Sentencing for Assault on Officers

During the early morning hours on November 27, 2004, ranger Beth Lariviere responded to a callout for a vehicle in the water at the Kettle Falls Marina. Two Stevens County deputies were already on scene with the male driver. While searching the area for more suspects, Lariviere came upon a second man and began escorting him towards the other officers. As one of the Stevens County officers approached Lariviere, the man reached into his coat and pulled a gun out of his waistband. A struggle ensued and he was brought to the ground by force and taken into custody. Recently, the man pled guilty to third degree felony assault on officers and was sentenced to two months in jail and 12 months community custody.