King County Prosecutors have charged a defendant w/: Sex Exploitation of a Minor, 2 counts of Commercial Sex Abuse of a Minor, Possession of Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Explicit Conduct, & 2 counts of Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes. medium.com/p/7cf64e8992...

TBT to one of our recent PAO Softball Team games. I’ve had a ton of fun cheering on our teammates this season... And so has Timber — #37, mascot, and regular around the “dogout.” 🐕 ⚾️

Below are news stories featuring the work of of our office from June 15 through June 22. Our office handles felony-level crimes — which are the more serious crimes committed in King County — while City Attorneys’ offices handle most misdemeanors. medium.com/p/b81d8b76c0...

King County Prosecutors have filed charges of Burglary In The Second Degree and Theft of Livestock in the Second Degree in a case of horse theft out of Enumclaw. More info: medium.com/p/27e5d8b0d5...

During this pride, with so many fundamental rights & civil liberties under attack, I want to reassure our community that I remain clear eyed in the work to do justice, promote equity & safety, & create an inclusive environment for everyone in King County.   Happy Pride!   #PrideMonth #LGBTQPride

Below are news stories featuring the work of of our office from June 8 through June 15. Our office handles felony-level crimes — which are the more serious crimes committed in King County — while City Attorneys’ offices handle most misdemeanors. medium.com/p/ace74bd8b2...

On June 8, King County Prosecutors filed multiple felony charges — Human Trafficking In The Second Degree (DV), Human Trafficking In The Second Degree (x3), Money Laundering, & Leading Organized Crime — against a defendant in a Bellevue case. More information: medium.com/p/47de069933...

Below are news stories featuring the work of of our office from May 26 through June 8. Our office handles felony-level crimes — which are the more serious crimes committed in King County — while City Attorneys’ offices handle most misdemeanors. medium.com/p/716bcf2171...

Here’s 2 steps we are taking to address the crisis along Aurora Ave: 1. We are – and will continue – prosecuting felony crime along Aurora. Between N. 80th St and N. 145 St along Aurora, we filed 143 felonies in the first 5 months of 2026. kcprosecutor.medium.com/aurora-ave-w...

Congratulations to Captain Ron Meade, who is retiring from the Washington State Patrol after 40 years of distinguished service. Thank you for your service in King County and across Washington State. We appreciate you and all you have done to keep our roads, neighbors, and communities safe!

On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, John Marcel Williams was sentenced in a King County court for the 2022 stabbing murders of Maryanne Wooden and Howard J Hicks in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. More information: medium.com/p/d7aac46337...

Today, the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged a defendant with Murder in the First Degree with a deadly weapon enhancement for the May 10 death of Juniper Blessing at Nordheim Court, part of University of Washington Housing. kcprosecutor.medium.com/murder-charg...

"The King County Prosecutor's Office filed 46 felony drug-dealing cases during the first quarter of 2026. More than 1/3 were connected to three hotspots: 3rd Ave & and Pine, Belltown, and the intersection of 12th Avenue S and S Jackson Street in Little Saigon." komonews.com/news/local/d...

In the first quarter of 2026, King County Prosecutors filed 46 felony drug dealing charges throughout King County. More than 75% of the drug dealing cases involved fentanyl or meth or both. kcprosecutor.medium.com/folks-171d83...

New data shows King County started this year with gun violence homicides in the single digits for the first time since 2017.   We will keep building on our two-prong approach to 1) intervene with individuals most at risk & 2) identify those causing harm and seek necessary accountability.

This afternoon, a jury convicted Aaron Brown Myers of Murder in the Second Degree and Assault in the Second Degree for a June 2024 shooting death and assault in Renton. He also was convicted of firearm enhancements for those counts. More info: medium.com/p/e0c5510f56...

Yesterday, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged a defendant with Rape in the First Degree and Kidnapping in the Second Degree following his arrest Monday in North Seattle. More info: medium.com/p/1a3081904f...

Last week, Brandon Gerner was sentenced to 84 years for the 2023 murders of Ashley Williams and Robert Riley in Maple Valley. I want to express my appreciation for the victims’ family and friends for their courage in sharing their stories with the court.

Yesterday, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged a 29-year-old Seattle man with Assault in the Second Degree (felony assault) for the April 19 assault of a 77-year-old man at 3rd and Pike Street. Details: medium.com/p/c146b8cd96...

A defendant has been sentenced for stealing $500K+ from his grandmother. This followed a jury trial that ended in March, in which he was convicted of 1 count of Theft 1 and 5 counts of Theft 2. More info: medium.com/p/374a603b9b...

On Friday, Gregory Timm was sentenced for shooting a man in a wheelchair on July 31, 2025, on Seattle’s waterfront. medium.com/p/dff8aa1dfd...

Latest monthly firearm charging report released. In March, our office filed 60 cases based on law enforcement referrals that involved firearms — including gun violence. Full report: kcprosecutor.medium.com/march-firear...

Joel Connelly, who passed away today at age 78, was an excellent reporter and columnist for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer w/an institutional knowledge of the Northwest. As much as we remember his exceptional reporting, we also remember his kindness and joy for life. We’ll miss you, Joel.

On April 13, King County Prosecutors filed two Murder in the First Degree charges, each with firearm enhancements, and an Assault in the Second Degree — Domestic Violence charge, against the defendant in an April 7, 2026, Kent double homicide case. Info: medium.com/p/236add8c70...

On March 27, Neiana M. Allen-Bailey was sentenced by a judge to 240 months for the August 8, 2023 shooting death of Amare Geda — plus an 3 additional years of community custody after incarceration, and restitution to be determined at a future hearing. More info: medium.com/p/8032e02c3a...

In the month of February, our office filed 40 cases based on law enforcement referrals in which firearms were involved; these charges include cases involving firearm violence. Details: medium.com/p/f154500b75...

Yesterday, King County Prosecutors filed an Attempted Murder In The Second Degree charge against the defendant in a Northgate case. Details: kcprosecutor.medium.com/northgate-at...

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has charged the person arrested for damaging art at the Chihuly Garden & Glass building with Burglary In The First Degree, Assault In The Second Degree & Malicious Mischief In The First Degree. More info: kcprosecutor.medium.com/charges-in-c...

A new bill aimed at strengthening WA's child sex abuse laws is now headed to the governor’s desk. A key part of the proposal holds offenders accountable who generate or possess sexually explicit AI depictions of non-identifiable minors @fox13seattle.bsky.social www.fox13seattle.com/news/wa-ai-c...

"Amy Freedheim, Chair of the Felony Traffic Unit at the King County Prosecutor's Office, is retiring after 35 years. She leaves behind a career defined by policy reforms, victims she'll never forget, and an unfinished push to lower WA's BAC to .05" www.king5.com/article/news...

In the month of January, our office filed 39 cases based on law enforcement referrals in which firearms were involved; these charges include cases involving firearm violence. Details: kcprosecutor.medium.com/january-fire...

I’m calling on the Washington State Legislature to make crime survivors a priority — here’s why.

King County Prosecutors have filed charges — Murder in the Second Degree with a Deadly Weapon Allegation and Arson in the First Degree — in a Des Moines case. More info: medium.com/p/c85fbec8a2...

King County Prosecutors have charged two defendants for the murder of Jaydon Jameson on October 9, 2025 in Seattle. More info: medium.com/p/cc27087190...

Yesterday, King County Prosecutors secured a unanimous jury conviction for hate crime and assault in a case involving a bias-driven attack in the University District last year. [1/3]

Today, King County Council honored a legend, an icon and an important mentor of mine — Justice Mary Yu.  A former King County Deputy Prosecutor, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Judge — all before being appointed to the WA Supreme Court. Justice Yu you are a trailblazer in the truest sense. Thank you!

Today, we were in court suing to stop the Trump Administration from forcing King County to comply with anti-immigrant, anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-abortion policies in order to receive Congressional funding.

🏈 Today is the day. Let's bring the trophy back home. Go Hawks! 💪💙💚 #SuperBowlLX

Today, King County Prosecutors rush filed a Murder in the Second Degree charge, along with a firearm enhancement, against the defendant in Renton case. The defendant remains in custody. More info: medium.com/p/8c9304d025...

King County Prosecutors have charged a defendant in Seattle with possessing and dealing in child sex abuse material. More information: medium.com/p/18a9b571cb...

Across the country—including Seattle, Redmond, & other WA communities—masked federal agents are making immigration arrests. Masks erode trust, increase danger, & block accountability. SB 5855 passed the Senate just yesterday; now on to the House & hopefully soon the Governor's desk to become law.

As King County's Chief Legal Advisor, today I'm reaffirming my commitment to protecting King County from the unlawful deployment of federal immigration agents. [1/2]

On Friday, January 16, 2026, a King County Court sentenced Jerome Frank Jones to life in prison for the 1994 aggravated murders of Stacy Falcon-Dewey and her 3-year-old son, Jacob Dewey. kcprosecutor.medium.com/life-sentenc...

This afternoon, @KCProsecutor filed charges — Robbery In The Second Degree and Attempting To Elude A Pursuing Police Vehicle — against the defendant accused of stealing a WSP patrol vehicle. Details: kcprosecutor.medium.com/charges-in-s...

This afternoon, Andrew Baim was sentenced for the 2023 Ravensdale murder of Nick Valison. At today’s hearing a judge followed the State’s recommendation for the high end and sentenced the defendant to 295 months (24.6 years). More info: kcprosecutor.medium.com/24-6-year-se...

This afternoon, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged the 38-year-old man accused of stabbing a Bellevue Police officer. Details: kcprosecutor.medium.com/charges-in-b...

This past week, I’ve had a chance to connect — and reconnect — with new and returning elected leaders to discuss public safety and justice in King County. I’m looking forward to working with these folks in 2026.

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged a defendant with Assault in the First Degree; according to police investigators, the defendant randomly assaulted a 75-year-old woman near 3rd Avenue and James Street in Seattle. kcprosecutor.medium.com/charges-in-s...

"Seattle tutor sentenced to nearly 9 years for child rape, having digitally-altered images of student" www.kiro7.com/news/local/s...

On Dec. 5 there was a sentencing for the defendant for a case investigated by Kent Police. The 57 month sentence stems from an incident in October of 2021 in which police responded to a drive by shooting where multiple rounds were fired at the two victims. kcprosecutor.medium.com/sentencing-i...