Charges filed by the KCPAO: Wednesday, Aug. 17

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 King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office: Wednesday, Aug. 17:

· Assault In The First Degree (1 charge)

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

· Assault In The Second Degree (3 charges)

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

· Being A Fugitive From Justice (1 charge)

· Burglary In The Second Degree (2 charges)

· Child Molestation In The Third Degree (1 charge)

· Domestic Violence Felony Violation Of A Court Order (3 charges)

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

· Escape In The Second Degree (1 charge)

· Extortion In The Second Degree (1 charge)

· Felony Harassment — Domestic Violence (2 charges)

· Felony Harassment (2 charges)

· Felony Stalking (1 charge)

· Indecent Exposure (2 charges)

· Murder In The Second Degree (2 charges)

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

· Possession Of Stolen Vehicle (1 charge)

· Rape In The First Degree (1 charge)

· Residential Burglary (1 charge)

· Residential Burglary — Domestic Violence (1 charge)

· Robbery In The First Degree (1 charge)

· Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission in the Second Degree (1 charge)

· Theft In The Third Degree (2 charges)

· Trafficking In Stolen Property In The Second Degree (1 charge)

· Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree (2 charges)

· Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree (1 charge)

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

22–1–04485–0

Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (Possession with Intent — fentanyl)

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree

On August 12th, 2022, Seattle Police were conducting narcotics surveillance in the 300 block Pike Street. Surveillance officers observed the defendant make several hand-to-hand transactions with at least three different individuals. Officers observed the defendant exchange blue pills for money. Among items recovered were 69 blue fentanyl pills, a loaded Smith and Wesson pistol, and $1,406.09 in cash. Police also located suspected heroin, but probable cause was only found by a judge for the fentanyl pills. The defendant was previously convicted of vehicular assault, and ineligible to possess a firearm. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office argued that he should be held in jail on $5,000 bail and a judge agreed.

22–1–04457–4

Trafficking In Stolen Property In The Second Degree

In this Seattle case, the defendant confessed to receiving the bike, which he believed to be stolen, in exchange for heroin and meth and another lower-value bike. The defendant stated he had sold the bike prior to meeting with law enforcement for $700. The defendant’s statements are corroborated by the defendant’s Offer-Up posting, which lists photographs of the bike for sale.

22–1–04484–1

Felony Harassment

On August 13th, 2022, the victim was working an event located on the adjacent property of the King County Metro Park and Ride, which is open to the public. The defendant has been residing in the park and ride for several months, and lives inside one of his 2 vehicles that is parked there. People who were attending the event were using the park and ride to park, and the defendant was playing loud music and cursing at individuals who were parking there. The victim walked over to the defendant, and asked him to turn his music down, and reminded the defendant that other people were allowed to park in the park and ride. The defendant has threatened the victim in the past. As they were standing near the defendant’s car, he reached inside and pulled out a large knife. He held it in his right hand and pointed it at the victim, stating, “back the f*** up, I will kill you.” He further stated he would slit the victim’s throat. The victim told Officers he believed the defendant would carry out the threat. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office argued that bail should be set at $25,000 because of the danger to the community and because the defendant is not likely to appear in court if released. A judge agreed on the bail amount.

These case summaries, which were posted Aug. 28, 2022, are not expected to be updated. To see additional details in each case, go to the KC-Script Portal.