drug Crime in South King County
October 19, 2012
STUART: U.S. Based Leader of International Drug Smuggling Ring Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
CRISAN: Renton Woman Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
OLMOS: Whatcom County Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Cocaine Trafficking
October 16, 2012
MCCRACKEN: SW Washington Repeat Offender Convicted of Meth Distribution Scheme
AWARD: Fraud Fighters in Seattle Earn National Recognition
October 12, 2012
WANDKE: Repeat Kitsap County Bank Robber Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison
KIM: Everett Man Sentenced to Prison for Criminal Copyright Infringement
October 10, 2012
STOWE: Prominent Pierce County Developer Sentenced to Prison for Violations of Clean Water Act
October 9, 2012
INVESTOR FRAUD: Summit Arms Consumers with ways to Protect Retirement Funds and Life Savings
October 5, 2012
HULBERT: Snohomish County Man Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography
October 2, 2012
DOJ GRANT: Federal Funds to Enhance Work of Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
September 2012
September 28, 2012
GRASSI: Former Caseworker at Corrections Half-Way House Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
DREYER: Repeat Offender Convicted of Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography
BARBER: Operator of Wastewater Treatment Plant at Mount Rainier Pleads Guilty to Illegal Dumping of Sewage
COPS GRANT: Seattle Police Department Gets DOJ Grant for Officer Focused on Youth Violence Prevention
September 24, 2012
LOUIE and PHAIR: Two Tribal Members Plead Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter for Stabbing Death in Fight
September 21, 2012
SILVERSTEIN and SHIMONOVA: Seattle Couple Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding Aid Programs Intended for the Poor
ALCATEL-LUCENT: $4.2 Million Settlement of False Claims Act Allegations
September 18, 2012
PORTMANN: Former VP of Pierce Commercial Bank Pleads Guilty to Fraud
O'NEALL: Registered Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography
September 17, 2012
'SCAM JAM': U.S. Attorney Durkan Warns Seniors about Skimming and ID Theft
TWEEDY: Seattle Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Shooting Death During Drug Deal
September 14, 2012
STRONG AND WALDRON: Two King County Men Sentenced to Prison for Mortgage Fraud Scheme
September 13, 2012
GRAND JURY: U.S. Attorney's Office Issues Statement on Grand Jury Process
September 9, 2012
MORTINSON: Oregon Man Sentenced to Prison for Car Prowls at Mount Rainier National Park
September 7, 2012
FRINK: Redmond Man Indicted for Tax Fraud, Money Laundering and Bank Fraud
BOWMAN: Snohomish County Woman Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Aggravated ID Theft, Credit Card Fraud and Prescription Fraud
OLAIS ROCHA: Brothers who led Heroin and Meth Distribution Ring Sentenced to Long Prison Terms
August 2012
August 31, 2012
DOJ GRANTS: Justice Department Awards more than $1 Million for Sex Offender Monitoring on Tribal Lands in Western Washington
August 30, 2012
UW GRANT: DOJ Grants Continue Focus on Youth Violence Prevention
August 28, 2012
ROCHE: FBI and Safe Streets Task Force Target Major Drug Distribution Ring
August 23, 2012
NOTIFICATION LETTERS: Storefronts Distributing Marijuana in School Zones Told to Cease Operating
YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION GRANT: DOJ Awards Nearly $1 Million to Seattle for Youth Violence Prevention
August 22, 2012
CALUORI: Federal Way Man Charged with Making Threats Against the President and Assault on a Federal Agent
August 20, 2012
MARIJUANA SHOPS: Three Plead Guilty to Drug Distribution Charges for Violating Federal and State Drug Laws
CYBER SECURITY: U.S. Attorney Reaches Out to Schools, Parents and Guardians to Focus on Internet Safety
August 10, 2012
SCHROEBEL: Maryland Man Who Hacked 'Point of Sale' Computers To Steal Credit Card Info Sentenced To Prison
CHIU: Brothers Who Defrauded Nordstrom With On-Line Reward Scheme Sentenced To Two years In Prison For Wire Fraud
August 3, 2012
DUBOIS: Canadian Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Role in Cocaine Trafficking Ring
July 2012
July 27, 2012
CIVIL RIGHTS: Justice Department Announces Agreement with City of Seattle to Implement Reforms of Seattle Police Department
July 24, 2012
G-SELLASSIE: Seattle Man Sentenced to Prison for 'Skimming Spree' Across Four Western States
July 23, 2012
MCNETT: Vancouver Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Burglary and Theft of Guns from Gun Store
July 20, 2012
SAN JUAN: Nine Arrested for Gun and Drug Trafficking
SPRAGUE: Enumclaw Roofing Company Owner Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud
July 19, 2012
ZUBAKHA: Russian Hacker Arrested in Cyprus for 2008 Cyber Attacks on Amazon.com
July 18, 2012
KIM: Everett Man Pleads Guilty to Criminal Copyright Infringement
July 13, 2012
WITT: Seattle Man Sentenced to Prison for Computer Hacking, Fraud and Identity Theft
ROOSE: Oregon Man Sentenced to Prison for Attempting to Illegally Export Military-Grade Rifle Scope Overseas
FLETCHER: Repeat Offender gets Long Prison Term for Illegal Gun Possession
July 12, 2012
SIMPSON: Owner of 'Davy Crockett' Barge Pleads Guilty to Clean Water Act Violations for Oil Spill on Columbia River
WILLIAMSON: California Rap Artist Arrested on Indictment for Purchase and Use of Hacked Debit and Credit Card Information
July 11, 2012
ROSENAU: Canadian Pilot Who Flew Dozens of Loads of Drugs into U.S. Pleads Guilty on Eve of Trial
June 2012
June 29, 2012
MANOS: Former Lakewood Police Guild Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling from Fallen Officers' Fund
SALI: Leader of 'Skimming' Ring with International Ties Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison
LADERA: Kent Man Sentenced for Illegally Selling Gun Later Used in Chicago Murder
June 25, 2012
BARTLETT: Vancouver Repeat Offender gets Nine Year Term for Illegal Gun Possession
GRANTS: White House, DOJ Announce Law Enforcement Grants for Hiring of Veterans
June 22, 2012
BREKKE: California Man Sentenced for Tax Fraud Conspiracy that Resulted in more than $14 Million Tax Loss
MONTGOMERY: Former Gravely Lake Stockbroker Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Filing a False Tax Return
WATERS: Oakland Woman Sentenced for 2001 Arson at UW Center for Urban Horticulture
June 21, 2012
O'NEALL: Registered Sex Offender Charged with Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography
June 19, 2012
HALL and DANIELS: Two VA Employees Charged in Fraud Scheme
WANDKE: Repeat Mason County and Kitsap County Bank Robber Pleads Guilty
June 18, 2012
GUN VIOLENCE: Law Enforcement Targets Gun Crime with Federal Penalties
June 15, 2012
WHETSTONE: Everett Osteopath Sentenced to Prison for Drug Distribution and Financial Crime
DAWSON: One of Six Indicted in Gun Trafficking Investigation Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gun Possession
CAMACHO-CONTREAS: Second in Command of Drug Smuggling Ring gets 11 Year Prison Term
June 14, 2012
SANCHEZ: Indictments Target Grays Harbor County Drug Smuggling Tied to Cedar Mill
June 11, 2012
SCHROOTEN: Dutch Citizen Arrested and Extradited from Romania for Computer Hacking Scheme that Compromised Thousands of Credit Cards
June 8, 2012
FULLER: Auburn Felon Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Dealing Guns and Drugs
June 7, 2012
HARRIS: Seattle Felon Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Gun and Drug Crimes
June 6, 2012
ANELLO: Repeat Offender Indicted as Armed Career Criminal for Firing Gun at Car of Strangers
June 1, 2012
MENDOZA: Four Seattle Area Residents Indicted in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
GEORGE: Members of South King County Family Sentenced for Decades Long Disability Fraud Scheme
PIERCE COUNTY: Justice Department Settles Lawsuit with Pierce County Alleging Employment Discrimination
May 2012
May 25, 2012
SANDLER: 'Skimmer' who Compromised Bank Accounts from Seattle to Denver Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
DOOLEY: Seattle Business Owner Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Directing Teenage Employee to Dump Hazardous Chemicals and for Witness Tampering
May 22, 2012
UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD: Six Charged with Theft of Government Funds for Fraudulently Claiming Unemployment Benefits
May 21, 2012
LUDWIG: Former Grays Harbor County Woman Convicted of Embezzling from Quinault Indian Tribe
May 10, 2012
SPANGLER: Seattle Financial Advisor Indicted for $46 Million Investment Fraud Scheme
SILVERSTEIN and SHIMONOVA: Seattle Couple Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Aid Programs Intended for the Poor
May 10, 2012
GRIFFIN and LOWE: Two Seattle Men Sentenced to Prison for Computer Hacking, Fraud and Identity Theft
May 4, 2012
YIM: Leader of Multi-Million Drug Distribution Ring Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
May 3, 2012
INGRAM: Vermont Man Charged for Vandalism and Destruction at Federal Court of Appeals
May 1, 2012
HERBCO: Owner and Executives of Duvall Herb Company Pay $1 Million Criminal Fine for Immigration Violations
April 2012
April 30, 2012
REVELS: Repeat Bank Robber Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison
April 27, 2012
MORRIS: Pastor Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison for Ponzi Scheme
April 26, 2012
MIRANDA: Gun Trafficker Identified as part of "Hot Spot" Initiative Sentenced to Prison
VICTIM-WITNESS WEEK: U.S. Attorney Durkan Honors Citizen and Detectives whose Quick Action Resulted in Dismantling of 'Skimming' Ring
WORLD IP DAY: U.S. Attorney Durkan Highlights Importance of Protecting Innovation
April 23, 2012
REHAK and ARREOLA-REYES: SW Washington Repeat Offenders Sentenced to Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes
WILLIAMS: Tacoma Woman Sentenced to Prison for Indentity Theft Tied to Car Prowls at Mt. Rainier National Park
April 20, 2012
HARBOR SEAFOOD: DOJ and Seafood Importer Reach Settlement over 112 Tons of Illegally Imported Russian King Crab
April 19, 2012
DOOR: Four Indicted on Tax Rebate Scam Involving Personl Information of Prison Inmates
April 18, 2012
Six Indicted on Gun Trafficking Charges
April 16, 2012
MORRISON: Former Kirkland Resident Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling from Ronald McDonald House Charity
April 13, 2012
FINGER: Kirkland Stockbroker Sentenced to 4+ Years in Prison for Wire Fraud
SANCHEZ-ISLAS: Prolific Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
April 12, 2012
ROSAS-MARTINEZ: Lakewood Man Convicted of Drug and Gun Crimes as Part of White Center 'Hot Spot' Initiative
STOWE: Prominent Pierce County Developer Pleads Guilty to Criminal Violation of the Clean Water Act
YIM: Burien Woman Convicted of Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracies and Wire Fraud
April 9, 2012
CHIU: Brothers Who Defrauded Nordstrom with On-Line Reward Scheme Plead Guilty to Wire Fraud
April 6, 2012
NORRIS: Former Youth Pastor Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Producing Child Pornography
April 2, 2012
CHRISTENSEN: Skagit County Felon Sentenced to Long Prison Term for Possession of Child Pornography and Firearm
HOSS: Seattle 'Hard Money' Lender Convicted of Mail Fraud for Investment Scheme
March 2012
March 30, 2012
LE and GIN: Two White Center Business Owners Sentenced to Prison for Food Stamp Trafficking
FENIANOS: Canadian Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Role in International Drug Trafficking Ring
March 29, 2012
DRUG RAIDS: Two Large Drug Trafficking Organizations Dismantled in Coordinated Raids
JOHNSON: Former Doctor Sentenced to 12 + Years in Prison for Healthcare Fraud, Tax Crimes and Drug Distribution
March 27, 2012
BRAUN: Tacoma Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Human Trafficking and Gun Crimes
March 23, 2012
BURDICK and MURPHY: Directors of Multi-Million Dollar Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced to 12 Year Prison Terms
LIFEWATCH: DOJ Settles False Claims Act Violations against Illinois Based Lifewatch Services
March 22, 2012
U.S. Attorney Durkan Releases Annual Report to the Community
March 20, 2012
U.S. Attorney Durkan Speaks to Computer Security Professionals
March 19, 2012
DEVENNY: Olympia Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Gun Sales
March 16, 2012
SOLONDZ: Last Defendant Arrested in UW Horticulture Center Arson Sentenced to Prison
DIETRICK: Felon who Possessed Gun that Fired on Metro Bus Sentenced to 7+ Years in Prison
MANOS: Former Treasurer of Lakewood Police Independant Guild Pleads Guilty to Embezzling from Falled Officers' Fund
TRAMBLE: SeaTac Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking
March 15, 2012
BREKKE: California Man Convicted of Tax Fraud that Resulted in More Than $14 Million Tax Loss
March 9, 2012
SALI: Leader of 'Skimming' Ring with International Ties Pleads Guilty
March 7, 2012
GEORGE and STONE: Kent Couple Sentenced to Prison for 20 Year Disability Fraud Scheme
March 5, 2012
MINGA: Sex Offender Sentenced to Long Prison Term for Possession of Child Pornography
March 2, 2012
TRUONG: Leader of Marijuana Manufacturing Conspiracy Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison
RISTICK and STEVENS: Four Puyallup Men Sentenced to Prison for Rolling Back Car Odometers
RICHARDSON: Tacoma Woman Sentenced to 6+ Years in Prison for Drug Smuggling Conspiracy
February 2012
February 28, 2012
FLORES: Puyallup Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Dealing Oxycodone
GEORGE: Four Members of South King County Family Plead Guilty to Disability Fraud Scheme
February 23, 2012
ALLOWAY: Former Police Officer Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Gun Sales and Tax Crimes
MORENO: Felon Who Repeatedly Illegally Possessed and Sold Firearms Sentenced to more than Three Years in Prison
February 17, 2012
CORBITT: Washougal Man Arrested for Possession, Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography
HOLLINGSWORTH: Leader of Retail Theft Ring Who Targeted Home Improvement Stores Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
NGUYEN: Leader of Violent Seattle Street Gang Sentenced to 25+ Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Manufacture Marijuana
February 16, 2012
SHINDLER: Bothell Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Armed Bank Robbery
February 14, 2012
LADERA: Kent Man Indicted for Illegally Selling Gun Later Used in Chicago Murder
February 10, 2012
FLORES: Seattle Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography
JACK: Swinomish Tribal Member Sentenced to Prison for Domestic Violence Assault
RANKIN: Man Who Attempted to Sell Map of Border Sensors Sentenced to Prison
February 9, 2012
BERG: Mercer Island Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Ponzi Scheme and Bankruptcy Fraud
February 8, 2012
MANOS: Treasurer of Lakewood Police Independent Guild Arrested for Embezzling from Fallen Officers' Fund
YIM: Leader of Large Multi-million Dollar Drug Smuggling Ring Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Money Laundering
February 2, 2012
EZELL: Seattle Gang Member Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
SKILES and GUSSONI: Defendants who Illegally Sold Firearms at Gunshows Get 18 Months in Federal Prison
February 1, 2012
GARRISON: Skagit County Tax Defier Sentenced to 3+ Years in Prison for Filing of False Tax Returns
HOLLINGSWORTH: Leaders of $100,000+ Retail Theft Ring Convicted after Six Day Trial
January 2012
January 27, 2012
DOOLEY: Seattle Man Convicted of Environmental Crimes and Witness Tampering in Industrial Dumping Incident
WUDTEE: Man Who Lived for Three Decades Under False Identity Sentenced for Identity Theft and Illegal Gun Possession
HARRIS-MOORE: Comano Island Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Multi-State Crime Spree
January 25, 2012
RODRIGUEZ-RIVERA: Coordinated Raids in Seattle and Bay Area Disrupt Large Drug Trafficking Organization
January 13, 2012
MORRIS: Pastor Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Ponzi Scheme
RICHARDS: 'Chronic Offender' Who Led Police on High Speed Chase Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison
KNOWLES: Snohomish County Man Sentenced to Prison for Robbery Tied to Gun Trafficking Investigation
CIVIL RIGHTS: Federal Officials Close Investigation into Death of Native American Woodcarver
KIM: Operator of Local Nightclub Indicted for Interstate Prostitution Scheme
January 9, 2012
ALVERAS: "Lieutenant" for Colombian Drug Cartel Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
January 6, 2012
SAENGER: Former Whidbey Island Woman Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Taking more than $2 Million from Elderly Victim
NGUYEN: Brothers Sentenced to Prison for Marijuana Production Conspiracy
GEORGE: Pair Sentenced to Prison for Long-Running Disability Fraud Scheme
January 5, 2012
RUSHING: Final Defendant Sentenced to Prison for Massive Hashish Smuggling Scheme
OSBORNE: Kitsap County Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft from Home for Developmentally Disabled
January 3, 2012
