District Attorney News

Ryan James Darby pleaded guilty to bias crime in the first degree, felony assault in the fourth degree, and unlawful use of a weapon. He was sentenced to 60 months in prison.

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office has been approved for a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts’ (NEA) Grants for Arts Projects program. This will support the design and creation of a sculpture honoring crime victims.

Media release from the District Attorney's office from 1/13/2025

Mason Isaiah Dominguez, age 25, pleaded guilty to attempted using child in display of sexually explicit conduct, and two counts of luring a minor. The former student teacher was sentenced to three years in prison.

Calvin Smith was convicted of promoting prostitution and sentenced to five years for arranging and transporting a woman for sex. This was a result of an undercover operation targeting human trafficking.

Jimmy Pierce was convicted of second-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder after a 2017 nightclub shooting. Evidence included ballistics, DNA, and cell phone data linking Pierce to the crime. Sentencing is scheduled for January 2, 2025.

Brian Henning received a 35-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to sexually abusing three minors in Oregon. Evidence included victim accounts, recordings, and digital forensics, leading to his arrest.

Chris Farata, 32, received 75 months in prison for attempting to sexually abuse a sleeping minor in Oregon. The victim reported the abuse, leading to Farata's arrest, conviction, and sex offender registration.

Billy Eugene Brown, 64, was found guilty of robbery and other charges after stealing from Home Depot and brandishing a firearm. He has a long criminal history and will be sentenced December 20.

David Keith Hilton was convicted of sex crimes including sodomy and sexual abuse against a sleeping victim. He received a 100-month prison sentence, must register as a sex offender, and violated a no-contact order.