WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Charges filed in burglary attempts days after suspect’s release from jail

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has filed three felony charges against a man arrested just a few days after getting out of jail. Prosecutors summarize the case against 45-year-old Ioane Sua as follows:

The defendant was last released from King County Jail on August 17, 2022; these incidents happened three and five days later and both involve the defendant repeatedly returning to occupied, fenced homes. In the first incidents in time, the victim first saw him peering in her windows and entering her backyard before being scared off by her barking dog. He returned twice to come into her fenced yard; it is worth noting that he was contacted by police after both the first and second incidents. In the other incident, the defendant encountered a different victim while she was walking her dog and followed her, quickening his pace when she moved faster to get away from him. He then followed her home and she was able to get safely into her house. He then entered her fenced yard before attempting to get into her house. He was next seen pacing in front of her home; when officers responded, he had already left. He came back and was again pacing in front of her home; she again called police and that time he was arrested at the scene.

That incident happened in Upper Fauntleroy, while the other incidents happened during previous nights near Roxhill Park. The court documents say Sua was arrested in those incidents for criminal trespass but not booked into jail for unspecified reasons. Last Monday (August 22nd), the day he was finally booked, he had been due to report to start serving a residential Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative for a case involving a stolen car and other charges, but never showed. (The KCPAO says the DOSA sentence was the result of a case in which the victim did not want to see the defendant incarcerated.) Prosecutors asked that his bail for the new cases be set at $100,000; the jail roster shows that it was set at half that. Charging documents list his criminal history as dating back 22 years, mostly property crimes but also including harassment, malicious mischief, and fourth-degree assault.

MellyMel August 28, 2022 (9:32 pm)

“Charging documents list his criminal history as dating back 22 years”I am going to go out on a limb and say this guy is too late for “diversion.”

Mj August 28, 2022 (10:06 pm)

Wow, this is the type of perp who should be behind bars a long time not being let out.

John August 28, 2022 (10:45 pm)

The practice of continually releasing repeat offenders is insane. How long before this psycho does something horrific to a woman? Our so called leaders already have a lot of blood on their hands due to their stances and policies. What is it going to take for them to wake up?

they August 29, 2022 (4:39 am)

Lack of votes…

1994 August 28, 2022 (11:16 pm)

Is a photo available of this guy? He sounds like he is targeting women – might be good to know what he looks like.

WSB August 29, 2022 (12:43 am)

I’m asking the DOC tomorrow, assuming he has served state prison time somewhere along the way.
- DH August 29, 2022 (9:58 am)
  
  Thanks! I had the same question. A man came into my fenced (and secured with a clip) yard a week ago Friday in South Delridge. He left quickly when my dog barked at him and I wouldn’t open the locked door. I’m wondering if it was him.
Linda Fane August 29, 2022 (10:07 am)

Here is a not-so-great photo of the guy.
- WSB August 29, 2022 (10:14 am)
  
  Nothing came through but I did just get the DOC’s newest photo, from 2018, and am adding above.

Insertname August 28, 2022 (11:51 pm)

If someone comes onto your property in a threatening manor, one has the right to defend themselves. I wish more people would do that. These creeps just don’t quit.

Lucy August 29, 2022 (7:00 am)

Just how are we to “defend ourselves?” Are you advocating violence?
- dwg August 29, 2022 (9:28 am)
  
  Lucy, this creep stalked a woman and then attempted to gain entry into her home. Do you understand what self-defense is?
- Rhonda August 29, 2022 (12:57 pm)
  
  Invading one’s occupied, fenced (secured) property is a violent act. Self defense against violence is NOT a violent act. A forceful property crime against an occupied residence is a felony robbery.
- Boinsted August 29, 2022 (1:18 pm)
  
  Do you mean “Are you advocating self defense“? Yes, yes we are.

Marina August 28, 2022 (11:56 pm)

Alright guys, what are we even doing here? Everyday it’s the same story, just a different name. Why is it so difficult to lock people like this up behind bars and keep them there?

momosmom August 29, 2022 (7:06 am)

Well one of the reasons is “the victim” didn’t want to see him locked up/incarcerated. Read the last 5 lines of the story. SMH, why?!
- Marina August 29, 2022 (1:17 pm)
  
  I was kinda mostly referring to the 22 year criminal history.

Watertowerjim August 29, 2022 (5:32 am)

Who actually makes the decision to release these guys? Is it a judge? Can we make sure and house these guys in the judges neighborhood? Maybe that will make them think a bit longer before releasing career criminals.

LibertariansAreJustSelfish August 29, 2022 (7:48 am)

This is the problem with having some neighborhoods for regular folks, and gated communities for the so called elites. They don’t have to concern themselves with the long term consequences associated with their decisions; from criminal release all the way to reproductive rights. Good for me, but not for thee mentality reigns; in fact I think it’s part of the allure. Separate is NOT equal.

Mike August 29, 2022 (6:16 am)

Vote accordingly and please research the judges decisions too when you vote. If you like what’s happening, I don’t know what to say. I’m sorry for the victims of all these crimes, it is all preventable.

Jon August 29, 2022 (6:27 am)

Maybe it’s time these victims of the repeat offenders come together and file a class action lawsuit.

Mr Henry August 29, 2022 (7:38 am)

Agree with you Jon. But even if that happens still nothing will be done.
J August 29, 2022 (8:33 am)

Jon I can’t agree with you more. I myself can not afford to hire a law firm. It will take a large organization to file and then victims of Inslee or Constantine’s intentional negligence can be brought to justice. I just read a report that the murderer Billy Chambers was arrested for the 7th time and was later found hiding in a dumpster. The police are picking up these offenders but the prosecutors and the judges are releasing them. I would bet a class action would have so many plaintiffs they would have to divide it into two separate law suits.
- Peter S. August 29, 2022 (9:18 am)
  
  @WSB: Please clarify as you have for other, similar posts. Prosecutors are responsible for setting the charges and making holding requests. Judges decide who is held and who is released, and under what conditions.
- wscommuter August 29, 2022 (9:48 am)
  
  “… and then victims of Inslee or Constantine’s intentional negligence can be brought to justice …” I understand the frustration about this guy (and others like him) … but your comment is completely ignorant. Neither Governor Inslee nor Executive Constantine have any control – whatsoever – about criminal prosecutions or the laws that enforce such. The legislature sets the criminal statutes, including about punishments. Judges apply those statutes as they are required to, in trying accused persons and sentencing those convicted. Inslee and Constantine have zero – zilch – nada – involvement or control over that process. That, and “intentional negligence” is an oxymoron.
  - John Diggs August 29, 2022 (1:00 pm)
    
    Thank you wscommuter! Well stated. It is important to know our legislative process and which parties are accountable.
  - Nonresident August 29, 2022 (5:47 pm)
    
    In this state the governor does appoint judges, who in turn set bail amounts and release conditions, and ultimately approve any plea agreements. This does have a direct impact on how long (or if) someone stays in jail. Take a look at the track records of some of Inslee’s appointees…
    - WSB August 29, 2022 (9:18 pm)
      
      Appoints *some* of the judges – at the level about which we write most often, Superior Court, those are replacements for judges who resigned before their terms ended. Here’s a running list of who he’s appointed.
      https://www.governor.wa.gov/office-governor/official-actions/judicial-appointments/appointments-to-date

LPM August 29, 2022 (8:22 am)

Clearly a career criminal. Time to retire behind bars. Nothing will rehabilitate this loser.

flimflam August 29, 2022 (8:58 am)

I admit, I’m not a learned judge but what do they possibly think will happen when they continue to release criminals that have shown (in this case, a 22 year record) that they will reoffend? This is nuts.

WestSeattleBadTakes August 29, 2022 (10:34 am)

Within 3 years of their release, 2 out of 3 people are rearrested and more than 50% are incarcerated again.

https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/social-determinants-health/interventions-resources/incarceration

Clearly our system isn’t working. Instead of blaming judges, maybe spend some time considering why our society is devolving in this manner. You might find that your understanding and thus your desired solutions are incomplete or flawed.

If so many of you remain incapable of understanding (in some cases willfully) the root of these issues, it will continue to happen and society will take an even worse turn.

I hope you try.

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