Spokane Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Meth, Fentanyl Distribution

Timothy Michael Hanahan received 84 months in prison for selling drugs near a downtown Spokane charity

Feb. 5, 2026 at 10:07pm

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A 38-year-old Spokane man named Timothy Michael Hanahan has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for repeatedly distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl in downtown Spokane, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Washington. Hanahan was identified during a crime-reduction operation and was accused of selling drugs near the House of Charity and making multiple sales to undercover law enforcement officers.

Why it matters

The sentencing highlights ongoing efforts by federal and local law enforcement to combat the distribution of dangerous drugs like methamphetamine and fentanyl, which have contributed to a rise in overdoses and other drug-related crimes in the Spokane area in recent years.

The details

Hanahan was sentenced on January 14 by U.S. District Court Judge Thomas O. Rice and will also serve 4 years of supervised release after completing his prison sentence. Authorities alleged that Hanahan sold methamphetamine and fentanyl near the House of Charity in downtown Spokane and made multiple sales to undercover law enforcement officers. Court records state that Hanahan also introduced undercover agents to additional drug sources and claimed to have supply connections in Idaho and Montana.

  • Hanahan was sentenced on January 14, 2026.
  • The crime-reduction operation that identified Hanahan was conducted in the greater Spokane area.

The players

Timothy Michael Hanahan

A 38-year-old Spokane man who was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for repeatedly distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl in downtown Spokane.

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

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

U.S. District Court Judge Thomas O. Rice

The judge who sentenced Hanahan to 84 months in prison.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)

The federal agency that conducted the crime-reduction operation that identified Hanahan.

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

The federal agency that was involved in the investigation of Hanahan.

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The takeaway

This case demonstrates the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the distribution of dangerous drugs like methamphetamine and fentanyl, which have contributed to a rise in overdoses and other drug-related crimes in the Spokane area. The sentencing of Hanahan to 84 months in prison sends a strong message about the consequences of engaging in the illegal drug trade.