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Renton woman arrested in Seattle kidnapping investigation

Suspect is accused of luring a child into her vehicle with ice cream prior to driving away.

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Renton man accused of killing his mother on front porch

King County prosecutors have charged a 40-year-old Renton man for the Aug. 9 murder of a 70-year-old Renton…

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Woman charged in shooting death of rideshare driver

According to charging documents, the woman used the victims vehicle to visit her mother and brother in Skyway,…

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Renton police arrest suspect accused of armed robbery spree

Renton police arrested a suspect who is accused of a series of armed robberies in a single day.

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In-law threatens man with shotgun | Renton Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Renton police log.

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Renton police arrest suspect accused of stabbing relative

Renton police arrested a homicide suspect on Aug. 9 who was believed to have attacked a relative with…

Video footage shows an assault on a Renton teacher in March 2023. (Screenshot)

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Student’s assault on Renton teacher raises district safety concerns

Video shows violent attack in hallway; 12-year-old girl had prior criminal history.

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Renton police arrest suspect in gas station shooting

Incident occurred July 26.

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Motorcyclist dies in early morning collision in Renton

Speed served as a potential factor in the collision, according to the police department.

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Shots fired at Teasdale Park; couple carjacked during drug deal | Renton police blotter

Also, a drive-by shooting at Fred Meyer.

Surveillance images of the serial-robbery suspect and his vehicle. (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.)

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Renton police arrest serial-robbery suspect

According to police, the suspect targeted the same convenience store multiple times, in addition to six or more…

Renton Patrol Officer Patrick Lantagne. (Photos by Benjamin Leung/Renton Reporter)

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Ride-along with a Renton police officer reveals range of scenarios

One encounter involves a homeless man, while another involves a shooting victim.

Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County

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King County wants to rehire employees who were fired over vaccine

A total of 314 employees separated from King County as a result of the mandate, with eight retiring,…

(Photo courtesy of the Renton Police Department)

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Carjacking and other recent gun crimes | Renton police blotter

The reporting party advised police that the suspects put a gun to her husband’s head and stole his…

A news release from the Renton Police Department described the man as a 40- to 50-year-old Black man wearing a blue or black face mask, approximately 5 feet 6 inches to 8 inches in height, approximately 250 pounds, with “possible” scruffy facial hair. He possibly drives a 2011 to 2014 Dodge Charger with potential damage to the left rear passenger door. (Courtesy photos)

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Renton police seek suspect in series of strong-arm robberies

Renton police are searching for a suspect they say has been involved in a series of strong-armed robberies…

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Law enforcement agencies report shows rise in crime statewide

Renton witnessed an increase in several categories of offenses including murders, aggravated assaults, burglaries and more.

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Man hospitalized after Renton shooting

Police do not yet have suspect information.

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Renton police blotter

July 13 edition

Photos by Benjamin Leung / Renton Reporter
Ryan Toledo, an attendant of the Renton Police Department’s One Day Community Police Academy, runs through a scenario involving a machete-wielding home invader.

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Renton’s Firearms Training System provides ‘decision-making’ practice

Officers are also trained in de-escalation tactics, environmental awareness, first-aid and more.

Sandra Havlik provides a presentation regarding the Renton Police Department's Business Watch program. (Photos by Benjamin Leung/The Reporter)

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Renton Police academy shows community what it’s all about

Renton event examined use of force, surveillance, mass shootings and other scenarios officers encounter.