CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: New charges filed against Jason Turner after Westwood arrest

We reported earlier this week on the arrest of 40-year-old Jason Turner, who we previously mentioned after repeat mail-theft arrests three years ago. Until next February, he is in “community custody” – probation – as part of the sentence for five counts of mail theft related to those 2021 cases. Then this past Monday, he was arrested for investigation of burglary and indecent exposure for allegedly exposing himself in a Westwood-area home’s yard and at two Westwood Village stores. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed one county of second-degree burglary, with sexual motivation, for the yard incident, and two counts of indecent exposure for the store incidents. The latter crime is a misdemeanor unless children 14 and under are among the victims, and the charging document alleges that they were, in at least one store. The charging documents say that in addition to the “possession of stolen mail” convictions from last year, Turner has a record including petty theft, trespassing, vandalism, and obstruction, with some of those convictions listed as having happened in California. He remains in jail, bail set at $50,000.

4 Replies to "CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: New charges filed against Jason Turner after Westwood arrest"

  • Cornelius T. Sourdough September 6, 2024 (8:58 pm)

    This is a wonderful update. Thank you WSB! I’ve seen Jason Turner taking consecutive deep breaths from PC Cleaner while openly masturbating. I believe his demons are profound and he should be isolated from community accordingly. 

  • CW September 7, 2024 (8:15 am)

    Indecent exposure should be more than a misdemeanor! But since it mostly affects women… meh. Seriously though, that’s not an experience you  want to dwell on, but is not easily forgotten. This man has a serious problem making it our problem. He needs HELP!

  • Ts September 7, 2024 (12:52 pm)

    Why is someone still on probation allowed bail? Is there anyway to not allow it, if still on probation or having been let out early for any other reason?  If not for all crimes than at least for sexually motivated onesThere is a playground and childcare center at Westwood. Teenagers work in these stores and walk home. Teenagers use it before, during and after school. 

    • K September 7, 2024 (3:20 pm)

      Because jails are full and bail is there to ensure people show up for court, not a punishment for whatever they’re accused of.  The way to not allow bail is to change the law, but that would be a major challenge given the presumption of innocence is the cornerstone of our legal system.

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