SPD releases statement on former officer’s rape verdict

August 30, 2022 6:20 PM

Vincent Saglimbeni,

Posted: August 30, 2022 6:20 PM

Updated: August 30, 2022 6:54 PM

by Vincent Saglimbeni

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department released a statement after one of their former officers was found guilty of rape.

Nathan Nash was found guilty of one count of third-degree rape and one count of second-degree rape. Nash was found not guilty to one count of second-degree rape and unlawful imprisonment.

First, and most importantly, SPD is grateful the victims of Nathan Nash were afforded some justice today, while we also acknowledge nothing can undo the damage caused. SPD would like to recognize the courage the victims exemplified by coming forward which enabled the criminal justice system to hold Nash accountable for his conduct.

SPD would also like to recognize the diligent and zealous work of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office and the Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office regarding the investigation and prosecution of this case.

Nathan Nash betrayed the oath he took as a public servant and the trust instilled in him by the citizens of Spokane. His actions are inexcusable and today the court, a jury of his peers, held him accountable for his actions.

He was first charged in 2019 when a woman came forward alleging he raped her while investigating her case. She reported being assaulted by her boyfriend and Nash was one of the responding officers.

She claimed Nash came back another time to “follow up” on her case and that is when the alleged rape happened.

Court records show the victim contacted Nash to show him photos of bruises and hospital records as evidence. Nash is said to have returned to her home, where he examined her in her bedroom.