Grimy Times Exclusive: A 61-year-old Yakima man has pleaded guilty to stealing five moccasins and a beaded glove from the Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights, Washington.
Kevin William Wissman, a resident of Yakima, Washington, pleaded guilty on March 12, 2025, to a misdemeanor count of theft from an Indian tribal organization in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.
According to court documents, on October 30, 2020, Wissman stole the items, which were on display in the Heritage Hall of the Northern Quest Resort and Casino. The items were displayed inside a shadow box and behind a glass display window at the time Wissman stole them. Unfortunately, the stolen items have not been recovered.
“This theft was devastating to the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and the individuals who lost their invaluable family heirlooms,” stated Acting U.S. Attorney Richard R. Barker. “My office takes seriously the theft of any Indian cultural items and will continue to hold accountable those who illegally take, possess, or traffic in such items.”
This case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Michael L. Vander Giessen. United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice accepted Wissman’s guilty plea and set sentencing for June 12, 2025, at 1:30 pm.
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads to the safe return of the stolen items. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Kalispel Tribal Police Department at (509) 481-4444.
The FBI and the Kalispel Tribal Police Department investigated the case, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service. The case number is 2:23-cr-00116-TOR.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Category: Violent Crime|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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