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Two 'Kia Boyz' connected to string of King County robberies charged
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Leroy N. Soetoro
Dec 18, 2023, 3:45:00 PM12/18/23
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BELLEVUE, Wash. — Two self-proclaimed "Kia Boyz" believed to be connected
to a string of robberies in King County were charged Thursday.
Ralphe Manuma and Ardrell Davis, both 18 years old, were each charged with
five counts of first-degree robbery and one count of unlawful
imprisonment. Manuma was also charged with possession of a stolen vehicle,
while Davis was charged with taking a motor vehicle without permission in
the second degree.
Manuma's bail was set at $750,000. Davis' bail was set at $500,000.
On Sept. 19, two gas stations in Bellevue's Eastgate neighborhood were
robbed. During one of the robberies, the suspects held an employee at
gunpoint and forced him to open a cash register. When he was unable to
open a second, one of the suspects struck the employee in the back of the
head with a pistol, according to charging documents.
Bellevue police learned of four similar robberies that had occurred in
Tukwila, SeaTac, White Center and Burien. They occurred on the same night
as the Bellevue robberies.
Investigators with the Bellevue and Tukwila police departments, and King
County Sheriff's Office, determined the two suspects were likely involved
in all six robberies.
A stolen Hyundai that was involved in the robberies was later found with
evidence that tied Manuma and Davis to the robberies, according to
information from Bellevue police.
Manuma is alleged to have been involved in robberies in Tacoma and
Lakewood. During the incident in Lakewood, he was allegedly the driver of
a stolen Kia.
Detectives learned Davis was a suspect in multiple felony investigations.
One incident was caught on video in Lakewood and showed a suspect, later
identified as Davis, in a stolen Kia taunting the victim and her children.
Manuma was arrested on Dec. 2 in Pierce County.
Davis was arrested by Bellevue SWAT on Dec. 12.
The "Kia Boyz" TikTok challenge has led to increased thefts of Kia and
Hyundai vehicles. Videos on social media have shown how people can start
these cars with a screwdriver and a USB cord and then go for joyrides.
The challenge has led to concerns from people throughout western
Washington. In November, an incident of teens driving recklessly in a Kia
outside a middle school forced students back inside. It was a glimpse at
what staff, students and parents have been dealing with all year.
In Seattle, the city council passed a resolution on Dec. 12 calling upon
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to issue a recall of
Kia and Hyundai models lacking immobilizer technology that is vulnerable
to theft.
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BELLEVUE, Wash. — Two self-proclaimed "Kia Boyz" believed to be connected
to a string of robberies in King County were charged Thursday.
Ralphe Manuma and Ardrell Davis, both 18 years old, were each charged with
five counts of first-degree robbery and one count of unlawful
imprisonment. Manuma was also charged with possession of a stolen vehicle,
while Davis was charged with taking a motor vehicle without permission in
the second degree.
Manuma's bail was set at $750,000. Davis' bail was set at $500,000.
On Sept. 19, two gas stations in Bellevue's Eastgate neighborhood were
robbed. During one of the robberies, the suspects held an employee at
gunpoint and forced him to open a cash register. When he was unable to
open a second, one of the suspects struck the employee in the back of the
head with a pistol, according to charging documents.
Bellevue police learned of four similar robberies that had occurred in
Tukwila, SeaTac, White Center and Burien. They occurred on the same night
as the Bellevue robberies.
Investigators with the Bellevue and Tukwila police departments, and King
County Sheriff's Office, determined the two suspects were likely involved
in all six robberies.
A stolen Hyundai that was involved in the robberies was later found with
evidence that tied Manuma and Davis to the robberies, according to
information from Bellevue police.
Manuma is alleged to have been involved in robberies in Tacoma and
Lakewood. During the incident in Lakewood, he was allegedly the driver of
a stolen Kia.
Detectives learned Davis was a suspect in multiple felony investigations.
One incident was caught on video in Lakewood and showed a suspect, later
identified as Davis, in a stolen Kia taunting the victim and her children.
Manuma was arrested on Dec. 2 in Pierce County.
Davis was arrested by Bellevue SWAT on Dec. 12.
The "Kia Boyz" TikTok challenge has led to increased thefts of Kia and
Hyundai vehicles. Videos on social media have shown how people can start
these cars with a screwdriver and a USB cord and then go for joyrides.
The challenge has led to concerns from people throughout western
Washington. In November, an incident of teens driving recklessly in a Kia
outside a middle school forced students back inside. It was a glimpse at
what staff, students and parents have been dealing with all year.
In Seattle, the city council passed a resolution on Dec. 12 calling upon
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to issue a recall of
Kia and Hyundai models lacking immobilizer technology that is vulnerable
to theft.
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We live in a time where intelligent people are being silenced so that
stupid people won't be offended.
Durham Report: The FBI has an integrity problem. It has none.
No collusion - Special Counsel Robert Swan Mueller III, March 2019.
Officially made Nancy Pelosi a two-time impeachment loser.
Thank you for cleaning up the disaster of the 2008-2017 Obama / Biden
fiasco, President Trump.
Under Barack Obama's leadership, the United States of America became the
The World According To Garp. Obama sold out heterosexuals for Hollywood
queer liberal democrat donors.
President Trump boosted the economy, reduced illegal invasions, appointed
dozens of judges and three SCOTUS justices.
pothead
Dec 18, 2023, 7:28:31 PM12/18/23
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If they don't self ignite in flames, the engine seizes or they get stolen.
Kia/Hyundai IMHO should be nailed to the cross on these issues.
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