Two trials set for suspects in Coastal burglary, shotgun thefts

Two men accused of breaking into and stealing shotguns and other merchandise from Coastal Farm & Ranch, 990 E. Washington St., pleaded not guilty in recent weeks to burglary and theft charges.

A third unnamed suspect remains at large, Sequim Police report.

Micah Aaron Parker, 33, pleaded not guilty on July 8 to charges of burglary in the first degree, theft in the first degree and 13 counts of theft of a firearm.

His trial is set for three to four days, starting Aug. 22 in Clallam County Superior Court.

Judge Simon Barnhart previously denied Parker a furlough in his detention to attend his father’s funeral in Spanaway on July 9 because he’s classified as a “high security risk,” according to court documents.

Christopher Paul Robbins, 53, pleaded not guilty on July 15 to charges of burglary in the first degree, theft in the first degree, and 13 counts of theft of a firearm, and possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance (fentanyl) and (methamphetamine).

His trial was set for four days starting Aug. 29.

Court documents state that deputy prosecuting attorney Matthew Roberson hoped to provide a plea offer this week.

Both Parker and Robbins are being held on $150,000 and $50,000 bail.

Police report that early in the morning of June 24, three men broke into Coastal’s front doors to steal 13 shotguns valued at about $9,049 (pre-tax), along with tools and miscellaneous items valued at more than $14,000.

Court documents state that video footage shows suspects smashing a pistol case with an ax, a battery case with a ratchet set, and cutting cables to take shotguns.

Sequim Police impounded vehicles identified in the burglary’s surveillance video, a Mitsubishi Montero registered to Robbins, and a Chevy Silverado.

Robbins was arrested at 7 Cedars Casino on June 24 and police report he allegedly had more than 100 pills of fentanyl, and about 2 ounces of methamphetamine.

On June 29, law enforcement tracked and arrested Parker at Western Inn in Tacoma, Sequim Police report, where one gun and some Coastal merchandise was allegedly found inside his room.

Court documents state Parker told police he participated in the burglary. In addition to Sequim’s charges, he faces charges in Thurston County from May 9 for possession of a stolen vehicle, unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree, and malicious mischief in the third degree.

Parker also was convicted of theft in the third degree on May 12 in Lakewood, and his 364 days in jail was withheld if he didn’t commit another crime.