Charges filed by the KCPAO: Tuesday, Dec. 13

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: Tuesday, Dec. 13

• Assault In The Second Degree — Domestic Violence (1 charge)
• Attempted Robbery In The Second Degree (1 charge)
• Dealing in Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the First Degree (1 charge)
• Failure to Register as a Sex Offender (1 charge)
• Felony DUI (1 charge)
• Felony Harassment — Domestic Violence (1 charge)
• Felony Stalking (1 charge)
• Possession of Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the First Degree (1 charge)
• Possession Of Stolen Vehicle (4 charges)
• Reckless Driving (1 charge)
• Residential Burglary (1 charge)
• Theft 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)
• Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (1 charge: possession with intent — meth)

22–1–05338–7

Attempted Robbery In The Second Degree

In this Auburn case, the defendant approached and punched a stranger demanding money and their car. This strongarm robbery happened at a daycare center, and the woman who was punched told the defendant she had a gun in the car in hopes of scaring him away. He continued to demand money and punched her again after the woman said she also had a knife. The defendant eventually fled. He committed this attempted robbery a mere month after his release from prison, and while he was on Department of Corrections supervision. King County prosecutors argued the defendant should be held on $300,000 bail because of the danger to the community and because it was unlikely that the defendant would return to court if released. The first appearance judge set bail at $100,000. Because prosecutors did not have the ability to re-argue the bail amount under court rules, we asked that the $100,000 bail amount be maintained when we rush filed the felony case.

22–1–07518–6

Dealing in Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the First Degree

Possession of Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the First Degree

The defendant is charged with peddling in the misery of sexually abused children to satiate deviant interests and therefore has evidenced the threat he poses to community safety, most specifically minor children. King County prosecutor argued that the defendant should be held on $50,000 bail to provide some measure of accountability and to try and ensure the defendant’s appearance at future court hearings to address the felony charges. King County prosecutors also requested that the court prohibit the defendant from having contact with minor children without exception, and that the judge order the defendant not to use the internet without installation of a computer monitoring system to tracks his access of illegal depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. The first appearance judge agreed to prosecutors’ $50,000 bail request.

22–1–07783–9

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree

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

The defendant was found idling in a car that was entirely blocking a South Seattle bike lane. Officers ran the plates and confirmed the vehicle had been stolen, then approached the defendant. Upon trying to make contact, the defendant tried to accelerate to get away. Officers were able to get the defendant out of the car and during that process, the defendant reached for his waistband. Officers found a Smith and Wesson 9 mm pistol in a holster on the defendant’s waistband. The defendant has been convicted of 10 felonies and cannot lawfully possess a firearm. Additionally, more than 40 grams of what appeared to be methamphetamine were found on defendant along with a digital scale that is commonly used to measure out drugs before distributing. The drugs were tested and came back positive for meth. King County prosecutors argued that the defendant should be held on $50,000 bail because of the danger to the community and because the defendant is unlikely to return to court if released. The first appearance judge set bail at $25,000. Because prosecutors could not re-argue the bail amount under court rules, we asked for that $25,000 amount to remain with the filing of these felony 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.