LONGVIEW MAN SENTENCED FOR RAPE OF A CHILD

On December 10, 2010, 31-year-old Longview resident Daniel Eugene Grile was sentenced to 84 months in prison on two counts of rape of a child in the third degree (domestic violence).

An investigation by the Longview Police Department uncovered that on more than one occasion between April and May 2010, Grile went into the bedroom of his 15-year-old victim and coerced her into sexual intercourse, telling her that she “owed him” for not telling her mother that she had invited a boy over to the house without permission.

Based on Grile’s criminal history, the legislature set the standard sentence for this case at five years in prison.   Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Michelle Shaffer recommended an exceptional sentence of eight years based upon “the abuse of the position of trust Grile was placed in, invasion of the victim’s privacy, and the significant detrimental effect of this crime on the victim and the rest of her family.”   The Honorable James Warme imposed a seven-year prison sentence, to be followed by at least three years community custody with several conditions including no contact with minors and sex offender treatment.

At sentencing, Grile stated that he had “messed up” and then vowed to appeal the exceptional sentence.

Grile’s felony criminal history includes 2002 convictions for theft in the second degree and malicious mischief in the second degree, a 2004 conviction for theft in the first degree, and 2006 convictions for drug possession and bail jumping.   His misdemeanor history includes driving while suspended, vehicle prowls, trespassing, theft, disorderly conduct and two violations of a protection order.

Longview Police Detective Marc Langlois was the lead investigator on the case.  Bruce Hanify represented Grile.

        For additional information please contact Sue Baur or Michelle Shaffer at 360-577-3080.