Shoreline resident pleads guilty to robbery spree in Richmond Beach and Innis Arden

In the last half of 2013, the Innis Arden and Richmond Beach areas of Shoreline suffered a sharp spike in thefts from vehicles and residential burglaries. During numerous investigations, detectives with Shoreline Police identified Shoreline resident Michael Icenhour as a probable suspect.

In a series of undercover operations, Shoreline detectives were able to set up a purchase stolen property from Icenhour including stolen firearms.

On November 29th 2013, Shoreline Police detectives, supported by King County Sheriff’s Office TAC-30 (SWAT) took Icenhour into custody. Subsequent investigation found Icenhour was responsible for numerous commercial and residential burglaries as well as a robbery of a citizen in Innis Arden.

In total, over fifty cases tied to Shoreline were cleared by his arrest.

Icenhour and the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reached a plea agreement wherein Icenhour pled guilty to Robbery 1st Degree, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm 1st Degree, and Possession of a Stolen Firearm. Though he has yet to be formally sentenced, the KCPAO and Icenhour agreed to 102 months confinement.

Through the dedicated work of patrol, detectives, and supervisors, Shoreline Police and King County Sheriff’s Office personnel were able to build a solid case resulting in a significant amount of prison time for this career criminal.