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June 17, 2010 in City
Suspected heroin dealer surrenders to SWAT team
A suspected heroin dealer surrendered to a Spokane police SWAT team after a standoff on Thursday.
Jacob E. Snizik, 25, tried to run from a home in the 6800 block of North Napa Street when a SWAT team showed up about 5 p.m., but “the scene was so well secure” that he retreated back inside, Officer Brian Eckersley said.
Snizik armed himself with a handgun but surrendered without incident a short while later after a SWAT sergeant talked to him over the phone, Eckersley said.
Police say they seized five firearms and found heroin and drug sale supplies in Snizik’s home. Snizik is a convicted felon, which means he’s prohibited from possession firearms. He was booked into Spokane County Jail on five counts of first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance (heroin).
Snizik was sentenced to 22 months in prison in 2008 after pleading guilty to second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, and residential burglary and first-degree theft, according to news archives. He also has convictions for second-degree theft and possession of a controlled substance.
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catbox on June 18 at 12:09 a.m.
three strikes, your dead. bye, looser.
wifemomsister on June 18 at 11:42 a.m.
I will start by letting you know that Jacob is my little brother. He has a huge heart - but obviously is very screwed up. I have children who, because of his history with drugs and such, have only been able to meet their Uncle 2 or 3 times. Do I think he should be in jail - yes! Do I want to have him around my kids - no, not until or if he gets his life straightend out. Does he deserve to die - No!!! Please try to remember that not every “bad guy” comes from a bad family and love is unconditional.
MrNatural on June 18 at 2:02 p.m.
to wifemomsister
well said…I’ll say a prayer…good luck to Jacob and your family in hopes he gets his life turned around…