CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Charging documents in four robberies including two West Seattle holdups reveal possible links to three more

The three suspects arrested Friday night, hours after a robbery rampage including two West Seattle holdups, are now charged. And documents accompanying the charges say two of them are under investigation for three West Seattle 7-11 robberies, too. And those documents confirm the “11-year-old” is actually a few years older.

First – 21-year-old Tyzavius Holmes of Top Hat and 19-year-old Amarri Lard of Auburn are each charged with four counts of first-degree robbery for the four holdups on Friday morning, including the Space Age gas station at 35th/Holden and the Fauntleroy Shell station; the last one is the one for which the charging documents feature these images (and many others from the series).

The charging documents say Holmes had only been out of jail a month in relation to other matters:

Mr. Holmes’s criminal history includes convictions for Theft of Motor Vehicle (2024); Possession of Stolen Property in the Second Degree (2024); Identity Theft in the Second Degree (2024); Attempted Robbery in the Second Degree (Juvenile – 2021 x2); Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree (Juvenile – 2019); Robbery in the First Degree (Juvenile – 2019); Residential Burglary (Juvenile – 2018); Assault in the Fourth Degree (2024); Theft in the Third Degree (2024 x2; Juvenile – 2018); and Vehicle Prowling in the Second Degree (2024). Mr. Holmes was released from the King County Jail on October 11, 2024, after being sentenced for three felonies and four gross misdemeanors.

Lard had no conviction history, prosecutors say. The probable-cause documents filed with the charging papers say the two also are suspected in the November 2nd Admiral 7-11 robbery, the November 7th Junction 7-11 robbery, and the November 13th Avalon 7-11 robbery; those cases are still being reviewed for possible charges. Adult suspects Lard and Holmes remain in jail in lieu of $400,000 bail, with arraignment set for December 4.

The juvenile suspect is described in these documents as 13, not 11, in line with what we found when researching his background earlier this week (as reported here) – he turns 14 tomorrow. He’s charged (as a juvenile, so we are not publishing his name) with four counts of first-degree robbery plus one count of making a false statement to a public official, for lying about his name and age after his arrest on Friday. He remains in secure detention pending arraignment tomorrow (Thursday).

Phil November 20, 2024 (8:03 pm)

KEEP THEM LOCKED UP!

DO NOT go soft when it comes time to administer punishment.

A November 20, 2024 (8:43 pm)

That rap sheet is longer than my iPhone screen. Very thankful they are (all) off the streets, for now.

Alki resident November 20, 2024 (8:43 pm)

My guess is Holmes is the ringleader in all of this. I hope the 14 yr old is scared straight by not being released like he likely thought he’d be by now.

Bill November 22, 2024 (9:58 am)

Agree.

Throw the book at them November 20, 2024 (8:55 pm)

They’ve had enough chances clearly without any charges. The mental anguish and physical damage they’ve caused is unimaginable.

K November 21, 2024 (2:04 am)

“They” is just Holmes, right? Because the other adult had no record, and the juvenile’s record is unknown.
- Alki resident November 21, 2024 (8:30 am)
  
  When you’re being robbed, you’re unaware of who has a record or not. Especially at gun point right?
  - K November 21, 2024 (9:56 am)
    
    When you’re posting on the blog, you’re aware of who has a record or not because they literally posted it in the story TTBAT replied to. Hopefully you’re not reading or posting on the blog at gunpoint, though. That seems like a bit much.
- Question Authority November 21, 2024 (10:17 am)
  
  “They” because of the obvious fact of the crime spree associated to all three, not having a record does not imply innocence.
  - K November 21, 2024 (1:28 pm)
    
    TTBAT didn’t profess innocence, they said “enough chances”. Not having a record DOES imply they have not had any chances, because without a conviction, what is there to give them another chance for? Please read before responding to posts. It helps.
- Throw November 21, 2024 (12:50 pm)
  
  They means a group that was mentioned in previous context. THEY allegedly committed FOUR ARMED ROBBERIES on the same day.
  1. ADDED 6:10 PM: Court records show the juvenile suspect is also being held on a warrant from a case for which he got a suspended sentence just last month. The records in that case, however, show him as 13, rather than 11, though that doesn’t make a difference in the case. It was an eerily similar robbery rampage back in July, with four robbers hitting three stores – two in Tukwila, one in Renton – in a short time span. Four juveniles were arrested – this one, and three others, ages 14 and 15. This suspect plea-bargained to reduced charges and got a suspended 15- to 36-week sentence, with credit for three months in custody. But five days after that sentencing in mid-October, he allegedly violated terms of supervision/release, and a warrant was issued to consider possibly revoking the suspension.
  https://westseattleblog.com/2024/11/crime-watch-followup-first-court-appearances-for-three-robbery-suspects/I don’t know why you’re arguing with people when you yourself clearly didn’t read.
  - K November 21, 2024 (1:59 pm)
    
    But they haven’t all previously gone through the justice system, so no one has been given any second (or subsequent) chances, except Holmes. If you want to make the argument that every decision someone makes is a “chance”, then everyone who commits any crime should be locked away forever, having woken up every day with a “chance” to not commit a crime and yet choosing to this one time. Should we give someone a new speeding ticket for every mile they drove while over the posted limit, since they had a “chance” to slow down? Really, it should be every foot they drive, because it doesn’t take a whole mile to have a “chance” to slow down. It’s a bad faith argument to broadly define a “chance” as anything short of a conviction with consequences. A chance is when there’s a known, acknowledged, and proven screw-up, and AFTER that you try again to do better. That’s common sense.
    - Anon November 21, 2024 (5:45 pm)
      
      Speeding def does not impact someone’s life like being held up at gunpoint. Are you serious? I’m sure you would have a different opinion if a loved one or close friend was impacted. A random driver passing you on the freeway driving above the speed limit shouldn’t impact your day, having a gun pointed at your face would impact your life.
- Anon November 21, 2024 (9:46 pm)
  
  @K, your daily concern trolling here is abusive and exhausting. And it’s insulting and hurtful to the victims of crime. You are a detriment to what you advocate for.
  - K November 24, 2024 (12:50 pm)
    
    Saying foster parents shouldn’t be jailed for agreeing to be placed with kids who have known behavior issues is concern trolling? Now I’ve heard it all, lol.
Chrissy D November 21, 2024 (9:19 pm)

Throw the book at them, you make a really great point, it’s not just the stupid holdups with little value that they are doing, it’s the mental anguish of an unsafe community that is the real problem, which is tough to put a value on. They should be locked up, they are not going to rehabilitated.

Andrew November 20, 2024 (11:00 pm)

Insane.

Mike November 21, 2024 (5:15 am)

Charge them with domestic terrorism

Joan November 21, 2024 (8:16 am)

Are they living with parents? I can’t imagine they are renting housing anywhere. How could this go on? Yes, locked up forever. They chose this life.

Sillygoose November 21, 2024 (8:56 am)

Again I ask where are their parents? Hold them responsible for these horrific crimes in “Our Community”. Garnish their wages for restitution to families and businesses. Bravo to the officers for solving this crime spree with arrest. The message needs to be sent if you come to West Seattle to commit crime you will be ARRESTED!!

K November 21, 2024 (9:55 am)

Again I ask, who do you consider to be the parents? What statutes do you want them to be charged under? And how do you expect anyone to sign up to be a foster parent or take in troubled youth when they have to worry about charges, fines, and wage garnishments simply for having a child living under their roof who commits a crime? The people who did commit the crime were ARRESTED!! What you’re asking for isn’t a message, it’s a crusade borne of ignorance.
- CarDriver November 21, 2024 (11:12 am)
  
  K. What you’re reading is people TIRED of reading about criminals- regardless of their ages being heralded as victims of- insert excuses- and all of our sympathies must be with them. The actual crime victims are left out in the cold holding the bag.
  - K November 21, 2024 (1:34 pm)
    
    No, what I’m reading is someone DETERMINED to press charges under statutes that don’t exist for crimes they haven’t committed. I’m not making any assumptions about Sillygoose’s feelings, and you shouldn’t either. Please read comments before responding to them. Neither I nor Sillygoose is heralding anyone, nor offering sympathies to anyone. Sillygoose’s post was not about the crime victims, and was not advocating for anything that would help crime victims. Seriously, read before you post and follow the conversation, please. None of you, in any of these threads, have been able to define who “the parents” are that you want all these charges thrown at.
    - WS Res November 21, 2024 (2:01 pm)
      
      Nor has anyone acknowledged how it might harm children/adolescents to have their parents 1) jailed, 2) given huge fines, etc. and actually create MORE of the negative behavior that is so problematic.

OrangeCat November 21, 2024 (10:33 am)

Catch and release!

Jason November 21, 2024 (10:53 am)

Judges need to start locking these individuals up and yes that goes for the juvenile as well. Jails are in place for people who can’t follow laws that are in place for a functional and safe society. Lock them up & throw away the keys especially for repeat offenders who continue to jeopardize the safety of citizens. Enough is enough. I will never understand why these judges think giving criminals multiple chances at changing their life around is good for the whole society? Jail is the only answer in these types of violent cases.

wscommuter November 21, 2024 (3:06 pm)

Let me help you “understand”. Judges are required to follow the law. Punishments for felonies are set by the legislature and leave very little room for discretion by judges. Judges, literally, do not have the power to “lock them up and throw away the key.” But they can – and do – impose the punishments which the legislature has set down. If you want to know more, read RCW 9A – the Washington Sentence Reform Act. It will answer all your questions.

Jim P. November 21, 2024 (12:43 pm)

There comes a time when a person has had more than enough chances to “redeem” themselves and stop their criminal behavior This one guy is way past that.
Some form of “three strikes” law is needed to give people of this sort a proper reward for the harm they cause and will continue to cause society.The one with a rap sheetlike a crime drama’s should never walk free again or at least for a very very long time, even if he “finds jesus” and promises to be a very good person.
We already see what his word is worth since he appears to be on parole or bail.

Jason November 21, 2024 (1:30 pm)

I just want to know if you all are going to complain when taxes go WAY up for all the jailing you want to do for every criminal. Yes these guys were violent, lock them up, but every single theft from a store isn’t worth the tax burden. Onus is on the stores at some point to protect their stuff. And no, you are not allowed to take money from housing projects to fund your carceral crusade.

East Coast Cynic November 21, 2024 (1:58 pm)

Finding some sort of hard labor for necessary city or county services for the miscreants to pay off the damage they have done may be advisable.
- K November 21, 2024 (6:22 pm)
  
  So, you want gulags. Totally normal thing in a functioning democracy. And no way a pool of free labor could be abused by the governments who benefit from that labor. Great plan!

Grilled Cheese November 22, 2024 (1:10 pm)

Sad. They are so young. We need to focus on helping these kids so they have more options in life other then turning to crime. Maybe a national minimum wage of $15.00 and hour. More affordable housing for lower income and middle class. More funding for public schools and teachers. More outreach. Tax the billionaires. There are a ton of them in Seattle. The system is backwards.

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