Seattle Man Charged in Athlete Burglaries

Earl Henderson Riley IV, 21, was charged by the United States — King County Prosecuting Attorney s Office with multiple counts of residential burglary and first-degree robbery. He is accused of being the ringleader in a series of burglaries targeting the homes of prominent professional athletes in the Seattle area between February and May. Victims include Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo, from whom over $6,000 in Louis Vuitton bags were stolen, and Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez, who lost over $194,000 in high-end purses and jewelry. Former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman had watches worth over $100,000 stolen. United States — Los Angeles pitcher Blake Snell's home was also burglarized, though nothing was taken, and an attempted burglary occurred at baseball Hall of Famer Edgar Martínez's home. The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Football League, and National Basketball Association have previously warned about organized crime targeting athletes' homes. Riley is being held on $1 million bail, and the investigation is ongoing, with prosecutors seeking to identify additional individuals involved.