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A Bothell man convicted nine times for drunken driving was sentenced to five years in prison Friday in King County Superior Court.
Karl Solid, 45, last September became the first person in the county to be charged under a law that makes a fifth DUI conviction in 10 years a felony. The law took effect in July 2007.
Solid received the maximum sentence allowed under the law for a class C felony. Had the Legislature made the crime a class B felony, Solid could have been sentenced for more than six years because of his lengthy criminal history, a county prosecutor's spokesman said.
Solid's blood-alcohol level measured 0.28 percent, more than triple the legal limit, after a Washington State Patrol trooper observed him swerving in and out of his lane on state Route 522 near Bothell.
The DUI conviction on July 2 was Solid's ninth since 1991. Though he was the first person in the county charged under the new law, he was the second convicted.
Solid also pleaded guilty to driving with a suspended license last September. Judge Pro Tem Anthony Wartnik could have added one more year to Solid's sentence for that crime, but deferred action until Solid finishes serving his DUI sentence, in hopes it will prod the man to adhere to his probation requirements.
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Teen sentenced in 2007 sexual assault at high school
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One of two teens accused of sexually assaulting a female classmate in a Rainier Beach High School bathroom last year pleaded guilty to reduced charges and was sentenced Friday to eight months in jail and a year of probation.
Diojanique Davis, 19, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree assault and one count of harassment but denied he had sexually assaulted the classmate.
Because he has been on electronic home detention since his arraignment, Davis will get credit for time served and won't spend time in jail, said Ian Goodhew, deputy chief of staff for the King County Prosecutor's Office. Davis has also been ordered not to have any contact with the female classmate.
The girl told her teacher in June 2007 that two male classmates had forced her into a men's bathroom at the school and that one guarded the door while the other sexually assaulted her. School officials had questioned the boys, who denied the allegations. The boys were suspended for three days, but police weren't notified until the girl's grandmother reported the incident nearly three weeks later. School staff members are considered "mandatory reporters" who must notify authorities of suspected child abuse or sexual abuse.
The school district didn't discipline any staff members after the incident but did issue "letters of direction" to them, outlining the mandatory reporting law and advising them how to handle such matters in the future, district spokesman David Tucker said Friday.
One of two teens accused of sexually assaulting a female classmate in a Rainier Beach High School bathroom last year pleaded guilty to reduced charges and was sentenced Friday to eight months in jail and a year of probation.
Diojanique Davis, 19, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree assault and one count of harassment but denied he had sexually assaulted the classmate.
Because he has been on electronic home detention since his arraignment, Davis will get credit for time served and won't spend time in jail, said Ian Goodhew, deputy chief of staff for the King County Prosecutor's Office. Davis has also been ordered not to have any contact with the female classmate.
The girl told her teacher in June 2007 that two male classmates had forced her into a men's bathroom at the school and that one guarded the door while the other sexually assaulted her. School officials had questioned the boys, who denied the allegations. The boys were suspended for three days, but police weren't notified until the girl's grandmother reported the incident nearly three weeks later. School staff members are considered "mandatory reporters" who must notify authorities of suspected child abuse or sexual abuse.
The school district didn't discipline any staff members after the incident but did issue "letters of direction" to them, outlining the mandatory reporting law and advising them how to handle such matters in the future, district spokesman David Tucker said Friday.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Suit against treatment center loses again
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The state Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal filed by two recovering drug addicts suing a South Seattle treatment center.
Former clients David Schodron and Leann Lafley sued Seattle Drug and Narcotic Center, saying they had been forced to work without pay in the center's recycling plant.
They argued in legal pleadings that they were made to work six days a week at the for-profit plant or face jail time for failing to complete court-ordered drug treatment.
SeaDruNar officials contended that clients working at the plant are volunteers engaged in a "work-therapy" program. Founder Nan Busby has received wide support from members of the Seattle legal community, including two King County Superior Court judges who sit on the SeaDruNar board.
The Supreme Court's July 8 decision not to hear the appeal effectively ended the lawsuit filed by Schodron and Lafley. The case had previously failed in Superior Court and the Court of Appeals, where judges found that SeaDruNar clients volunteered to work at the plant when they enrolled in the treatment program.
The state Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal filed by two recovering drug addicts suing a South Seattle treatment center.
Former clients David Schodron and Leann Lafley sued Seattle Drug and Narcotic Center, saying they had been forced to work without pay in the center's recycling plant.
They argued in legal pleadings that they were made to work six days a week at the for-profit plant or face jail time for failing to complete court-ordered drug treatment.
SeaDruNar officials contended that clients working at the plant are volunteers engaged in a "work-therapy" program. Founder Nan Busby has received wide support from members of the Seattle legal community, including two King County Superior Court judges who sit on the SeaDruNar board.
The Supreme Court's July 8 decision not to hear the appeal effectively ended the lawsuit filed by Schodron and Lafley. The case had previously failed in Superior Court and the Court of Appeals, where judges found that SeaDruNar clients volunteered to work at the plant when they enrolled in the treatment program.
Couple beats up armed robber with baseball bat
KING5.com Staff
MONROE, Wash. – A would-be robber armed with a gun was no match for a husband and wife and their baseball bat early Thursday morning.
The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office says the 24-year-old Monroe man entered the home in the 21600 block of 164th Drive SE around 3:30 a.m. He apparently got in through an unlocked door.
The crook allegedly confronted the couple in their bedroom with a handgun. The couple fought back, beating the intruder on the head with a baseball bat.
The suspect was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with serious head injuries. Once released, he'll be booked into the Snohomish County Jail.
The couple has only minor injuries.
Even though the couple won in the end, sheriff's deputies say the incident is a reminder to lock all your doors and windows.
MONROE, Wash. – A would-be robber armed with a gun was no match for a husband and wife and their baseball bat early Thursday morning.
The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office says the 24-year-old Monroe man entered the home in the 21600 block of 164th Drive SE around 3:30 a.m. He apparently got in through an unlocked door.
The crook allegedly confronted the couple in their bedroom with a handgun. The couple fought back, beating the intruder on the head with a baseball bat.
The suspect was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with serious head injuries. Once released, he'll be booked into the Snohomish County Jail.
The couple has only minor injuries.
Even though the couple won in the end, sheriff's deputies say the incident is a reminder to lock all your doors and windows.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Robber targets diners in upscale Tacoma restaurant
By AMY FINLEY / KING 5 News
TACOMA, Wash. – Diners at Pacific Grill, an upscale downtown Tacoma restaurant, were confronted by a man who was dining alone Monday evening.
According to Tacoma Police, the man sat down and ordered beer, then got up, went into a private dining area and demanded money from the diners.
He told them this was a robbery and demanded their wallets.
"He comes in the room and says, 'I want your wallet and your cash'," recalled Dr. Charles Weatherbee who was seated with fellow doctors and drug reps.
Another doctor handed over his wallet, but when he only found credit cards, he calmly returned to his table.
That's when kitchen staff and patrons surrounded the suspect.
Then the man got up and confronted the same diners in the private dining room again.
"I want your money and take care of my bill now," said the suspect.
One of the doctors, who had been at target practice earlier, pulled out his gun and ordered the suspect out, saying, "Get out of the restaurant now!"
The suspect left and was greeted by police officers outside.
Tacoma Police spokesperson Mark Fulghum says the armed doctor acted within the law, defending himself and others during a crime.
The suspect is now undergoing a mental evaluation. He faces one robbery charge and several attempted robbery charges.
TACOMA, Wash. – Diners at Pacific Grill, an upscale downtown Tacoma restaurant, were confronted by a man who was dining alone Monday evening.
According to Tacoma Police, the man sat down and ordered beer, then got up, went into a private dining area and demanded money from the diners.
He told them this was a robbery and demanded their wallets.
"He comes in the room and says, 'I want your wallet and your cash'," recalled Dr. Charles Weatherbee who was seated with fellow doctors and drug reps.
Another doctor handed over his wallet, but when he only found credit cards, he calmly returned to his table.
That's when kitchen staff and patrons surrounded the suspect.
Then the man got up and confronted the same diners in the private dining room again.
"I want your money and take care of my bill now," said the suspect.
One of the doctors, who had been at target practice earlier, pulled out his gun and ordered the suspect out, saying, "Get out of the restaurant now!"
The suspect left and was greeted by police officers outside.
Tacoma Police spokesperson Mark Fulghum says the armed doctor acted within the law, defending himself and others during a crime.
The suspect is now undergoing a mental evaluation. He faces one robbery charge and several attempted robbery charges.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Greg Wilson named new police chief in Mountlake Terrace
Greg Wilson, longtime Federal Way police officer, has been hired as chief of the Mountlake Terrace Police Department.
By Jennifer Sullivan
Seattle Times staff reporter
A longtime police commander in South King County has been selected as the new police chief for the city of Mountlake Terrace.
Greg Wilson, most recently a patrol commander at Federal Way police, will take over the position on Aug. 11. His annual salary will range between $91,380 to $114,216 and he will oversee 31 sworn officers, according to Mountlake Terrace.
Wilson has 21 years of law-enforcement experience with the cities of Renton and Federal Way. He retired from Federal Way police last August, according to Federal Way police spokeswoman Cathy Schrock.
Wilson, 46, earned his bachelor's degree in social sciences from Washington State University, Schrock said. His brother, Brian Wilson, is chief of the Federal Way Police Department.
Wilson will succeed Scott Smith, who left the department in December to become chief of the Tulalip Tribal Police Department.
Jennifer Sullivan: 206-464-8294 or jensullivan@seattletimes.com
By Jennifer Sullivan
Seattle Times staff reporter
A longtime police commander in South King County has been selected as the new police chief for the city of Mountlake Terrace.
Greg Wilson, most recently a patrol commander at Federal Way police, will take over the position on Aug. 11. His annual salary will range between $91,380 to $114,216 and he will oversee 31 sworn officers, according to Mountlake Terrace.
Wilson has 21 years of law-enforcement experience with the cities of Renton and Federal Way. He retired from Federal Way police last August, according to Federal Way police spokeswoman Cathy Schrock.
Wilson, 46, earned his bachelor's degree in social sciences from Washington State University, Schrock said. His brother, Brian Wilson, is chief of the Federal Way Police Department.
Wilson will succeed Scott Smith, who left the department in December to become chief of the Tulalip Tribal Police Department.
Jennifer Sullivan: 206-464-8294 or jensullivan@seattletimes.com
Debit card scam drains dozens of bank accounts
By ELISA HAHN / KING 5 News & KING5.com Staff
PUYALLUP, Wash. – Dozens of victims have come forward after their bank accounts were drained by thieves.
At least 75 people fell victim to a scam by simply using their debit card at a Puyallup gas station and detectives expect many more reports to come in.
Over the Fourth of July weekend, a highly organized group using stolen debit card information withdrew thousands of dollars from Pierce County citizens' bank accounts.
The information was obtained by using electronic skimming machines placed on gas pumps at the ARCO gas Station at 11608 Meridian on Puyallup's South Hill.
Detectives believe the information was stolen in August 2007.
Almost a year later, the information was used at multiple banks to withdraw thousand of dollars from each account. This was done over the three-day weekend to avoid detection.
The card numbers and pins were trapped and stolen at the station and were used at ATMs throughout the King County area.
Most card loses are around $1,200, but some are much higher – up to $4,000, depending on account balance or overdraft rules.
Rhonda Hopkins first noticed the activity during the Fourth of July weekend.
"We pulled up our banking online and realized there were numerous withdrawals out of both our checking and our savings," she said.
The thieves stole $3,800 from her accounts.
"When we went to the bank to close out our account, there were three other people waiting to close their accounts because the same thing had happened," she said.
If anyone has used that ARCO station during that time frame, they should contact their financial institution and get a new card issued.
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspects involved. Crime Stoppers 253-591-5959
PUYALLUP, Wash. – Dozens of victims have come forward after their bank accounts were drained by thieves.
At least 75 people fell victim to a scam by simply using their debit card at a Puyallup gas station and detectives expect many more reports to come in.
Over the Fourth of July weekend, a highly organized group using stolen debit card information withdrew thousands of dollars from Pierce County citizens' bank accounts.
The information was obtained by using electronic skimming machines placed on gas pumps at the ARCO gas Station at 11608 Meridian on Puyallup's South Hill.
Detectives believe the information was stolen in August 2007.
Almost a year later, the information was used at multiple banks to withdraw thousand of dollars from each account. This was done over the three-day weekend to avoid detection.
The card numbers and pins were trapped and stolen at the station and were used at ATMs throughout the King County area.
Most card loses are around $1,200, but some are much higher – up to $4,000, depending on account balance or overdraft rules.
Rhonda Hopkins first noticed the activity during the Fourth of July weekend.
"We pulled up our banking online and realized there were numerous withdrawals out of both our checking and our savings," she said.
The thieves stole $3,800 from her accounts.
"When we went to the bank to close out our account, there were three other people waiting to close their accounts because the same thing had happened," she said.
If anyone has used that ARCO station during that time frame, they should contact their financial institution and get a new card issued.
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspects involved. Crime Stoppers 253-591-5959
Monday, July 21, 2008
Soccer mom accused of stealing from Pierce Co. league
By DREW MIKKELSEN / KING5 News
EDGEWOOD, Wash. - A soccer mom has been charged with stealing from her local youth soccer league.
According to court documents, besides being a mother and a former soccer coach, 42-year-old Deborah Angilley was the treasurer of the Fife-Milton-Edgewood Soccer Club. She's now accused of embezzling $72,000 from the league.
The documents say officials at Timberland Bank began investigating Angilley last fall after noticing some suspicious activity on soccer club's account.
A Pierce County Deputy who handled the case claims Angilley was writing checks to herself. She allegedly used funds at the Emerald Queen Casino where she was one of the casino's so-called "preferred players."
And investigators say she wrote checks to her 16-year-old son and landlord.
"If anybody got this cash knowing where it came from and helped cash the checks and spent the money knowing that it came from this account, and that it was not right, he could be held liable or as an accessory," said Det. Ed Troyer, Pierce Co. Sheriff's Office.
Angilley moved from the South Sound area last fall and now lives in Wenatchee.
The president of the league tells KING5 News dealing with the loss has been "difficult at best." The $72,000 taken is more than the league typically brings in each year.
“The club almost folded due to this theft, but has stayed in existence only through the generosity of those that have loaned us about $40,000,” League president Jeff Flesner said in a victim impact statement filed with Pierce County Superior Court.
Flesner says the loans cover this year's soccer games, camps and tournaments but it hasn't been easy. He says the league has now taken steps to prevent future treasurers from having that much unchecked access to the league's account.
EDGEWOOD, Wash. - A soccer mom has been charged with stealing from her local youth soccer league.
According to court documents, besides being a mother and a former soccer coach, 42-year-old Deborah Angilley was the treasurer of the Fife-Milton-Edgewood Soccer Club. She's now accused of embezzling $72,000 from the league.
The documents say officials at Timberland Bank began investigating Angilley last fall after noticing some suspicious activity on soccer club's account.
A Pierce County Deputy who handled the case claims Angilley was writing checks to herself. She allegedly used funds at the Emerald Queen Casino where she was one of the casino's so-called "preferred players."
And investigators say she wrote checks to her 16-year-old son and landlord.
"If anybody got this cash knowing where it came from and helped cash the checks and spent the money knowing that it came from this account, and that it was not right, he could be held liable or as an accessory," said Det. Ed Troyer, Pierce Co. Sheriff's Office.
Angilley moved from the South Sound area last fall and now lives in Wenatchee.
The president of the league tells KING5 News dealing with the loss has been "difficult at best." The $72,000 taken is more than the league typically brings in each year.
“The club almost folded due to this theft, but has stayed in existence only through the generosity of those that have loaned us about $40,000,” League president Jeff Flesner said in a victim impact statement filed with Pierce County Superior Court.
Flesner says the loans cover this year's soccer games, camps and tournaments but it hasn't been easy. He says the league has now taken steps to prevent future treasurers from having that much unchecked access to the league's account.
Two arrested sleeping on stolen goods
Police in Monroe say a trail of pillows and backpacks led to two sleeping men who were arrested in a department store break-in.
MONROE, Wash. —
Police in Monroe say a trail of pillows and backpacks led to two sleeping men who were arrested in a department store break-in.
Twenty-five-year-old Kyle Burress and 27-year-old Allen Pierce have been charged with charged with second-degree burglary.
Police spokeswoman Debbie Willis says a break-in was discovered July 9 at a Fred Meyer outlet on U.S. 2.
A surveillance videocamera showed two people going from one storage container to another, and police followed a trail of cardboard and items from the containers to Burress and Pierce - one sleeping in a stolen hammock and the other on a pile of stolen pillows.
Police took some photographs before waking and arresting the pair.
Willis says they apparently had been drinking and adds, "I'd say a lot of alcohol was involved."
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Information from: The Herald, http://www.heraldnet.com
MONROE, Wash. —
Police in Monroe say a trail of pillows and backpacks led to two sleeping men who were arrested in a department store break-in.
Twenty-five-year-old Kyle Burress and 27-year-old Allen Pierce have been charged with charged with second-degree burglary.
Police spokeswoman Debbie Willis says a break-in was discovered July 9 at a Fred Meyer outlet on U.S. 2.
A surveillance videocamera showed two people going from one storage container to another, and police followed a trail of cardboard and items from the containers to Burress and Pierce - one sleeping in a stolen hammock and the other on a pile of stolen pillows.
Police took some photographs before waking and arresting the pair.
Willis says they apparently had been drinking and adds, "I'd say a lot of alcohol was involved."
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Information from: The Herald, http://www.heraldnet.com
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