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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.

Overlook of Lake Washington at Gene Coulon Park in Renton. File photo

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Man drowns at Gene Coulon Beach Park after allegedly evading officers

Officers were responding to a suspicious vehicle when the man, alongside a woman, left the vehicle.

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Juvenile shoplifter possibly coerced into prostitution | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Renton Police Department reports uptick in jewelry thefts

According to the department, usually one of two women is approaching people, distracting them and then stealing jewelry…

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…

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Indecent exposure at the bus stop | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Pepper spray robbery | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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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.

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Gunpoint robbery | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

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.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police.

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Shooting on 119th Avenue Southeast | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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.

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Man exposing himself | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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.