Everson man sentenced for 2021 crimes including rape and unlawful imprisonment
An Everson man was sentenced to three years in prison on domestic violence charges in Whatcom County Superior Court on Monday.
Pedro Perez-Lopez, 43, was arrested in August 2021 after a woman wrote a letter to police asking for help. She said that she was physically and sexually assaulted by Perez-Lopez and not allowed to leave the house. She said he also threatened to kill her with a knife.
Perez-Lopez pleaded guilty Aug. 5 to felony harassment, third-degree rape, unlawful imprisonment and two counts of fourth-degree assault.
While the victim did not speak at Perez-Lopez’s sentencing or provide a statement to the Department of Corrections, a relative said the incident has affected the entire family. She said they are all “ready to move on and would like the court to hold (Perez-Lopez) accountable for his behavior.”
Perez-Lopez also chose not to address the court.
Judge Jennifer Slattery said she was sure that what happened was “terrifying” for the victim. She followed the agreed recommendation of three years in prison followed by two years in community custody. Perez-Lopez will be required to undergo a sexual deviancy evaluation and follow any recommended treatment.
Slattery said she hopes Perez-Lopez will look into domestic violence and behavioral health treatment while he’s in prison.
Resources
▪ Brigid Collins Family Support Center: 360-734-4616, brigidcollins.org Brigid Collins Family Support Center professionals are on call between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday to answer questions about children, families, abuse prevention or treatment at 360-734-4616.
▪ Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services: 24-hour Help Line: 360-715-1563, Email: info@dvsas.org.
▪ Lummi Victims of Crime: 360-312-2015.
▪ Tl’ils Ta’á’altha Victims of Crime: 360-325-3310 or nooksacktribe.org/departments/youth-family-services/tlils-taaaltha-victims-of-crime-program
▪ Washington State Crisis Line/National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or text HOME to 741741 for a crisis counselor
This story was originally published October 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM.