The recent guilty plea by Andres Carrasco-Sanchez to the aggravated murders he committed outside the AWPPW Hall in Longview resulted in a sentence of life without the possibility of parole – the maximum penalty available in the State of Washington.  A great deal of work outside of the courtroom led to this result.

Several patrol officers from the Longview Police Department responded to the shooting.  Longview Officer Jeremy Lemire and Sergeant Aaron Marthaller of the Kelso Police Department immediately rendered aid to the victims, attempting to save their lives.   Officer Andrew Langlois located Carrasco-Sanchez in a fleeing vehicle and pursued him.  Officers Hunter Heim, Aaron Stewart, and Bri Cummo also assisted in the pursuit and apprehension of Carrasco-Sanchez.  Officers Christian Mulcahey, Jonah Cash, Elijah Heston, and Pacer Said, who located the pistol used, responded to the scene and assisted with the initial investigation.  The Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office and Kelso Police Department also provided support.

Several supervisors oversaw the initial investigation, including Captain Branden McNew and Sergeants Brian Streissguth, B.J. Mortensen, and Chris Trevino.  Sergeant Luis Hernandez, who is fluent in Spanish, interviewed Carrasco-Sanchez and obtained his confession. 

Detectives, under the supervision of Detective Sergeant Chris Blanchard, investigated the case and utilized the Washington State Patrol’s Crime Scene Response Team.   Detective Richard Gibbs was the primary investigator and built an exceptionally strong case, communicating with the prosecuting attorney throughout.  Because of the magnitude of the investigation, several detectives were involved, including Detectives Adam Surface, Trevyn Delapp, Levi Weatherl, and Matt Hartley.  

From the Cowlitz County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Senior Paralegal Michelle Sasser researched Carrasco-Sanchez’s criminal history, discovering he had violated a 20-year prohibition on entering the country.  Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Lervold reviewed search warrants and evidence.  Had Carrasco-Sanchez not pled guilty, Mr. Lervold would have assisted the attorney of record, Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Eric Bentson, with the trial.  FBI Special Agent Eric Perry analyzed location data that helped show Carrasco-Sanchez departed the AWPPW Hall to obtain the firearm in Rose Valley before returning.   Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristine Foerster reviewed reports and assisted with plea negotiations.  

We are grateful to all involved, including any we have failed to mention, for building a strong case that resolved with Carrasco-Sanchez pleading guilty as charged and receiving the maximum available sentence.

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