WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Mailbox burglar, car prowler, ‘prolific offender’ moved from jail to treatment

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APARTMENT MAILBOX BREAK-INS: Emailed by an anonymous reader:

Security Cameras at Olympic Manor Apartments, 3504 SW Webster St., caught this individual prying open mailboxes at 5:30 am Thursday 9/19.

Incident reported to SPD, tracking number T00011409.

CAR PROWLER: Emailed by CJ:

(The blurred face is how the video was when we received it.) CJ says, “Caught this guy on camera trying car doors Monday 9/16 at about 6 am in the 6700 block of Heights.”

‘PROLIFIC OFFENDER’ FOLLOWUP: Three weeks ago, we reported on the latest arrest of 31-year-old Casey Carlstedt, who’s been mentioned here several times over the past seven years and has been described by authorities as a “prolific offender.” In late August, he was arrested after a foot pursuit near The Junction, and booked into jail, eventually charged with violating a protection order and obstructing an officer. He was in jail at the Regional Justice Center in Kent until last Thursday, when he was released into the custody of a company that provides behavioral-health and addiction-treatment services in Eastern Washington, so he could enter inpatient treatment. Court documents say this was over the objections of the City Attorney’s Office, which is prosecuting the latest cases against him. His next scheduled hearing is in early November.

WSzombie September 19, 2024 (9:31 pm)

Court documents say this was over the objections of the City Attorney’s Office

Why do so many case stories end with someone in the court system making decisions blatantly against the recommendation of someone who is supposed to be on the same team? What’s the point of asking for recommendations if it’s already in their head what they plan to do? It’s infuriating that there is so much discord in the courts.

MB September 19, 2024 (10:10 pm)

Prosecutors, judges, and defense attorneys are on different teams. The prosecutor is trying to apply the law in a manner that returns, most likely, a punative verdict, the defense the opposite. The judge is supposed to ensure both attorneys play fair and work within the rules of the law. It may not be perfect, but it’s how the system is set up. If judges and persecutors were on the same side, there would be no reason for trials.

Marcus September 19, 2024 (9:54 pm)

Let me see, the guy is in eastern WA in treatment. Treatment is where this guy should be—and not in Seattle. I think am good with this. Bye Casey.

Admiral-2009 September 19, 2024 (10:35 pm)

So has Casey been moved to Eastern Washington for treatment? I hope so because if he’s not behind bars being far away is better than him being around WS to wreak more havoc.

WSB September 19, 2024 (10:57 pm)

That’s what we said above, yes. It’s inpatient treatment. What I don’t know is for how long and what rules and expectations were set; that document in the files was not publicly viewable.
momosmom September 20, 2024 (7:19 am)

And if for whatever reason “Casey” gets released and or a day furlough over in Eastern Washington, escapes and starts doing “it” over there is that OK? Why not keep him incarcerated “here” and get him the treatment he needs here??? Is it better when it is “out of sight-out of mind” 🙄

Manny K. September 19, 2024 (10:54 pm)

The City Attorney’s Office is pretty much done with the “let’s be nice to criminals and see if they reciprocate” attitude that the rest of our local justice officials are still huffing. We can only hope that everyone else gets on board soon because the revolving door policies we have now are worse than useless.

Marcus September 20, 2024 (8:27 am)

Yeah, I have seen through the reporting of the WSB that playing nice does not work. Especially if drug addiction and/or mental health issues are present. We need treatment and if this does not work then removing from society is warranted. Cannot condone the freedom of such taking the freedom and safety of society.

Sue T. September 20, 2024 (7:45 am)

If there weren’t enough unattended mail to warrant the effort, most thieves wouldn’t bother breaking into mailboxes. When WSB reports a mail theft, please always include a reminder to NOT leave mail in the box overnight,

Steve September 20, 2024 (11:30 am)

Who need a reminder for that?
Jethro Marx September 20, 2024 (1:20 pm)

Agreed- please WSB could you also remind victims of assault while walking in public that they should have stayed home and those involved in motor vehicle collisions that it wouldn’t have happened if they left their car in the garage?
- 1994 September 20, 2024 (8:56 pm)
  
  Giant eye roll to Jethro Marx’s reply to Sue T’s polite suggestion to remind people to get their mail daily.

The Manager September 22, 2024 (12:51 am)

I am an Apartment Manager in SW Seattle and our mailboxes get broken into all the time. And they are inside the building! They just damage an expensive door to get in. This has happened Twice in the last 2 months. I have video of every time it has happened. I do know it’s a a Federal offense, but that means nothing! I do not understand why that is and my Residents want something done.I call the USPS Post Master they act so concerned take down all the info and tell me one of their investigators will be calling me. I have to say they are consistent, after at least 5 reports made to them, not one single time did anyone ever call me! So why have a law that makes you think that if it happens to you, something will be done about it? At least now I know not to waste my time.

TMQ September 26, 2024 (1:38 am)

Have you maybe considered limiting access into the building with key cards? That would resolve your mail theft issue.

TDK September 23, 2024 (12:53 pm)

As for contacting USPS, It’s hit & miss. We were only getting mail sporadically so we contacted them directly (walked into Westwood Village USPS). The response, after giving them our address, was “oh, that carrier has been a problem”. That’s it. Not sure what that means, but I do expect someone to find a dumpster full of undelivered mail with my name on it.

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