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News and Press Releases

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Press Contact: Emily Langlie, (206) 553-4110

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

MAY: Vancouver Couple Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Mail and Packages During Holiday Season

 

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