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King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused

This decision came after it was revealed that 53.2% of participating juveniles with low-level felonies reoffend within two…

Vaughn Weems and a photo displayed in the courtroom of the pepper spray canister Montisha Offord produced. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Renton Reporter

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Mistrial declared in 2021 Renton homicide trial

It was found that jurors had engaged in misconduct during deliberation.

The car after it crashed into Safeway. Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Man crashes car into Safeway

No one was injured, and the man was not charged with a crime.

Connor Lacktorin’s photo from the Washington State Sex Offender registry. Courtesy photo.

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Renton man accused of causing over $70,000 of damage stealing wires

When he was arrested, he had 700 pounds of wiring in his trunk.

Firearms found inside the Federal Way stash house. From court documents.

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Renton man sentenced for drug trafficking

He was supposed to turn himself in and received an additional five years when stopped with drugs.

Multiple kids who were in the camp. Courtesy photo.

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Renton PD hosts Youth Police Academy

The camp for middle schoolers teaches kids about public safety careers.

Photos of A.M.G., Moore and Ray. (Courtesy of GoFundMe)

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Man charged in Renton triple homicide that included child

He is accused of shooting his girlfriend, her 9-year-old daughter and his girlfriend’s sister.

Left to right: Screenshots of the video of the incident. Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Men who shot another on July 11 will not be charged

Renton Police Chief Jon Schuldt stated that he was disappointed.

Left to right: The suspects pulling out cash cassettes and a suspect tampering with an ATM. Courtesy photos.

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2 men charged in connection to ATM technician robbery in Renton

They allegedly tampered with ATM card readers using a glue-like substance and then stole money from the ATMs.

A photo from near the scene of the shooting. Courtesy photo.

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Suspect arrested in triple homicide in Renton

A 9-year-old girl was among the deceased.

Vaughn Weems and a photo displayed in the courtroom of the pepper spray canister Montisha Offord produced. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter

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Man goes to trial for 2021 domestic violence murder in Renton

His defense argues that he thought the woman he killed had a gun when she pulled out pepper…

Photo of the motorcycle. Courtesy photo.

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Man accused of assaulting an officer after fleeing charged

He was charged with third-degree assault and attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle.

First responders at the scene of the shooting. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Renton Reporter

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Two men arrested after July 11 shooting in Renton

One man was left injured and is in serious condition at the hospital.

Photo of the motorcycle. Courtesy photo.

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Man arrested after fleeing on a motorcycle and then attacking an officer

The man was allegedly operating an unlicensed motorcycle and then punched an officer before they went to the…

Willie James McCoo Jr.'s Washington State Department of Corrections mugshot taken in December 2023. Courtesy photo.

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Renton man accused of killing partner with machete

The suspect has a prior assault charge on his record where he stabbed a woman multiple times.

Left to right: Romero-Diaz and Nguyen allegedly leaving the car when they arrived and the pair returning after the burglary. Courtesy photos

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Second suspect charged in March burglary-homicide

The deceased’s mouth was covered with duct tape, and he was bound with straps.

King County Correctional Facility is located at 500 5th Ave., Seattle. File photo

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King County jail audit finds issues in behavioral health services

Addressing the issues could reduce the risk of reoffending.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police.

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Renton police to encrypt its radio communications in 2026

The department stated that suspects have used scanners to evade arrest or disrupt police operations in real-time.

One of the suspects attempting to rip off the Vegas’ pride flag. Courtesy photos

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Renton couple seeks financial help after homophobic harassment

Jason Vega and his husband have enjoyed where they live, but are looking to relocate.

A photo of the front door’s bullet hole, and a photo of a shell casing and bullet recovered from another door inside the station. Courtesy photos

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Man who shot Renton fire station door charged

He is also accused of punching an officer in the head and headbutting another.