Charges filed by the KCPAO: Friday, Dec. 9

The overwhelming majority of criminal cases filed daily by the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office don’t receive public attention.

That’s not the fault of the public or news reporters — it’s understandable with the volume of felony cases we file each day.

The KCPAO is sharing the number of adult cases filed each day and additional details about a handful of specific cases to highlight the kinds of cases we handle. Details below are from the public charging documents.

Charges filed by the KCPAO: Friday, Dec. 9

• Assault In The Second Degree (2 charges)
• Assault In The Second Degree — Domestic Violence (2 charges)
• Assault In The Third Degree (2 charges)
• Attempting To Elude A Pursuing Police Vehicle (1 charge)
• Being A Fugitive From Justice (1 charge)
• Burglary In The Second Degree (2 charges)
• Escape In The First Degree (1 charge)
• Hit And Run (1 charge)
• Identity Theft in the Second Degree (2 charges)
• Malicious Mischief In The First Degree (1 charge)
• Money Laundering (2 charges)
• Possession Of Stolen Vehicle (3 charges)
• Rape In The Second Degree (1 charge)
• Reckless Driving (1 charge)
• Residential Burglary (1 charge)
• Trafficking of Food Stamps (8 charges)
• Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree (1 charge)
• Vehicular Assault (1 charge)
• Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (8 chares: fentanyl delivery x4; possession with intent — fentanyl x3; possession with intent — meth)

22–1–03770–5

Assault In The Second Degree

Assault In The Third Degree

The defendant became upset at a University of Washington student who had asked him to leave a reserved room for a meeting. He threatened the student asking him if he wanted to die, and when contacted by officers, he actively resisted, knocking an officer’s body worn video camera off, head-butting the officer in the face, and punching another officer, fracturing his nose. Given the likelihood the defendant will commit a violent offense, if released, King County prosecutors argued the defendant should be held on $10,000 bail because of the danger to the community. The first appearance judge set bail at $2,5000. Because prosecutors did not have the ability to re-argue bail under court rules, we asked that a judge maintain that $2,5000 bail amount with the filing of charges.

22–1–04020–0

22–1–04021–8

Trafficking of Food Stamps (4 charges against each co-defendant)

Money Laundering (2 charges against each co-defendant)

Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (1 charge against each co-defendant: fentanyl delivery)

The first co-defendant is alleged to have engaged in multiple and well-orchestrated fraudulent transactions involving the exchange of narcotics for electronic food stamp benefits of transient victims over the course of several months. This happened in the area around 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood. The defendant was directly observed to have been involved in the proffer of narcotics in exchange for EBT benefits with undercover officers and shopping for victims in the place of business where the fraud was repeatedly committed. On December 7, the defendant was arrested and inside a residence used by the co-defendant containing 1,000 fentanyl pills, 200 grams of suspected cocaine, heroin, and a 9mm handgun. The second co-defendant was directly observed to have been in possession of fentanyl pills and exchanged said bills for food stamp benefits. The defendant worked in concert with the first defendant in approaching transient victims and offering to provide narcotics for fraudulent purposes over several months at the same location. King County prosecutors argued that each should be held on $500,000 bail. The first co-defendant was held on $100,000 by the first appearance and the second was held on $500,000. Because prosecutors could not re-argue bail amounts under court rules, we asked that those amounts be maintained with the filing of felony charges.

22–1–08030–9

Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (possession with intent — fentanyl)

On December 7, the defendant was observed on the 300 block of Pike Street in downtown Seattle, which is a known high drug trafficking area. The defendant had an active Department of Corrections felony escape warrant. The defendant was detained by officers after the warrant was confirmed. Police said the defendant was found with a small tin labeled “happy pills” that contained 40 blue M30 pills, which the defendant stated contained fentanyl. The defendant was also found with cash totaling $741.00, a scale, a small baggie containing fentanyl powder, and a cellphone. King County prosecutor asked a judge to hold him on $50,000 bail.

These case summaries, which were posted Dec. 19, 2022, are not expected to be updated. To see additional details in each case, go to the KC-Script Portal.