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Spokane Valley man sentenced for producing child sexual abuse material
On February 13, 2025, Nicholas James Thieschafer from Spokane Valley, Washington, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison by United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice. -
Spokane man sentenced for series of bank robberies
On February 11, 2025, United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke sentenced Dustin T. Perrin, a 41-year-old resident of Spokane, Washington, to eight years in federal prison for committing multiple bank robberies. -
Richard R. Barker named acting U.S. attorney for Eastern District of Washington
Richard R. Barker has been appointed as the Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington following the resignation of Vanessa R. Waldref. -
Mexican national sentenced to over 12 years for distributing methamphetamine
On February 10, 2025, Santiago Rojas-Rangel, a 51-year-old Mexican national, was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for methamphetamine distribution. -
U.S. Attorney's Office collects over $17M in fiscal year 2024
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Washington has reported collections exceeding $17 million in criminal and civil actions for Fiscal Year 2024. -
Spokane man sentenced for distributing child sexual abuse materials
On February 5, 2025, Zachary Peter Timm from Spokane, Washington, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison by United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice for distributing child sexual abuse material. -
Wapato man sentenced for unlawful sexual contact with minor
United States Attorney Vanessa Waldref announced that Geordell Devon Arthur, a 23-year-old resident of Wapato, Washington, has been sentenced to 12 months in federal prison. -
Spokane man receives 12-year sentence for receipt of child pornography
United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke has sentenced Johnathan Freeman Hunt, a 56-year-old resident of Spokane, Washington, to 12 years in federal prison for the receipt of child pornography. -
Man sentenced for child sexual abuse on Kalispel Reservation
U.S. Attorney Vanessa Waldref announced that Fleet Patrick Matt, 49, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for one count of abusive sexual contact.