SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – Shannon B. Morley, a 61-year-old with a lengthy criminal record, was sentenced to 57 months in prison on January 16, 2026, after being found guilty of organized retail theft, according to a press release.
Morley was convicted of two counts of second-degree organized retail theft in June 2025. The charges stem from incidents at a truck stop on Broadway Ave. in Spokane Valley in March and May of 2023. Surveillance footage showed Morley using a key to access an electronic cabinet and stealing a Garmin GPS device valued at nearly $1,000.
During the sentencing, the State emphasized Morley’s extensive criminal history of 47 felonies and additional misdemeanors. They requested a sentence above the standard range. The defense sought a Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA), arguing that Morley would benefit from drug treatment.
Judge Rachelle Anderson denied the DOSA request, highlighting Morley’s criminal history and its impact on the community. She sentenced him to 57 months for each count, to be served concurrently.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Edwards handled the case. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office and a Victim/Witness Advocate were also involved in the proceedings.
