Man Accused In TD Gas Station Robbery Sentenced In Portland Chase

A man accused with his wife of robbing a gas station in The Dalles last October and later shot by police in Portland after he and his wife robbed a hotel and led authorities on a car chase with three of their children in the backseat has been sentenced by in Washington County to 25 years in prison.  The Oregonian and OregonLive reports Joshua Luther admitted repeatedly firing a rifle at pursuing officers in Portland last October.  His wife, Michelle Luther, was sentenced in April to 10 years in prison for her role as the getaway driver in the chase through suburban Portland.  Joshua Luther was shot twice in the buttocks, and no officers were injured.  The Luthers are charged in Wasco County with three counts each of first-degree robbery and unlawful use of a weapon.

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