Charges filed by the KCPAO: Thursday, July 7

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.

Charges filed by the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office: Thursday, July 7

· Assault In The First Degree (1 charge)

· Assault In The Second Degree (3 charges)

· Assault In The Second Degree — Domestic Violence (5 charges)

· Assault In The Third Degree (1 charge)

· Assault In The Third Degree — Domestic Violence (1 charge)

· Assault In The Fourth Degree (1 charge)

· Attempted Theft In The First Degree (1 charge)

· Attempting To Elude A Pursuing Police Vehicle (1 charge)

· Being A Fugitive From Justice (1 charge)

· Burglary In The Second Degree (2 charges)

· Dealing in Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree (1 charge)

· Domestic Violence Felony Violation Of A Court Order (4 charges)

· Failure to Register as a Sex Offender (3 charges)

· Felony Harassment — Domestic Violence (1 charge)

· Forgery (1 charge)

· Hit And Run — Felony (1 charge)

· Identity Theft in the Second Degree (1 charge)

· Possession of Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree (1 charge)

· Possession Of Stolen Vehicle (3 charges)

· Reckless Endangerment — Domestic Violence (1 charge)

· Theft Of Motor Vehicle (1 charge)

· Unlawful Imprisonment — Domestic Violence (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)

· Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (2 charges: possession with intent — fentanyl)

22–1–02096–9

Assault in the First Degree (with a firearm enhancement)

From the charging documents:

In this case, the evidence suggests that the defendant shot a firearm out of a moving vehicle several times while many people were outside celebrating the 4th of July. The shooting took place shortly after 10pm in a residential neighborhood, immediately after individuals had yelled at the car (in which the defendant was a passenger) to slow down given that there were children present outside. The victim, a nineteen-year-old student, was standing in front of his own house, lighting sparklers, when he was shot in the head. At the time of the shooting, a number of other individuals were standing within feet of the victim and another round went through the bedroom window of a 12-year-old. The victim is currently at Harborview in extreme critical condition showing limited signs of brain functioning. While the defendant has no criminal conviction history the defendant’s actions in this case make clear he poses a substantial danger to the community. The requested bail is appropriate to protect the community and to ensure the defendant’s appearance in court. [The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office argued that the defendant should be held on $2 million bail, and a judge set bail at that amount.]

22–1–04125–7

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

From the charging documents:

In the present case, the defendant approached the undercover officer and asked the officer if he wanted any “blues.” The officer gave the defendant $20 for four pills. The defendant retrieved the pills from a plastic bag in his fanny pack. According to the officer’s training and experience, he identified the pills a fentanyl based upon their blue color and the pressed “30” on them. The defendant was arrested and searched incident to arrest. At the precinct, 9.5 grams of fentanyl pills were weighed from the plastic bag in the defendant’s fanny pack. [The KCPAO argued that the defendant should be held on $15,000 because of the danger to the community and his previous history of not following court orders. The first appearance judge set bail at $7,500, which is why we asked for that amount to be maintained with charges.]

22–1–04126–5

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree

From the charging documents:

[This case happened near Aurora Avenue North in North Seattle.] Law enforcement officers observed a vehicle with no front license plate. The driver of the vehicle, the defendant, saw the patrol car and drove recklessly, almost hitting other cars. Law enforcement activated their emergency lights and the defendant tried to get around other parked vehicles but was unsuccessful. The defendant exited the driver’s seat and began to run on foot. Officers pursued the defendant on foot and noted that defendant was grabbing at his waistband. Officers made contact and placed the defendant in handcuffs, yet he was still trying to grab something from his waistband. During the search, officers retrieved a revolver with three live rounds from his person. The defendant currently has two active warrants for failure to appear out of Snohomish County totaling $5,000.00 and twenty-eight warrants since 2005 for failure to appear and failure to comply with court orders.

22–1–04128–1

Burglary in the Second Degree

From the charging documents:

[The defendant, a Renton man, was arrested in unincorporated King County near Issaquah.] A neighbor noticed suspicious vehicle in his neighborhood and saw the defendant exit the vehicle and go toward the victim’s home. The neighbor confronted the defendant when he was walking from behind the home, and the defendant told the witness neighbor that he was just looking for a friend. The defendant and another passenger sped away with doors to vehicle still open. When the victim arrived home, he noticed the pad lock pried from his detached storage shed and various items staged for stealing, including a children’s bike dumped in the driveway that was not previously there, and weed whackers positioned near the door of the storage shed. The victim noted these items were not where he left them. The witness neighbor positively identified the defendant after his arrest. [The KCPAO argued that bail should be set at $15,000 because the defendant is a danger to the community and has a history of failing to follow court orders — 14 warrants since 2013. The first appearance judge set bail at $5,000, which is what we asked that amount be maintained with the filing of charges.]

22–1–03798–5

Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

From the charging documents:

The State requests bail set at $30,000 because the defendant is unlikely to appear in response to a summons and abide by the court’s orders. The defendant is required to register for life due to his prior conviction for Sexual Assault, Missouri RSMO 566.064. The defendant lacks a fixed address and is therefore required to check in weekly to remain in compliance with his registration. He has not checked in as required since October 7, 2021. He is currently on warrant status for a pending Assault in the Fourth — Domestic Violence charge out of Kent Municipal Court. [The defendant, who has a history if failing to register, is a Level 1 sex offender after a felony sexual assault conviction in Missouri. The defendant last registered in 2019 as a person experiencing homelessness with a block on Yesler Way in Seattle as his point of contact.]

22–1–03960–1

Assault In The Second Degree (2 charges)

From the charging documents:

[This incident happened near 3 Avenue South and South Walker Street in Seattle’s Sodo Neighborhood.] According to the Certification for Determination of Probable Cause, the victims were in their RV when the defendant appeared in their doorway, pointed a rifle at them, and yelled, “I feel like killing somebody today.” The victims — who feared the defendant was about to start shooting — tried to hide. Officers located the defendant and his vehicle. The vehicle contained a shotgun, a rifle, a substantial amount of ammunition, empty ammunition boxes, fired cartridges, and firearm parts. The State is aware of the following convictions for the defendant: Carrying a Concealed Weapon (2020, Colorado); Criminal Contempt (2017 and 2016, Hawaii); Driving Under the Influence (2017 and 2015, Hawaii); Reckless Driving (2017, Hawaii); and Unauthorized Control of Propelled Vehicle (2014, Hawaii). Based on the defendant’s disturbing conduct and statement, the State believes that he poses a significant danger to the public. The KCPAO requests that bail be set at $100,000 based on the likelihood that the defendant will commit a violent offense.

These case summaries, which were posted July 8, 2022, are not expected to be updated. To see additional details in each case, go to the KC-Script Portal.