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A photo of Malik Marquez Sanchez being arrested and the items found in his possession. Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Renton man charged in drive-by shooting

The defendant is accused of shooting at his sister’s boyfriend following a dispute at a red light.

A Glock with a switch and illegal switches not created by Glock. (Screenshot from the lawsuit)

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Seattle sues gun stores in Renton and Auburn over Glock sales

The city alleges that they contribute to the conversion of Glocks to machine guns.

Left to right: Alleged photos of Maisonet flipping off the camera and then dragging out a safe from the Jan. 6 robbery in Renton. Courtesy photos

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Renton man charged in burglaries at famous people’s homes

The man is accused of breaking into the homes of athletes such as Richard Sherman and musician Macklemore,…

The street where the man was allegedly stabbed. Google Maps screenshot.

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Renton man charged for stabbing another near JP’s Barroom

The stabbed man was paralyzed on one side of his body and underwent three surgeries.

Patrick S. Maisonet, and who is allegedly him on video with the juvenile suspect. Screenshot from documents

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Renton man charged in November 2024 burglary

The 29-year-old man is alleged to have committed a burglary at a Bellevue jeweler alongside a 16-year-old suspect.

Crime trends presented to the Renton City Council Public Safety Committee. Screenshot.

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Renton crime stats show some rising, others decreasing

The Renton Police Department presented 2025 crime statistics through early August.

Infographic from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office showing the number of retail crime filings through June each year since 2021. Courtesy photo.

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Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021

This increase was attributed to the implementation of a prosecutor dedicated to working full-time on retail crime case…

Courtesy Photo, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

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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.