U.S. Attorney Waldref

Official account of Vanessa Waldref, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington. This account is no longer active.

[U.S. Attorney Waldref @USAttyWaldref]

My Office’s Safe Homes, Safe Community initiative prioritizes family safety, law enforcement safety & community safety by preventing firearm homicides and protecting domestic violence survivors. #SafeandStrongEDWA

[U.S. Attorney EDWA @USAO_EDWA]

Washington initiative targets violent criminals charged with unlawful possession of firearms https://t.co/3IeQYKHixn via @KREM2
@USAttyWaldref

[U.S. Attorney Waldref @USAttyWaldref]

@USAttyKavanaugh Thank you for supporting worker safety and public safety.

[U.S. Attorney Waldref @USAttyWaldref]

Fraudsters beware! My Office’s COVID Fraud Strike Force continues to hold those accountable who sought profit for themselves, stealing money from small businesses in need during a time of crisis. #fraudfighters #SafeandStrongEDWA

[U.S. Attorney EDWA @USAO_EDWA]

Spokane Resident Sentenced to 6 Months for COVID-19 Relief Fraud
@USAttyWaldref @SBAOIG @SecretService @DHSOIG
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[U.S. Attorney Waldref @USAttyWaldref]

On #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay we pay tribute to officers who bravely sacrificed their lives in service to our country. During #PoliceWeek and every week, I am grateful to law enforcement for their unrelenting commitment to protect & strengthen our community.

[U.S. Attorney EDWA @USAO_EDWA]

U.S. Attorney Waldref Recognizes Police Week in Eastern Washington @USAttyWaldref

[U.S. Attorney Waldref @USAttyWaldref]

Fentanyl is the leading cause of death of adults 18-45 in Washington. Please talk to your loved ones about the dangers of fentanyl. #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay

[U.S. Attorneys @USAttorneys]

Fentanyl is involved in more deaths of Americans under 50 than any other cause of death, including heart disease, cancer, homicide, suicide & other accidents.

#JustKNOW the facts ��️ https://t.co/CKH9ic1KLl

#NationalFentanylAwarenessDay

[U.S. Attorney Waldref @USAttyWaldref]

On #MMIP Awareness Day, we recognize the high rates of violence experienced by Indigenous people. Working closely with Tribes and Tribal law enforcement, my Office will continue to focus on prosecuting violent offenders and supporting & amplifying the voices of survivors.

[U.S. Attorney EDWA @USAO_EDWA]

United States Attorney’s Office Joins in Recognizing Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day @USAttyWaldref @FBISeattle @BIAOJS
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[U.S. Attorney Waldref @USAttyWaldref]

Proud of my team of #fraudfighters on EDWA’s COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force that we launched last year to hold those accountable who defrauded pandemic relief programs & to recover stolen assets for our community. @USAO_EDWA @SBAOIG
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[U.S. Attorney Waldref @USAttyWaldref]

What an enjoyable #LawDay at Lewis & Clark High School. Thanks to @Spokane_VLP and The Way to Justice for coordinating this opportunity to encourage civic engagement, public service & legal advocacy.

[U.S. Attorney EDWA @USAO_EDWA]

@USAttyWaldref promoted #LawDay at Lewis & Clark High School, sharing her path to law school and leadership, and encouraging students to be strong advocates for justice in their community.
@Spokane_VLP

[U.S. Attorney Waldref @USAttyWaldref]

Happy #EarthDay! Proud to Chair #EnvironmentalJustice Subcommittee advising AG Garland on DOJ's strong & fair enforcement of environmental & public health laws. New #WhiteHouse Office of Environmental Justice weaves this mission into every federal agency. https://t.co/BFRE4WDhK4

[U.S. Attorney Waldref @USAttyWaldref]

Happy to host a #TakeBackDay site with @DEASpokane where we helped the community safely dispose of pounds of expired prescription medication. #SafeDisposal #SafeandStrongEDWA @USAO_EDWA @DEASEATTLEDiv https://t.co/ox6fHt9WbU

[KHQ Local News @KHQLocalNews]

The Spokane community came out to three drop-off locations for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day today, as part of local and federal leaders' efforts to combat an epidemic of opioid abuse. https://t.co/Qa6ukWO7kr

[U.S. Attorney Waldref @USAttyWaldref]

Thanks @bradmwarren for covering Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay here in Spokane. #SafeDisposal of unused and expired prescriptions protects our environment & our community from drug misuse or abuse. Happy to partner today with @DEASEATTLEDiv @DEASpokane @MayorSpokane @USAO_EDWA

[HSI Pacific Northwest @HSISeattle]

Thank you to all of our law enforcement partners including @USANickBrown, @USAttyWaldref @DFOSeattle, @USBPChiefBLW, @WAStatePatrol for an exceptional awards ceremony. We are grateful the hard work and dedication of our teams to keeping our communities safe. #lawenforcement

[U.S. Attorney Waldref @USAttyWaldref]

Fraudsters beware. EDWA COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force continues its impressive work protecting our community’s small and local businesses and holding those accountable who fraudulently obtained COVID relief funding.#SafeandStrongEDWA @SBAOIG @TIGTA @DHSOIG
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[DEASeattle @DEASEATTLEDiv]

Today the Seattle Field Division (WA OR AK ID) held a #FamilySummit for families who lost a loved one to fentanyl poisoning. U.S. Attorneys @USAO_EDWA @USAO_OR @WDWAnews @USAO_AK came to meet with families and to listen. @USAttyWaldref @USANickBrown

[U.S. Attorney Waldref @USAttyWaldref]

Today is #TakeBackDay - Join me & DEA at Northtown Mall in Spokane to safely dispose of unneeded medication. @DEASEATTLEDiv @DEASpokane @SpokanePD @USAO_EDWA

[U.S. Attorney Waldref @USAttyWaldref]

Join me tomorrow at #TakeBackDay to safely dispose of expired or unneeded prescription medications. #SafesndStrongEDWA

[DEASpokane @DEASpokane]

Remember — Don't flush your pills in the toilet! Get rid of unneeded medications at #TakeBackDay — it's the safest and most environmentally friendly way. Visit a collection location on October 29 👉https://t.co/OAMEkgQMZX #OpEngageSpokane @USAO_EDWA @SpokanePD @MayorSpokane

[U.S. Attorney Waldref @USAttyWaldref]

Proud of the important #EnvironmentalJustice work my office is doing to keep our air quality safe & healthy. Thanks @EPAJustice and Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency for protecting our community from the dangers of asbestos. #SafeandStrongEDWA @USAO_EDWA

[DEASpokane @DEASpokane]

We can fight the #Opioidepidemic together with #TakeBackDay!  Safely and anonymously dispose of your unneeded prescriptions, keeping them out of the wrong hands. Learn more: https://t.co/2rhxEqiW9S #OpEngageSpokane @USAttyWaldref @USAttyHurwit @SpokanePD @SpokaneSheriff

[DEASeattle @DEASEATTLEDiv]

Parents: Please talk to your children about the dangers of fentanyl. Fake pills can contain deadly doses of fentanyl. They aren’t just blue, now fentanyl is made in a rainbow of colors so it looks like candy.
Learn more 👇 >>https://t.co/rOfL6LTTDI

[U.S. Attorney Waldref @USAttyWaldref]

Thank you to Dylan Krogh’s family for sharing your story and encouraging safer and stronger drug-free communities in Eastern Washington. @USAO_EDWA

[DEASpokane @DEASpokane]

Dylan Krogh, 28, died of fentanyl poisoning in 2021. On Tuesday, his family visited Newport High School (Newport, WA), where Dylan graduated, to warn students about the dangers of fentanyl. #NewportKnows
#OpEngageSpokane >>https://t.co/FsAbWbTcnr @USAO_EDWA @DEAHQ