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December 2007
December 21, 2007
BOOKER: Former Mortgage Company Loan Officer Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Her Role in ID Theft Ring
December 20, 2007
HERSEY: Vancouver Man Admits He Lied About Military Service and Medals to Get Benefits
DIAMOND: Oregon Bank Robber Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
BRANDT: Mount Vernon Couple Indicted for Medical Device Fraud
December 19, 2007
O'CONNOR: Former National Guard Officer Sentenced for Procurement Fraud
ROLLOLAZO: Tax Preparer Sentenced for Assisting in the Preparation of False Tax Return
BINDER: Former Hells Angel Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for RICO
December 17, 2007
LYNCH: Assistant United States Attorney In Western Washington Named to Lead DOJ Rule of Law Office in Iraq
MCGLOVER: California Mother and Son Sentenced in Connection with Sex Trafficking of Juveniles
HAWKINS/SKEINS: Bellevue Man and Texas Attorney Convicted of Conspiracy, Wire Fraud
December 14, 2007
JEFFERSON: Tribal Member Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Voluntary Manslaughter in Death of Infant Son
PARA-BUSTAMONTE: Battleground Man Sentenced to 10 Years Imprisonment for Drug Trafficking
FERRELL: FAA Contracting Officers Sentenced in Procurement Fraud Conspiracy
GRIFFIN: Leader of ID Theft Ring That Used Insiders at a Mortgage Company and Escrow Firm Sentenced to Long Prison Term
CRUZ: Former Madigan Army Medical Center Employee Sentenced for Accepting Bribes
MCKILLIP: Second Defendant Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Cheat Casino
NICKELS: Seattle Man Sentenced to Three Months in Prison for Conspiring to Cheat Casino
December 13, 2007
SHORB: Fort Lewis Civilian Employee Pleads Guilty in Connection with Procurement Fraud
JAMES: Principal Pharmacy Burglar and Drug Distributor Plead Guilty
BOPP: Longview Man Sentenced for Role in SW Washington Prescription Drug Abuse Network
December 12, 2007
CASTILLO: Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Robbery of Jewelry Courier
KALAMA: Quinault Tribal Member Pleads Guilty in Connection with Crash that Claimed Two Lives
December 10, 2007
MARLER: Seattle Man Sentenced to Prison for Ecstasy Dealing
December 7, 2007
CADORETTE: Three Indicted for Efforts to Smuggle More than $1 Million of Ecstasy into U.S.
THOMPSON: Fort Lewis Soldier Sentenced to Nearly 12 Years in Prison for Armed Bank Robbery
GUDMUNDSON: Former Microsoft Employee Indicted for Fraudulent Billing Scheme
LELEA: Seattle Man Sentenced for Immigration Fraud Scheme
December 6, 2007
TORRELLA: Ten Indicted for Pretexting in "Operation Dialing for Dollars"
December 5, 2007
KAMERLING: Nine Charged in "Pump and Dump" Securities Fraud Scheme
November 2007
November 30, 2007
BAUER: California Woman Indicted for Assault Aboard an Aircraft and Interfering with a Flight Crew Member
MERRILL: Puyallup Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
KILEN: Lakewood Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Bank Fraud
KABACY: Olympia OB-GYN Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography
NASH: Renton Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes
SCOTT: Port Angeles Man Sentenced for Lying About Military Service and Medals to Get Benefits
SMITH: Tacoma Man Charged with Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft for Internet Credit Card Scam
November 27, 2007
TODD: Everett Man Indicted for Sex Trafficking and Interstate Transportation to Further Prostitution
November 26, 2007
MILMAN: Kirkland Man Sentenced to Longest Prison Term for Health Care Fraud Ever Handed Down in Western Washington
November 21, 2007
CHIU: Tennessee Physician Pleads Guilty to Calling in Bomb Threats to Delay Flight
MANNING: Spanaway Man Pleads Guilty to Shipment of Child Pornography
November 19, 2007
WAGEMAN: Pharmacy Owner Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Possession of Drugs
November 16, 2007
REYES-RODRIGUEZ: Tacoma Resident Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes
MCPHIE: Tacoma Man Sentenced to 8+ Years in Prison for Drug Distribution Conspiracy
SILVA-CHAVEZ: Final Defendant Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison in "Operation Dry Ice"
CALVIN: Former Seattle Woman Sentenced for Hurricane Katrina Fraud and for Defrauding Other Assistance Programs
BARRIENTES: Violent Gang Leader Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Gun and Drug Charges
LANMON: Fort Lewis Captain Charged with Taking Bribes, Removing Artifact from Iraq
SANDOVAL: Pasadena Man Sentenced for Defrauding Renton On-Line Gaming Company
WATKINS: Lynnwood Deputy Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Theft
November 15, 2007
RUBIO-PEREZ: Pasco Resident Pleads Guilty to Distributing Methamphetamine
November 13, 2007
YOUNG: Former Tax Prep Employee Sentenced to Prison for Bank Fraud, and Aggravated Identity Theft
November 7, 2007
LANCASTER: Silverdale Woman Admits Stealing Narcotics From Bremerton Nursing Home
November 5, 2007
KOPILOFF: Seattle Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with ID Theft Using Computer File Sharing Programs
November 2, 2007
LAVIN: Woodinville Man Pleads Guilty to $13 Million Fraud Scheme
October 2007
October 26, 2007
PRIEST: Oregon Man Who Posed As Fiance in Visa Fraud Scheme Sentenced
October 25, 2007
AUSTIN/WERLINK: Former Owners of Seattle Company Plead Guilty to Filing False Income Tax Returns
October 23, 2007
AWARDS: Two US Attorney's Office Employees Receive National Awards
October 22, 2007
ROBERTS: Former Whatcom County Woman Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison in Connection with Conspiracy, Tax Fraud, Bank Fraud, Wire Fraud and Identity Theft
October 19, 2007
DANIELS: Federal Way Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison As Leader of Cocaine Distribution Ring
October 16, 2007
KLASSEN: Edmonds Man Pleads Guilty to Pharmacy Robbery
MCCONNELL: Three Snohomish County Men Sentenced for Participating in Pharmacy Burglary and Drug Distribution Scheme
October 12, 2007
YATES: Kitsap County Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Bank Robberies
BALDEROS-RAMOS: Felon Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possessing Stolen Firearm
SULLIVAN: Jeffrey C. Sullivan Sworn in as U.S. Attorney for Western District of Washington
October 11, 2007
NIELSON: Skagit County Woman Pleads Guilty to Robbing Pharmacy
TRAN: First Two Defendants Plead Guilty in Kent Garden Shop Marijuana Conspiracy
October 10, 2007
CARTER: Vancouver Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking
October 5, 2007
EHLIS: Former Union Official Sentenced to Probation for Embezzlement and Theft of Union Assets
VINSON: Seattle Man Sentenced For Tax Fraud Scheme
October 4, 2007
BACUS: Stanwood Man Pleads Guilty to Pharmacy Robbery
GRAY WHALE: Grand Jury Indicts Five Makah Tribal Members for Killing Gray Whale
MACALALAD: Kelso Woman Pleads Guilty in SW Washington Prescription Drug Abuse Network
October 3, 2007
HATCH: Tulalip Tribal Member Pleads Guilty to Stealing from Tribal Casino
October 2, 2007
THOMAS: Longview Man Pleads Guilty in SW Washington Prescription Drug Abuse Network
GRAY: Seattle Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
September 2007
September 28, 2007
HAYES: Former Pierce County Real Estate Agent Sentenced to Prison for Lying on Federal Firearms Application
BRYAN: Quinault Tribal Member Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison in Connection with Kidnapping and Assault
MURRAY: Everett Pair Sentenced to Prison for Participation in Pharmacy Burglary and Oxycodone Prescription Ring
September 26, 2007
SULLIVAN: Jeffrey C. Sullivan Appointed U.S. Attorney for Western District of Washington
MACDONALD: Pharmacy Burglar Sentenced to 65 Months Imprisonment in Connection with Pharmacy Burglary and Drug Distribution Scheme
JAMES: Three Olympic Peninsula Men Indicted for Timber Theft
September 25, 2007
BOPP: Longview Man Pleads Guilty in SW Washington Prescription Drug Abuse Network
PATTY: Washington Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing Pharmacy
LINDSTROM: Skagit County Men Plead Guilty to Aiding in Robbery of a Pharmacy
September 24, 2007
O'FLAHERTY: Seattle Man Sentenced for Falsifying Bank Records
September 21, 2007
FUGITT: Tacoma Sex Offender Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison
FISHER: Kelso Man Pleads Guilty in SW Washington Prescription Drug Abuse Network
HOUSER, ETC.: Three Pharmacy Burglars Sentenced to Prison Terms for Participating in Pharmacy Burglary and Drug Distribution Scheme
OPERATION STOLEN VALOR: Northwest Crackdown on Fake Veterans in "Operation Stolen Valor"
MACBETH: Tacoma Resident Sentenced for Making False Statements to Department of Veterans Affairs
September 20, 2007
PRESS CONFERENCE - OPERATION STOLEN VALOR: US Attorney Holds Press Conference on "Operation Stolen Valor"
BATES: Seattle Man Unlawfully Collected Veterans Benefits
September 18, 2007
MCGLOVER: California Mother and Son Plead Guilty in Connection with Sex Trafficking of Juveniles
CARR: Federal Way Man Arrested for Cross Border Smuggling Activities
September 17, 2007
LOHNER: Kelso Man Pleads Guilty in SW Washington Prescription Drug Abuse
NGUYEN: Leader of Marijuana and Ecstasy Distribution Ring Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison
FABEL: Hells Angels President Sentenced to Long Prison Term
September 14, 2007
COMER: Kelso Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Beating Up a Federal Witness
REED: Southwest Washington Man Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
September 7, 2007
VANDEWERFHORST: Whidbey Island Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
ANDERSON: Camano Island Man Sentenced to Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
VANCE: Renton Couple Sentenced for Tax Fraud
DIAS: Seattle Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Mail Fraud in Connection with Online Auction Scam
September 6, 2007
WALMSLEY: Principal Distributor Pleads Guilty in Connection with Pharmacy Burglary Scheme
MCKILLIP: Third Defendant Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Cheat Casino
KOPILOFF: Seattle Man Indicted for ID Theft Using Computer File Sharing Programs
August 2007
August 31, 2007
MENDOZA-AGUILAR: Key Figure in Pierce County Drug Distribution Ring Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison
SCOTT: Port Angeles Man Admits He Lied About Military Service and Medals to Get Benefits
KHAN: Everett Man Sentenced for Role in Arson Disguised as a Hate Crime
August 30, 2007
NICKELS: Seattle man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Cheat Casino
LOTT: Seattle Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
August 29, 2007
CARSEN: Everett Woman Sentenced to 33 Months for Scheme Involving Aggravated Identity Theft
August 28, 2007
LOVE: West Seattle Mortgage Broker Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Money Laundering
STORM: University Professor Sentenced for Illegal Disposal of Hazardous Waste
August 27, 2007
MYSAENGSAY: Canadian Convicted of Distributing Large Quantities of Ecstasy
August 23, 2007
SCHOONOVER: First Defendant Pleads Guilty in SW Washington Prescription Drug Abuse Network
August 14, 2007
BUSTOS-CHAVEZ: Four More Indicted in Connection with "Operation Methopotamia
August 13, 2007
GEBAUER: Lake Sammamish Resident Convicted on Four Counts of Tax Evasion
August 10, 2007
PARK: Tacoma Pastor Sentenced to Prison for Conspiracy, Visa Fraud and Obstruction of Justice
August 9, 2007
REGALADO: Sex Offender From Canada Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
MILMAN: Kirkland Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud
August 8, 2007
COWLITZ: Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Join in Crackdown on Prescription Drug Abuse in Southwest Washington
August 3, 2007
GONZALEZ-CASTILLO: Repeat Drug Offender Sentenced to 200 Months in Prison for Dealing Crack Cocaine
August 2, 2007
COOK: Wade and Laura Cook Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion, Filing False Tax Returns and Obstructing Justice
WILSON: Seattle Woman Pleads Guilty to Selling Crack at Notorious Seattle Nightclub
August 1, 2007
ROLLOLAZO: Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Assisting in the Preparation of False Tax Returns
July 2007
July 30, 2007
CRUZ: Former Madigan Army Medical Center Employee Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes
BUDDLE: Puyallup Man Sentenced to Tend Graves in Military Cemetary for Posing as Marine Corps Captain and Chaplain
July 27, 2007
HOLST: Puyallup Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud, Bankruptcy Fraud, and Evasion of Taxes
WILSON: Repeat Offender Sentenced to Lengthy Term for Assault on Federal Officers
KIKUCHI: Final Defendants Sentenced in "Gascaper" - Stole an Estimated $2.9 Million Worth of Fuel
July 26, 2007
JORDAN: Three More Defendants Sentenced to Prison in Connection with Kidnapping that Ended in Murder on Fort Lewis
July 24, 2007
GARRED: Spanaway Woman Sentenced in Connection with Armed Robberies
July 23, 2007
JEFFERSON: Tribal Member Pleads Guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter in Death of Infant Son
BINDER: Former Hells Angel Pleads Guilty to RICO
July 13, 2007
SIMMONS: Repeat Offender Sentenced to 12+ Years in Prison for Possession of Stolen Guns
MACKE: Bellevue Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering
July 12, 2007
BRAND: Distributor Pleads Guilty to Participating in Pharmacy Burglary Scheme
July 11, 2007
MCCONNELL: Twelfth Pharmacy Burglar Pleads Guilty to Participating in Pharmacy Burglary Scheme
July 6, 2007
MERRILL: Puyallup Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography
FORD: Seattle Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Tax Fraud Scheme
GRAHAM: Burglar Sentenced to 65 Months in Prison for Role in Pharmacy Burglary and Drug Distribution Scheme
June 2007
June 29, 2007
AKRAM: Everett Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Grocery Store Arson
KILGORE: Burien Felon Sentenced to 13 Year Prison Term for Dealing Crack Cocaine
URGA: Repeat Offender Sentenced to More than 12 Years in Prison for Possession of Stolen Firearms
REAN: Vancouver Bank Robber Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
VU: Kent Woman Sentenced to Prison for Laundering Drug Money
June 26, 2007
CALYPSO: Greek Shipping Company Pleads Guilty in "Magic Pipe" Pollution Scheme
June 22, 2007
MCNEW: Elma Man Sentenced to Prison for Manufacturing Explosive Devices
DUNIGAN: Pierce County Man Sentenced to Twenty Years in Prison for Kidnapping that Ended in Murder
GRESHAM: Lakewood Woman Sentenced for Hurricane Katrina Fraud
June 21, 2007
KWAN: Bellevue Man Convicted of Illegal Firearms Possession
June 11, 2007
HELLS ANGELS: Current and Former Hells Angels Members Found Guilty of RICO
June 8, 2007
MOORE: Forger Linked to Multiple Identity Thieves Sentenced to 5+ Years in Prison
GOMEZ-RAMIREZ: Members of Pierce County Drug Distribution Ring Sentenced to Prison
ROOT: Repeat Offender Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
SMITH:Stanwood Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Smuggling Guns and Marijuana
June 7, 2007
MACBETH: Phony War Veteran Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements
MURRAY: Everett Woman Pleads Guilty to Participating in Pharmacy Burglary and Oxycodone Prescription Ring
June 6, 2007
NGUYEN: Two Sentenced in Connection with Sale of Stolen Medical Devices
June 4, 2007
TIFFIN: Longview Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of Firearms and Body Armor
VANCE: Renton Couple Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud
June 1, 2007
COLOSIO-DUSSAN: Leaders of Drug Ring Get Lengthy Prison Sentences
MURRAY: Everett Man Pleads Guilty to Participating in Pharmacy Burglary and Oxycodone Prescription Ring
MOORE: Lakewood Man Sentenced to Nearly 30 Years in Prison for Murder, Gun and Drug Charges
May 2007
May 30, 2007
SOLOWAY: Seattle Spammer Indicted for Mail and Wire Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft and Money Laundering
May 29, 2007
GRAY: Seattle Man Pleads Guilty to Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
May 25, 2007
SHREVE/HAUG: Snohomish County Men Sentenced to Prison for Arson of Edmonds Condo Project and Attempted Arson of Bothell Biotech
YOUNG: Tax Prep Employee Indicted for Bank Fraud, Social Security Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
May 24, 2007
CASINOS: Dozens Indicted in Conspiracy to Commit Racketeering, Illegal Gambling, Money Laundering, and Related Offenses
May 23, 2007
PAUL: Seattle Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty in Connection with Preparation of False Tax Returns
May 22, 2007
BRYAN: Quinault Tribal Member Pleads Guilty in Connection with Kidnapping and Assault
O'FLAHERTY: Seattle Man Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Bank Records
May 18, 2007
THOMPSON: Fort Lewis Soldier Pleads Guilty to Armed Bank Robbery
SANDOVAL: Pasadena Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Renton On-Line Gaming Company
BAER: Bothell Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Bankruptcy Fraud
SHERMAN: "Hockey Dad" Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Wire Fraud, Mail Fraud and Securities Fraud
May 17, 2007
CALVIN: Former Seattle Woman Pleads Guilty to Hurricane Katrina Fraud and to Defrauding Other Assistance Programs
DIAS: Seattle Man Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud in Connection with Online Auction Scam
COSTELLO: Vancouver Woman Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Defrauding Social Security
May 16, 2007
COOK: Laura Cook Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Justice
May 14, 2007
LEE: Kent Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Being an Armed Career Criminal, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Obstruction of Justice
May 4, 2007
WILLIAMS: Four Year Prison Sentence for Identity Thief who Stole Information From Patient Files at Medical Clinic
GILBERT: North Seattle Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Gun Crimes
May 2, 2007
NELLES: Ninth Pharmacy Burglar Pleads Guilty to Participating in Pharmacy Burglary Scheme
ACOBA: Felon Sentenced to Prison for Gun Possession
May 1, 2007
FUGITT: Tacoma Sex Offender Convicted of Possessing Firearm
April 2007
April 27, 2007
HOUSER: Eighth Pharmacy Burglar Pleads Guilty to Participating in Pharmacy Burglary Scheme
April 24, 2007
TAM: Seattle Woman Pleads Guilty to Forging Prescriptions for Narcotic Painkillers
April 20, 2007
TRAN: Marijuana Distributor Pleads Guilty
BOOKER: Tacoma Repeat Offender Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes
April 19, 2007
WILKES: Katrina Fraud Defendant Pleads Guilty
April 17, 2007
CTI: Cell Therapeutics, Inc. to Pay United States $10.5 Million to Resolve Claims for Illegal Marketing of Cancer Drug
April 16, 2007
PORTER: Navy Veteran Sentenced to Prison for Mail Fraud in Connection with Flase Claim of PTSD
April 11, 2007
KENT GARDEN SHOP: Kent Garden Shop Owners Indicted in Marijuana Manufacturing Conspiracy
April 9, 2007
SANCHEZ-VASQUEZ: Wiretap Investigation Takes Down Heroin and Cocaine Distribution Ring
April 6, 2007
FUHR: Leader of Cocaine and Oxycodone Distribution Ring Sentenced to Long Prison Term
CELIO: Seattle Psychologist Sentenced to Prison for Falsely Billing Military Medical Insurance Program
MCCOMB: Prolific Identity Thief Sentenced to 5+ Years in Prison
April 5, 2007
VAZQUEZ-LOPEZ: Vancouver Resident Sentenced to More than Five Years in Prison for Drug Conspiracy
BUDDLE: Puyallup Man Pleads Guilty to Posing as Marine Corps Captain and Chaplain Wearing Unearned Medals of Valor
March 2007
March 30, 2007
HAMPTON: Longview Man Sentenced to 6+ Years in Prison for Bank Robbery, Drug and Gun Crimes
FRIEND: California Man Sentenced to 19 Year Term for Armed Robberies of Credit Union
March 23, 2007
CALDWELL: Seattle man Sentenced to 15 Years and 8 Months in Prison for Eleven Bank Robberies
HULET: Former School Employee Sentenced to a Year in Prison for Possession of Explosives and Weapons
March 22, 2007
HURRICANE KATRINA FRAUD: Four More Indicted in Connection with Hurricane Katrina Fraud
MACDONALD: Seventh Pharmacy Burglar Pleads Guilty in Connection with Pharmacy Burglary and Drug Distribution Scheme
March 21, 2007
SHAFFER: Tacoma Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
DIEHL: Aberdeen Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Traveling to Have Sex with a Minor
March 20, 2007
PROJECT SAFE CHILDHOOD: Media Opportunity
March 16, 2007
RHODES: Castle Rock Man Who Stole More than 900 Pieces of Mail Gets Three Year Prison Term
VU: Kent Woman Pleads Guilty to Laundering Drug Money
STREICH: Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Molesting Child on Fort Lewis Military Base
GUITARD: Olympia Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Leading Conspiracy that Stole $2.9 Million Worth of Fuel
March 14, 2007
ROBERTS: Former Whatcom County Woman Pleads Guilty in Connection with Conspiracy, Tax Fraud, Bank Fraud, Wire Fraud and Identity Theft
March 12, 2007
MORED: South King County Man Sentenced to Prison for ID Theft/Bank Fraud Scheme
MOORE: State Department of Licensing Employee Sentenced to Prison for Selling Drivers Licenses
March 9, 2007
BLUM/BYRNE: Two Defendants in Army Ranger Bank Robbery Case Plead Guilty
DALE: Seattle Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Steal and Sell Cellular Phones
March 8, 2007
HURRICANE KATRINA: Seven Indicted in Connection with Hurricane Katrina Fraud
March 7, 2007
VINSON/FORD: Two Seattle Men Indicted for Separate Tax Fraud Schemes
STORM: University Professor Pleads Guilty to Illegal Disposal of Hazardous Waste
March 2, 2007
BERGMAN: Repeat Identity Thief Sentenced to Four Year Prison Term
FERRELL/OLSON: FAA Contracting Officer Indicted in Procurement Fraud Conspiracy
February 2007
February 26, 2007
COSTELLO: Vancouver Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Social Security
February 23, 2007
MAXFIELD: Montana Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Traveling to Seattle to Have Sex with a Minor
PEREZ PEREZ: Armed Drug Dealer Sentenced to Twelve Years in Prison for Role in Selling Five Pounds of Meth
KANG: Leaders of Conspiracy to Transport Women for Prostitution Sentenced to Prison
PATEL: Spokane Area Woman who Purchased House as Part of Drug Tunnel Scheme Sentenced to Prison
February 21, 2007
AKRAM: Everett Man Convicted of Arson Conspiracy
PALFREY: Sixth Pharmacy Burglar Pleads Guilty in Connection with Pharmacy Burglary and Drug Distribution Scheme
COOK: Wade Cook Convicetd of Tax Evasion, Filing False Tax Returns and Obstructing Justice
February 16, 2007
GRAHAM: Fifth Pharmacy Burglar Pleads Guilty in Connection with Pharmacy Burglary and Drug Distribution Scheme
February 9, 2007
HENDERSON: Brazen Identity Thief Sentenced to 6+ Years in Prison
WOOLLEY: Everett Man Sentenced to 29 Months in Prison for Embezzling More than $300,000 from Bank
WILSON: Stevenson Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes
COSTELLO: Vancouver Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Social Security
February 8, 2007
EDWARDS: Repeat Identity Thief Sentenced to Three and a Half Years in Prison
February 7, 2007
PHILLIPS: Fourth Pharmacy Burglar Pleads Guilty in Connection with Pharmacy Burglary and Drug Distribution Scheme
GRIFFIN: Grand Jury Indicts ID Theft Ring That Used Insiders at a Mortgage Company and Escrow Firm to Steal Personal Information
February 1, 2007
CRUZ: Former Madigan Army Medical Center Employee Charged in Connection with Bribery and False Billing Scheme
NORTENO: Grand Jury Indicts Drug Dealing Members of Violent Street Gang
January 2007
January 30, 2007
SINGH: Indian National Convicted of Human Smuggling
MOORE: Forger Linked to Multiple Identity Thieves Pleads Guilty
January 26, 2007
SULLIVAN: Justice Department Announces Appointment of Jeffrey C. Sullivan As Interim United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington
HENNINGS: Seattle Woman Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Info From Emergency Room Patients
PLOWMAN: Lawyer Sentenced to Prison for Financial Reporting Crime
WILSON: Tacoma Man Gets 10 Year Prison Term for Drug and Gun Crimes
January 25, 2007
YOUNG: Whidbey Island Man Sentenced for Using the Internet to Entice a Minor to Travel for Illegal Sexual Activity
MCKAY: United States Attorney John McKay Joins Seattle University Law School
January 24, 2007
REAN: Vancouver Bank Robber Convicted Following Two Day Trial
CAO: Marijuana Manufacturing and Distribution Conspiracy Shut Down
January 23, 2007
IRIKA: Shipping Line Pays $750,000 in Fines and Assessments for Illegal Ocean Dumping
January 19, 2007
BLAND: Tacoma Woman Sentenced to Ten Months in Prison for Social Security Fraud
LEWIS: Lakewood Men Sentenced to Long Prison Terms for Gun and Drug Trafficking
LEE: Korean National Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Bank Fraud Scheme
January 18, 2007
CZINEGE: Canadian Man Convicted of Cocaine Trafficking
SWANSON: Third Pharmacy Burglar Pleads Guilty In Connection With Pharmacy Burglary and Drug Distribution Scheme
January 17, 2007
MCKAY: US Attorney Presented with Distinguished Public Service Award
January 12, 2007
COATES: Vancouver Man Who was Paid $10,000 to Pose as Groom in Visa Fraud Scheme Sentenced
COMA: Scuba-Suited Bank Robber Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison
January 5, 2007
FELDMAN: Vancouver Man Who Entered into Sham Marriage as Part of Visa Fraud Scheme Sentenced
MOLINA: Mexican National Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Role in Dealing Five lbs. of Meth
LOFTUS: Graham Man Sentenced to 6 Months in Prison for Conspiracy Involving Stolen Military Goods
JOSS: Snohomish County Woman Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Dealing Pounds of Methamphetamine
BROWN: Two Seattle Area Men Get Ten Year Prison Terms for Methamphetamine Trafficking
January 4, 2007
