Snohomish County, WA – A Snohomish County man has pleaded guilty to three felony counts of sex crimes against children following an extensive investigation by the county’s Special Investigations Unit, authorities announced Thursday.
According to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Robert Blessing entered a guilty plea earlier today. Detectives from the department’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) were credited for conducting a “thorough investigation” that led to the successful prosecution.
Blessing pleaded guilty to three felony counts of child sex crimes. His sentencing is scheduled for December 2, according to the sheriff’s office.
Officials did not release additional details about the victims or circumstances of the case, citing privacy protections for minors involved in sex crime investigations.
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office praised its SIU detectives for their work in resolving the case and ensuring accountability for the offenses.
This case adds to ongoing statewide efforts to investigate and prosecute crimes involving the exploitation of children, a key focus area for Washington’s law enforcement agencies.
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