Clarkston Woman Sentenced for Fentanyl Overdose Death

Shannon Louise Grove received 5 years in prison for distributing fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:42am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single fentanyl pill or capsule lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the stark, gritty nature of the opioid epidemic.A harsh flash photograph of a single fentanyl pill highlights the deadly impact of the synthetic opioid crisis.Clarkston Today

A 53-year-old Clarkston, Washington woman named Shannon Louise Grove has been sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for her role in distributing fentanyl that resulted in a fatal overdose. Grove had a history of drug distribution in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley and prior drug-related convictions in both Washington and Idaho.

Why it matters

Fentanyl overdoses have become a major public health crisis, with the synthetic opioid contributing to a rising number of drug-related deaths across the country. This case highlights the ongoing impact of fentanyl on local communities and the legal consequences for those involved in the distribution of the deadly drug.

The details

According to court documents, in October 2024 Grove distributed fentanyl to a man in Lewiston, Washington who later died of an overdose. Investigators used phone records and other data to link Grove to the distribution. She was indicted by a federal grand jury in June 2025 and later pleaded guilty in December 2025.

  • In October 2024, Grove distributed fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose.
  • On June 4, 2025, a federal grand jury indicted Grove.
  • On December 30, 2025, Grove pleaded guilty.

The players

Shannon Louise Grove

A 53-year-old Clarkston, Washington woman with a history of drug distribution and prior drug-related convictions in Washington and Idaho.

U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Washington

The federal prosecutor's office that handled the case against Grove.

U.S. District Judge Rebecca L. Pennell

The judge who sentenced Grove to 5 years in federal prison.

FBI Lewiston Resident Agency

The FBI field office that assisted in the investigation.

Quad Cities Drug Task Force

A multi-agency task force including officers from Idaho and Washington that participated in the investigation.

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What they’re saying

“This case embodies the devastating impact illicit fentanyl has on individuals, families, and communities.”

— Pete Serrano, First Assistant U.S. Attorney

“For years, the defendant helped fuel the addiction crisis, and sadly, that cycle ended in tragedy.”

— Robert Bohls, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Salt Lake City Field Office

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Shannon Louise Grove out on bail pending her appeal.

The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing battle against the fentanyl crisis, with law enforcement and prosecutors working to hold drug dealers accountable for overdose deaths in an effort to deter future distribution and save lives.