Charges filed by the KCPAO: Thursday, Dec. 8

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. 8

• Assault In The Second Degree (1 charge)
• Assault In The Second Degree — Domestic Violence (4 charges)
• Assault In The Third Degree (1 charge)
• Attempted Identity Theft in the First Degree (1 charge)
• Attempted Kidnapping in the Second Degree — Domestic Violence (1 charge)
• Attempted Robbery In The Second Degree (1 charge)
• Attempted Theft Of Motor Vehicle (1 charge)
• Attempting To Elude A Pursuing Police Vehicle (1 charge)
• Burglary In The Second Degree (4 charges)
• Child Molestation In The First Degree (1 charge)
• Failure to Register as a Sex Offender (1 charge)
• Felony Harassment — Domestic Violence (1 charge)
• Forgery (1 charge)
• Hit And Run — Felony (1 charge)
• Identity Theft in the First Degree (4 charges)
• Identity Theft in the Second Degree (6 charges)
• Kidnapping In The Second Degree (1 charge)
• Possession Of Stolen Vehicle (1 charge)
• Rape In The Second Degree (1 charge)
• Residential Burglary (1 charge)
• Theft From a Vulnerable Adult In The First Degree (1 charge)
• Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree (1 charge)
• Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree (1 charge)
• Vehicular Assault (1 charge)

22–1–01793–3

Kidnapping In The Second Degree

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree

This defendant kidnapped four young children, ages 7, 6, 4, and 21 months old. While driving around with these stolen children, the defendant possessed a firearm and ammunition in her purse along with 7.7grams of methamphetamine, despite the fact that she is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing any firearms. Not only were these children in extremely close proximity to an unsecured firearm and narcotics, but these small children were also in the backseat of the defendant’s stolen vehicle with no car seats — including the 21-month-old child. It is alarming to think what could have happened to these helpless small children had Tacoma Police not located them. The defendant is a danger to the community and to any children she many encounter. The investigation in this case is not yet complete. Upon contacting the owner of the stolen Dodge Ram truck, King County prosecutors anticipate adding an additional charge of Possession of a Stolen Vehicle. The defendant has a pending Possessing Stolen Property in the First Degree charge out of Lewis County Superior Court. The defendant has an active warrant on that case for failing to appear. The defendant also has two active warrants out of Lakewood Municipal Court for failing to appear. King County argued that she should be held on $250,000 bail because of the danger to the community and the likelihood that she will fail to return to court if released.

22–1–05087–6

Hit And Run — Felony

The defendant sideswiped the victim’s car has he drove at freeway speeds on Highway 167, then lost control of his car and hit a light pole. He then drove away, off the highway. He did not stop or pay any attention to the victim. He parked his car near a church and walked away from his heavily damaged vehicle. He did not call police. He did not inquire what had happened to his car when it was towed away shortly after the accident, once WSP was able to locate it. The defendant is a resident of Nevada. If he fails to appear in court, King County prosecutors will request bail. He has no prior convictions, but he was twice cited for causing two accidents in the weeks before this incident. He should not drive without a valid license and insurance.

22–1–08151–8

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree

On December 5, Seattle Police officers stopped a vehicle after discovering the registered owner had an open felony warrant. The defendant sat in the passenger seat of that vehicle. When officers detained the driver, they observed the defendant reaching under the passenger seat. Officers then removed the defendant from the vehicle, where they discovered a live round in the passenger door. Officers obtained consent to search the vehicle and discovered a loaded Springfield Armory XD 9mm semi-automatic pistol under the passenger seat. The defendant has previous violent felony convictions that make him ineligible to possess a firearm. At the first appearance, King County prosecutors argued that he should be held on $75,000 because of the danger to the community. The first appearance judge set bail at $10,000. Because prosecutors did not have the ability under court rules to re-argue bail, we asked that the $10,000 amount be maintained with the rush filing of charges.

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.