Charges filed by the KCPAO: Monday, Sept. 19
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: Monday, Sept. 19
- Assault In The First Degree (1 charge)
- Assault In The Second Degree (1 charge)
- Attempting To Elude A Pursuing Police Vehicle (3 charges)
- Burglary In The Second Degree (1 charge)
- Dealing in Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the First Degree (1 charge)
- Domestic Violence Felony Violation Of A Court Order (1 charge)
- Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Violation Of A Court Order (1 charge)
- Driving While Under the Influence (1 charge)
- Failure to Register as a Sex Offender (1 charge)
- Felony Harassment — Domestic Violence (1 charge)
- Felony Stalking (1 charge)
- Felony Vehicle Prowling in the Second Degree (2 charges)
- Identity Theft in the Second Degree (11 charges)
- Malicious Mischief In The First Degree (1 charge)
- Possession of Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree (1 charge)
- Possession Of Stolen Vehicle (2 charges)
- Rape in the Third Degree (1 charge)
- Retail Theft With Special Circumstances in the Third Degree (1 charge)
- Vehicular Assault (2 charges)
- Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (1 charge: possession with intent — fentanyl)
22–1–06916–0
Burglary In The Second Degree
In the present case, the defendant shattered a window of a Ballard business under construction. While inside, he staged tools near the exit to steal at a later time. Post-Miranda, he admitted to breaking into the business. King County Prosecutors argued for the defendant to be held on $5,000 bail. The pro tem first appearance judge released the defendant on his personal recognizance, over the objection of prosecutors.
22–1–06912–7
Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (possession with intent — fentanyl)
In the present case, the defendant was observed selling pills near 3rd Avenue and Pike Street in downtown Seattle believed to be laced with fentanyl. In the search incident to arrest, the defendant had $50 cash on him, addition to several “blues.” The defendant’s criminal history includes convictions for Assault 3-DV (2019), Malicious Mischief (2021), Robbery 1 (2021), Assault 4-DV (2020), VNCO (2019), and Obstruction (2020).
22–1–07384–1
Retail Theft With Special Circumstances in the Third Degree
On September 14, 2022, the defendant shoplifted merchandise worth over $400 from Target and exited the business with the stolen merchandise through a designated emergency exit. To access the emergency exit, the defendant had to enter an employee only area. To exit through the emergency doors the defendant had to push heavy steal fire doors with large bright red signs that indicate the exit is for emergencies only, and push panic bars with audible alarms. Police arrested the defendant on the sidewalk near the store. The defendant was still in possession of the stolen items. Per court records, the defendant has a history of at least 17 warrants for failure to appear since 2017. At the time of filing, the defendant had five active warrants for failure to appear. The defendant’s active warrants are from Bothell Municipal Court (2022), Snohomish County-Everett Division (2021), Lynwood Municipal Court (2020, 2020), and King County District Court (2022). Given the defendant’s lengthy and recent warrant history for failing to appear, the KCPAO asked the court to hold him on $5,000 bail.
These case summaries, which were posted Sept. 20, 2022, are not expected to be updated. To see additional details in each case, go to the KC-Script Portal.
