Examples of Aug. 2022 charges filed by the KCPAO
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed more than 700 charges over the 23 business days in August. Violent crime and repeat property crime are the bulk of the cases we handle, and prosecutors typically file between 20–30 cases daily.
These numbers are based on referrals by police investigators. Here is a breakdown of the August charges:
- King County prosecutors filed 109 assault charges over 23 business days in August, including armed assaults.
- In addition to armed assaults (which are part of the 109 number above), armed robberies and other crimes involving guns, King County prosecutors charged 44 gun crimes in August, such as unlawful gun possession.
- King County prosecutors filed 98 theft or attempted theft charges in August. That includes 20 organized retail theft charges. (Most shoplifting cases are not felony thefts, they are misdemeanor cases referred to individual city attorney’s offices.)
- King County prosecutors charged 61 burglaries and attempted burglaries in August, including 30 commercial burglaries.
- There were 47 robbery and attempted robbery charges filed by King County prosecutors in August.
- Stolen vehicles are the most common type of property crime prosecuted. King County prosecutors filed 71 vehicle theft and vehicle prowl-related charges over 23 business days in August.
- In August, the KCPAO filed 11 murder charges, 5 vehicular homicide charges, and one attempted murder charge.
- Drug possession cases — even cases of people using meth and heroin on the streets — have not been felony crimes since the State Supreme Court’s Blake decision in February 2021. However, King County prosecutors still charge drug dealers, most often fentanyl dealers. King County prosecutors filed 21 drug dealing charges in August, including 12 fentanyl dealing charges and 5 meth dealing charges (possession with intent or drug delivery).
- Domestic violence remains the most common crime type in King County: 23.3 % of all charges filed in August were domestic violence related (166 of 710 charges).
Below is a sample of some of the charges filed by the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office just in the month of August.
The summaries are organized by headings: Murders and Assaults; Robberies; Hate Crimes; Sex Crimes; Fentanyl Cases; Property Crimes; Vehicle-Related Crimes; and Other Crimes.
Murders and Assaults
22–1–02154–0
Murder in the First Degree
The State requests that bail be set in the amount of $2,000,000. The brutality of the charged homicide is difficult to capture in words. By his own admission, the Defendant pointed a rifle at the victim as he slept and, when the gun failed to fire, used the rifle’s stock to repeatedly batter the victim’s head until he died. While his clothes were saturated with the victim’s blood, the Defendant fully acknowledged what he had done, expressed relief that the victim had died, and agreed that he should be punished. The Defendant conceded that he targeted the victim because he felt that the victim, who was a housemate of the Defendant’s girlfriend and a mere acquaintance of the Defendant himself, had disrespected him. It is inevitable that the Defendant, like any other person, will feel disrespected by someone in the future. The Defendant’s willingness to engage in extreme violence for this most mundane of reasons warrants great concern for the safety of the community and of the witnesses to the charged crime.
22–1–07560–7
Murder in the First Degree
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree
In this case, the defendant was captured on multiple video cameras shooting a .45 caliber handgun numerous times from a vehicle into a crowd outside of a nightclub in Kent around closing time. It was fortunate only one person suffered fatal injuries from the defendant’s extreme indifference to human life and willingness to spray bullets into a crowd that night. The defendant’s felony conviction history only goes back to 2020. Every pending felony charge or conviction related to the defendant involves a firearm and extreme violence. This is clear and convincing evidence that he has a propensity for violence that creates a substantial likelihood of danger to the community. A no bail hold is appropriate in this case.
22–1–02157–4
Assault in the Second Degree
In this Kent case, the defendant threatened a stranger, then armed himself and threatened her father, then threatened to kill officers when they arrived to arrest him. Following a lengthy standoff, officers found evidence of 8 shots being fired inside the defendant’s apartment, endangering the safety of everyone else in or around his apartment. The defendant’s conduct can only be described as extremely dangerous. It is unclear at this time if any alcohol or substances contributed to the defendant’s behavior. It is unclear at this time if any mental health issues contributed to the defendant’s behavior. However, based on the defendant’s conduct, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is extremely concerned that the victims and the community will be in danger if the defendant is released. The KCPAO requested he be held on $250,000 bail.
22–1–04826–0
Animal Cruelty in the First Degree
Assault in the Fourth Degree — Domestic Violence
As the certification and Tukwila police reports describe, the defendant was out drinking with friends and came home to the apartment he shares with the victim around 3 a.m. The defendant was intoxicated and began arguing with the victim. During the course of the argument the defendant picked up the victim’s 3-month-old cat and began to strangle the kitten with one hand. The cat writhed, trying to get free, but the defendant strangled the kitten so hard and for so long that the kitten eventually defecated itself and went limp. After strangling the kitten the defendant then turned on the victim, hitting her and knocking her to the ground. Once on the ground, the defendant began kicking the victim — leaving bruising on her legs and torso. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office argued for $75,000 bail. The first appearance judge set bail at $10,000. The KCPAO also argued that if a judge considered lowering the bail or imposing a less-restrictive alternative at a future court date, we would request that any modification to bail include Electronic Home Monitoring with GPS capabilities.
22–1–01407–1
Assault in the Third Degree
In this case, the victim was sitting in the back of a Metro bus alone. The defendant, unprovoked, stood up behind the victim with a sharp object in his hand, all captured on bus video. The defendant raised his right arm, with force, drives a sharp object into the victim’s neck; breaking skin and causing him to bleed. The defendant sits back down and eventually gets off the bus. The victim was observed by firefighters and eventually transported to the hospital. The [KCPAO] requests bail set in the amount of $250,000.00, because of the likelihood that the defendant will commit a violent offense.
22–1–06836–8
Assault In The Third Degree
Assault In The Fourth Degree
In this case, the defendant assaulted S.W. a child while her father was pushing her in her stroller [at Western Avenue and Virginia Street in downtown Seattle]. Private security officers stopped the defendant and detained her for police. When police attempted to arrested her, she swung and hit [a Seattle Police Officer] in the face. The State requests bail set in the amount of $10,000.
22–1–07148–2
Felony Harassment
Assault In The Fourth Degree
In the present case, the defendant entered the downtown Seattle Target store and walked past all points of sale with stolen items. The defendant was confronted by security. The defendant stated she was going to kill security and pulled out a 7-inch kitchen knife, proceeded to waive it around, and charged toward a security officer. Other security officers blocked the defendant from re-entering store. The defendant began waving her knife around on the sidewalk, endangering witnesses walking by. The defendant charged at a woman and her mother, who was in a wheelchair. The defendant told the woman that she was going to hurt her with the knife and proceeded to spit on them. The defendant also has an open misdemeanor assault case and other pending cases in Seattle Municipal Court.
22–1–04401–9
Assault in the Second Degree
The defendant is a significant danger to the community. In this case from Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood, the defendant chased the victim, a security guard, who tried to intervene when he saw the defendant assaulting a female. The defendant chased the victim while swinging a hatchet. The State believes he is likely to commit another violent offense and argued that bail should be set at $100,000. The defendant has misdemeanor convictions for Obstruction (2013) and Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree (2012).
22–1–03973–2
Assault in the Second Degree
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree
Felony Harassment
According to the Certification for Determination of Probable Cause, the defendant entered the Sea Mar Community Center to deliver food. When the defendant was asked to wear a mask, he refused. He threatened two employees and told one he would kill her. The other employee called her husband and told him about the defendant’s harassing behavior. The husband drove to the community center and saw the defendant entering a vehicle. He pulled behind the defendant’s vehicle, which was now at the exit to the community center, and took a picture of the license plate. When the defendant wouldn’t move his car, the husband drove around the defendant, took a picture of the defendant, and started to drive home. The defendant aggressively followed the man out of the parking lot. Moments later, the husband heard four gunshots and a window on his vehicle shattered. A Seattle Police detective observed two bullet defects on the passenger side of the man’s vehicle and found a bullet fragment. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office argued that the defendant — who has a conviction history in three states including attempted, robbery and domestic violence — should be held on $750,000 because of the danger to the community. The first appearance judge set bail at $250,000.
Robberies
22–1–07328–1
Robbery In The First Degree
On August 22, 2022, Saars Super Saver staff in Kent observed the defendant pass all points of sale with unpaid merchandise. Several staff members followed him into the parking lot and attempted to recover the stolen items. Three store employees confronted the defendant and demanded the property back. In response the defendant yelled “f*** you b****!” and reached into his car to retrieve an item covered by a red towel. After the red towel was removed, the witnesses/victims realized it was a short-barreled shotgun. Defendant pointed the gun at two store employees causing them to be in fear and run back into the store. The defendant fled the area in a silver Acura. Police found the Acura, but did not find the stolen beer or gun. When questioned by police, the defendant admitted to being at the store and shoplifting but denied displaying a gun. He told police he already drank the stolen beer and said he couldn’t remember what happened to the cans. At the first appearance hearing, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s argued for the defendant to be held on a $225,000 bail. The first appearance judge set bail at $25,000, so prosecutors asked for that to be maintained.
22–1–04621–6
Robbery in the First Degree
In this Kent case, the defendant violently robbed the victim at gunpoint and fled when police arrived. The defendant has outstanding warrants and pending misdemeanor cases in Tukwila, Bellevue, Marysville, Lynnwood and Everett. He also has outstanding warrants in King and Snohomish counties. While the defendant does not have any prior felony convictions, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office argued that the $150,000 bail set by a judge at the first appearance is needed to protect public safety. The KCPAO argued for $200,000 bail at the first appearance.
22–1–04397–7
Robbery in the First Degree (3 counts)
The defendant is a significant danger to the community. In this case, he was armed with a firearm during a clearly intentional, premeditated, and sophisticated robbery targeting multiple elderly Asian members of the community. The robbery, which occurred in a non-descript location in the International District, was executed quickly with multiple victims being robbed and assaulted. The defendant was particularly aggressive. Surveillance shows that when one of the victims ran during the robbery, the defendant ran after her with his gun and grabbed her by the neck. The defendant took the barrel of his gun, pressed it against the victim’s head while threatening to kill her. He then shoved her on a nearby couch. The KCPAO believes he is likely to commit another violent offense and therefore requested $500,000 bail.
22–1–07348–5
22–1–07344–2
Robbery in the Second Degree
On August 26, 2022, both defendants were seen by Safeway staff in Bellevue selecting cases of beer and exiting the store without paying. When stopped by a Safeway staff member, one defendant pulled the hilt of a knife out of his pocked and told him “I have a f****** knife.” The Safeway employee backed away from both defendants as he was in fear that he would be stabbed. Both defendants fled the area. Shortly thereafter, both defendants were located nearby wearing the same clothes as they wore during the robbery. One stopped when ordered to by police, but the other continued to walk towards the Bellevue Transit Center. Police located him on a bus headed towards Redmond. Both defendants were positively identified by the victim. Both defendants were found with stolen merchandise on their persons. A knife was recovered from one of them. There was a first appearance bail hearing for one of the two defendants. The KCPAO argued that both should be held on $5,000 bail.
22–1–03713–6
Robbery in the Second Degree
On July 29, 2022, the defendant entered QFC located at 2500 SE Barton St. Seattle, WA. The defendant put three bags of frozen shrimp in a shopping cart and walked towards the exit without paying for the merchandise. QFC staff, stopped the defendant and asked him to pay for the frozen shrimp. In response, the defendant pulled out a bloody needle, uncapped it, pointed it towards [the victim], and said “If you come near me, I’ll stab you.” [The QFC employee] was afraid the defendant would follow through with his threat and backed away while the defendant exited the store without paying. The defendant was located by police nearby and he still had the stolen merchandise on his person. During a search of the defendant, several used syringes were located on his person. While the defendant has no known convictions or warrants, the State still believes bail is necessary and appropriate given the violent nature of the charge. The State is concerned the defendant will engage in future acts of violence if released. For these reasons, the State respectfully requests bail set in the amount of $10,000.00.
22–1–07316–7
Robbery in the Second Degree
On August 16, 2022, the defendant, who is a known shoplifter, was seen by staff of the QFC in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood at the self-checkout stands. The defendant paid for some merchandise but failed to pay for items concealed in his backpack. QFC security, confronted the defendant and requested he return the items. The defendant refused and a physical altercation ensued. A security guard attempted to grab the stolen merchandise out of the defendant’s backpack and got his arm tangled in the straps. The security guard’s arm was still tangled in the straps when the defendant drug him outside the store. The defendant punched the security guard twice in the face during the altercation. The security guard used his knife to attempt to cut the straps of the backpack and free his arm. The defendant was cut in the process and he intentionally threw his blood onto the security guard’s face and eyes. The stolen merchandise was recovered from the defendant’s backpack. The defendant, who has multiple misdemeanor convictions and a conviction history out of Oregon and Utah, had an active Department of Corrections warrant when arrested.
22–1–07332–9
Robbery In The Second Degree
On August 22, 2022, the defendant was observed by staff at the downtown Seattle Nordstrom carrying merchandise past all points of sale without rendering payment. When stopped and detained by officers, the defendant engaged in a minutes long struggle and bit a security guard causing a break in the victim’s skin. Seattle Fire Department evaluated the defendant prior to police arrival. It was reported that the defendant confirmed that he is HIV positive to SFD, meaning he was aware of this fact when he bit the victim. A review of the defendant’s criminal history reveals no prior felony convictions. However, the defendant does have misdemeanor convictions and a had an active Kent Municipal Court warrant when this felony case was charged. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office argued that the defendant should be held on $25,000, and he remains in the King County Jail.
22–1–02162–1
Robbery in the First Degree
The KCPAO requested the defendant be held on $200,000 bail because of the danger to the community and because the defendant is a flight risk. In this case, the defendant, along with an unknown accomplice, robbed Goobies Doobies marijuana dispensary in Maple Valley of marijuana while on Department of Corrections supervision. In addition to taking the merchandise, the defendant and accomplice also took a customer’s car keys, wallet and about $400 from the cash register. After the armed robbery, the two suspects fled the scene and stole one of the victim’s Honda Civic with the merchandize and money. The defendant is currently being investigated for a Possession of Stolen Vehicle and Criminal Impersonation out of Clark County Superior Court and had a Department of Corrections warrant related to a domestic violence case.
22–1–03712–8
Robbery in the Second Degree
On morning of July 17, 2022, the defendant entered the Chevron Station located at 6056 ML King Jr Way S in Seattle, WA. The defendant purchased a lighter from the store employee and victim. Despite paying for the lighter, the defendant exited the store with a pack of cigarettes and a cup of coffee without paying. The [victim/store employee] followed the defendant outside and asked him to return the cigarettes and coffee or pay for the items. In response, the defendant holds a road flare near the right side of the victim’s head/throat and holds a 3–4-inch knife near the left side of the victim’s head/throat. The defendant tells the victim that the stolen items are his and that he will “smash” the victim “with this,” meaning the knife. The victim backed away and the defendant fled in his car. The victim was able to take a picture of the defendant’s car and license plate. Police confirmed the car the defendant used to flee is registered to the defendant. The victim identified the defendant from a photo montage as the suspect in the robbery who held a knife towards him. The State respectfully requests bail set in the amount of $25,000.
Hate Crimes
22–1–00757–1
Hate Crime
On 08/02/2022, without provocation, the defendant assaulted [the victim] by punching him repeatedly in the face with a closed fist. As she was punching [the victim], she yelled numerous racial slurs including the N-word, and “Go back to your country!” The KCPAO asked a judge to maintain the $15,000 bail amount set by a judge at the first appearance.
22–1–00759–8
Hate Crime
The defendant is a white male and the victim is a Black male. On 07/12/2022, the defendant followed the victim off the light rail train at Northgate station. In the presence of witnesses, the defendant used racial slurs towards the defendant numerous times, threatened to kill him, and brandished a knife. When the victim pulled out his baton in self-defense, the defendant threw a large glass bottle at him. The defendant has a pending felony assault charge (case number 22–1–03963–5) with the same date of violation as this incident. Additionally, the defendant has a pending felony harassment and felony malicious mischief case out of Kitsap Superior Court.
22–1–00759–8
Hate Crime
The defendant is a white male and the victim is a Black male. On 07/12/2022, the defendant followed the victim off the light rail train at Northgate station. In the presence of witnesses, the defendant used racial slurs towards the defendant numerous times, threatened to kill him, and brandished a knife. When the victim pulled out his baton in self-defense, the defendant threw a large glass bottle at him. The defendant has a pending felony assault charge (case number 22–1–03963–5) with the same date of violation as this incident. Additionally, the defendant has a pending felony harassment and felony malicious mischief case out of Kitsap Superior Court.
Sex Crimes
22–1–07448–1
Human Trafficking In The First Degree
Kidnapping In The First Degree
Rape In The First Degree
Attempting To Elude A Pursuing Police Vehicle
The defendant is charged with three Class A violent offenses and is facing life in prison and an indeterminate sentence on the first-degree rape charge. The defendant targeted a vulnerable victim along Aurora Avenue North late at night. He coaxed the victim into his car and said he would drive her to a location of her choice. Once inside his car, the defendant provided her with fentanyl to smoke. He drove her in the direction opposite of where she wanted to go. He told her that she belonged to him. The defendant then began transporting and harboring the victim in his car along Aurora with the intent to force and coerce the victim into engaging in commercial sex acts. The defendant threatened the victim saying he would physically harm her if she tried to escape. He racked his gun in her presence to demonstrate his intentions. He also told her that his “boys would kill her” if she tried to escape. The defendant raped the victim in his car after threatening her, displaying a gun, and demanding that she would have sex with anybody he told her to. The defendant’s coercive actions also included taking her phone and demanding the passcode, so he could have access to her personal information on the device. When the police tried to arrest the defendant, he engaged in an extremely dangerous felony elude during the daytime hours endangering the lives of the pursuing police officers and all motorists and pedestrians who were near his SUV as it barreled uncontrollably down busy streets in Seattle neighborhoods. The defendant collided with six parked vehicles during the police pursuit. After police apprehended the defendant, they saw what appeared to be a firearm in plain view inside the defendant’s vehicle. The defendant is a convicted felon who is ineligible to possess a firearm. The KCPAO asked a judge to hold him on $750,000 because of the danger to the community if released.
22–1–01776–3
Indecent Liberties
The facts of this case are alarming. The defendant was seen by multiple witnesses violently sexual assaulting a young woman in public [Federal Way] parking garage at a busy transit center at 5:30PM on a Thursday. This young woman was particularly vulnerable to the defendant’s attack; she is homeless and suffers from addiction and health issues. The defendant forcibly held her down while concealing her under a blanket while the victim frantically screamed for someone to help her. The defendant admitted to police that the victim told him to stop and that she screamed for help. The brazen nature of the defendant’s violent attack, coupled with the defendant’s choice of vulnerable victim he preyed upon, warrant extreme concern for the safety of the community. Based on the defendant’s alarmingly violent behavior in this case, his criminal history, and risk of flight, the KCPAO believes that bail in the amount of $350,000 is appropriate to protect the community and to ensure the defendant’s appearance in court. The KCPAO also asks for a sexual assault protection order protecting the victim.
22–1–02152–3
Rape in the First Degree
Rape in the Second Degree
This case involves the defendant targeting vulnerable women who are transient and/or drug addicted in order to isolate them and rape them. Given the facts contained in the Certification, the State asks that this court issue pretrial sexual assault protection orders, an order to surrender weapons, and bail as currently requested. the State asks that this court set bail in the amount of $350,000.00 based upon the likelihood the defendant will commit a violent offense or fail to appear in response to a summons. [This case was referred to prosecutors on Aug. 2 and charged that day.]
22–1–07436–8
Luring
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Indecent Exposure
In this case, the defendant attempted to lure a 10-year-old girl away from her home and into a wooded area. While doing so, he exposed his penis to the victim and attempted to grab her. He is currently not in compliance with his requirement to register as a sex offender. The defendant is also currently charged with a pending 2021 Indecent Exposure in King County District Court. In that case, he exposed himself approximately five times in total in the span of 2–3 minutes to a 15-year-old girl who was playing outside of her home. The defendant has out-of-state convictions for crimes similar to indecent exposure/public masturbation. He is required to register as a sex offender in Oregon as well as Washington. The defendant appears to have out-of-state ties to Texas, Utah, Colorado, and Oregon. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office argued that he should be held on $100,000 because of the danger to the community. The first appearance judge set bail at $50,000.
22–1–02161–2
Rape in the First Degree
Robbery in the First Degree (2 counts)
Indecent Liberties
When these crimes happened, the defendant was supposed to be in custody with the Washington State Department of Children Youth and Families for an earlier conviction. In multiple previous cases, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office objected to the defendant’s release, and each of his previous criminal cases were handled through traditional prosecution instead of diversion. These cases were all juvenile cases because of his age. Prosecutors did not have the ability under state law to ask a judge to move those cases to adult court. He was ordered to be in Juvenile Rehabilitation custody (the juvenile prison) until he was 19.5 years, until Nov. 13, 2023. His transfer to the Naselle Youth Camp, a unfenced medium-security facility, and transfer to Sunrise Community Facility, an unlocked facility with no fencing, was handled by Juvenile Rehabilitation — separate from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. He escaped from that facility, but King County Superior Court was not notified. The KCPAO did not learn of his escape until being notified of the new crimes charged in this 2022 case. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office argued this month that he should be held in jail on $750,000 because of the danger to the community.
22–1–04528–7
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
The defendant is required to register for life due to his prior conviction for Forcible Rape in the state of Missouri in 1992. In that case, the defendant broke into the victim’s home, raped her, and threatened to return and rape the victim’s daughter. The defendant lacks a fixed address and is therefore required to check in weekly in order to remain in compliance with his registration. The defendant was previously registered in Pierce County and told said county upon his release from custody in December of 2019 that he would register as lacking a fixed address in King County — the defendant said he would be homeless. This investigation by King County Sheriff’s Deputies was referred to prosecutors on July 17 and charged Aug. 1 following an independent review.
Fentanyl Cases
22–1–04489–2
Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (fentanyl delivery)
The defendant was arrested Aug. 4 near 3rd Avenue and Pike Street in downtown Seattle and charged with fentanyl delivery. He has a conviction history that includes multiple domestic violence cases.
22–1–04474–4
Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (possession with intent — fentanyl)
On February 3rd, 2022, the defendant sold narcotics suspected to contain fentanyl to an undercover Seattle Police officer near 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street. The defendant sold the Officer 8 blue pills in exchange for $40. The undercover officer, based on his training and experience, recognized the 8 blue pills to be counterfeit oxycodone pills that are made with fentanyl powder. This case was referred to prosecutors in late May (when the defendant was out of custody), additional evidence was received in June, and the case was charged after an independent review.
22–1–04789–1
Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (possession with intent — fentanyl)
On 1/20/22, pursuant to a valid search warrant of the defendant’s vehicle, police found roughly 167g heroin, nearly 2,500 suspected fentanyl pills, two firearms, items such as rubber bands and baggies, two safes, and several bindles of US currency totaling $23,257.00. An additional charge may be added after the suspected fentanyl pills are tested. Police referred this case to prosecutors on June 27. There was a request for more information from investigators in July, that was received and the case was filed Aug. 11.
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.
Property Crimes
22–1–03703–9
Organized Retail Theft in the First Degree
Between the period of February 12, 2022, and February 27, 2022, the defendant committed seven thefts from various Ulta Beauty locations and one theft from Lens Crafters in Kirkland. The total loss of these eight thefts amounts to $11,487. The State requests bail set in the amount of $5,0000.00 because it is unlikely the defendant will appear in response to a summons and is unlikely to abide by court orders.
22–1–06708–6
Attempted Residential Burglary
In the case at hand, the victim woke up to noise outside his window at 4 am. He checked his security cameras and saw the victim attempting to get into his home through both windows and doors and he crossed over into the victim’s yard. Police soon arrived and found the defendant nearby. The defendant has an active warrant out of Tacoma Municipal court and more than 20 lifetime warrants. The KCPAO argued that he’s unlikely to return to court if released and should be held in jail on $10,000 bail. A judge agreed on the bail amount.
22–1–04452–3
Burglary in the Second Degree (Handled by the KCPAO’s High Priority Repeat Offender group):
The defendant was released at 9:13 p.m. [after posting bond on a $50,000 bail amount, and roughly a half hour after being released] forced the door open and gained access to [the victim’s downtown Seattle office] suite, causing $3,000 worth of damage. The defendant then proceeded to kick in the double doors to [the victim company’s] technology room. When security arrived minutes later, the defendant ran around the office suite and fled down a stairwell, dropping a box of laptops worth $8,000.00. King County Prosecutors requested $100,000 bail as the defendant is unlikely to appear in response to a summons and is likely to interfere with the administration of justice and/or witnesses. On July 27, three days before this incident, the defendant was charged with nine counts of Burglary in the Second Degree and one count of Attempted Burglary in the Second Degree for a plethora of commercial burglaries around Seattle (Cause № 22–1–04082–0 SEA). The fact the defendant burglarized the same victim within a mere thirty minutes after release [by posting bond on his $50,000 bail amount] demonstrates a blatant disregard for the law, the courts, and for the victims in this case. The defendant has shown he will interfere with the administration of the justice and will continue to have contact with victim if he is released. The defendant has a pending fugitive case, also filed by King County Prosecutors on July 27 (Cause № 522FG0082), that alleges the defendant was charged with Grand Theft from a Person in San Mateo, California, on November 5, 2020, and fled the state of California.
22–1–04310–1
Burglary In The Second Degree
On July 31, 2022, Noonlight Alarm Company called 911 to report an in-progress burglary occurring at Seattle Indian Health Board’s Pharmacy. The company observed via security camera the defendant accessing the pharmacy which was not open to the public and under construction. The company reported to dispatchers that the defendant was ripping out the wires of one of the computers and had removed a cash till. The defendant was also seen opening packages and several lockers searching for items. The defendant did not have permission to enter the building at any point. Law enforcement officers responded to the building and observed the defendant exiting the building. After a short foot pursuit, the defendant was taken into custody. Officers took pictures of the disturbed pharmacy and damage caused by the defendant. The defendant damaged computer equipment, a cash till, and boxes containing medical supplies. The State [KCPAO] requests the court set bail in this matter in the amount of $5,000 because the defendant will fail to appear and may commit a violent offense.
22–1–04784–1
Burglary in the Second Degree (2 charges)
Between May 23, 2022, and July 29, 2022, the defendant burglarized two [Kent] businesses on three separate occasions. The defendant admitted to burglarizing the businesses and taking a variety of items, such as electronics and hundreds of dollars’ worth of cigarettes and alcohol. [The total loss amounts escalated the cases from misdemeanors to felony cases. The first appearance judge set bail at $5,000, and prosecutors asked for that amount to be maintained with charges.]
22–1–04149–4
Residential Burglary
Theft of Motor Vehicle
In the present case, the defendant is seen on surveillance video in the victim’s home eating the victim’s food and stealing items from the home. The video shows a clear view of the defendant in the home. Officers traveling in the area observed the defendant as matching the description of the burglary suspect and detained him. The victim identified the defendant as the person he saw in his home. The defendant was apprehended while driving the victim’s vehicle. [The KCPAO argued for bail to be set at $20,000. The first appearance judge set it at $3,000.]
22–1–00198–1
Organized Retail Theft In The First Degree
Burglary in the Second Degree (3 counts)
On May 19, 2022, (one theft) and June 2, 2022, (two thefts), the defendant stole over $11,000 worth of merchandise (electronics) from the Target located at 4535 University Way NE. In each incident, the defendant entered without permission into a portion of the building that was not open to the public in order to access the merchandise that he then stole. Each of his three unlawful entries is charged as one count of Burglary in the Second Degree (Counts 2–4).
22–1–07088–5
Residential Burglary
In the present case, the victim left his [Seattle] apartment for approximately ten minutes to buy groceries and left his front door unlocked. He returned to his apartment complex. Once in the elevator, he noticed the defendant as someone he did not recognize as a resident and had packages in her hands that were from inside his apartment. The victim went to his apartment where he noticed several packages and his belongings were knocked down and rummaged through. The State [KCPAO] requests the court set bail in this matter in the amount of $2,500, which is the amount the Court set at First Appearance, because the defendant is unlikely to appear in response to a summons. [King County prosecutors argued for $20,000 at the first appearance.]
22–1–02434–4
Theft Of Motor Vehicle
In this Kent case, the defendant was observed on surveillance footage stealing the victim’s car. The defendant was then found in possession of the same car the next day. The defendant currently has an active warrant out of Enumclaw Municipal Court in the amount of $1,000.00 (Cause Number 1A0104848). The defendant has had 25 additional bench warrants issued for failure to appear since 2000.
22–1–04087–1
Burglary in the Second Degree
This burglary from the North Seattle Home Depot was handled by our High Priority Repeat Offender Unit. The defendant is accused of stealing more than $1,800 in merchandise and causing an estimated $1,000 in damage during the crime. The defendant is also wanted for theft of a motor vehicle in Okanogan Superior Court and at the time this case was filed had eight active bench warrants for failures to appear in misdemeanor cases, including Issaquah Municipal Court. He was released by a judge in a 2021 case to attend drug treatment, but he failed to complete it and continued to not follow court orders.
22–1–04312–8
Attempted Residential Burglary
August 10, 2022, at approximately 9:50 p.m., the defendant arrived at the victim’s Seattle apartment and attempted to break into her apartment through her front door. The victim was home alone and called 911. At the time of the attempted break in, the defendant had in his possession a long bronze metal pipe and black extendable baton. The victim observed the defendant using a tool or key on a chain to try and defeat the lock on her front door. During the incident, the victim stated to the defendant, “Hey, you’re trying to get into my apartment, I’m going to call the cops on you” to which the defendant replied, “This is my apartment,” and “I’m going to get in there,” among other profanity laced statements. The victim never gave the defendant permission to attempt to enter her apartment and she felt the defendant was very aggressive toward her. She was frightened, believed the defendant may have tried to hurt her if he managed to get inside her apartment, and armed herself with bear spray to defend herself if the defendant successfully got in. Upon arrest, law enforcement officers discovered light damage to the lock of the victim’s front door and a chain of keys in the defendant’s possession. The serious nature of the allegations here coupled with the defendant’s assaultive criminal history give the State the reason to believe he will commit a future violent offense if released. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office argued that he should be held on $50,000 bail.
22–1–03714–4
Organized Retail Theft In The Second Degree (3 charges)
22–1–03715–2
Organized Retail Theft In The Second Degree (2 charges)
The two defendants engaged in several thefts from the same University Village Victoria’s Secret location separately and as accomplices. The total combined loss to Victoria’s Secret is $12,836.73. In case 22–1–03715–2, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office requested a warrant. In case 22–1–03714–4, the KCPAO asked that the defendant he held on $5,000 bail.
22–1–06720–5
Burglary in the Second Degree
In the case at hand, the defendant is seen on video stealing a 70-inch TV from a community space at the Alto Apartments (near the Space Needle and Belltown). The defendant is not a resident of the building. The defendant and an unidentified man used tools from a backpack to take the TV off the wall before leaving with it.
22–1–04859–6
Burglary in the Second Degree
Police were called to an alarm at the Aqua Quip store in Federal Way on Aug. 12 and a witness said a man crawling out of a window was heading toward the Les Schwab with a hot tub cover. Police said he became aggressive when they tried to arrest him, and they had to call for emergency backup. At the first appearance, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office argued for bail to be set at $10,000 because the defendant has a history of not following court orders. The first appearance judge set bail at $5,000.
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.
22–1–04091–9
Residential Burglary
The defendant’s actions give the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office great concern for community safety. In this Pioneer Square case, he was naked immediately before he attempted to grab at the victim’s chest; he then followed her into her apartment after she ran away from him, and he was physically shoved from the apartment by the victim and her boyfriend. This occurred a month after he was released by the Department of Corrections. This felony case was charged by the KCPAO’s High Priority Repeat Offender group.
22–1–04795–6
Possessing Stolen Property in the Second Degree
Theft in the Second Degree (6 counts)
The defendant used her then-10-year-old-son to commit a series of thefts from numerous victims. The victims’ bank cards were used largely to purchase thousands of dollars worth of alcohol in the aggregate. This case was referred by Renton police to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in late June 2022, reviewed independently, and charged as a felony case. Police said in multiple incidents, victims’ purses were stolen from grocery carts.
22–1–04463–9
Attempted Burglary in the Second Degree
The defendant is caught on surveillance attempting to enter the Expedia building at 1111 Expedia Group Way West at four different entry points, including a parking garage entrance and multiple guest entrances. When the defendant encounters a security guard at the guest entrance, the defendant immediately turns around and leaves. The defendant then enters a separate guest entrance, where he attempts to use deactivated access cards to unlock the doors. When these access cards fail to work, the defendant takes a pry tool out of his backpack and attempts to pry open the door, which is unsuccessful. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office argued that he should remain in jail on $50,000 bail. The defendant is charged with multiple cases that follow the same modus operandi of using employee key access cards to steal laptops from Seattle companies, and he had a warrant when this felony case was filed.
22–1–04462–1
Burglary in the Second Degree (2 counts)
On June 28, 2022, the defendant is seen on surveillance inside the Wizards of the Coast Building in Renton, wandering the floors and forcing open multiple doors with a pry tool. After spending over an hour on the premises, the defendant pushes a cart containing two boxes, believed to contain new laptops, and carries them out of the building. The defendant then returns and is seen pushing a cart containing three boxes, also believed to contain new laptops, and carries these out as well. Wizards of the Coast estimates that approximately 78 laptops were taken, amounting to a loss of $262,000.00. The defendant is seen on surveillance returning to the premises over a week later on July 10, 2022, to the same building and forces entry through a side door. He remains in the building for less than a minute before leaving. The State requests bail set in the amount of $100,000, as the defendant is unlikely to appear in response to a summons and is likely to interfere with the administration of justice and/or witnesses.
22–1–07340–0
Burglary In The Second Degree
On July 26, 2022, the defendant, a trespassed shoplifter, entered Target located at 4535 University Way NE Seattle, WA. The defendant is well known by Target staff and was seen selecting merchandise before walking past all points of sale without rendering payment. The defendant was formally trespassed from the store for a period of one year on February 13, 2022. While the defendant does not appear to have any prior convictions, he does have several pending cases. In Seattle Municipal Court the defendant has cases pending from 2021 and 2022 for Criminal Trespass in the First Degree (8 counts), Attempted Criminal Trespass in the First Degree (2 counts), Theft in the Third Degree (18 counts), and Harassment (2 counts). The defendant also has an active warrant from August 2022 in Tukwila Municipal Court. The defendant’s behavior demonstrates that he is unlikely to follow court orders. For those reasons, the KCPAO asked a judge to hold him in jail on $5,000 bail.
22–1–06800–7
Burglary In The Second Degree
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree
In this Issaquah case, the defendant was used a jack to prop open the secured, attached parking garage at a retirement home. He was seen inside the parking garage by officers. While attempting to flee, he threw a 9mm pistol. The defendant has multiple felony convictions and is not permitted to possess a firearm. The defendant’s most recent felony convictions include Burglary in the First Degree and Assault in the Second Degree from 2016. The KCPAO asked a judge to hold him on $30,000.
Vehicle-Related Crimes
22–1–02103–5
Vehicular Homicide
Hit and Run — Felony
Reckless Driving
On Wednesday, August 3, 2022, just after 11 p.m. in Burien, the defendant was driving a 2016 Subaru Outback stolen the day before in Seattle. A male was in the front passenger seat and in the rear seats was another male. The defendant’s driving caught the attention of a Burien police officer when the defendant screeched his tires while turning very fast against a red arrow. The officer, in full uniform and in a marked police car equipped with emergency lights and siren, had been waiting behind other traffic for the light to turn green. The officer turned on his lights and tried to catch up and get behind the Subaru signaling the defendant to stop. As the Subaru approached an intersection and a solid red light, he speeded up and ran through the red light. He plowed into a car driven by a 64-year-old woman. The violence of the crash pushed her car 100 feet and the Subaru careened into another vehicle stopped at the intersection. That 52-year-old driver was not injured, but her vehicle was extremely damaged. The defendant then drove the now smoking Subaru into a gas station parking lot on the corner. The defendant pushed out his front passenger and they both exited the passenger door. The defendant left his shoe wedged under the gas pedal and his blood smeared from the driver’s side to the passenger side. They started running away, but a witness in the parking lot and the Burien officer stopped them. Security video from the store corroborated the observations as well as the other unidentified occupant leaving from the rear seat while the officer was running after the defendant. The 64-year-old woman suffered catastrophic injuries in the collision and was pronounced dead by the responding medics. No one else besides the defendant was injured. A baggie of what appears to be marijuana was seen in the car, but the defendant was not evaluated for impairment due to his bleeding forehead wound and lack of cooperation.
22–1–01238–9
Vehicular assault
The defendant left a path that showed he scraped the curb, rode up on the grass, hit a large tree root, returned to the road and slammed into the rear of [the victim’s] car. The violence of the crash destroyed both vehicles and indicate the defendant’s speed was above the 25mph limit. … [The victim] suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury. His prognosis us still pending, but he is currently suffering paralysis below the neck after a first surgery. Police contacted the defendant who denied being associated with the crash at all. He was belligerent and uncooperative. He yelled various nonsensical statements, like “print that money.” He told a Drug Recognition Expert Officer (DRE) that he took several prescription drugs including Xanax but could not say what he took. A baggie of marijuana was recovered in his pocket. His speech was slurred and at one point said he might have fallen asleep while driving. He exhibited extreme mood swings and had HGN [horizontal gaze nystagmus], but then could not complete the procedure. He was aggressive and threatening to the medical staff.
22–1–02158–2
Vehicular Homicide
Vehicular Assault
The weather in south King County on Friday morning, April 29, 2022, was overcast with intermittent rain. The roads were wet. The 41-year-old defendant was driving his 15-year-old so to high school. Witnesses were alerted to the father’s driving due to his aggressive driving. The road is two lanes in each direction, and he was using the right (curb) lane to pass a pick-up truck. However, there was a car in the right lane. The defendant was going faster than the other traffic and instead of slowing down, he accelerated and cut in front of the pick-up, presumably to pass the vehicle in the right lane. However, in attempting to weave around traffic, he failed to maintain control of his vehicle and drove into the oncoming traffic. The defendant slammed into an oncoming car causing both vehicles to be violently destroyed. The driver of the oncoming car, a 53-year-old woman, was killed. The defendant’s son suffered a fractured shoulder. The defendant was removed from the driver’s seat. Impairment was not involved. The defendant attempted to claim that the pick-up driver hit his car, but there is no evidence to support that story. This case happened in unincorporated King County near Renton. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office argued that he should remain in jail on $100,000 bail.
22–1–00887–0
Felony Physical Control While Under The Influence
On August 15, 2022, at approximately 6:13 pm, Seattle Police Department responded to a 911 call describing a female who appeared passed out in a vehicle that was blocking traffic. SPD officers arrived and located the vehicle stopped in the lane of travel in the 1400 block of 5th Avenue. An officer attempted to contact the defendant in the driver’s seat. Her vehicle was running, and the parking/emergency break was on. When the officer opened the door, the woman appeared somewhat confused, and she said she was waiting for a friend. After field sobriety tests showed signs of impairment, the defendant was arrested. She has three DUI convictions in the last 10 years. This case was initially sent to the Seattle City Attorney’s Office, but charged by the KCPAO as a felony with a $50,000 bail request — in addition to other DUI-related conditions — because of the defendant’s previous history.
22–1–00047–0
Theft of a Motor Vehicle
Identity Theft in the First Degree
After stealing a vehicle from a Sammamish driveway, the defendant used credit cards that were in the vehicle to make purchases at Walmart later that same morning. The victims and police were able to locate the vehicle and it was returned, but their key fob and garage door opener were still missing. A week later, on August 17, 2022, the victims reported that the defendant along with another individual returned to their home, but fled when they were noticed by the victims. The victims were able to follow him a short distance before the 911 operator advised them not to follow further. Where the defendant and his companion fled from, a key fob belonging to the victims’ car was located in the bushes by a neighbor. The garage door opener remains missing, as do the credit cards that were taken from the vehicle. The defendant’s prior convictions for Robbery, and Harassment of Criminal Justice Participant, as well as pending charges for UPFA 1 along with his return to the victims’ home after the initial theft present a risk that the defendant will commit a violent offense if released. The defendant has 14 felony charges pending in Snohomish County under 11 case numbers. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office asked a judge to hold him on $20,000 in this specific case.
Other Crimes
22–1–04305–5
Felony Harassment
On July 31, 2022, the defendant entered the CVS Pharmacy located at 531 Queen Anne Ave N., Seattle, Washington. Upon entry the defendant immediately stated that he was going to take some items from the store and that if anyone in the store tried to stop him, he would “cut” someone. The defendant looked directly at one of the victims and stated, “I’ll destroy you.” Based on past behavior exhibited by the defendant, specifically the defendant carrying a 6-inch knife on his person and threatening the victim as well as other store employees prior to this incident, the victim felt threatened and wanted to hide. The victim and other employees then watched the defendant as he grabbed a blue chest cooler from a shelf, fill it with a variety of beer, and leave the store without paying. The defendant was told he could not leave the store without paying. The defendant again threatened to stab anyone that got in his way. The defendant was arrested by law enforcement and the victim positively identified the defendant. the State requests the court set bail in this matter in the amount of $25,000, which is the amount the Court set at First Appearance, because the defendant will fail to appear and will commit a violent offense.
22–1–01774–7
Kidnapping in the Second Degree
Theft of a Motor Vehicle
The [KCPAO] requests bail set in the amount of $300,000.00, the same amount set at first appearance. The defendant’s actions in this case are alarming. This repeat offender has now escalated his criminal behavior to the kidnapping a 6-month-old infant. Prior to stealing the car containing the 6-month-old baby, the defendant is observed on surveillance approaching the vehicle and pressing his face against the rear driver’s side window as he stared inside the vehicle. The view from that window would have caused him to be staring directly at the infant asleep in her car seat. Despite seeing the sleeping infant, the defendant decided to follow through with his vehicle theft and drove the car for several miles before leaving it on the side of the road. Even more shocking is the fact that the defendant left this helpless 6-month-old baby trapped in the backseat of an extremely hot the car, with the windows rolled up, with no air circulating on a July day where the temperatures reached over 80 degrees. Had the police not acted so quickly and located the baby, the 6-month-old infant would have likely died. The defendant is a danger to the community and his indifference to the life of this young infant is frightening.
22–1–02156–5
Malicious Mischief in the First Degree
Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle
After being previously released by the court [a judge] on his personal recognizance on two separate incidents, the defendant committed these incredibly dangerous offenses; eluding police officers in a stolen large Ford F350 truck and plowing into several patrol vehicles and at least one civilian truck, which was captured on video. Additionally, the defendant rammed one patrol car nearly destroying the vehicle’s push bar and later, while pinned between vehicles, spun the wheels of the stolen F350 until the friction of his tires actually burned a hole through one patrol sergeant’s fully marked vehicle. Officers then had to utilize a less than lethal 40mm round to shatter the window of the defendant’s vehicle to get him to comply. But that did not stop the defendant. He then ran away from the scene with police officers chasing him on foot, all while throwing or kicking an object in the way of pursuing officers. The defendant was finally taken into custody after a brief struggle after being swarmed by law enforcement. In this case, prosecutors argued for $50,000 bail, and the first appearance judge set bail at $35,000.
22–1–02700–9
Arson In The First Degree (5 charges)
The defendant is a danger to the community. In this case, he deliberately started fires at five different [Seattle] homes, causing significant damage and danger to the occupants. Nearly all the homes were occupied, and one had three children present where the adults had to rush the family outside as the fire was spreading quickly. The defendant was observed by neighbors and witnesses either in the process of lighting fires, or in close proximity to where the fires had been started. He was also caught on surveillance at one of the homes carrying a propane tank under the home’s deck with a lighter in his hand. When arrested, he was found with lighters on his person. When interviewed by the officers investigating this case, the defendant not only admitted to starting some of the fires, he also said he would have likely started another had he not been caught and arrested. The State believes he is likely to commit another violent offense and therefore requests bail be set in the amount of $500,000. The defendant has a pending Assault in the Fourth Degree — Domestic Violence out of Snohomish County for which he has already been arraigned. The defendant currently has an active warrant out of Tukwila Municipal Court.
22–1–04801–4
Felony Harassment
On 04/04/2022, after a verbal altercation on the basketball court, the defendant threatened to kill the victim with a firearm in the presence of the victim’s brother at the Federal Way Community Center. Police were told the threat was made while the defendant showed a gun in his waistband, but that was not captured on video and a gun was not recovered. However, probable cause remains that the defendant made a threat to kill. He has no known criminal history.
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.
22–1–01483–7
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree
Law enforcement was dispatched to the Burger King in Burien for a domestic violence disturbance. While on the way there, law enforcement learned the defendant had an outstanding warrant for another domestic violence case and had a second Department of Corrections warrant for escape. Law enforcement arrested the defendant for these warrants and during a search they found a Colt .38 revolver on him with five live rounds in the six-round chamber. He was prohibited from carrying a gun because of a felony residential burglary conviction and felony assault conviction.
22–1–01917–1
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree
The allegations in this Federal Way case involve the defendant escalating a traffic incident into road rage. The defendant approached the victim’s car and brandished a gun inside of his bag. While it isn’t alleged that the defendant pointed the firearm at the victim, just before this happened, the defendant pointed his fingers at the victim in a gun-like manner, pretending to shoot him. This type of behavior along with the defendant’s previous conviction for domestic violence assault and unlawful domestic violence imprisonment show great concern for public safety. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office argued that the defendant should be held in jail on $100,000 bail because of the danger to the community. The pro tem first appearance judge set bail at $10,000.
22–1–06796–5
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree
In this Bellevue case, the defendant was arrested for driving with a suspended license and a warrant was issued to search his vehicle. Inside the vehicle was a sawed-off shotgun. The defendant admitted to putting the gun in his vehicle. The defendant is a felon and not allowed to possess firearms. He was the only occupant of the vehicle, and the vehicle is registered in his name.
22–1–04482–5
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree
On August 24th, 2022, the defendant drove a vehicle to the Bothell Police Department to pick up his dog and vehicle. Earlier in the night, officers had arrested the defendant’s girlfriend, and the dog and vehicle had been taken to the police department until the defendant could pick them up. Upon the defendant’s arrival, officers note that the defendant had arrived with two other individuals. The defendant and the two other people all had suspended licenses. Officers would not release the vehicle to the defendant or the two other individuals in light of that. As officers were conducting their investigation, they noted that there was a handgun in view on the floorboard of the driver’s seat in the vehicle. The defendant had stated the vehicle was his, and the two other individuals identified the defendant as the driver. The defendant is a convicted felony and not eligible to possess a firearm. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office argued that the defendant should be held on $50,000 bail. The defendant was released by the first appearance judge over prosecutors’ objection.
22–1–02159–1
Theft Of A Firearm
In this Auburn case, the defendant took a firearm from a trucked parked in a fenced lot at the victim’s place of work. He told police he stole it due to a drug debit he owed. The defendant is not likely to appear in response to a summons. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office argued for him to be held on $10,000. The first appearance judge set bail at $5,000. The defendant has no known criminal convictions.
22–1–06813–9
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree
Dangerous Weapon Violation
Police were dispatched to a welfare check at the Fred Meyer parking lot in Issaquah. The defendant was located in the driver’s seat slumped over. Officers saw an AR-15 style rifle in the vehicle in plain view. Law enforcement obtained a search warrant for the vehicle, yielding the rifle and the loaded thirty 5.56 mm rounds in the magazine with a bullet in the chamber; the rifle was not stamped with a brand and did not have a serial number. During a search of the defendant’s person, officers located a spring blade knife. The defendant was previously convicted of a drug felony in Snohomish and not allowed to possess the AR-15. The KCPAO argued that he should be held on $75,000 bail because of the danger to the community. The first appearance judge set bail at $35,000, and the KCPAO asked that the amount be maintained with charges.
These case summaries, which were posted Sept. 5, 2022, are not expected to be updated. To see additional details in each case, go to the KC-Script Portal.
