Suspect In Kirkland Girl's Overdose Death Wanted

KIRKLAND, WA - Kirkland police are asking for help locating a man wanted for the 2016 overdose death of a 17-year-old Kirkland girl. Police believe Joseph Crist gave the girl the drugs that killed her.

Crist was supposed to appear in court on Nov. 2 to face a charge of controlled substance homicide and distribution to a minor, but he never showed up. The court has issued a $100,000 warrant for his arrest.

According to police, Crist drives a blue 2007 KIA Rio with the Washington license plate No. AZE393. He is also known to drive a black 2009 Hyundai Accent, a hatchback.

If you know where Crist is or see him, call 911 or Kirkland police at 425-587-5656.

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