Investigations

On February 4, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington sentenced John Edward Mermis of Kent, Washington, to 3 years’ probation, 40 days’ home detention, 40 hours’ community service, and a $100 special assessment. Mermis pleaded guilty to operating a plane without an airman’s certificate on September 10, 2019.

 

DOT-OIG conducted this investigation with FAA’s assistance.