Charges filed by the KCPAO: Thursday, Nov. 3

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, Nov. 3

• Assault In The Second Degree (2 charges)
• Assault In The Second Degree — Domestic Violence (1 charge)
• Assault In The Third Degree (2 charges)
• Assault In The Fourth Degree — Domestic Violence (1 charge)
• Attempting To Elude A Pursuing Police Vehicle (2 charges)
• Being A Fugitive From Justice (1 charge)
• Domestic Violence Felony Violation Of A Court Order (3 charges)
• Escape In The Second Degree (1 charge)
• Felony Harassment (2 charges)
• Felony Harassment — Domestic Violence (1 charge)
• Identity Theft in the Second Degree (1 charge)
• Making A False Or Misleading Statement To A Public Servant (1 charge)
• Possession Of Stolen Vehicle (5 charges)
• Rape In The Second Degree (1 charge)
• Reckless Endangerment (1 charge)
• Residential Burglary (1 charge)
• Robbery In The First Degree (1 charge)
• Theft In The Second Degree (1 charge)
• Theft Of Motor Vehicle (1 charge)
• Unlawful Discharge Of A Firearm Or Dangerous Weapon (1 charge)
• Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree (3 charges)
• Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree (5 charges)
• Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (1 charge: possession with intent — fentanyl and meth)

22–1–04895–2

Felony Harassment

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree

The defendant tried to force his roommate to leave their apartment by pointing a handgun at and threatening to kill his roommate. The defendant is prohibited from having a gun because of domestic violence no-contact order violation in Kirkland. King County prosecutors have concerns that if released, the defendant may return to the apartment. His 2020 no-contact order violation shows a disregard for court orders. King County prosecutors argued that he should be held on $25,000 bail because of the danger to the community. The first appearance judge set bail at $10,000.

22–1–06947–0

Possession Of Stolen Vehicle

Law enforcement officers reported to the scene of a suspected stolen Chevrolet Suburban. Upon contacting the defendant outside of the suspected stolen vehicle, the defendant attempted to flee. Officers caught him and took the defendant into custody. A search revealed four keys which had been sanded to round their edges. The defendant has multiple prior convictions, including Possession of a Dangerous Weapon and Burglary in the First Degree.

22–1–07515–1

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree

Theft In The Second Degree

The defendant, who police were told lives in an RV in West Seattle, had a stolen handgun while smoking meth. The defendant is not allowed to possess a gun due to domestic violence convictions. Police found the defendant with a shopping cart from Lowe’s hardware store on Rainier Avenue South in Seattle. Inside was wire he had stolen from the store valued at more than $2,000. King County prosecutors argued that he should be held on $20,000 because of the danger to the community. The first appearance judge set bail at $5,000.

These case summaries, which were posted Nov. 22, 2022, are not expected to be updated. To see additional details in each case, go to the KC-Script Portal.