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No. 21 Warrior Men Win Weekend Opener at Northwest
Dec 7, 2024Tap to summarizeAlisha Alexander | LCSC Assistant Athletic Director-Sports Information Live coverage in the LC Valley on 95.5 FM and AM 950 KOZE and streaming free online at koze.com. KIRKLAND, WA – Alton Hamilton notched his fifth double-double of the season and combined with MaCarhy Morris for 42 points to lead No. 21 LC State Men’s Basketball past Northwest (Wash.) by a final of 71-63. The sophomore duo also collected 20 boards and accounted for 12 free throws. Senior Taden King had a career night with seven rebounds in the victory. “Good road win for the guys,” Head Coach Austin Johnson said. “A true team win. We had some great possessions from our bench on the defensive end which really helped us weather some offensive droughts. MaCarhy had a big second half getting into the paint and free throw line. Alton gutted it out as he has battled some sickness and injuries lately. We continue to take steps defensively and will have another big test tomorrow.” The win improves the LC State record to 6-1 on the season and 2-0 in Cascade Conference play. HOW IT HAPPENED Hamilton helped the Warriors out to a 6-2 lead before a layup by John Lustig and 3 by King made it 11-7 at 16:49 in the first half. Hamilton added another basket before Northwest rallied to tie the score 13-13 seven minutes into the game. A triple by Kasen Carpenter put LC State back in front at 12:36 and Morris kept the Warriors in the lead with a layup at 11:54. A dunk by Hamilton kept LC State in front by a slim margin as the teams went basket-for-basket. Carpenter added his second 3 of the game at 8:48 for a 25-21 advantage. Free throws knotted the score 25-25 and foul shots by Lustig and Hamilton gave the Warriors a 28-27 edge with 5:12 to play in the half. Gorden Boykins widened the margin to 31-27 with an and-1 play at 4:50 and Dylan Skaife added two free throws to grow the scoring run to seven straight LC State points by 3:01. King scored to push the stretch to nine points and the Warriors led 35-27 at the break. Hamilton started the second half for the Warrior with a layup before four points from Morris made the lead 41-32 at 18:14. After a four-minute scoring draught that saw Northwest pull within three, 41-38, Hamilton fought his way to a pair of layups to push the margin back to 45-40 by 13:34. Jayceon Smith scored twice to break a tie and give LC State a 49-47 advantage at 11:57 and Morris and Hamilton added to the total, but the Eagles surged once more to even the score 50-50 with 8:35 to play. Morris rattled off four straight points with two free throws and a layup in traffic to put the Warriors in front 54-50 at 7:04. The sophomore added another basket a minute later to keep the margin at four points, 56-52, and Grayson Hunt added four straight points to make it 60-52 by 4:35. Morris capped the Warrior’s eight-point run at 3:31 with the score at 62-52 ahead of a run by the Eagles to cut the difference to 62-56. Lustig snapped the stretch with a layup and Hamilton converted a free throw before another bucket had the advantage at 67-58 with less than a minute to go. Four free throws by Morris wrapped up the 71-63 win for the Warriors. STAT RECAP Hamilton led the Warriors with a 22-point, 13-rebound double-double. He made a career-high nine field goals on a 9-for-17 night from the field. Morris added 20 points with a career-best eight made free throws to go with seven boards. King matched Morris with seven rebounds, a career-high, to pair with his seven points on 3-for-5 shooting. The Warriors shot .472 from the field and held Northwest to just .087 (2-for-23) from 3-point range. LC State made 18 free throws. UP NEXT The conference weekend continues on Saturday when the Warriors head to Olympia, Wash., to take on Evergreen State College (Wash.). Tipoff is set for 5 p.m. Stay up to date with all things Warrior Athletics at lcwarriors.com and on social media @LCWarriors.
Transcribe →Every Warrior Scores as No. 14 LC State Rolls Past Northwest
Dec 6, 2024Tap to summarizeBOX SCORE Live coverage can be heard on 95.5 FM and AM 950 KOZE and streaming free online at koze.com. 12/6/2024 | Alisha Alexander | LCSC Assistant Athletic Director-Sports Information KIRKLAND, WA – No. 14 LC State Women’s Basketball improved to 7-0 to start the season behind a 97-47 victory over Northwest University (Wash.) on Friday. Every Warrior scored and grabbed a rebound in the contest that featured a dominant performance from LC State on both sides of the ball. “Really loved the way we defended today and to force 34 turnovers and snag 21 steals was big for us,” Head Coach Caelyn Orlandi said. “We rotated well and got our hands on passes. When everyone gets a basket and a rebound it makes for a fun team win. I loved to see our freshmen in there making great plays. Our future is bright.” The win improves the Warriors record to 2-0 in Cascade Conference play. LC State shot .541 from the floor and held the Eagles to .296 behind 34 forced turnovers and 21 steals. HOW IT HAPPENED Payton Hymas netted a pair of free throws after being fouled on the first possession before back-to-back 3-pointers by Sitara Byrd and a layup by Hymas had the score at 10-0 at 7:35. A steal by Ellie Sander led to a layup by Hymas to cap the 12-0 run after three minutes. Darian Herring added a pair of blocked shots and three layups to keep the difference at nine points, 18-9, with 2:48 to play in the opening quarter. A free throw by Camden Barger and baskets by Tatum Brager and Byrd had LC State ahead 23-12 after 10 minutes. Lindsey Wilson scored the first three points of the second frame with a free throw and layup. A basket by Brager made it 28-14 at 8:45. The Warriors went on a six-point run with tallies by Herring, Mataya Green and Brager for a 34-19 advantage at the 5:10 mark. Herring answered Northwest baskets before a triple by Sander grew the advantage to 41-25 at 3:24. Ella Nelson, Hymas and Barger combined for seven straight points and a bucket by Wilson ended the first half with the Warriors in front 50-26. Three steals, with one by Hymas and back-to-back by Byrd, led to three baskets to start the third frame. Herring, Byrd and Sander each scored on the defensive moves and a foul shot by Green made it seven straight LC State points to start the half. Free throws by Herring and a 3 by Hymas pushed the scoring run to 12 points, and a steal by Hymas led to a bucket by Sander to make it 14. Another steal by Hymas took Herring to the basket. After 16 straight Warriors points on five steals to start the quarter, the Warriors led 66-26 at 6:17. Wilson put back an offensive board to keep the offensive onslaught going and a steal by Kendall Wallace took the freshman to the basket to cap the 20-point run. With 3:03 left in the third frame LC State led 70-26. Northwest scored its first points of the second half at 2:41. Tessa Karlberg joined in on the scoring 20 seconds later, Barger hit a 3 and Wallace took another steal back to the basket to close out the quarter with the Warriors in front 77-34. LC State outscored Northwest 27-8 in the frame. Karlberg scored and a 3 by Grace Beardin continued the momentum in the final 10 minutes. The Eagles struck for a pair of baskets before Brager hit a jumper. Bella Firnkoess scored her first basket as a Warrior, a 3-pointer, to grow the cushion to 87-39 with 7:06 to play. Keira O’Neill added her first collegiate field goal a minute later. Karlberg, Nelson and O’Neill carried the offense in the final five minutes of the 97-47 victory. STAT RECAP Herring led all scorers with 16 points on 7-for-9 shooting from the floor. She also led LC State in rebounds (6) and blocked shots (3) to go with three assists. Hymas added 11 points on 3-for-4 shooting with four assists and five steals, while Byrd tallied 10 points with a game-high six steals to go with three assists and three boards. Sander led the game in assists with five along with seven points and four steals. Every Warrior scored at least three points in the contest and grabbed at least one rebound. LC State shot .541 as a team with 24 assists on 40 made baskets. The defense was solid with 21 steals and held NU to .296 shooting from the floor. LC State allowed just three 3-pointers on 20 attempts (.150). UP NEXT The conference weekend continues on Saturday when the Warriors head to Olympia, Wash., to take on Evergreen State College (Wash.). Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. Stay up to date with all things Warrior Athletics at lcwarriors.com and on social media @LCWarriors.
Transcribe →Idaho’s Snowhaven Ski & Tubing Area Finds Manager, Will Open This Month
Dec 6, 2024Tap to summarizeGRANGEVILLE, ID — Good news: Snowhaven Ski & Tubing Area, a north-central Idaho ski area that announced last month it might not open this year because it had been unable to find a manager, has found one. According to a Facebook post by the City of Grangeville, “Snowhaven is pumped to announce Jared Everson as our new Snowhaven Manager! We are moving forward full steam with an estimated opening of December 21st, snow dependent.” Everson lives in Grangeville and has worked at Snowhaven for the last three years as a lift operator and instructor. “We are excited to have him manage our hill,” Tonya Kennedy, city administrator for the City of Grangeville, says. The ski area’s Facebook followers concur. “Yay!!!” posted Sharon Key. “That’s so exciting! Way to step up Jared! Thank you.” “Best Christmas gift ever for the kids in our area!” posted Sheri Lynn Wassmuth. “Thank you!” “Woohoo!” posted McKenna Maxfield Staples. “The right person for the job, too! Super excited for the hill to open!” “Makes me so happy!!” posted Megan Kunkel. “Some of my best memories are from those slopes.” Snowhaven is recruiting additional part-time T-bar and tubing hill operators (must be 18 or older), ski and snowboard instructors, rental shop technicians, cook/food service workers, and ticket counter sales staff. Applications are available online at grangeville.us/employment-opportunities-for-city-of-grangeville or Grangeville City Hall, 225 W. North Street. The URL for the Facebook post is: https://www.facebook.com/SkiSnowhaven/posts/pfbid02VSYWEQskV5fuojSjmu61S9vZsymKJrg9JMnfb3dRGdw9mDYP1EEfrPMcP9JwNZtfl With a 400-foot vertical drop and 60 skiable acres, Snowhaven in North Central Idaho is one of the Gem State’s smallest ski areas. It is also one of Idaho’s oldest ski areas, opening in 1946. It has two surface lifts (a T-bar and a rope tow), nine named runs, a terrain park, and a snow-tubing park. This winter it will debut an individual season pass for skiing and tubing for $250 and increase full-day lift tickets by $1 to $25 per day — undoubtedly one of the best values in North American skiing and snowboarding. The ski area is open weekends and school holidays, as well as the winter school break Dec. 21-Jan. 5. Visit https://grangeville.us/snowhaven-facebook2/snowhaven-tube-hill/ for more details. Snowhaven is one of three Ski Idaho destinations in North Central Idaho, which is also home to two nonprofit ski areas run by local ski clubs — Bald Mountain near Pierce and Cottonwood Butte near Cottonwood. ABOUT SKI IDAHO Founded in 1982, the Idaho Ski Areas Association, a.k.a. Ski Idaho, is a nonprofit association funded in part by the Idaho Travel Council via the state’s 2 percent lodging tax paid by travelers and collected by hotel, motel, private campground, and vacation rentals owners. Boasting 29,000 feet of vertical spanning more than 22,000 acres, Idaho is home to America’s first destination ski resort, the birthplace of the chairlift, and often considered the soul of skiing. Its 19 family friendly alpine ski areas offer trails and backcountry for skiers and snowboarders of all ages and skill levels, breathtaking views, hundreds of inches of fresh powder, affordable passes, and short lift lines. Many Ski Idaho destinations open for the summer season, as well, to provide lift-served mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, hiking and trail running, disc golf, horseback riding, and more. Visit skiidaho.us for more details.
Transcribe →Avista NAIA World Series Contract Extended Through 2027
Dec 6, 2024Tap to summarizeAlisha Alexander | Assistant AD-Sports Information KANSAS CITY, MO – The Avista NAIA World Series will stay in Lewiston through at least 2027 after the NAIA national office announced an extension with Lewis-Clark State College. Avista has agreed to remain the title sponsor of the national tournament at Harris Field. “The partnership between the NAIA and Lewis-Clark State College is a testament to a shared vision of providing an exceptional championship experience,” NAIA President Jim Carr said. “With the city of Lewiston serving as an outstanding host, this collaboration not only enhances the excitement of the NAIA Baseball World Series but also exemplifies the NAIA’s core values both on and off the field. We are thrilled to extend this agreement.” The tournament, which has been played in Lewiston every year since 2000, has welcomed more than 1 million fans through its gates. Since its return to the Valley, 12 different champions have been crowned on Harris Field and 87 different teams have made the journey to Lewiston. “We are pleased and proud to continue hosting this signature NAIA championship event,” LC State President Cynthia Pemberton said. “The high-quality experience we have consistently delivered, and the overwhelmingly positive support demonstrated by the LC Valley community helped make this extension possible. I want to thank the NAIA, and our athletics staff, coaches, campus, and broader community for the unwavering support; and I very much look forward to continued conversations and possibilities for an even longer-term commitment.” LC State and the NAIA agreed on the extension with ongoing discussions to extend to a long-term agreement. Athletic Director Ronnie Palmer will continue the conversation with officials from the NAIA national office at the 2025 ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Association) Convention in January. “Hosting the Avista NAIA World Series means so much more to LC State than just a tournament; it’s a tradition that embodies the pride of our campus, the LC Valley community, and the entire region,” Palmer said. “This event is our chance to showcase not only our facilities and athletic excellence but also the warmth and hospitality of the Lewis-Clark Valley. It brings together fans, families, alumni and visitors, creating memories that last a lifetime while having a tremendous economic impact on the area. “The partnership between the NAIA, LC State and the greater community is at the heart of this tradition,” Palmer added. “Extending this agreement would allow us to continue celebrating what makes this collaboration so special. Together, we’re not just hosting a tournament; we are strengthening a legacy that benefits our town, region and beyond. We are dedicated to keeping this incredible tradition alive and making it better each year for everyone involved.” Avista has agreed to remain the title sponsor of the Series, continuing the partnership that has been in place since 2000. “Congratulations to Lewis-Clark State College on continuing this premier event in the LC Valley,” Mike Tatko, regional business manager for Avista, said. “We are proud to be a part of the growth and economic impact the Avista NAIA World Series brings to this region every year.” Tickets for the 2025 Avista NAIA World Series will go on sale in February and renewals are live now. Emails have been sent to 2024 ticket holders with information on how to renew. Stay up to date with all things Warrior Athletics at lcwarriors.com and on social media @LCWarriors.
Transcribe →LC State Athletics Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Class
Dec 6, 2024Tap to summarizeTICKETS LEWISTON, ID – Lewis-Clark State College athletic department officials have announced the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees. They include longtime KOZE radio owner Mike Ripley, three teams that played for national titles, and four other individuals who helped LC athletics achieve excellence. They will be inducted during a ceremony in April. From LCSC/Bert Sahlberg: The 1990 and 2000 national championship baseball teams and the 2017 national runner-up women’s basketball team will join former Warrior baseball coach Jeremiah Robbins, former baseball players Doug Blume and Matt Foran, former volleyball player Anile Clemente, and longtime college supporter and Warrior Athletic Association board member Mike Ripley as the eighth class to be inducted into the LC State Athletic Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was established in 2011 in a joint effort between the LC State athletic department and its booster club, the WAA. Each individual and team inducted has made a major contribution to the tradition of Warrior athletics, to the college, and to the community. Inductions take place every other year. The 2025 ceremony is set for April 26 at the Clearwater River Casino & Lodge event center. Tickets are on sale now at lcwarriors.com/tickets and a full schedule of the weekend will be released at a later date. JEREMIAH ROBBINS – BASEBALL Robbins led the LC State baseball team to three Avista NAIA World Series titles and five championship games in his six years at the helm during 2013-18. He posted a 270-71 (.792 winning percentage). After finishing as the national runner-up in his first two seasons, the Warriors rolled off three consecutive national titles during 2015-17. In his final year, the Warriors finished third. During his time, Robbins received numerous honors. Twice he was named the NAIA Coach of the Year and in each of the three championship seasons, he was honored as the American Baseball Coaches Association NAIA Coach of the Year. He earned the ABCA’s West Region Coach of the Year four times and was the NAIA West’s Coach of the Year twice. As well as on the field, Robbins demanded excellence off the field. In his final year, the baseball program earned the NAIA’s F. Hank Burbridge Champions of Character award for sportsmanship and commitment to the community. The baseball team participated in campus activities and took part in several community events, including helping area Little League teams. DOUG BLUME – BASEBALL Lewiston native Doug Blume’s name still appears throughout the Warrior record book from his playing days nearly five decades ago. He graduated from Lewiston High School and played for the Warriors during the 1978-80 seasons. In his first season, he was an NAIA First-Team All-American and then was an honorable mention selection his senior year. As a junior, he led the Warriors with 24 home runs, which ranks fourth on the program’s all-time list. He also had a slugging percentage of .913, which ranks second all-time. In a game against George Fox, he hit three home runs and drove in eight runs, both of which tied him for the top spot in a single game in program history. He was named the team’s Clutch Player of the Year after hitting .365 with 44 RBI. He followed that up by hitting 20 home runs (ninth in a single season) and drawing 66 walks (third) as a senior. He finished his career with 44 home runs (third all-time on the LC State career list), a .764 slugging percentage (sixth) and 111 walks (10th). He eventually spent 29 years with the Lewiston Police Department and retired as a sergeant. MATT FORAN – BASEBALL Foran pitched for the Warriors during 1994-97 and often drew the tough assignments against NCAA Division I foes. He earned NAIA Second-Team All-American honors in his senior year. Despite the tough competition, Foran finished with an outstanding career as the winningest pitcher in program history. His 31 wins, 255 strikeouts, and 297.2 innings pitched are all career program bests. He made 50 appearances, which ranks ninth on the career pitching list, and finished with a remarkable 14 complete games, the most of any LC State pitcher since 1983. That ranks him fourth on the all-time list. During his senior season, Foran posted a 9-1 record with four complete games and was named the team’s Most Outstanding Player. As a junior, he went 9-2 and helped the Warriors capture the national title. Foran, a left-hander, also was selected as Canada’s outstanding senior baseball player after his participation with the Canadian national team following his freshman season at LC State. He posted a 5-2 record with a 2.12 earned run average as the top pitcher for the team in the 1994 Baseball World Cup. ANILE CLEMENTE – VOLLEYBALL Clemente made an immediate impact with the Warrior volleyball team when she arrived at LC State from Sao Paulo, Brazil. She joined the team as a sophomore after the 2007 season began. As a right-side hitter, she put up huge numbers throughout her career. She was a three-time NAIA All-American, earning third-team honors her sophomore and senior seasons, and a first-team accolade her junior year. Arriving the same year as coach Jen Greeny, the pair helped immediately turn around the program. LC State posted records of 26-8, 30-4 and 25-9 in Clemente’s three years and placed 11th once and 13th twice at the national tournament. As a sophomore, she earned the Frontier Conference’s Co-Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year awards. She was the conference’s Player of the Year in 2008 when she was also named the ACVA Northwest Region’s Player of the Year. Clemente was a three-time First-Team All-Frontier Conference selection as well as a three-time first-team all-region pick. Known for her hitting and serving abilities, she averaged 4.57 points per match, which was a program best until this past season. She finished her career seventh all-time in kills at 1,172. She had eight service aces in a match and had 65 aces in 2008 and 66 in 2009, both of which are on the program’s Top 10 list. MIKE RIPLEY – SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR Ripley’s service to LC State is unparalleled. He spent more than 50 years in the radio profession and co-owned 4K Radio stations with Gene Hamblin when their station, KOZE-AM, broadcasted the first NAIA World Series in Lewiston in 1984. Since then, KOZE has been a great partner with the athletic department and has carried both LC State basketball and baseball home games as well as all away league contests. Ripley is also the lone charter member of the LC State athletic booster club, the Warrior Athletic Association, that is still with the WAA. The booster club started in 2002 and he continues to play a key role as the secretary/treasurer for the group. His experience and knowledge are often counted on and he also helped start the first endowment in the athletic department. As well as serving on the WAA board, Ripley has been involved with the LC State Foundation Board since 2004 and has served as president of the board. Ripley began his broadcasting career in 1961 when he went to work for Hamblin at Orofino as a disc jockey while he was still in high school. They became partners in 1975 and were in business together until Hamblin’s death in 1990. Ripley has been involved in many civic ventures, including the Seaport River Run and the Snake River Avenue underpass. In 2012, he was named Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the city of Lewiston. 1990 LC STATE BASEBALL TEAM The 1990 baseball team posted a 52-14 record and captured the school’s sixth national title overall and its fourth straight. The team hit .351 on the season, which ranks fifth all-time and had 777 hits, which is ninth all time. Pitcher Mark Yockey was a NAIA First-Team All-American. At the national tournament, played at LC State’s Harris Field, the Warriors defeated Lewis & Clark of Portland, Ore., 8-0 in its opener. It then defeated Grand Canyon 13-9, but lost to St. Francis 9-8 in the double-elimination tournament. LC State then beat St. Rose 11-2 and Southeastern Oklahoma 5-3 to advance to the championship game where it defeated Auburn Montgomery 9-4. Mark Rasmussen and Greg Umfleet hit sixth-inning home runs to propel the Warriors, and Rasmussen was named the tournament’s MVP. Four players from the team were drafted – Yockey in the 15th round by San Francisco, shortstop Mike DeKneef by Boston in the 20th round, pitcher Bruce Bensching by San Diego in...
Transcribe →Ringleader of Multimillion-Dollar Insurance Fraud Scheme William Mize Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison, Ordered to Pay $7.1 Million in Restitution
Dec 5, 2024Tap to summarizeSPOKANE, WA – The ringleader of a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme involving false and fabricated insurance claims has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Thomas Rice also sentenced William Oldham Mize to three years of supervised release along with $6,657,209 in restitution to insurance companies and $436,399 in restitution to the IRS. From the U.S. Attorneys Office: According to court documents and information presented at the sentencing hearing, Mize was the ringleader of a massive insurance fraud scheme to intentionally cause automobile and boat collisions as well as staged home “accidents” in order to file false and fraudulent insurance claims and collect the proceeds. According to court documents, the scheme took place between 2013 and 2018, involved numerous staged collisions in Washington and Nevada, and obtained more than $6 million, most of which was kept by Mize. The United States seized and forfeited more than $2 million in assets – including numerous houses, cars, boats, and cash – from Mize and his co-conspirators and has returned that money to the victims of his crime. Mize originally appeared in federal court on his indictment on January 9, 2019. Following his initial appearance, he was released pending trial. In July 2019, Mize fled from supervision and became a fugitive, living under a number of false identities. On November 28, 2023, the U.S. Marshals apprehended Mize in Jacksonville, Florida based on a lead that Mize, using a false identity, was attempting to sell a yacht in which was living in the Jacksonville area. Mize was then located and arrested at a marina in central Florida and transported to Eastern Washington, where he has remained in custody. “For many years Mr. Mize recruited, directed, and elaborately staged automobile and boat collisions as well as other injury accidents to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars. Not only did this scheme cause serious physical harm to his co-conspirators, including his wife and children, but it placed the community in significant danger. Furthermore, Mr. Mize defrauded the public out of more than $400,000 by cheating on his taxes. When indicted by prosecutors in my office, Mr. Mize fled, to avoid accountability for his crimes,” stated U.S. Attorney Vanessa Waldref. “I am grateful for the dedication of the U.S. Marshals who located and returned Mr. Mize to the Eastern District and prosecutors and investigators who worked many hours over the years to achieve justice in this case.” “I want to commend and express special thanks for the exceptional investigative work done by the talented agents and investigative professionals with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Internal Revenue Service, and the United States Marshals Service. Their close collaboration and partnership, and their persistence and hard work throughout a complex and lengthy investigation, are what made this result possible. We look forward to continuing to work with our law enforcement partners to strengthen and safeguard Eastern Washington,” said Assistant United States Attorney Dan Fruchter. “Mr. Mize spent years living off the misery he caused.” said Gregory L. Austin, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Seattle field office. “While he enriched himself, his co-conspirators, which included family members, were left with physical injuries and jail sentences. To make matters worse, rather than answer for his crimes, he became a fugitive for almost five years. I would like to commend our investigators, partners, and specifically the US Marshals Service, who ultimately tracked him down and took him into custody.” “Mr. Mize endangered his family and the public for money,” said Adam Jobes, Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation’s Seattle Field Office. “As long as money is a motivation for crime, we will assist our law enforcement partners with investigations like this one.” “The elaborate fraud schemes that William Mize orchestrated not only caused financial injury to various insurance companies, but these crimes add to the cost for responsible citizens to have insurance. It should also not be forgotten that the collisions, and physical injuries to those participating in the schemes, were acts of unconscionable violence and added risk to the public. Mize fled after his original appearance in federal court, which led to a long and protracted fugitive investigation,” said Craig Thayer, United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Washington. “The partnership and teamwork between local, state, and federal agencies including the IRS and FBI was instrumental in the eventual arrest of Mize. Judge Rice has now made Mize accountable with today’s sentence and order for restitution.” The FBI, Internal Revenue Service, and U.S. Marshals Service investigated this case. Assistant United States Attorneys Dan Fruchter, Jeremy J. Kelley, and Brian M. Donovan prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States.
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