| Daily Docket |
Updated: 2:00 p.m. May 25 |
|
Charges filed in State v. Riley--Charges were filed this afternoon against Michael Riley III, 23, who is accused of confronting his ex-girlfriend in the parking lot of the Burien Library and then stealing her car with Riley's 7-month-old son and her 2-year-old son inside, triggering Tuesday's Amber Alert. Riley is charged with Kidnapping Second Degree for allegedly abducting the woman's son, Felony Violation of a No Contact Order, Taking a Motor Vehicle Without Permission Second Degree, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm Second Degree. His ex-girlfriend had just pulled in to the parking lot when Riley confronted her and tried to hit her. After she exited the car, Riley jumped in and drove away with the kids. He was located a short time later and the kids were found safe in the car. Riley remains in jail on $400,000 bail. Arraignment is scheduled for June 5 at 9 a.m. at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center, courtroom GA.
May 24:
Thursday arraignment, Bellevue vehicular homicide--Arraignment was held this morning for Viorel Palanchuk, who is accused in a drunk-driving crash in Bellevue on April 14 that killed a passenger in his car and injured another when the defendant's car slammed into a concrete jersey barrier at a high rate of speed. Palanchuk, 31, pleaded not guilty to charges of Vehicular Homicide and Vehicular Assault. A case setting hearing is scheduled for June 7 at 1 p.m. at the King County Courthouse. The defendant remains in jail on $500,000 bail.
May 23:
Murder charge filed in South Seattle shooting--A charge of Murder in the Second Degree was filed this afternoon against Troy D. Sanders, 26, who is accused in the May 16th shooting death of a man in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant in South Seattle following a disturbance during the filming of a video. The defendant is currently at large. Prosecutors are requesting that Sanders be held on $2 million bail when he is arrested.
Charges filed in theft from charity--Two former employees of the charity Hopelink have been charged with theft for allegedly stealing and reselling hundreds of Metro bus passes that were meant for individuals who are homeless, low income or disabled. The loss is estimated at $95,000. Kimberly B. Holmes, 48, and Manuel A. Almagro, 30, are each charged with one count of Theft in the First Degree. They will be arraigned on May 30 at 8:30 a.m. in courtroom 1201 at the King County Courthouse.
May 21:
Shoreline shooting--A 20-year-old man has turned himself in after being charged on Friday with Murder Second Degree and Attempted Murder Second Degree for a shooting in Shoreline on May 16 that killed a 17-year-old girl and wounded an 18-year-old man. The defendant, Joseph D. Cooley, turned himself in late yesterday. He will be arraigned on May 31 at 8:30 a.m. in courtroom 1201 at the King County Courthouse. Cooley remains in jail on $2 million bail.
|
College Students: Get good experience now!
Volunteer as a Summer Intern Victim Advocate. Learn more . . .
April 22-28 is National Crime Victims' Rights Week
This event is designed to increase public awareness of victim rights and available victim services. Victims of crime often feel helpless in the aftermath of a crime. They may feel afraid, isolated and alone, or they may be left financially devastated. We are fortunate to have a network of victim services here in King County, and I am proud of the men and women in the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (PAO) who work so hard to reach out to crime victims, connect them to services, and advocate for them. We have advocates to help victims in the following areas:
-
Obtain financial restitution from offenders;
-
Help with domestic violence protection orders;
-
Help victims and their families understand and go through the trial process in sexual assault, child abuse, vehicular homicide, homicide, elder abuse, and domestic violence cases. Learn more . . .
Tougher Sentences for Vehicular Homicide
More than 200 people are killed each year in Washington State by drunk drivers, more than are killed by any other crime. Each year, scores of families in our community suffer the unimaginable loss of having a loved one killed by this senseless crime.
In December, we were joined by some courageous people who lost loved ones to drunk driving crimes in King County: Randall and Cathy King, who lost their son Derek, Mary Hodgins-Bobbit, who lost her son Nicholas, Craig and Angela Stenseth, who lost her daughter Jessica, and Nabila Lacey, who lost her husband Steve. Learn more . . .
 
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
The King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC), a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Renton, is the largest and most comprehensive sexual assault services organization in Washington State. KCSARC is also an important partner of the PAO's in its efforts to end sexual assault and hold offenders accountable. Learn more . . .
Kids' Court Helps Young Victims
The PAO's Kids' Court is a special program designed to help child victims of sexual abuse or other trauma who are asked to testify in court.
Kids' Court (and a similar Teen Court program) is offered six Saturdays a year, and is an experiential activity-based program. Through a standardized curriculum, participants engage in discussions with a judge and prosecutor, role-play, and play games to increase their knowledge of courtroom personnel and procedures.
This program allows children to experience court as a safe and respectful place. Kids' Court helps empower children by encouraging them to view testifying in court as an accomplishment, instead of something to be afraid of.
To learn more about Kids' Court or Teen Court, please click here.
Protect Against Identity Theft
Identity theft is a serious problem in our community and throughout our state. National statistics rank Washington seventh in the nation in the number of financial fraud complaints. Identity thieves are growing increasingly sophisticated in figuring out new ways to obtain sensitive financial information.
One of the newest schemes, commonly referred to as "skimming," allows identity thieves to obtain a victim's credit or debit card information by placing a device on an ATM machine, gas pump, or any other machine that "skims" and reads the electronic information from the electronic stripe on any debit or credit card. Learn more . . .
Senior DPA Scott O'Toole Nationally Recognized for Trial Skills
Senior DPA Scott O'Toole was recently accepted into The American College of Trial Lawyers, an organization composed of the best of the trial lawyers from the United States and Canada. The American College of Trial Lawyers is widely considered to be the premier professional trial organization in America. Learn more . . .
Legislative Wrap-Up
The 2012 regular Legislative Session ended on March 8. Despite significant budget challenges, Prosecuting Attorneys throughout the state pushed for and achieved major legislative reforms on behalf of victims of crime. In addition to HB 2216, which increased sentences for DUI Vehicular Homicides, the following bills passed the Legislature:
-
Impaired Driving: HB 2443 (external link)
-
Domestic Violence Reform: HB 2363 (external link)
-
Additional Restrictions Relating to Child Pornography: HB 2771 (external link)
Learn more . . .
Community & Speaking Events
Dan Satterberg enjoys attending and speaking at community events. If you would like to invite Dan or someone from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to speak to your group, please email the office at this link Prosecuting Attorney
In March, Dan spoke to the following organizations or at the following events:
-
Former U.S. Attorney John McKay's Seattle University Law Seminar Class
-
Asian Pacific Islander Safety Center & Chaya's 17th Annual Candlelight Vigil
-
King County Crime Victim Service Center Training
-
The Auburn Rotary Club
-
Washington State Bar Associations Leadership Institute
-
King County Bar Association's Future of the Law Institute
|
