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United States of America v. Joshua Shore
Date: 07-12-2026
Case Number: 2:26-cr-00121
Judge: Kymberly K. Evanson
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Washington (King County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Charlotte Storey
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Seattle, Washington, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with engaging in a scheme to steal from financial institutions where he worked and then launder the money through other banks, scheme to steal from financial institutions where he worked and then launder the money through other banks.
Reported by Kent Morlan
between July 2019 and April 2022, Joshua Shore was an operations manager of the cash vault for a nationwide bank. The facility was located in Tukwila, Washington. On December 6, 2021, Shore allegedly stole approximately $40,000. On January 28, 2022, Shore allegedly stole an additional $100,000. The next ten counts of the indictment detail how Shore allegedly sought to launder the stolen funds by making repeated $3,000 cash deposits of hundred-dollar bills into ATM’s for the local bank where he had his personal accounts. Ultimately, Shore moved the funds from his bank to another financial institution – another count of money laundering.
From September 2023-December 2025, Shore was employed as a Market Manager at a financial institution in Renton. The indictment alleges that on the eve of the Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day (the start of a bank holiday), Shore stole $300,000 from the vault. The next 16 counts describe how he deposited cash up to $10,000 at a time via ATMs into his personal bank account at a different financial institution.
The indictment seeks to forfeit any money seized from Shore as part of this investigation.
Theft by an employee from a financial institution is punishable by up to 30 years in prison. The types of money laundering alleged in this case are punishable by up to 20 years or 10 years in prison depending on the count.
The charges contained in the indictment are only allegations. A person is presumed innocent unless and until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The case is being investigated by the FBI.
The case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Charlotte Storey. Ms. Storey is an attorney with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Reported by Kent Morlan
between July 2019 and April 2022, Joshua Shore was an operations manager of the cash vault for a nationwide bank. The facility was located in Tukwila, Washington. On December 6, 2021, Shore allegedly stole approximately $40,000. On January 28, 2022, Shore allegedly stole an additional $100,000. The next ten counts of the indictment detail how Shore allegedly sought to launder the stolen funds by making repeated $3,000 cash deposits of hundred-dollar bills into ATM’s for the local bank where he had his personal accounts. Ultimately, Shore moved the funds from his bank to another financial institution – another count of money laundering.
From September 2023-December 2025, Shore was employed as a Market Manager at a financial institution in Renton. The indictment alleges that on the eve of the Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day (the start of a bank holiday), Shore stole $300,000 from the vault. The next 16 counts describe how he deposited cash up to $10,000 at a time via ATMs into his personal bank account at a different financial institution.
The indictment seeks to forfeit any money seized from Shore as part of this investigation.
Theft by an employee from a financial institution is punishable by up to 30 years in prison. The types of money laundering alleged in this case are punishable by up to 20 years or 10 years in prison depending on the count.
The charges contained in the indictment are only allegations. A person is presumed innocent unless and until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The case is being investigated by the FBI.
The case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Charlotte Storey. Ms. Storey is an attorney with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Outcome:
A criminal indictment is not proof of guilt.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Joshua Shore?
The outcome was: A criminal indictment is not proof of guilt.
Which court heard United States of America v. Joshua Shore?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Washington (King County), WA. The presiding judge was Kymberly K. Evanson.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Joshua Shore?
Plaintiff's attorney: Charlotte Storey. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Seattle Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Joshua Shore decided?
This case was decided on July 12, 2026.