Charges filed by the KCPAO: Thursday, Dec. 1

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: Thursday, Dec. 1

• Assault In The Second Degree (1 charge)
• Assault In The Second Degree — Domestic Violence (3 charges)
• Attempted Theft Of Motor Vehicle (1 charge)
• Attempting To Elude A Pursuing Police Vehicle (1 charge)
• Being A Fugitive From Justice (2 charges)
• Burglary In The Second Degree (2 charges)
• Domestic Violence Felony Violation Of A Court Order (1 charge)
• Felony Harassment — Domestic Violence (2 charges)
• Malicious Mischief In The First Degree (1 charge)
• Malicious Mischief In The Second Degree (1 charge)
• Organized Retail Theft In The First Degree (1 charge)
• Possession Of Stolen Vehicle (1 charge)
• Rape in the Third Degree (1 charge)
• Robbery In The First Degree (2 charges)
• Unlawful Imprisonment (1 charge)
• Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (1 charge: possession with intent — cocaine)

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Assault In The Second Degree

The defendant and victim had an argument at a Seattle convenience store, because the defendant cut in line. The next day, the defendant followed the victim in his car, as the victim was driving out of a gas station. Even as the victim began speeding up and running lights to escape, the defendant continued to follow closely, eventually driving right by the victim and aiming his loaded firearm straight at the victim. The victim called 911 and repeatedly circled the Seattle Police West Precinct, yet the defendant continued to trail behind the victim until a police officer pulled him over. Given the likelihood that the defendant will attempt to find the victim again, or commit another violent offense if released, King County prosecutors asked a judge to hold the defendant on $50,000 bail.

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Robbery In The First Degree

The victim was approached by four men at the Tukwila light rail station and in a brazen robbery began to kick and beat the victim to the ground. This defendant pulled out what appeared to be a gun and placed the barrel of the handgun against the ribs of the victim and took his cell phone and $20 before running from the scene. The victim later positively identified the defendant as the man who shoved the gun barrel into his ribs during the robbery. This is the one case that has been referred to prosecutors — there are no case referrals for co-defendants. At the defendant’s first appearance, King County prosecutors argued that he should be held on $225,000 bail because of the danger to the community. The first appearance judge set bail at $150,000. Because prosecutors did not have the ability under court rules to re-argue bail, we asked that the $150,000 amount be maintained with the filing of charges.

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

Police working in the area of 3rd and Pike in downtown Seattle saw the defendant exchange drugs with another individual in an area known for drug dealing. Upon arrest, the defendant denied having drugs on him then told law enforcement, “it’s your lucky day.” Over fifty grams of positively tested crack cocaine were found on the defendant’s person, including more than $2,000.00 in cash. This is not the first drug dealing case involving the defendant this year near 3rd and Pike. On. Jan. 14, he was arrested for dealing meth and also had suspected fentanyl pills. King County prosecutors rush filed that case argued that he should be held on $10,000 bail in that case because the defendant has a history of 30 warrants and is unlikely to return to court. A judge agreed to hold him on the $10,000 bail, and the defendant posted bond. King County prosecutors also rush filed this new case and argued that he should be held on $15,000 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.