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Guilty verdict for Mexican national linked to Jalisco Cartel in major drug trafficking case
A federal jury in Spokane, Washington, has convicted Luis Esquivel-Bolanos, also known as “Colorado,” on multiple drug trafficking and firearms charges. -
Washington man sentenced to 84 months for assaulting federal officers
A Washington man has been sentenced to federal prison for assaulting two federal officers. -
Washington man indicted on federal charges related to child sex trafficking
A federal grand jury for the Eastern District of Washington has indicted Jonathan Michael Atkinson, age 34, on 11 counts of serious criminal charges, including sex trafficking children, production and attempted production of child pornography,... -
Washington man sentenced for murder on Colville Reservation
In Spokane, Washington, Steven Joseph Zacherle was sentenced to 17 years in prison by United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice for the crimes of Second Degree Murder in Indian Country and Threats in Interstate Commerce. -
Justice Department commits FBI resources to combat violent crime in Indian Country
The Department of Justice has announced a significant redeployment of FBI resources to address unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country, particularly focusing on cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous persons. -
Sentences handed to two men for violent offenses against Spokane police
Acting United States Attorney Richard Barker announced significant prison sentences in a federal court for two individuals involved in violent drug and firearm offenses. -
Pasco man sentenced to over 10 years for fentanyl trafficking and violence
Leonardo Daniel Martinez, 32, from Pasco, Washington, has been sentenced to over ten years in prison for fentanyl trafficking, according to Acting United States Attorney Richard Barker. -
Estrada sentenced for role as accessory after murder
Joshawa Max Estrada has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for his involvement as an accessory after the fact in the murder of Jedidah Iesha Moreno. -
Ellensburg man sentenced to federal prison for child pornography offenses
Yakima, Washington – Acting United States Attorney Richard Barker announced that Aaron Edger Dollarhide, a 39-year-old resident of Ellensburg, Washington, has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison. -
Omak man sentenced to five years for assaulting intimate partner
Spokane, Washington – Louis Lee Zacherle, a 37-year-old resident of Omak, Washington, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for assaulting his intimate partner. -
Indian national convicted for intent to distribute MDMA in Eastern Washington
A federal jury has found Jaskaran Singh, a 31-year-old from Gujarat, India, guilty of possession with intent to distribute over 170 pounds of MDMA in Eastern Washington. -
Wapato man convicted for over a decade-long child sexual abuse
A jury has found Jose Antonio Saldana, a 43-year-old resident of Wapato, Washington, guilty of three counts of abusive sexual contact and aggravated sexual abuse. -
Tonasket man faces charges related to child pornography allegations
A 41-year-old man from Tonasket, Washington, has been charged with receiving and possessing sexually explicit material involving minors. -
Pasco tow truck operator faces firearm possession charge
A tow truck operator from Pasco, Socorro Jesus Lopez-Spindola, has been charged with a firearm offense. -
Moody sentenced for role in covering up Rosenda Strong's murder
Michael Lee Moody has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for his involvement as an accessory after the fact in the murder of Rosenda Strong. -
Yakima man pleads guilty to stealing tribal cultural items
Spokane, Washington – On March 12, 2025, Kevin William Wissman from Yakima, Washington, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of theft from an Indian tribal organization. -
Hanford site subcontractor sentenced over fraudulent COVID-19 relief fund scheme
Richland, Washington – Acting United States Attorney Richard Barker announced that BNL Technical Services, LLC (BNL) has been sentenced for a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief funding. -
Othello man faces charges for child abuse material and extortion
Spokane, Washington - Andres Burgos-Silva from Othello, Washington, has been indicted on 11 criminal counts by a federal grand jury for the Eastern District of Washington. -
Two men sentenced to life for double murder on Colville Reservation
On February 26, 2025, Zachary L. Holt and Dezmonique D. Tenzsley were sentenced to life in federal prison for a series of crimes including double murder and attempted murder of a federal officer on the Colville Reservation. -
Federal indictment follows high-speed chase involving alleged gang member
Richland, Washington – A federal grand jury for the Eastern District of Washington has indicted Victor Amezcua-Garcia on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.