Federal Way man suspected in string of crimes in King Co.

Madden McGraw, an 18-year-old Federal Way resident, faces 13 criminal charges, including first-degree robbery and multiple counts of identity theft, after a series of violent crimes across King County. Alongside a 15-year-old accomplice identified as JW, McGraw allegedly targeted vulnerable elderly victims, resulting in one woman suffering a broken vertebra during a robbery. The duo utilized stolen credit cards for fraudulent purchases at various retail outlets, including JD Sports and Polo Ralph Lauren, which were captured on surveillance footage. Law enforcement executed a search warrant at McGraw's residence, uncovering a cache of weapons, including handguns and rifles, as well as a significant number of stolen credit cards. Documents from the case highlight McGraw's danger to the community, given the substantial harm inflicted on victims and the weapons recovered.

His criminal activities began on January 6 and escalated until his arrest on January 27. McGraw is currently held at the King County Correctional Facility, with bail set at $250,000, and is awaiting an arraignment hearing on February 12. The case raises concerns about youth involvement in crime and the safety of vulnerable populations in the region.