A Renton man, Juston Young, 42, and a Seattle man, Koumssa Wakgira, 44, were charged in an indictment alleging conspiracy to commit burglaries involving controlled substances, conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, five counts of possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute, and 17 counts of burglary or attempted burglary involving controlled substances.

Local Angle

The two men were allegedly linked to 17 burglaries from May 2, 2025 to March 22, 2026, where a variety of prescription medications were the target. In one case, the suspects obtained more than 24,000 doses of restricted medications, including Adderall, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Methadone, Morphine, Vyvanse, and Tramadol, valued at more than $37,000 from a Purdy Cost Less Prescriptions in Gig Harbor.

In Renton, they allegedly stole approximately 1,286 dosage units of controlled substances, including Xanax and Suboxone, with an approximate purchase value of $4,305, from the Ready Meds Pharmacy on Nov. 28, 2025.

Investigation

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) worked with state and local law enforcement to link the two men to various pharmacy burglaries using surveillance images from cameras at the pharmacies. DNA evidence also linked to one of the suspects from a piece of clothing left at the scene.

Law enforcement observed Wakgira allegedly selling drugs in March 2026, following some of the burglaries. After their arrest, police seized 43 bags of drugs from Wakgira’s girlfriend’s apartment in Seattle and the vehicle parked on the property, along with tools that matched those seen in surveillance footage.

Officers found 19 bags or containers of drugs at Young’s residence in Renton and clothes matching those worn by the subjects in video.

Consequences

Conspiracy to commit burglary involving controlled substances is punishable by up to ten years in prison. Burglary and attempted burglary involving controlled substances is punishable by up to twenty years in prison. Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute are punishable by up to twenty years in prison.

Original reporting: Renton Reporter — read the source article.