KCPAO in the News: June 27-July 11
Below are new stories featuring the work of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office from June 27through July 11. Our office handles felony-level crimes — which are the more serious crimes committed in King County — while City Attorneys’ offices handle most misdemeanors. Each day, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office files roughly 25 felony cases in King County, and we’re working hard to make sure the public and the media know about the work we’re doing to hold people who cause harm accountable.
PAO Mentions
B-Town Blog: Here are the bands that will play at the Olde Burien Block Party on Sat., July 16
Capitol Hill Seattle Blog: With sentence completed in New Mexico, man faces trial for rape of unconscious women in Capitol Hill apartment
Federal Way Mirror: Federal Way photographer accused of possessing, dealing child pornography
Fox 13: Man charged for Federal Way drive-by shooting that left 19-year-old in ‘extreme critical condition’
ILoveKent: Kent man suspected of drive-by shooting on 4th of July in Federal Way
KING 5: New effort to combat human trafficking in King County after Renton massage parlor bust
KING 5: Man charged in drive-by Fourth of July shooting that injured teen in Federal Way
KIRO 7: Renton man charged for allegedly dealing fentanyl in downtown Seattle
KIRO 7: King County prolific shoplifter offers apology
Kent Reporter: Kent man charged in killing man who had an affair with his girlfriend
KOMO 4: Nonprofit’s work to bail out violent, repeat offenders draws scrutiny from victims’ family
KOMO 4: Sand Point Elementary suspect sees judge in court for felony charges
My Northwest: King County tackles short and long term plans to restrict local gun violence
Seattle Times: Des Moines police seize guns after man, 22, fatally shot in an apparent drug deal, prosecutors say
Seattle Times: Bellevue man charged with murder in Bitter Lake double homicide
U.S. Attorney of the Western District of WA: Former National Guard member sentenced to 4 years in prison for possession of images of child rape and abuse
Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber: News Brief: Hit-and-run, sexual assault case awaiting trial
West Seattle Blog: WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Alleged rapist arrested, accused of ‘terrorizing’ local businesses
West Seattle Blog: WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Charges filed in three cases
Teens Charged in Shooting Case
B-Town Blog: Charges filed against two teens accused of shooting at police in chase through Burien
Fox 13: 2 teens charged in alleged drive-by shootings, 1 accused of shooting at deputy
KOMO 4: 2 teens charged in violent weekend crime spree, ending with chase and shooting at a deputy
West Seattle Blog: CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: West Marginal racing-rage gunfire suspects charged with shooting at deputies hours later
Man Accused of Killing His Mother
Fox 13: Court docs: Man held on $2M bail after mother found decapitated in Shoreline home
KING 5: Man suspected of killing his mother in Shoreline held on $2 million bail
Seattle Times: Shoreline man accused of killing his mother charged with premeditated murder
Seattle Times: Son arrested in Shoreline woman’s killing
Renewed Interest in ERPO Laws
Axios: What makes “red flag” gun laws work
Wisconsin Watch: How Wisconsin’s ‘honor’ system for removing guns from domestic abusers failed Jesi Ewers
Response to SCOTUS Decision on Roe
Kirkland Reporter: The falling of Roe v. Wade: Through the eyes of a local abortion access hotline volunteer
Mercer Island Reporter: King County Prosecuting Attorney vows to protect reproductive freedom
NW Asian Weekly: Asian Americans sound off on overturning of Roe v. Wade
