Law Enforcement Targets Gun Crime With Federal Penalties

Community Safety Program in Seattle Expanded to Stem Gun Crimes

SEATTLE – Law enforcement leaders at the federal, state and local levels announced the expansion of an anti-violence program designed to get armed criminals off the streets and improve community safety. Under this operation those caught with illegal firearms in Seattle will face a greatly increased likelihood of federal prosecution and significant prison time. This operation marks an expansion of the existing partnership between the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the King County Prosecutor’s Office in conjunction with the increased emphasis on anti-violence efforts by the Seattle Police Department and other law enforcement agencies working in Seattle.

“We are here today to send a clear message: if you use a gun in a crime, you will do more time. You will do federal time,” said U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. “We will continue to work with organizations, the community and local law enforcement to address ways to prevent these crimes. We cannot prosecute our way out of this problem. But we will prosecute those who are the problem.”

“This partnership with the King County Prosecutor’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office will help protect public safety by getting more guns off the street and providing better supervision of offenders,” said Mayor Mike McGinn.

“While we cannot predict or prevent the next senseless act of gun violence, we can do more to keep guns out of the wrong hands,” said King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg. “Felons and minors should not walk armed through our streets, and when they are found in illegal possession of a firearm, the law should act swiftly and impose a penalty equal to the danger posed to community safety.”

“The Seattle Police Department remains committed to reducing gun violence in our community. Criminals should take note. If you commit a gun crime in Seattle, we will arrest you. We will work with our partners at the Prosecutor’s Office and U.S. Attorney’s Office to ensure that you get the maximum time,” said Seattle Police Deputy Chief Nick Metz.

“And make no mistake, we will not tolerate illegal gun possession or gun violence in our streets,” said Kelvin Crenshaw, Special Agent in Charge of the ATF Seattle Field Division. “Gun violence is unacceptable and the safety and security of our communities is not negotiable. Along with our federal, state and local partners ATF remains resolute in the fight against violent crime. And to those who choose to ignore this message know this – you will be arrested, you will go to prison and your time behind iron bars will not be brief.”

Currently, under the Project Safe Neighborhood program, a Senior Deputy King County Prosecutor serves as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. He reviews all gun cases for possible federal prosecution and focuses on the “worst of the worse.” The expansion of this partnership between the county and federal prosecutors’ offices means that there will be a zero tolerance policy for weapons cases originating in Seattle and more cases will be prosecuted federally. The federal penalties include up to ten years for being a felon with a gun, a five year mandatory minimum for carrying a gun to a drug deal, and, at a 15 year mandatory minimum federal prison sentence for defendants with three prior violent felonies or drug crimes. In addition to significant prison time, federal prosecution results in more rigorous supervision by federal probation officers when felons are released into the community. Violation of the terms of supervision can result in a return to federal prison for up to five years after the felon is released.

The Seattle Police Department is directing Violence Prevention Emphasis Patrols (VPEP) to address hot spots and other areas of concern. By providing a dedicated group of officers in targeted areas, SPD and its partners are working to prevent gun violence and other crimes as well as respond to calls for service within each precinct. Assigned officers are deployed to the various areas of interest by the Incident Commander and are engaged in visible patrols and social contacts. Other long-term, multi-agency operations are continuing. For more information on guns recovered in Washington State visit: http://www.atf.gov/statistics/trace-data/

The public can aid in efforts to combat gun violence by safely storing their guns in locked gun cases. Many of the weapons used in crimes are weapons that have been stolen in burglaries. Additionally, if you are aware of someone who should not possess weapons for mental health reasons call police at 9-1-1 or the mental health crisis line at 206-461-3222.

In addition to the Seattle Police Department and ATF, the law enforcement partners include the FBI, DEA, ICE, King County Sheriff’s Office, the Washington State Department of Corrections, the Washington State Department of Licensing and the Washington State Patrol.

For additional information please contact Emily Langlie, Public Affairs Officer for the United States Attorney’s Office, at (206) 553-4110 or Emily.Langlie@USDOJ.Gov.

One of Six Indicted in Gun Trafficking Investigation Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gun Possession

Convicted Felon Faces up to 10 Years in Prison for Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy

A convicted felon who trafficked in multiple high powered firearms pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to conspiracy to unlawfully deal in firearms and being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. Joshua Dawson, 20, is one of six Seattle-area men-indicted in April 2012 following a firearms trafficking investigation. The men sold guns to a person working with law enforcement in the Renton, Washington area. Under the terms of the plea agreement, both sides will recommend a prison sentence between five and eight years in prison. U.S. District Judge Richard A. Jones is free to impose any sentence up to the 10 year maximum at sentencing on September 28, 2012.

Dawson was indicted following an undercover investigation involving the Seattle Police Department Gang Unit; the FBI; and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). In his plea agreement, Dawson admits to selling eight guns between January and March 2012: a Smith and Wesson .38 caliber revolver; a Mac 11 9mm pistol; an SKS 7.62 assault rifle; a Romarm/Cugir 7.62 x 39mm caliber rifle; a DPMS .223/5.56mm caliber rifle; an Olympic Arms multi-rifle with a silencer; a Weatherby 7mm caliber rifle; and a Maadi 7.62 x 39mm caliber rifle. In all in this operation, 25 guns were taken off the street, many of which were previously reported stolen. Five other individuals are being prosecuted as part of the case: Andre M. Conerly, 25, James L. Henderson, 22; Daunte R. Williams, 29; Alexander J. Olivio-Altheimer, 21, all of Seattle; and Djuan O. Gardner, 28, of Federal Way, Washington. Four of the defendants, including Dawson, are charged with being a felon in possession of firearms. Dawson has prior convictions for robbery and theft.

In the statement of facts in the plea agreement, Dawson admits that when officers went to arrest him on April 17, 2012, he fled in his car, crashing into multiple other vehicles. When he was taken into custody, officers located a loaded Kel-Tec model PF-9 9mm pistol in the glove compartment of his car.

The case was jointly investigated by the FBI, the Seattle Police Department Gang Unit, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Nicholas Brown.

For additional information please contact Emily Langlie, Public Affairs Officer for the United States Attorney’s Office, at (206) 553-4110 or Emily.Langlie@USDOJ.Gov.

Six Indicted on Gun Trafficking Charges

Defendants Allegedly Sold High-Powered Firearms to Person Working with Law Enforcement

Six Seattle-area men, some with prior felony convictions, were arrested over the last 24 hours on an indictment charging them with firearm trafficking as well as being felons in possession of firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. The indictment is the result of an undercover investigation involving the Seattle Police Department Gang Unit; the FBI; and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). In all, 25 guns were taken off the street, many of which were previously reported stolen. Andre M. Conerly, 25; Joshua Dawson, 20; James L. Henderson, 22; Daunte R. Williams, 29; and Alexander J. Olivio-Altheimer, 21, all of Seattle; and Djuan O. Gardner, 28, of Federal Way, Washington, will make their initial appearances in U.S. District Court in Seattle at 2:30 p.m. today.

“The defendants trafficked all kinds of firearms, including semi-automatic assault rifles, sawed-off shotguns, handguns, and even a silencer,” said U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. “Convicted felons illegally selling this kind of firepower is a dangerous combination.”

“The detectives on this investigation worked tirelessly over months to build a case that resulted in the removal of dangerous weapons off our streets and the arrests of those responsible,” said Chief John Diaz, Seattle Police Department.

According to the indictment, the weapons were sold to a person working with law enforcement over a period of months in early 2012. The sales occurred in Renton, Washington. Five of the defendants are charged with conspiracy to unlawfully deal firearms and unlawfully dealing in firearms. Individually, four of the men are charged with being a felon in possession of firearms. Their prior felonies include:

Andre M. Conerly—three convictions for theft

Joshua Dawson—convictions for robbery and theft

James L. Henderson—two convictions for unlawful possession of firearm and theft of a firearm

Djuan O. Gardner—three controlled substances convictions, two unlawful possession of a firearm, and a forgery conviction.

Additionally, Alexander J. Olivio-Altheimer is charged with possession of an unregistered firearm for his possession of a sawed-off shotgun on January 31, 2012. Andre M. Conerly is additionally charged with unlawful possession of a firearm silencer for his possession of an unregistered rifle silencer on February 15, 2012.

“The first step was taking these deadly weapons off the street, and the next was arresting gang members who would wield them,” said FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Steven M. Dean. “The Seattle Safe Streets Task Force will repeat this successful formula as often as we need to because AK-47s and other assault rifles have no place in our community. Today’s arrests highlight that the law enforcement community is at its best when working together.”

“These arrests exemplify what can happen when dedicated law enforcement professionals work together to combat criminals and protect communities,” said Kelvin Crenshaw, Special Agent in Charge of the ATF, Seattle Field Division. “And to those that would illegally sell guns, fuel violent crime, and create fear on our streets, I suggest you sit-up and take notice—the safety and security of our communities is not negotiable. Not today, not tomorrow—not ever.”

If convicted, the men face up to 10 years in prison.

The charges contained in the indictment are only allegations. A person is presumed innocent unless and until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

The case was jointly investigated by the FBI; the Seattle Police Department Gang Unit; and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Nicholas Brown.

For additional information, please contact Emily Langlie, Public Affairs Officer for the United States Attorney’s Office, at (206) 553-4110 or Emily.Langlie@USDOJ.Gov.

Federal Officials Close the Investigation into the Death of Native American Woodcarver in Washington State

The U.S. Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington announced today that they are closing the federal criminal civil rights investigation of a former Seattle Police Department Officer for the fatal shooting of the late Native American woodcarver John T. Williams, and that charges will not be filed. 

Officials from the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI met today with the brother of the late Mr. Williams and family representatives to inform them of this decision.

The Justice Department conducted a comprehensive and independent investigation of the events surrounding the fatal shooting on Aug. 30, 2010. Federal investigators reviewed the patrol car videos of the incident; the testimony and exhibits admitted at the two-week King County, Wash., Superior Court inquest into this fatal shooting; the interrogatories filled out by the inquest jurors at the completion of the inquest; the report of the Seattle Police Department’s Firearms Review Board; the Seattle Police Department’s homicide investigative file, including all the eyewitness and forensic evidence; the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office’s memorandum declining state homicide charges; and the involved officer’s personnel and training files. Federal investigators visited the scene and also conducted interviews of civilian and law enforcement witnesses.             

Under the applicable federal criminal civil rights laws, prosecutors must establish, beyond a reasonable doubt, that a law enforcement officer willfully deprived an individual of a constitutional right, meaning with the deliberate and specific intent to do something the law forbids. This is the highest standard of intent imposed by law. Accident, mistake, fear, negligence or bad judgment is not sufficient to establish a federal criminal civil rights violation.  After a careful and thorough review, a team of experienced federal prosecutors and FBI agents determined that the evidence was insufficient to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the former Seattle Police Officer acted willfully and with the deliberate and specific intent to do something the law forbids. 

Accordingly, the investigation into this incident has been closed without prosecution.

The Civil Rights Division, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington and the FBI devoted significant time and resources into conducting a thorough and independent investigation. The Justice Department is committed to investigating allegations of excessive force by law enforcement officers and will continue to devote the resources required to ensure that all serious allegations of civil rights violations are fully and completely investigated.  The department aggressively prosecutes criminal civil rights violations whenever there is sufficient evidence under the legal standard imposed by law.

Help Us Find a Killer

Media Campaign Marks Anniversary of Prosecutor’s Murder

It has been nearly 10 years since a killer stood outside the Seattle home of Tom Wales and fired several shots from a handgun through a basement window, killing the assistant U.S. attorney and father of two while he worked at his desk.

Since that time, the FBI and our law enforcement partners have dedicated themselves to finding those responsible for the murder. Now, as the 10th anniversary of the killing approaches on October 11, we are announcing a new media campaign to again ask for the public’s assistance.

“This is an active case in which we are constantly and aggressively pursuing leads,” said Greg Fowler, the FBI inspector in charge of the task force investigating the murder. “Information is the key,” Fowler added, “and the better the information, the greater the chance of finding those responsible.”

Wales, a prosecutor who specialized in white-collar crime cases, was shot at 10:40 p.m. It has been reported that a lone male suspect was observed leaving the scene.

“We know information about the crime is still out there,” Fowler said. “We know there are people who—because of fear, doubt, or other reasons—have not yet come forward.  Regardless of the reasons, now is the time to come forward. Now is the time to tell us what you know. Now is the time to help us solve this crime.”

During the next few weeks, residents in the Seattle region will see and hear a variety of print, broadcast, and billboard advertisements regarding the Wales investigation and the reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. In addition, detailed information about the case will be available on our website and our social media outlets, including Facebook.

“There are those who may not even know their information is important,” Fowler said, explaining the need for the media campaign. “Something seen, something heard, something out of place, something unusual—even the smallest clue may help.”

Special Agent Russ Fox, who has been supervising the investigation for the past two years, added that the 10th anniversary of the murder is a natural point to “renew the public’s interest in the investigation.” Fox noted that the murder took place exactly one month after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which should help people remember that time period.

Fox acknowledged that the case has special significance because Wales was a federal prosecutor and a partner to law enforcement. “But he was also a neighbor, a father, and a member of our community.”

The FBI, the Seattle Police Department, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and the Department of Justice—which form the Seattle Prosecutor Murder Task Force—“are still fully committed to this case,” Fox said.

“The murder of Tom Wales was more than a single act of violence against an individual,” Fowler added. “It was a crime that impacted many, but no one more than his family. Tom Wales left behind a legacy and a life that cannot be replaced. We remain confident that, with the public’s help, we will find those responsible and bring them to justice.”

If you have any information about the case, there are three ways you can contact the FBI, all of which are confidential:

■Call  800-CALL FBI;

■E-mail walestips@ic.fbi.gov; or

■Send a letter to P.O. Box 2755, Seattle, WA 98111

Insight Into a Killer

As part of the Wales homicide investigation, the Bureau asked its Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) to review the evidence to help understand the personality of the killer and the ways he might react as the 10th anniversary of the murder approaches.

“The anniversary and renewed media attention could prompt a reaction in anyone involved in the homicide,” said Susan Kossler, the BAU special agent assigned to assist with the case. “It’s important for people around that person to make note of behaviors that may be unusual or out of the ordinary.”

The media coverage surrounding the anniversary could trigger a variety of emotional responses from the killer, Kossler said. “He may appear tense or uneasy. He may make unexpected or inappropriate comments about the murder or about Wales.”

The killer might be preoccupied with the case and want to talk about it constantly. Or the very mention of the murder might make him shut down completely. “Any stronger than normal reaction, any significant deviation from the norm is what people should be looking for,” Kossler said.

Justice Department Opens Investigation into the Seattle Police Department

WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced today that it has opened a pattern or practice investigation into allegations of use of excessive force and discriminatory policing by members of the Seattle Police Department (SPD), pursuant to the pattern or practice provision of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, the anti-discrimination provisions of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The Justice Department will seek to determine whether there are systemic violations of the Constitution or federal law by officers of the SPD.   During the course of our investigation, the Justice Department will consider all relevant information, particularly the efforts that Seattle has undertaken to ensure compliance with federal law.   The Justice Department has taken similar steps in a variety of state and local law enforcement agencies, both large and small, in jurisdictions such as New York, Ohio, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia and California.

Today’s announcement is separate from any ongoing federal criminal investigation involving the Seattle Police Department.

This matter is being investigated jointly by attorneys from the Civil Rights Division’s Special Litigation Section and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington.   The Department welcomes any information from the community.   If you have any comments or concerns, please feel free to contact us at Community.seattle@usdoj.gov or 855-203-4479.

Suspect in 1986 Homicide Arrested by Deputy U.S. Marshals

SEATTLE – United States Marshal Mark Ericks announces the arrest of Carlos Vidal Guiterrez for homicide.  Deputy United States Marshals from the Pacific Northwest Fugitive Apprehension Task Force (PNWFAT) from the Western District of Washington, along with US Marshals Service task force personnel from the Eastern District of California and the Northern District of California arrested Guiterrez this afternoon near the city of Hollister, Calif.  He was taken into custody without incident and booked into jail.  Guiterrez is believed responsible for the shooting which resulted in the death of a person outside of a business in Centralia, Washington, in 1986.

U.S. Marshals task force personnel from Vancouver, Washington, initiated an investigation of this cold case in June of last year after developing information on Guiterrez.  This information led Deputies to the Hollister, California area.  Guiterrez was located and taken into custody without incident by Deputy US Marshals as he was working in Aromas, California.  He was transported to the San Benito County Jail in Hollister to await extradition back to the state of Washington.

The Pacific Northwest Fugitive Apprehension Task Force is a U.S. Marshals-sponsored partnership comprised of investigators from the King County Sheriff’s Office, Seattle Police Department, Clark County Sheriff’s Office, Vancouver Police Department, Washington State Department of Corrections, the U.S. Social Security Administration-OIG, and the U.S. Marshals Service. The Task Force concentrates apprehension efforts to remove federal, state and local fugitives from the streets. The Task Force objective is to disrupt illegal gang, gun and drug activity in the Pacific Northwest and to reduce the amount of violence in the region.

Olympia Man Arrested for Selling Guns to Felon

Defendant Sold Weapon Used in Murder of Seattle Police Officer

DAVID DEVENNY, 68, of Olympia, Washington, was arrested today after selling firearms to a convicted felon and a second prohibited person. According to the complaint, DEVENNY sold the guns to a convicted felon and a person with a domestic violence conviction. DEVENNY knew that both purchasers were prohibited from possessing firearms because of those convictions. Both the felon and the person with the domestic violence conviction were working with law enforcement at the time of the purchases in February and November 2010. At the time of the arrest today, ATF agents recovered 42 guns and $32,000 in cash. DEVENNY will make his initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Tacoma at 2:30 today. Prosecutors will ask that he remain in custody pending a detention hearing next week.

As detailed in the criminal complaint, working with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, the Seattle Police notified DEVENNY that a gun previously owned by him was used to murder Officer Timothy Brenton on October 31, 2009. DEVENNY allegedly sold the gun at a gun show in Puyallup. Investigators believe the gun was sold one week before Officer Brenton was killed.

“This is about public safety. Illegal gun sales are a threat to our police and our communities,” said U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. “We will continue to prosecute felons who possess guns illegally. And we will prosecute the people who put those guns in their hands.”

“The illegal selling of guns not only jeopardizes our entire community, but it is a thoughtless act that needlessly jeopardizes innocent lives,” said Kelvin Crenshaw, Special Agent in Charge of the ATF Seattle Field Division. “The investigation of illegal firearms trafficking is a top priority for ATF. We stand at the front line against violence, and are whole heartedly committed to pursuing those individuals who would disregard existing federal firearms laws and selfishly feed the illegal supply of guns that impact our streets and communities.”

According to the criminal complaint, DEVENNY came to the attention of law enforcement while officers reviewed gun sales activity at gun shows throughout the Western District of Washington. Federal law requires that gun sellers who make frequent and repetitive gun sales for profit become a Federal Firearms Licensed Dealer (FFL). When a Federal Firearms Licensed Dealer (FFL) sells a weapon, the seller is required to fill out certain forms and conduct a background check. These forms help law enforcement trace guns subsequently used in crimes. The forms are not filled out by private sellers.

Records indicate DEVENNY purchased 16 handguns from an FFL in just one five month period in 2009. Prosecutors allege the guns were then sold in private sales, with no further records or background checks. The investigation revealed DEVENNY had bought and then sold dozens of guns at various gun shows without keeping any records. While private collectors are allowed to sell guns from their personal collection without becoming a licensed dealer, these sales did not comport with the requirements for private collection sales.

The charges contained in the complaint are only allegations. A person is presumed innocent unless and until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

The case is bing investigated by ATF. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Bruce Miyake and Nicholas Brown.

For additional information please contact Emily Langlie, Public Affairs Officer for the United States Attorney’s Office, at (206) 553-4110 or Emily.Langlie@USDOJ.Gov.

Seattle Man Convicted for Attempt to Kill Grand Jury Witness

Defendant Faces at Least 23 Years in Prison

June 18, 2010 - DEVAUGHN DORSEY, 36, of Seattle, Washington, was convicted today of witness tampering and discharging a firearm in relation to a crime of violence. The conviction stems from the May 2008, shooting in West Seattle, where a woman and her son were shot in their basement apartment. The jury deliberated about 12 hours following the eight-day trial. DORSEY will be sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge Robert S. Lasnik on September 17, 2010.

“This shooting was an attack on our system of justice, which is the cornerstone of our democracy,” said U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. “Justice relies on the willingness of our community to appear in court or assist in the search for truth. This verdict sends the message that we cannot allow violence, or threats of violence, to impede the pursuit of justice.”

Prior to the trial, DORSEY pleaded guilty to a multi-count indictment charging him in a car theft and chop shop scheme. Under the terms of that plea agreement, DORSEY faced 13 years in prison. The conviction returned today for discharging a firearm in relation to a crime of violence, mandates a consecutive 10-year term. DORSEY faces at least 23 years in prison.

According to records filed in the case and testimony at trial, DORSEY led a conspiracy that stole cars from dealerships, changed the vehicle identification numbers, and then registered the cars in the names of various people—often single mothers—to establish a new “clean” title. DORSEY and his co-schemers then sold the cars for profit. In the spring of 2008, law enforcement was zeroing in on DORSEY for various thefts of high end cars. Two of the women who had allowed DORSEY to register the cars in their names were being summoned to the federal grand jury to testify.

Two nights before a West Seattle woman was scheduled to testify at the grand jury, she was shot through the basement window of her apartment as she stood at the kitchen sink and suffered gunshot wounds to her chest and leg. In all, nine shots were fired into the apartment hitting not only the witness, but her 10-year-old son as well. Both recovered from their injuries. Descriptions of the person seen running from the apartment generally resembled DORSEY. Cell phone records confirmed that DORSEY was in a relatively small area around the apartment in the minutes before the shooting. Within five minutes after the shooting, DORSEY made unsolicited calls to police detectives he knew, attempting to establish an alibi that he was miles away on Capitol Hill at the time of the shooting. However, cell phone records revealed that he was in the vicinity of the West Seattle Bridge when the calls were placed. The bridge was DORSEY’s route away from the shooting scene.

DORSEY has a lengthy criminal history, that includes a prior conviction for Attempted Witness Tampering. Dorsey’s adult convictions include the following: (1) assault involving the use of a firearm; (2) domestic violence assault; (3) possession of cocaine—two separate convictions; (4) possession of stolen property (generally cars)— four separate convictions; (5) attempted car theft; (6) attempted burglary of a car dealership; (7) harassment; (8) car theft; (9) 32 convictions for driving-related offenses, such as driving with a suspended license; and (10) a variety of convictions for such things as failure to appear, providing false information to a police officer, eluding police, and obstruction.

DORSEY was released from federal prison in late 2007 for a car theft scheme similar to the one he presided over in late 2007 to mid-2008. In the spring of 2008, “he feared returning to federal prison,” Assistant United States Attorney Jill Otake told jurors. “On May 13, 2008, he took matters into his own hands.”

The case was investigated by the Washington State Patrol with assistance from the Seattle Police Department, Kent Police Department, and FBI, and additional assistance from a crime analyst with the Redmond Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Jill Otake and Marc A. Perez.

For additional information please contact Emily Langlie, Public Affairs Officer for the United States Attorney’s Office, at (206) 553-4110 or Emily.Langlie@USDOJ.Gov.