Spokane Valley Man Gets 10-Year Sentence for Violating Orders

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  Jacob A. Northrup was sentenced to 10 years in prison“On August 28, 2026, in Spokane Superior Court, Jacob A. Northrup (37) was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of 7 counts of Violation of a No Contact Order (VNCO) and 1 count of Witness Tampering in July.”
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  Jacob A. Northrup was sentenced on August 28, 2026“On August 28, 2026, in Spokane Superior Court, Jacob A. Northrup (37) was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of 7 counts of Violation of a No Contact Order (VNCO) and 1 count of Witness Tampering in July.”
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  Jacob A. Northrup was sentenced by a Spokane Superior Court juryNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Jacob A. Northrup was found guilty of seven counts of Violation of a No Contact Order“Jacob A. Northrup (37) was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of 7 counts of Violation of a No Contact Order (VNCO) and 1 count of Witness Tampering in July.”
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  Jacob A. Northrup was found guilty of one count of Witness Tampering“Jacob A. Northrup (37) was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of 7 counts of Violation of a No Contact Order (VNCO) and 1 count of Witness Tampering in July.”
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  Jacob A. Northrup made 1,676 phone calls to his victim“Over a 2-year period when Northrup was in jail, he made 1,676 phone calls to the victim in violation of no contact orders.”
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  Jacob A. Northrup made the phone calls over a two-year period“Over a 2-year period when Northrup was in jail, he made 1,676 phone calls to the victim in violation of no contact orders.”
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  Jacob A. Northrup made the phone calls while in jail“Over a 2-year period when Northrup was in jail, he made 1,676 phone calls to the victim in violation of no contact orders.”
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  Jacob A. Northrup violated court orders“Over a 2-year period when Northrup was in jail, he made 1,676 phone calls to the victim in violation of no contact orders.”
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  The State requested an exceptional sentence of 120 months“The State’s request was based on Northrup’s criminal history, including 8 prior convictions related to domestic violence, his continual refusal to follow court orders, and his multiple domestic violence victims. The State requested an exceptional sentence of 60 months for the VNCOs and 60 months for the Witness Tampering to be served consecutively rather than concurrently as the sentencing guidelines allow making this an exceptional sentence upward.”
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  The judge granted the State's request for an exceptional sentence“Judge Julie McKay followed the State’s recommendation, saying an exceptional sentence was warranted.”
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  The judge cited Northrup's eight prior domestic violence convictions“The State’s request was based on Northrup’s criminal history, including 8 prior convictions related to domestic violence, his continual refusal to follow court orders, and his multiple domestic violence victims.”
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  The judge cited Northrup's refusal to follow court ordersNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The victim asked the court to release Northrup“The victim pleaded with the court to release Northrup saying she wants to be his support system.”
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  Judge Julie McKay ordered 60 months for the VNCOs“She ordered Northrup to 60 months in prison for all 7 VNCOs, and 60 months for Witness Tampering to be served consecutively for a total of 120 months.”
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  Judge Julie McKay ordered 60 months for Witness Tampering“She ordered Northrup to 60 months in prison for all 7 VNCOs, and 60 months for Witness Tampering to be served consecutively for a total of 120 months.”
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  Judge Julie McKay ordered the sentences to be served consecutively“She ordered Northrup to 60 months in prison for all 7 VNCOs, and 60 months for Witness Tampering to be served consecutively for a total of 120 months.”
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  Deputy Prosecutors Hannah Stearns and Gabrielle Marquez handled the case“Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Hannah Stearns and Gabrielle Marquez handled the case.”