Seattle juveniles face felony charges after crime spree ends in multi-car crash

Suspects in Seattle Crime Spree Facing Serious Charges

SEATTLE —

Five juveniles arrested in a crime spree that ended in a multi-car crash Tuesday in Seattle are facing serious felony charges, including burglary, malicious mischief, theft of a motor vehicle, theft and attempted theft of a motor vehicle.

First Appearance Hearings and Custody Orders

In court Wednesday, four out of the five suspects had first appearance hearings, and the court ordered all four to remain in custody for the community’s safety. The youngest suspect in the group is just 12 years old.

Seattle police say this is not the first crime these suspects have been involved in, and investigators believe they were also responsible for a string of serious crimes last month.

Eye Witness Account

One witness, Chris Hegge, who recorded video of the juvenile suspects being arrested, told KOMO News he was crossing the street at the corner of NW 80th St and 15th Ave NW when a white car came flying through the light and crashed into a blue SUV.

According to Hegge, police immediately arrested three kids inside a stolen vehicle and caught up with two others who tried to run not far from the scene.

They all had blue bandana-like masks on, but most had fallen off their faces, and they looked completely terrified,” Hegge said. “One kid made it about 100 feet down the road before being tackled by an officer, and the other one fled westbound, but he was caught a block away.

No one was seriously injured, but witnesses say this could’ve been much worse as the crash just missed potentially hitting pedestrians by seconds.

“I was mere seconds from getting hit and no longer being here for my family, and that’s what shook me up the most,” Hegge said.

Possible Connection to April Crimes

Seattle police arrested two 15-year-olds, a 13-year-old, and two 12-year-olds. Investigators believe some of them may be connected to a series of crimes in April, including hit and run, robbery, assault, auto theft, and vehicular assault.

“When you have allegations that are this serious, you can expect King County prosecutors to ask for people to be held because of the seriousness of it, and we think that’s appropriate given the circumstances,” Casey McNerthney, a spokesperson for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, said.

Probable Cause and Custody Requests

A judge found probable cause for all four cases that appeared in court Wednesday.

“I don’t think I’ll ever get used to seeing kids this young walk in with allegations like this. It shocks me every single time. I don’t understand it. It is shocking,” King County Superior Court Judge Joe Campagna said as a 12-year-old defendant sat before him.

Juvenile court services officials and prosecutors asked the judge to keep the group in custody given their past behavior, including violent, serious crimes and escaping from house arrest before.

“It sounds like he’s still not in school, he’s still struggling with hanging around folks that are still committing crime as well as himself allegedly, and he was just released from JRA, it sounds like early April, and he’s already back,” Williette Venkataya, a juvenile probation counselor, said in court Wednesday.

Restrictions and Next Court Date

The juvenile suspects have also been ordered not to have any contact with each other or any of the victims in this case. They’re due back in court on May 13.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

   • Target 16.1: Reduce violence everywhere
   • Indicator 16.1.1: Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
   • Indicator 16.1.2: Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age, and cause

2. SDG 4: Quality Education

   • Target 4.1: Ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes
   • Indicator 4.1.1: Proportion of children and young people (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex

3. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

   • Target 11.7: By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive, and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons, and persons with disabilities
   • Indicator 11.7.1: Average share of the built-up area of cities that is open space for public use for all, by sex, age, and persons with disabilities

Analysis

The issues highlighted in the article are connected to multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The relevant SDGs, targets, and indicators can be identified as follows:

1. SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

This SDG is addressed in the article as it discusses the arrest of five juveniles involved in a crime spree. The suspects are facing serious felony charges, indicating a violation of peace and justice.

2. SDG 4: Quality Education

This SDG is connected to the article as it mentions the age of the youngest suspect being 12 years old. This highlights the importance of providing quality education to children to prevent them from engaging in criminal activities.

3. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

This SDG is relevant to the article as it discusses the multi-car crash caused by the juvenile suspects. The incident emphasizes the need for safe and inclusive public spaces to ensure the well-being of communities.

The specific targets and indicators related to these SDGs can be identified as follows:

1. Target 16.1: Reduce violence everywhere

This target is relevant to the article as it addresses the need to reduce violence in society. The involvement of juveniles in serious crimes highlights the importance of achieving this target.

• Indicator 16.1.1: Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
• Indicator 16.1.2: Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age, and cause

2. Target 4.1: Ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes

This target is connected to the article as it emphasizes the importance of providing quality education to children. Ensuring access to education can help prevent them from engaging in criminal activities.

• Indicator 4.1.1: Proportion of children and young people (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex

3. Target 11.7: By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive, and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons, and persons with disabilities

This target is relevant to the article as it highlights the need for safe and inclusive public spaces. The incident of the multi-car crash emphasizes the importance of providing safe spaces for communities.

• Indicator 11.7.1: Average share of the built-up area of cities that is open space for public use for all, by sex, age, and persons with disabilities

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

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