An 18-year-old Washington man who was facing attempted murder charges has been found not mentally competent to stand trial. The prosecutor has further reduced his criminal charges in light of the fact that he is allegedly suffering from a mental disorder. According to...
Year: 2014
Washington man can’t be held on criminal charges for shooting
Last year, an elementary student took a loaded gun to school. Unfortunately, the boy dropped the bag in which the firearm had been placed, and it accidentally discharged. Another child was hurt seriously in the incident. Washington police initially filed criminal...
After serious Washington crash, driver may face DUI charges
If one is accused of drinking and driving, there are often serious consequences that follow a criminal conviction. They could include fines, prison and other penalties. One man who was seriously hurt in a car accident may also face DUI charges. Washington State police...
Washington college student facing criminal charges for threats
This past spring, a disturbed young man decided to strike back at random women for perceived slights he had suffered in life. While there may never be an opportunity to discover why the man felt compelled to act as he did, Federal authorities have now arrested a...
Washington man accused of driving under the influence; 1 dead
A Washington man has been arrested following the death of a pedestrian that he allegedly hit with his vehicle. The 27-year-old has been taken into police custody for several offenses, possibly as a result of driving under the influence according to officials. The man...
Washington woman and father face criminal charges in heist
Police in Washington have arrested and charged a woman and her father for allegedly entering a private corporate store without authorization and removing thousands of dollars worth of Microsoft goods. These two employees are facing criminal charges for this alleged...
Washington top cop arrested on drunk driving charges
A man who held the position of police commander has been arrested and subsequently fired from his position on the force. The man, who had served more than a decade and a half as an officer, was arrested on drunk driving charges. The Washington man is fighting the...
Former Washington officer accused of child pornography offense
When an individual in Washington or any other state in the United States is facing charges related to child porn, it is not uncommon for them to be treated like pedophiles. These types of allegations create a chaos in the community. This is especially true when child...
Individuals can be civilly committed after serving jail sentence
Washington was the first state in the nation to allow for involuntary commitment of alleged sex offenders after their criminal sentences have ended. The Washington attorney general is now attempting to civilly commit a 60-year-old accused sex offender by claiming...
Washington individual faces 5-year sentence for felony DUI
A 28-year-old man residing in Bainbridge Island has been arrested for a possible fifth DUI violation. He was reportedly stopped for driving under the influence by the Washington State Patrol on March 23 in Silverdale and was charged with a felony. The state trooper...