Spokane, WA – Fifteen people were arrested during a two-day warrant sweep conducted across Spokane Valley and Spokane County this week, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office.
The joint operation, which took place on December 10 and 11, involved multiple agencies including the Spokane Valley Police Department, U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (PNVOTF), and Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say the effort focused on locating and arresting wanted individuals with histories of violent crime, burglary, drug offenses, and other serious violations.
According to the sheriff’s office, the initiative was part of an ongoing push to improve community safety by removing offenders from the streets. Among those arrested were suspects with warrants for failure to register as a sex offender, burglary, assault, drug possession, escape from custody, and DUI-related charges.
One individual, identified as Jason W. Gilmore, was reportedly found with an active misdemeanor warrant, while another, Lavado K. Rios, was wanted on multiple felony warrants for burglary and controlled substance possession. Others were taken into custody on violations tied to parole, probation, or previous felony charges.
Authorities emphasized the collaborative effort behind the arrests, noting that the Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force includes representatives from federal, state, and local law enforcement, including Spokane Valley Police, the Washington State Department of Corrections, and U.S. Marshals.
Officials added that the investigation remains ongoing, with additional arrests possible in the coming days.
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