A Des Moines man was convicted today in U.S. District Court in Seattle of 19 felony counts over threats he made against Boeing, Shell Oil and Chevron Oil, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. A jury deliberated about five hours following a four-day trial before reaching the verdict.

Gino Turrella was convicted of two counts of making interstate communications with threat to injure person, seven counts of making threat by instrument of interstate commerce, one count of possessing a firearm during threats of violence and nine counts of identity theft. Turrella faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison and up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced on Feb. 19.

Turrella was indicted in August 2008 by a federal grand jury in Seattle. The indictment charged Turrella with making e-mail threats eight times between May 2 and May 30. Turrella made the threats posing as other people by using e-mail accounts he'd created in their names, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

In e-mails to Boeing, Turrella said he was going to bring a gun to a Boeing facility and "shoot ever [sic] employee I see," and also that he'd "strap himself with explosives and detonate" if apprehended to cause "maximum death and destruction in the workplace!"

In another e-mail, Turrella threatened an Anacortes oil refinery, saying a bomb had been placed at the refinery that he was going to set off via remote control.

When Turrella's home was searched, authorities found more than 100 firearms.

The Seattle Department of Transportation has released the following information on tomorrow's procession and memorial service for Officer Timothy Brenton:

The city of Seattle reminds roadway users that a memorial procession along city streets for Seattle Police Officer Timothy Brenton will be held on Friday. Approximately 1,000 to 1,500 vehicles will depart at 9 a.m. from the University of Washington and will travel to a service for the slain officer at Key Arena.

During the procession, which is expected to last from 9 a.m. to noon, other traffic will not be allowed on the route and will not be allowed to cross it, including pedestrians and bicyclists. The Seattle Department of Transportation advises travelers to expect severe congestion near its path.

The state Department of Transportation will close the east- and westbound SR 520 on and off ramps to Montlake Boulevard NE at 8:50 a.m. to allow the procession to travel south on the boulevard. The ramps will reopen after the procession has passed. Also, traffic exiting southbound I-5 at Stewart Street will not be allowed to continue onto Stewart but must turn onto Eastlake Avenue E or John Street.

Parking will not be allowed along the route and temporary "No Parking" signs have been emplaced. Seattle Police Department officers will manage all intersections for the procession. 1st Avenue N (Denny to Mercer) and Mercer Street (1st to 5th avenues N) will now reopen once the procession passes. SPD will close Thomas and John streets (between 1st and 2nd avenues N), and Warren and 2nd avenues N (between Denny Way and Thomas St) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The public memorial service at Key Arena will begin at 1 p.m., with doors opening at 11 a.m. No formal procession is planned after the ceremony.

For more details on the procession and to view a map, click here.

A 43-year-old man was booked into King County Jail for investigation of homicide in connection with the slaying of another man at a homeless camp, police said.

At about 11:22 am. Wednesday, police responded to a report of a dead body in a transient camp near the intersection of Airport Way, South Lucile Street, and Corson Avenue South. Officers found a dead 46-year-old man.

Police spoke to several transients who reported that the victim had recently been assaulted.

A suspect was located at a nearby transient camp and was taken into custody.

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Rebecca Long, right and Jon Pomeroy, left, walk out of their arraignment from King County Superior Court in October 2008.

Rebecca Long, who was arrested last year after authorities found her 14-year-old stepdaughter grossly underweight and severely dehydrated, is scheduled to be sentenced Friday by King County Superior Court Judge William Downing.

Long entered an Alford plea to a charge of first-degree criminal mistreatment on Sept. 4. In an Alford plea, a defendant does not admit guilt but acknowledges a jury would likely convict them at trial.

While prosecutors will be asking for a high-end sentence of more than three years in prison, Long's attorney has said that he plans to ask that she be released into mental-health treatment, without serving prison time.

King County sheriff's deputies discovered the malnourished girl Aug. 13, 2008, after they were called to the home at the request of Child Protective Services (CPS).

Investigators say that Long allowed the teen only half a Dixie cup of water a day and supervised the girl's showers and toothbrushing so she could not sneak a drink. The girl said once she was so thirsty she drank from the toilet but was caught.

The girl is now living with a foster family. Prosecutors say her health is improving.

Long's plea came just days after her husband, Jon Pomeroy, pleaded guilty to the same charge. Pomeroy, in court documents, said that Long was punishing his daughter and he did not intervene. He was sentenced in September to three years and five months in prison.

Long's attorney, Robert Wayne, is attempting to have the sentencing hearing closed and have records pertaining to the proceeding sealed because he says Long is mentally ill. Wayne has also cited "hate mail" and "blogs" focusing on Long's "psychological records" as a reason to keep court records under seal, his motion said.

After Long's plea hearing in September, Wayne told reporters that his client was abused as a child and suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder, which he described as similar to multiple personality disorder. He also said that she had been abused by Pomeroy.

The King County Prosecutor's Office is arguing to keep the hearing open. Downing is expected to make a ruling on the motion on Friday morning.

King County Metro this morning issued the following advisory warning commuters of the expected impact tomorrow's procession for slain Officer Timothy Brenton will have on bus service:

On Friday, between approximately 8 a.m. and approximately 1 p.m., a Seattle Police memorial procession between Husky Stadium and Key Arena will significantly impact all traffic and travel - including Metro service on many bus routes - in the following areas:

University of Washington / Husky Stadium
Montlake / 24th Av E & 23rd Av E
Capitol Hill / E Madison St, Pine St & Broadway
North of Downtown Seattle / Denny Way & Mercer St
Queen Anne / 1st Av N & Seattle Center

Expect significant delays and some transit reroutes during this time.

Affected buses may be delayed at other points along their routes as well.

If your Friday travel plans take you through these areas, give yourself plenty of time, travel before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m., or be prepared for significant delays.

Metro will not be able to tell you when specific buses will arrive at or depart from specific locations.

Additional information, including planned reroutes and a Queen Anne Hill shuttle, is being prepared and will be available online by Thursday evening online by clicking here.

For more details on the procession and to view a map of the route, click here.

A man arrested last night after he made some suspicious comments at the Lock & Keel Tavern in Ballard is not connected with Saturday's slaying of Seattle police Officer Timothy Brenton, police said this morning.

One bar patron told Seattle Times staff photographer Cliff Despeaux that the man was acting "a little odd" and had made a statement that some believed was threatening to police. The man was taken into custody for questioning to see if he had any knowledge of the slaying.

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As police continue to investigate Saturday's slaying of Brenton and the wounding of fellow Officer Britt Sweeney, police are an high alert for any behavior that could be possibly threatening, suspicious, or have any connection with the shooting.

Former King County sheriff's Deputy Paul Schene will appear in a downtown Seattle courtroom today for pre-trial motions in his misdemeanor assault case.

Schene, 32, is accused of beating Malika Calhoun, then 15, in a SeaTac City Hall holding cell after she was arrested for investigation of car theft on Nov. 29, 2008. The case gained widespread attention because the incident was was caught on video, which was released to the media.

In the video, Calhoun is seen kicking off her sneaker, which hit Schene's shin, as he was closing the holding-cell door. Schene then charges into the cell, throwing Calhoun against the back wall next to a toilet. He knocks her to the floor and, with the help of another deputy, holds her down while he punches her. He then picks her up by the hair and marches her out of the cell.

Schene, who is charged with fourth-degree assault, was fired by the Sheriff's Office in September. Opening statements in the case are likely to be given next week, prosecutors said.

While the car-theft charge against Calhoun was dismissed in exchange for her agreement to perform community service, the teen remains in trouble for allegedly getting into a fight at Westfield Southcenter mall on Feb. 2. Calhoun, now 16, faces trial on charges of felony harassment and criminal trespassing, a gross misdemeanor. According to charging papers, Calhoun threatened a 17-year-old girl.

The county recently reached a settlement on a lawsuit filed by Calhoun, paying $125,000 to a trust created in her name.

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A flag honoring slain Officer Timothy Brenton was raised over the Space Needle this morning.

A special flag-raising ceremony was held this morning at the Space Needle to honor Officer Timothy Brenton. A flag bearing the slain officer's badge number was raised atop the Seattle landmark.

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Brenton was killed and fellow Officer Britt Sweeney was wounded when they were shot Saturday night while seated in their patrol car at 29th Avenue and East Yesler Way.

A procession and memorial service is planned Friday for Brenton.