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    Renton police investigate stabbings
    By Benjamin Leung • April 25, 2023 5:00 pm

    Two occurred April 21.

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    Photo courtesy of the Renton Police Department
    Renton police blotter | April 20 edition
    By Benjamin Leung • April 20, 2023 6:30 am

    Domestic violence

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    A stolen motor vehicle crashed southbound on Interstate 405 and 44th from Bellevue to Renton on April 18. (Courtesy of the Washington State Patrol)
    Stolen vehicle crashes on Interstate 405
    By Benjamin Leung • April 19, 2023 4:00 pm

    The Washington State Senate recently passed a bill lowering thresholds for police to engage in vehicular pursuits.

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    Austin Wenner and Jessica Lewis. Photo courtesy of Gina Jaschke
    Landlord sentenced to 46 years in prison for...
    By Benjamin Leung • April 19, 2023 1:30 pm

    The remains of Wenner and Lewis were found in suitcases along Alki Beach in West Seattle in 2020.

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    Damage to the Springbrook Trail boardwalk and the surrounding vegetation and environment resulted from a fire on April 15.(Courtesy of Randy Corman)
    Fire at Springbrook Trail damages boardwalk
    By Benjamin Leung • April 18, 2023 1:15 pm

    Renton Regional Fire Authority responded to the fire on April 15.

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    Leticia Martinez-Cosman was last seen on March 31 at a Mariners game sitting next to Brett Michael Gitchel, who prosecutors plan to charge with her murder. (Courtesy of Seattle Police Department)
    Medical examiner’s office confirms death of Leticia Martinez-Cosman
    By Benjamin Leung • April 14, 2023 3:40 pm

    Martinez-Cosman’s body was found in Renton on April 11.

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    Daren Dougan’s motorcycle following an unsolved hit-and-run vehicular homicide in 2008. (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department)
    Renton Police Blotter | April 13 edition
    By Benjamin Leung • April 12, 2023 8:30 am

    Cold case from 2008

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    Screenshot from Leticia Martinez-Cosman’s Facebook profile.
    Police recover body in Renton amid search for...
    By Benjamin Leung • April 12, 2023 3:49 am

    Leticia Martinez-Cosman, 58, went missing after a Mariners game.

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Chuck DeSmith
    South King County fire chiefs developing behavioral health...
    By Benjamin Leung • April 11, 2023 9:00 am

    11 agencies are working to address mental health concerns at work and at home.

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    The Glaspy defense team, from left to right: Attorney Anna Samuel, investigator Emily Willard, social worker Alix Willard, D’Andre Glaspy, attorney Michael Schueler, and investigator Molly Gilbert. (Courtesy of Michael Schueler)
    Jury acquits Renton man in death of 2-year-old...
    By Benjamin Leung • April 8, 2023 5:30 am

    King County Medical Examiner’s Office stands by homicide ruling despite evidence found during investigation.

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    Courtesy of the Renton Regional Fire Authority
Renton firefighters responded to an intentionally set fire blocking the stairwell of a two-story apartment building on Dec. 7, 2021. Residents jumped from the windows of the building, suffering broken bones and burns.
    Renton firefighters oppose single stairwell legislation
    By Benjamin Leung • April 4, 2023 7:30 am

    Representatives of the Renton Regional Fire Authority have expressed opposition to a residential housing regulation bill in the Washington state…

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    Photo courtesy of the Renton Police Department
    Renton police blotter | April 6 edition
    By Benjamin Leung • April 3, 2023 8:00 am

    Robbery resulting in injuries

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    Substances seized by the Renton Police Department from the March 14 drug bust. (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department)
    Renton police seize $412K of narcotics, cash
    By Benjamin Leung • April 3, 2023 1:30 am

    Suspects of the March 14 bust were also tied to another drug seizure in December 2022.

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    Downtown Renton. (File photo)
    Police department launches new downtown Renton patrol project
    By Benjamin Leung • March 30, 2023 1:30 am

    The Renton Police Department initiated a “trial” period for a downtown patrol starting March 20 with two dedicated officers per…

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    Courtesy of City of Renton
Members of the Renton Police Department who received awards March 20 pose with members of Renton City Council.
    Renton police chief promotes and honors top officers
    By Benjamin Leung • March 30, 2023 1:30 am

    Jon Schuldt, Chief of the Renton Police Department, announced promotions and presented awards to members of the police department March…

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    Suspect swings large wooden pole at officers |...
    By Benjamin Leung • March 29, 2023 3:00 am

    Domestic violence assault

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    Law enforcement seized approximately 19 firearms, 3,372 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 1,322 grams of suspected fentanyl-laced pills, and over $210,000 in United States currency. (Courtesy of the Department of Justice)
    Massive fentanyl and meth bust tied to ‘Aryan...
    By Benjamin Leung • March 27, 2023 5:05 pm

    A grand jury indicted 27 men and women, including a Renton man and an Auburn man, on drug trafficking charges…

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    How to protect yourself from vehicle theft in...
    By Benjamin Leung • March 24, 2023 5:30 am

    The Renton Police Department has provided advice to residents regarding protecting vehicles from prowling and theft, including a heat map…

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    Screenshot of Renton Crime and Safety Facebook page.
    Social media page highlights Renton crime buzz
    By Benjamin Leung • March 23, 2023 3:30 am

    When Tabetha Magnuson learned the street where a man jumped her son was the site of multiple similar incidents, she…

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    Weapon on school campus | Renton police blotter
    By Benjamin Leung • March 21, 2023 4:06 pm

    Weapon on school campus

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