Auburn officer gets over 16 years in prison

Nearly six years later, Officer Jeffrey Nelson has been sentenced for the murder of Jesse Sarey. KENT, Wash. — After months ...
A former Auburn police officer — now a convicted killer — was sentenced inside of a packed King County courtroom today.
The police officer, Jeffrey Nelson, shot and killed Jesse Sarey, 26, while attempting to arrest him in May 2019. Mr. Nelson was found guilty of murder and assault last June.
Former Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson was sentenced to 16 years and eight months for the slaying of 26-year-old Jesse Sarey, the first such sentencing under Washington state's revised legal ...
Nelson was the first officer to be charged following new standards for officers was adopted in Initiative 940.
Tributes have been left outside the Nelson Police Station for slain police officer Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. Photo / ...