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Spokane County Sheriff's Office, 1100 W. Mallon, Spokane, WA (2026)

10/14/2026

SIIR Team Reopens Investigation at Request of Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office - Officer-Involved Shooting Incident on December 29, 2024

On October 14, 2026, in light of new information and at the request of Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney Preston McCollam, the Spokane Independent Investigative Response Team (SIIR) reopened the investigation into the Officer-Involved Shooting Incident that occurred in the 800 block of W. Cora Avenue on December 29, 2024.

As the investigation is now active, weekly SIIR updates will be provided per WAC 139-12.

Updates are required in compliance with WAC 139-12, which mandates that the lead investigative agency send weekly updates on investigations in which a Washington State Peace Officer uses deadly force in the performance of their law enforcement duties. Updates are required even if no new information is available at the time of the update.

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10/14/2026

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐭𝐨 𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐄!

**** From Spokane County:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 14, 2026

Spokane County Elections Office Mails Ballots This Week

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – This week, the Spokane County Elections Office is mailing approximately 375-thousand ballot packets for the November 3rd General Election. Registered voters will be receiving a ballot packet that includes a security envelope and a postage-paid envelope for mailing. If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot by Friday, October 23rd, please contact the Spokane County Elections Office at (509) 477-2320 to receive a replacement ballot.

The U.S. Postal Service recommends mailing your ballot no less than seven days before the election to ensure it arrives at the Elections Office in time. After Monday, October 26th, it is recommended that you return your ballot by using one of the 27 Ballot Drop Box locations in Spokane County. Drop box locations are listed in the local voters’ pamphlet, and at https://www.spokanecounty.gov/187/Ballot-Drop-Box-Locations.

Current election information is available at www.spokanecounty.org/elections

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10/14/2026

Vehicle Prowler, Observed on Security Camera, Arrested

Spokane Valley Deputies responded to a report of a suspect actively entering vehicles at a business in the 10000 block of E. Sprague Avenue. Off-site security provided a description of the suspect and his direction of travel. Deputies arrived and, through their investigation, learned the suspect had an active arrest warrant. They later booked him into jail on his warrant and on new charges.

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On October 14, 2026, at approximately 3:45 am, Spokane Valley Deputies responded to a reported vehicle prowling in the 10000 block of E. Sprague Avenue. The caller, off-site security using video security cameras, observed a male suspect trying doors and going through cars in the business’s parking lot.

The caller provided a description of the suspect and his last known direction of travel.

Deputies arrived in the area and contacted an adult male who matched the description security provided. They detained the male, identified as 34-year-old Bogdan G. Pustovit, and advised him of his rights.

Pustovit admitted he tried door handles in the parking lot and got lucky, finding one that was unlocked. He entered the vehicle hoping to get cash but only found a gift card and some papers, which he took. He also said he knew he was being surveilled because an audible alarm kept going off, warning him that he was being recorded. Eventually, he decided to leave, knowing that law enforcement had probably been called.

A check of Pustovit’s name revealed an active arrest warrant stemming from an incident on September 17, 2026, also in Spokane Valley, where he was arrested for Criminal Trespass 1st Degree, Obstructing, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. The following day, September 18, 2026, Spokane County District Court ordered him released on his own recognizance.

Pustovit was arrested on his warrant and during a search, Deputies located suspected Methamphetamine, Drug Paraphernalia, the stolen gift card, and other items.

Deputies transported Pustovit and booked him into the Spokane County Jail on new charges of Vehicle Prowling 2nd Degree, Theft 3rd Degree, and Possession of a Controlled Substance, in addition to his warrant for Criminal Trespass 1st Degree, Obstructing, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

10/14/2026

VIDEO: Three Juvenile Suspected Prowlers Flee on Foot from Deputies - Air 2 Assists in Locating the Trio, Eventually Resulting in Their Arrests

Spokane Valley and Spokane County Deputies responded to a victim who reported that three males broke into her car, and she scared them off by activating the remote locks of her vehicle. Air 2 located the three suspects shortly after as Deputies flooded the area. When Deputies approached, one suspect was quickly detained, and two suspects fled on foot. Deputies caught a second suspect soon after, while Air 2 stayed with the third suspect, who continued to run. Air 2 guided Deputies to a building where the suspect was last seen and believed to have entered an apartment. With the last suspect identified, Deputies continued efforts to locate him and later arrested him at his home. All three suspects were juveniles, ages 14, 14, and 17.

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On October 10, 2026, at approximately 10:50 pm, Spokane Valley and Spokane County Deputies responded to the report of vehicle prowlers in the 16800 block of E. Mission Parkway in Spokane Valley.

The caller/victim stated she caught three males inside her vehicle. She scared them away by remotely locking the car doors. The suspects fled toward N. Flora Road, and the victim followed, providing updates despite being advised to keep her distance and not to follow the suspects for her safety.

Spokane County Regional Air Support Unit (SRASU) Air 2, already airborne, quickly located the suspects near Flora and Mission. Deputies began coordinating their approach, anticipating a high probability that the suspects would run.

At Cataldo and Flora, Deputies driving fully marked patrol cars with emergency lights activated moved in, and as suspected, two fled on foot, and the third was quickly detained.

The 17-year-old immediately clutched his waistline, a common area to conceal/carry weapons, as he fled on foot, despite lawful commands to stop. A pursuing Deputy warned that if he continued to run and did not follow commands, he would be tased. After hearing these warnings and directives, the suspect made the right decision and got on the ground as instructed. The Deputy safely took him into custody.

Air 2 followed the 14-year-old, advising that he doubled back, crossed Flora, and ran into the southeast corner of an apartment complex in the 17000 block of E. Desmet Court. Air 2 lost sight of the suspect when he entered the breezeway of a building on the complex's southeast corner.

Deputies quickly established a perimeter and searched for the last remaining suspect, but they did not locate him. Believing the suspect entered one of the apartments, Deputies continued the investigation and learned his identity.

Deputies, along with Washington State Patrol Troopers and Liberty Lake Police Officers, searched the area, but they did not locate him.

At approximately 1:05 am, Deputies were advised the last remaining suspect had returned home. They responded and took him into custody.

Deputies transported and booked all three juveniles into the Spokane County Juvenile Detention Center.

The 17-year-old was charged with Vehicle Prowling 2nd Degree, Possession of Cannabis Under 21, Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer, and Theft 3rd Degree.

The 14-year-old who did not run was charged with Vehicle Prowling 2nd Degree and Theft 3rd Degree.

The 14-year-old who ran was charged with Vehicle Prowling 2nd Degree, Theft 3rd Degree, and Resisting Arrest.

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Air 2 Flight Crew

Pilot: JD Ramos
TFO: J. Welton, Corporal, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office
TFO: T. Cox, Deputy, Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office

10/13/2026

It’s Almost Trunk-or-Treat Time!!

Join us for a Family-Friendly, Fun, and Spooktacular Evening!!

We hope you'll join us for Trunk or Treat, Halloween night at Sun City Church, 10920 E. Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley.

Enjoy Candy (while supplies last), Vehicle Decorating, Air 1, K-9’s, SWAT, and much MORE!

Trunk or Treat 2026

Halloween Night: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Sun City Church, 10920 E. Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA

Sponsored by: Sun City Church, Walmart, Fred Meyer, Power Products Unlimited, Clarks Automotive, Sheriff’s Community Oriented Policing Effort (S.C.O.P.E.), Spokane Valley Police Department, and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office.

Printable Flyer: https://www.spokanecounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/74160/Trunk-or-Treat-2026-Flyer

10/13/2026

*** Information from the Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office:

𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝟗 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞, 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬, 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫.

On October 8, 2026, in Spokane County Superior Court, Bart J. Adams (46) was sentenced to 9 months of Electronic Home Monitoring (EHM) after a jury found him guilty of Felony Stalking, Domestic Violence (DV) last month.

The case stems from incidents occurring over several months in 2024. Court documents and trial testimony detail how Adams and his wife lived together in Spokane until late 2023. She reported domestic violence and moved from the home to a location undisclosed to Adams and immediately obtained security cameras for her new residence. She was also granted a protection order. In January 2025, Adams sat down for an interview with law enforcement on an unrelated matter during which he disclosed the surveillance. The cameras were somehow linked to Adams’ Roku TV giving him access to substantial footage of his wife and her children. After law enforcement executed a search warrant on Adams’ phone, hours of surveillance footage of the victim, her home, and the children were discovered.

Adams contended he did not know he was committing a crime by having access to the videos and that he primarily viewed them to check on the couple’s children. However, Adams was prohibited by a protection order from keeping his wife under electronic surveillance. Adams testified at trial that he had reviewed that protection order and its terms.

At the sentencing hearing, the victim said she feared for her safety when she lived with Adams, and the fear continued even after she fled. Learning Adams was monitoring her through video surveillance compounded that fear and the victim relayed she is still dealing with the trauma of being stalked. The State argued for the mid-range of the sentencing guidelines (9 months). In this case, Adams’ prior criminal history did not increase his offender score due to the length of time since his last offense. Thus, Adams’s sentencing range, with no scorable criminal history, was 6 to 12 months in jail. The State noted Adams’s continued and prolonged viewing of his wife in the privacy of her home and his disregard for court orders. Defense asked that Adams be sentenced to the low-end of the sentencing range and that he serves his time under EHM, arguing that Adams viewing of his wife was not to harass or cause harm to her. Judge Breean Beggs sentenced Adams to the mid-range of the guidelines and ruled he can serve his time on EHM, saying he sees little risk of Adams continuing to stalk the victim through surveillance as it has been several years since the incidents and Adams has not reoffended during that time. Judge Beggs also noted that it is a serious violation of someone’s peace of mind to be watched and he urged Adams to follow the law.

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 handled the case. We thank him, our 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦/𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬, and the 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟’𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, particularly 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐞, for their work on this case.

10/12/2026

Reckless and Suspected Impaired Driving Leads to a Crash and Arrest

While off duty, a Spokane County Deputy observed an SUV rapidly approach and recklessly pass him at an estimated 80-100 mph as he drove south on Barker Road from Trent Avenue. While off-duty and driving a privately owned vehicle, the Deputy did not take action and remained a good witness, per policy. Moments later, the suspect lost control of his vehicle and crashed near I-90. The Deputy contacted the suspect, identified himself as a Deputy, and advised the suspect that he was under arrest. The suspect, believed to be impaired, was not cooperative, causing the Deputy to request emergency assistance via 911. The suspect was taken into custody. Due to the crash and additional medical needs, he was provided medical treatment.

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On October 10, 2026, at approximately 12:30 am, an off-duty Spokane County Deputy was traveling south on Barker Road, south of Trent Avenue, in a privately owned vehicle, when he observed a car rapidly approaching from behind. The driver, later identified as 44-year-old Adam H. Evans, approached so quickly and got so close to the rear of the Deputy’s vehicle that he thought he was going to be rear-ended.

Evans swerved out and passed the Deputy in a no-passing zone, using the turn lane to complete the pass at an estimated speed of 80-100 mph.

Because of Evans’ speed and recklessness, the Deputy could not read the SUV’s license plate. Evans continued his reckless behavior, eventually lost control, and crashed off the roadway. He observed Evans exit the driver’s seat of the now-wrecked car. Evans did not appear injured, but he seemed highly agitated as he walked toward other uninvolved vehicles on the I-90 off-ramp.

Due to Evans’ reckless driving and utter disregard for the safety of others on the roadway, the Deputy suspected Evans of possibly being impaired. Fearing Evans would contact one of the uninvolved motorists and possibly assault them or attempt to steal a vehicle to flee the scene, the Deputy approached Evans, identified himself as a Deputy, and told Evans that he was under arrest for reckless driving. Evans became argumentative, and his agitation escalated.

The Deputy took hold of Evans’ wrist to control his movements while giving commands, but Evans tensed up. The Deputy told Evans to go to the ground, and he began to comply while cursing at the Deputy.

With Evans semi-controlled, the Deputy called 911 to request emergency assistance, but Evans continued screaming and rolled over, knocking the phone out of the Deputy’s hand. Evans continued to resist as the Deputy regained control and reacquired his phone to update 911.

Additional Deputies and Liberty Lake Police Officers arrived to assist, and they secured Evans in handcuffs.

Deputies checked Evans’ wrecked car and observed the airbags had been deployed; no one else was inside, and they noticed a pistol on the driver’s side floorboard with a loaded magazine near it.

A check of Evans’ name revealed his driver’s license was suspended, and that he was required to have an ignition interlock device installed. Deputies noted that the vehicle Evans was driving did not have one. His criminal history also showed a prior DUI conviction earlier this year.

A Deputy contacted Evans, who was seated in the back of a patrol car, and advised him of his rights. As he did, he could smell a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from Evans. When asked if he understood his rights or wanted to answer questions, Evans would not respond. Because Evans did not respond, Deputies focused on his welfare. Fearing for his safety because he had been involved in a significant crash, medical assistance was requested. In addition, they suspected Evans was possibly suffering from an overdose, and they administered Naloxone. After the second dose, Evans became alert.

He continued to be uncooperative and aggressive, even with medical personnel attempting to help him.

This behavior continued even after arriving at the hospital, where Evans yelled about aliens trying to hurt him.

Deputies requested and were granted a search warrant, and a sample of Evans’ blood was obtained for later testing.

With Evans clearly in crisis and in need of additional medical care, he was issued criminal citations for DUI, Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Interlock Device, and Driving While Suspended, instead of being booked into jail.

His vehicle was seized as evidence pending a search warrant.

This remains an active investigation; no further information is available for release.

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10/06/2026

Assault Suspect Arrested on Multiple Felony and Misdemeanor Charges, Two Illegally Possessed Fi****ms Seized

Spokane Valley Deputies responded to an assault call and, through their investigation, developed probable cause to arrest the suspect on several felony and misdemeanor charges. After obtaining search warrants, they seized two illegally possessed pistols, loaded magazines, and fi****ms-related equipment.

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On October 1, 2026, at approximately 8:20 pm, Spokane Valley Deputies responded to a reported assault in the 900 block of S. Pines Road in Spokane Valley.

Deputies met the victim, who requested medics for his injuries, at a different location. The adult male victim stated he went to his ex-girlfriend’s home to drop off their child, and they got into a brief argument. When he returned to his vehicle, the suspect and current boyfriend of the victim’s ex, identified as 40-year-old Brandon L. Chunn, confronted him.

During the argument, the victim noticed Chunn was holding a black handgun in his right hand. Seeing this, the victim tried to get in his vehicle and leave, but Chunn hit the victim’s car with the butt of the gun and then struck him in the face with it. Chunn then pointed the pistol at the victim’s face and said something to the effect of I will shoot you down.

The victim, fearing for his life, tried to take cover in the back of his vehicle. A short time later, he noticed Chunn was gone, so he drove away and contacted law enforcement. He advised the pistol Chunn was holding appeared to be a black semi-automatic.

Deputies learned Chunn, due to a Domestic Violence Order of Protection, was not legally allowed to possess fi****ms.

Deputies responded to the S. Pines address and attempted to contact the involved female and Chunn, but no one answered the door. They obtained search warrants for the involved apartments and vehicles registered to Chunn.

Soon after, the female exited Chunn’s apartment and was detained. She explained the victim came to the location, and they had a brief argument. The victim walked to the parking lot, where Chunn contacted him. She stated the victim attacked Chunn, and he defended himself.

Chunn then exited his apartment, was detained, and advised of his rights. He told Deputies that he was in his apartment when he heard the victim and the female arguing. He was upset about how the victim was talking to the female, so he went out to speak with him. At this point, he said the victim became agitated and hit him in the face, causing a small cut. He punched the victim in the face (1 to 3 times) and walked back to his apartment as the victim fled the location.

When the Deputy explained that the victim’s injuries were not consistent with merely being punched in the face, Chunn advised that he could box.

Deputies served the search warrants and located indications of possible motorcycle gang affiliation, as well as finding a black .40 caliber semi-auto pistol and a .357 revolver in Chunn’s truck hidden under the driver’s seat. In the same location, they also found a holster and a second magazine.

The fi****ms were seized as evidence and booked into property.
Chunn was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail on felony charges of Assault 2nd Degree, Harassment/Threat with a Weapon, and two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Fi***rm 2nd Degree, in addition to a misdemeanor charge of Dangerous Weapon Possession.

On October 2, 2026, during his court appearance, Spokane County Superior Court Commissioner J. Pelc set his total bond at $25,000, which he later posted, and he was released that day.

10/06/2026

Suspicious Person, a Convicted Felon with Active Warrants, Arrested

A Spokane Valley Deputy, responding to a suspicious person call, contacted and detained the suspect, who is a convicted felon with multiple misdemeanor convictions. After learning the suspect had two active warrants, the Deputy arrested him. During a search, the Deputy located and seized suspected Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

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On October 1, 2026, at approximately 3:00 pm, a Spokane Valley Deputy responded to a suspicious person call in the 12800 block of E. Mansfield Avenue.

The caller reported that the suspect, later identified as 39-year-old Gene C. Barnard, was screaming and punching an electrical box while yelling “I hope you die” and “I will kill you” before walking away. They added that Barnard seemed high or intoxicated and was also throwing rocks.

Subsequently, the Deputy located and detained a male who matched the suspect’s description in the 2100 block of N. Pines Road.

During a check of Barnard’s name, the Deputy learned he had two active arrest warrants. He also recognized Barnard from a previous contact on August 24, 2026, when he was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine.

Barnard was arrested for his active warrants and advised of his rights. He also admitted to having Methamphetamine in his right front pocket.

During a search, the Deputy seized five hypodermic needles, a small clear plastic baggie containing a white crystalline substance believed to be Methamphetamine, a large clear baggie containing a white crystalline substance believed to be Methamphetamine, a clear glass pipe commonly used to smoke/ingest Methamphetamine, a black scale commonly used to weigh drugs, and three lighters.

Later, the substances were field tested and showed a presumptive positive result for Methamphetamine.

A check of Barnard’s criminal history revealed 2 felony and 13 misdemeanor convictions.

Barnard was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail for Possession of a Controlled Substance and his two warrants (Theft 3rd Degree and Possession of a Controlled Substance).

10/06/2026

Deputies Respond to Reported Person with a Weapon Call, Arrest Suspect and Locate Realistic-Looking Plastic Knife

Spokane Valley Deputies located and detained a suspect reportedly armed with a large knife. Through the investigation, the knife was determined to be a realistic-looking toy knife, which the victim believed was real. Deputies booked the suspect, who is well known to them from previous contacts, into jail.

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On October 1, 2026, at approximately 9:35 am, Spokane Valley Deputies responded to a person with a weapon/attempted stabbing call in the parking lot of a business located near S. Havana Street and E. Sprague Avenue in Spokane Valley.

The victim said he was getting food and taking a break when he noticed the suspect, later identified as 30-year-old Jamal A. Stokoe, standing behind his Freightliner truck. Watching Stokoe through his driver’s-side mirror, he saw the suspect flip him off and start walking toward his driver’s-side door.

As Stokoe did, he lifted the front of his shirt and drew a large knife with a black handle from his waistband. The victim feared Stokoe planned to stab or assault him and that his safety and possibly his life were in jeopardy. Stokoe then put the knife back in his waistband and flipped the victim off again.

The victim drove away to create distance and continued watching Stokoe, who walked east.

Deputies arrived in the area and quickly located and detained Stokoe at the intersection of S. Dearborn Road and E. 1st Avenue.

After being advised of his rights, Stokoe admitted to seeing the victim and that he threw a toy knife down on the street when he heard the responding Deputies’ sirens. He said he flipped the victim off because he thought the victim was messing with him. As he did, he was holding the knife at his waist for a second, but he never pointed at it or meant to harm anyone.

The Deputies located and seized the plastic, but realistic-looking knife near the intersection of E. Sprague Avenue and S. Dearborn Road and collected it as evidence.

Lacking any verbal threats and no evidence, including statements, that Stokoe pointed the knife at the victim or attempted to assault him, Deputies developed probable cause to charge Stokoe with Weapons Apparently Capable of Producing Bodily Harm—Unlawful Carrying or Handling.

Stokoe was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail on this misdemeanor charge.

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