A Longview man has been sentenced to just over seven years in state prison following a conviction for assaulting a 15-year-old during a confrontation that involved a handgun, according to the Cowlitz County Prosecutor’s Office.

Prosecutors report that Jedadia Kanooth received an 87‑month sentence after being found guilty of Second‑Degree Assault and Felony Harassment. The charges stem from an incident in which Kanooth engaged in a verbal dispute with a 15‑year‑old and pointed a 9‑millimeter handgun at the teen during the encounter.

Law enforcement later obtained and executed a search warrant at Kanooth’s Longview residence, where investigators located a firearm matching the description provided during the investigation. Prosecutors cited this recovery as corroborating evidence of the assault.

The sentencing information was first reported by Classic Hits KLOG in Longview, which published details from the prosecutor’s office in its report at Man Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Assault with Firearm Involving 15-year-old.

Kanooth will serve his sentence under the terms established by Washington State’s felony sentencing guidelines. No additional details regarding restitution or post‑release conditions were immediately available from the prosecutor’s office.

Why this matters

Incidents involving firearms and minors have been a recurring point of concern for local law enforcement and community organizations within Cowlitz County. Prosecutors have emphasized that cases involving threats or violence against juveniles receive heightened scrutiny due to public‑safety implications and the long‑term impacts on young victims.

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