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Man, 63, dies in wrong-way crash

The collision happened just before 3 a.m. April 30 in Renton.

Kim-Khan Van talks outside the SipStop with owner Anu Sippy in downtown Renton. Benjamin Leung / Renton Reporter

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Break-ins at SipStopCafé spark public safety conversations

Kim-Khánh Văn is chair of Renton’s Public Safety Committee and a council member of the Renton City Council.

The Seattle Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on April 2. Investigation identified the vehicle as Leticia Martinez-Cosman's. (Seattle Police Department documents)

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Man pleads not guilty in death of Leticia Martinez-Cosman

Leticia Martinez-Cosman’s body was found in Renton 11 days after she was last seen leaving a baseball game…

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Renton police investigate stabbings

Two occurred April 21.

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Renton police blotter | April 20 edition

Domestic violence

A stolen motor vehicle crashed southbound on Interstate 405 and 44th from Bellevue to Renton on April 18. (Courtesy of the Washington State Patrol)

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Stolen vehicle crashes on Interstate 405

The Washington State Senate recently passed a bill lowering thresholds for police to engage in vehicular pursuits.

Austin Wenner and Jessica Lewis. Photo courtesy of Gina Jaschke

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Landlord sentenced to 46 years in prison for deaths of Austin Wenner, Jessica Lewis

The remains of Wenner and Lewis were found in suitcases along Alki Beach in West Seattle in 2020.

Damage to the Springbrook Trail boardwalk and the surrounding vegetation and environment resulted from a fire on April 15.(Courtesy of Randy Corman)

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Fire at Springbrook Trail damages boardwalk

Renton Regional Fire Authority responded to the fire on April 15.

Leticia Martinez-Cosman was last seen on March 31 at a Mariners game sitting next to Brett Michael Gitchel, who prosecutors plan to charge with her murder. (Courtesy of Seattle Police Department)

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Medical examiner’s office confirms death of Leticia Martinez-Cosman

Martinez-Cosman’s body was found in Renton on April 11.

Daren Dougan’s motorcycle following an unsolved hit-and-run vehicular homicide in 2008. (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department)

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Renton Police Blotter | April 13 edition

Cold case from 2008

Screenshot from Leticia Martinez-Cosman’s Facebook profile.

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Police recover body in Renton amid search for missing woman

Leticia Martinez-Cosman, 58, went missing after a Mariners game.

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South King County fire chiefs developing behavioral health program

11 agencies are working to address mental health concerns at work and at home.

The Glaspy defense team, from left to right: Attorney Anna Samuel, investigator Emily Willard, social worker Alix Willard, D’Andre Glaspy, attorney Michael Schueler, and investigator Molly Gilbert. (Courtesy of Michael Schueler)

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Jury acquits Renton man in death of 2-year-old boy

King County Medical Examiner’s Office stands by homicide ruling despite evidence found during investigation.

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Renton firefighters responded to an intentionally set fire blocking the stairwell of a two-story apartment building on Dec. 7, 2021. Residents jumped from the windows of the building, suffering broken bones and burns.

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Renton firefighters oppose single stairwell legislation

Representatives of the Renton Regional Fire Authority have expressed opposition to a residential housing regulation bill in the…

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Renton police blotter | April 6 edition

Robbery resulting in injuries

Substances seized by the Renton Police Department from the March 14 drug bust. (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department)

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Renton police seize $412K of narcotics, cash

Suspects of the March 14 bust were also tied to another drug seizure in December 2022.

Downtown Renton. (File photo)

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Police department launches new downtown Renton patrol project

The Renton Police Department initiated a “trial” period for a downtown patrol starting March 20 with two dedicated…

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Members of the Renton Police Department who received awards March 20 pose with members of Renton City Council.

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Renton police chief promotes and honors top officers

Jon Schuldt, Chief of the Renton Police Department, announced promotions and presented awards to members of the police…

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Suspect swings large wooden pole at officers | Renton police blotter

Domestic violence assault

Law enforcement seized approximately 19 firearms, 3,372 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 1,322 grams of suspected fentanyl-laced pills, and over $210,000 in United States currency. (Courtesy of the Department of Justice)

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Massive fentanyl and meth bust tied to ‘Aryan Family’

A grand jury indicted 27 men and women, including a Renton man and an Auburn man, on drug…