The man accused of gunning down and running over Everett Police Dan Rocha officer in March is now charged with aggravated first degree murder. FOX13
Fox 13 News spoke with Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin following her state of the city address, asking her about the crime concerns in her city.A man inside the Starbucks witnessed the incident and captured it on cell phone video. Someone is heard in the video saying "Dude, he just killed that cop!"
According to detectives, people who knew Rotter said he had told them he would not go back to prison and that "they're not going to take me alive."Investigators said a search of Rotter's car found 2,000 fentanyl pills, along with heroin and meth. Rotter has a lengthy criminal history with at least 18 prior felonies and 43 misdemeanors and has prior convictions for possession with intent and delivery of controlled substance.
The state is requesting Rotter be held without bail, arguing that he shows a propensity for violence that creates a substantial likelihood of danger to the community or any person. Previously, bail was set at $5 million.Officer Rocha leaves behind a wife, two sons and a large extended family. He is the second law enforcement officer to be killed in the line of duty this month in Western Washington.A procession was held in Everett for officer Dan Rocha before his funeral service.
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