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Walla Walla Today
By the People, for the People
Walla Walla Man Sentenced to 20 Months for Drugs, Witness Intimidation
Sylvanno Francisco Oribio pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges and was granted a specialized drug offender program.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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A 20-year-old Walla Walla man, Sylvanno Francisco Oribio, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for fentanyl and cocaine delivery, as well as three counts of intimidating a witness and one count of unlawful firearm possession. Oribio pleaded guilty to the charges and was granted a specialized Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA) program, which could reduce his sentence if he completes the treatment.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing challenges of drug-related crimes and witness intimidation in the Walla Walla community. The DOSA program is an effort to address the root causes of these offenses through treatment, rather than solely incarceration.
The details
Oribio pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing controlled substances with intent to deliver, as well as three counts of intimidating a witness and one count of unlawful firearm possession. The judge ordered Oribio to serve his sentences concurrently under the DOSA program, which includes 20 months of total confinement followed by 20 months of community custody for the drug offenses. For the witness intimidation and firearm charges, Oribio received concurrent 18-month and 12-month terms, respectively.
- The offenses occurred between late December 2024 and January 2025.
- Oribio was under the age of 21 at the time of the crimes.
The players
Sylvanno Francisco Oribio
A 20-year-old Walla Walla man who pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges, including drug delivery and witness intimidation.
Judge George B. Fearing
The judge who sentenced Oribio and granted him the specialized Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA) program.
What’s next
If Oribio fails to complete the DOSA program, he could be required to serve the remaining balance of his original sentence.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing efforts to address drug-related crimes and witness intimidation in the Walla Walla community through a combination of incarceration and specialized treatment programs like DOSA, which aim to address the underlying issues driving these offenses.
