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Samuel Ramirez Jr.’s FBI wanted poster. Courtesy of the FBI.
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way double murder suspect captured in Mexico

One hour and 13 minutes after the suspect was placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list,…

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Woman threatening family with machete | Renton police blotter

Woman threatening family with machete: At 9:17 a.m. Feb. 27 in the 2100 block of Lake Washington Boulevard,…

Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington Crystal Correa. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Federal Way murder suspect added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list

The FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest.

Valley Medical Center in Renton. File photo
Valley Medical Center in Renton. File photo

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Bomb threat at Valley Medical Center

No threats were located, and the case was turned over to detectives.

Inquest Administrator Julia Garratt giving juror instructions. Screenshot of the inquest stream.

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Majority inquest jurors find officer’s actions not criminal in 2020 Renton fatal shooting

The majority of a group of inquest jurors found that an officer’s actions in a Renton officer-involved fatal…

Photos of the scene of the crash. Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Driver of rolled-over water truck faces charges

The truck rolled over at Garden Avenue North and North Eighth Street.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police.

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Woman getting ride held at gunpoint | Renton police blotter

Boyfriend arrested for assault: At 8:14 a.m. Feb. 22 in the 3000 block of Northeast 16th Street, officers…

James McClinton in February 2026. Courtesy of the Department of Corrections.

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Renton man sentenced for 2023 Seattle homicide

The 61-year-old man received a nearly 31-year sentence.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police.

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Renton police warn of fraudulent roofers

One of the suspects was reported as having a thick Scottish accent.

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Man pulls gun on tow truck driver | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The suspect with a dog and the alleged suspect robbing the Cash America Pawn in Auburn. Courtesy photos.

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Man charged in pawn shop robberies in South King Co.

The man is accused of robbing stores in Auburn, Renton and Burien using a hammer to smash display…

The suspect with a dog and the alleged suspect robbing the Cash America Pawn in Auburn. Courtesy photos.

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Man charged in pawn shop robberies in South King Co.

The man is accused of robbing stores in Auburn, Renton and Burien using a hammer to smash display…

Items seized from the suspect’s home. Courtesy photo.

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Chase near Cle Elum leads to search at Renton man’s home

The search uncovered supplies consistent with illegal gun parts manufacturing, and firearms were uncovered.

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

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Two men plead guilty in ATM robbery scheme

Suspects would lure repair technicians to the machines in order to steal the cash.

Courtesy of the Renton Police Department
The scene of the incident.

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RPD seeks witnesses to incident leading to man’s death

An employee reported finding the man on the ground. He then died two days later of multiple blunt…

Graph of King County shootings data. Courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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King County reports fewest shootings since before the pandemic

The county saw a decrease in shootings and a change in the demographics.

Courtesy of GoFundMe 
Gabriel Olazcon-Padilla with his family.

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Fundraiser benefits family of man killed at Renton grocery store

Proceeds will cover funeral costs for Gabriel Olazcon-Padilla as well as support his wife and kids.

Courtesy of Puget Sound Fire 
Photos from the fire.

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Person dies after house fire near Fairwood

The King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Parking lot scuffle | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Fake phone from Facebook marketplace | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.