Charges filed by the KCPAO: Friday, Sept. 2

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 King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office: Friday, Sept. 2

• Assault In The Second Degree (1 charge)
• Assault In The Second Degree — Domestic Violence (1 charge)
• Assault In The Fourth Degree (1 charge)
• Attempted Kidnapping In The Second Degree (1 charge)
• Being A Fugitive From Justice (1 charge)
• Domestic Violence Felony Violation Of A Court Order (1 charge)
• Identity Theft in the Second Degree (2 charges)
• Indecent Exposure (1 charge)
• Obstructing A Law Enforcement Officer (1 charge)
• Possession Of Stolen Vehicle (1 charge)
• Residential Burglary (1 charge)
• Residential Burglary — Domestic Violence (1 charge)
• Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree (2 charges)

22–1–07456–2

Attempted Kidnapping In The Second Degree

While the defendant does not have any adult criminal convictions or warrant history, the KCPAO has significant concern for victim and community safety due to the defendant’s predatory conduct against women and children. In this case, dash camera footage shows the defendant was prowling a neighborhood with the intent to kidnap in broad daylight. The defendant followed a trio of children walking on the sidewalk, popped his trunk, and exited his car. He then grabbed a 10-year-old girl off the sidewalk, carried her away, and attempted to force her into the trunk of his car. In the process, the defendant repeatedly punched the child victim in the stomach, and he attempted to fight off a female witness as she attempted to free the victim. Approximately 20 minutes after the defendant fled the scene, an 18-year-old female and her mother called 911 to report the defendant’s vehicle following them for at least a block. Pursuant to a search warrant on the defendant’s vehicle, law enforcement found a compound bow with a case and arrows in the back of the trunk (the same place the defendant was trying to put the child victim), and a handgun holster but no handgun. Firearm information obtained from the King County Sheriff’s Office shows that the defendant previously had a Concealed Pistol License that was revoked as of 3/26/2017. He has a purchase history of four firearms: .40 Glock pistol, .380 Sig-Sauer semiautomatic pistol, .45 Sig Arms pistol, and a 9mm Sig Arms pistol. The KCPAO asked the Court to set bail at $300,000, as previously set by the King County District Court at the defendant’s first appearance hearing, because there is reasonable cause to believe that the defendant will commit a violent offense and interfere with the administration of justice. No less restrictive alternative to incarceration nor lesser bail amount can mitigate these risks.

22–1–07460–1

Residential Burglary (Sexual Motivation)

Indecent Exposure (Sexual Motivation)

In this case, the defendant broke into a locked apartment building without permission, exposed his genitals, and masturbated outside of the victim’s front door for approximately 5–10 minutes. The defendant appears to have known the victim was in the apartment because each time she would come to the door to look through the peep hole, he would look back through the peep hole and smile at her. The victim expressed feeling violated, disgusted, traumatized and offended by this action. The KCPAO requests that the Court set bail in the amount of $50,000.00 because there is reasonable cause to believe that the defendant will not appear in response to a summons and will commit a violent sexual offense. No less restrictive alternative to incarceration nor lesser bail amount can mitigate these risks.

22–1–06929–1

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree (2 charges)

Being under the supervision of the department of corrections apparently does little to curtain the defendant’s continued criminal law violations. He appeared for an appointment with his community corrections officer with a firearm in his bag. The KCPAO believes the defendant will not abide by any less restrictive alternative or court order and will continue to possess firearms and commit violent offenses. The KCPAO requested bail be set at $100,000.

These case summaries, which were posted Sept. 6, 2022, are not expected to be updated. To see additional details in each case, go to the KC-Script Portal.