Seattle, WA
Suspect in Kia thefts, Seattle-area robberies appears in court
Self-proclaimed ‘Kia Boy’ expected in court
Another self-proclaimed “Kia Boy” linked to auto thefts all over the region is in court Monday.
SEATTLE – One of the self-proclaimed “Kia Boys,” a group of vehicle thieves who target Kias and Hyundais, appeared in court on Monday.
Saylen Kelly was arrested outside his home in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood earlier this month, running from police and a SWAT Team, and even jumping out of an upstairs window to try and get away.
Kelly faces eight felony charges, all having to do with stolen cars. Four of the cars he’s allegedly connected to were used in attempted thefts and robberies in Seattle.
An Instagram account connected to Kelly also shows video of him and his friends standing on top of stolen Kias, damaging vehicles, and reckless driving.
Kelly’s court appearance comes after two other Kia Boys were arrested in connection to a violent crime spree around the Puget Sound region. Ralphe Manuma and Ardrell Davis, both 18, are accused of armed robberies at five different gas stations, and even pistol-whipping one of the clerks.
“That’s really good for us in Pierce County, one of the things we’ve kind of attributed to in the Auto Theft Task Force is the arrest of criminals who are repeat offenders. A lot of these kids who identify themselves as ‘Kia Boys,’” said Sgt. Darren Moss with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department.
New data also shows that these key arrests have led to a drop in stolen car numbers, according to the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force.
Saylen Kelly was scheduled to go before a judge at 8:30 a.m. on Monday.
Seattle, WA
Delta flight from Seoul to Atlanta diverted to Seattle after report of suspicious package
SEATTLE — Delta Air Lines Flight 188, traveling from Incheon International Airport in South Korea to Atlanta, was diverted to Seattle on Monday morning after a suspicious package was reported on board.
The flight, a regularly scheduled service between Seoul-Incheon and Atlanta, diverted to Seattle around 10: 30 a.m. It was originally supposed to land in Atlanta at 5 p.m.
Delta released a statement that the diversion was initiated after reports of a “suspicious package” onboard, with the flight crew making the decision out of an abundance of caution.
After landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the plane was staged at Taxiway Tango on the airfield. Passengers were deplaned to buses while investigators assessed and swept the aircraft, and officials met the plane to conduct additional security screening.
Delta stated that no credible threat was discovered and no arrests were made. After the plane was cleared, passengers were reboarded and cleared to head to the gate and go through Customs.
Delta said it is supporting an investigation involving law enforcement, aviation regulators, and others.
A whimsical world of whiskers, creativity, and community took over Seattle Center this weekend as POP Cats 2026 returned for a celebration of all things feline. The immersive convention turned the Exhibition Hall into a vibrant ‘cat city,’ complete with colorful art installations, interactive exhibits and endless photo ops. From adoptable rescue cats and hands-on workshops to cosplay, shopping, and meetups with fellow cat lovers, the event blended fun with purpose. Attendees could even bring their own cats, making it one of the few conventions where pets are part of the experience. Felines and their human friends embraced a joyful, cat-filled escape and one meow-velous weekend in Seattle. (Image: Elizabeth Crook / Seattle Refined) April 18, 2026{ }
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