Coroner Pleads Guilty After Fentanyl Allegation | Spokane News

Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice pleaded guilty to providing false information after claiming someone spiked his drink with fentanyl — a story that spiraled from his August overdose, where he initially blamed a colleague before admitting he’d been using drugs found on deceased bodies. Facing steeper charges, he struck a deal that dropped them in exchange for a suspended jail term, 30 hours of community service (to be done with his cadaver dog, Justice), and resignation by April next year — with a six-month salary payout. His turbulent history includes a past assault accusation tied to PTSD, and his wife says his struggles stem from childhood trauma and his paramedic career. The interim coroner, Marshall Slight — now elected — offered him well wishes as Curtice steps down. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2d8a1400f8d73450