Suspect who targeted Washington state police officer in ambush attack released from custody after just three days

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The Post Millennial

"While sitting in traffic a subject fired multiple rounds at out officers, this was an unprovoked attack which I can only assume was to kill the officer. It is only by the grace of God that the officer or any community members were not seriously injured or worse in this attack."

Katie Daviscourt

September 10, 2021

A suspect who fired 15 rounds on Tuesday in an apparent ambush attack on a police officer in Renton, Washington was released days later on a $50,000 bond despite prosecutor's plea to increase the Bail amount given the suspect's extensive criminal history and threat to officers.

 

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David O, a criminal defense lawyer, was assigned as the pro tem judge on the initial hearing and set bail at $50,000 for both Robertson and Baker who were represented by Community Passageways, a controversial group that diverts offenders to alternative forms of correction, with many not completing their required obligations for diversion. The group is known for bailing out prolific offenders. The two suspects made bond Thursday evening.

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