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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.

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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…

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ATM assault and robbery | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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.

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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.

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Woman shot at while in her car | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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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.

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Man shot in the leg | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Car prowler caught | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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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.

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Intoxicated woman drives into construction site | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Left to right: Kelly Vernon Sanders and Travis Allen Savoy’s mugshots. Photos courtesy of Washington State Department of Corrections.

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Two men sentenced for Renton and Bellevue burglaries

The pair broke into a Fairwood home while the residents were inside.

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Enumclaw man charged with March murder in Renton

Suspects are accused of duct-taping victim’s face before burglarizing his home.

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Renton Police Guild files lawsuit against city

The suit claims that the city prohibited the guild from using surplus funds for a health savings account.

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Driver arrested for brandishing gun | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Juvenile charged after Renton officer-involved shooting

The boy allegedly shot twice at officers, prompting them to shoot back and injure the boy.

Demographics of crime victims in King County from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Courtesy photo.

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King Co. 2024 crime stats show more women victims

County prosecutor supports more funding for crime victims.

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Renton police involved in shooting during arrest attempt

A suspect was allegedly involved in a shooting the day prior.