Joshua Solorzano

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo

Auburn man arrested for September 2024 drive-by shooting

The victim was an innocent bystander, documents state.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo
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Man, 19, dies in Auburn shooting

Officers found the man in the 1900 block of 22nd Way NE with a gunshot wound.

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The suspects’ vehicle. Photo courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

Man dragged, shot, killed in Renton after holding onto car during theft

Police report there are at least two suspects who have not yet been identified.

The suspects’ vehicle. Photo courtesy of the Renton Police Department.
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Man shot and killed in Federal Way

A K9 search team was activated, but no suspect was located after Feb. 1 shooting

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Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

Federal Way man accused of killing teen with machete goes to trial

His defense claims there’s no evidence to show he was involved or ever present

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO
Corniche Washington reading an apology letter at his sentencing. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

Federal Way man sentenced in 2021 Kent bus stop murder

Corniche Washington receives nearly 23 years in shooting death of Antonio Wells.

Corniche Washington reading an apology letter at his sentencing. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
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Man accused of killing his mother in Renton

‘I killed my mother,’ the suspect told police, according to court documents.

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Jeffrey Nelson receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8 months for murder

A jury convicted him in June 2024 for second-degree murder after shooting Jesse Sarey in 2019

Jeffrey Nelson receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
The U.S. Department of Justice released a photo of Ethan Nordean, circled in red, of Auburn, during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots in Washington, D.C. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ

Trump commutes sentence for Auburn man’s role in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

He, along with 13 others, had their sentences commuted by President Trump on his first day in office.

The U.S. Department of Justice released a photo of Ethan Nordean, circled in red, of Auburn, during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots in Washington, D.C. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ
Courtesy Photo, Renton Police
Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

Renton Police arrest man for reportedly killing his mother

A 34-year-old man called 911 to report his mother’s death and was arrested when police arrived on the scene.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police
Courtesy Photo, Renton Police
Fentanyl pills. (Photo provided by the Drug Enforcement Administration)

Funds are running out to help vacate drug possession charges

King County Department of Public Defense urges people with simple drug possession charges to use its free resources.

Fentanyl pills. (Photo provided by the Drug Enforcement Administration)
Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo

Auburn Police officer fatally shoots man during traffic stop

Police say the male driver and female passenger got into an altercation in which a firearm was displayed.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo
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South King Fire chief to retire, deputy chief returns to work

Chief Van Valkenburg’s paid status extended to Jan. 31; Deputy Chief Lisa Defenbaugh back on job

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Leonel Gonzalez at his sentencing. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

Man sentenced to 39 years for fatal carjacking at Federal Way Crossings

The mother of the victim in 2021 shooting told the man that she forgives him

Leonel Gonzalez at his sentencing. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
Courtesy Photo, Tacoma Police

Auburn girl, 12; teens arrested for stealing car from Kent

Tacoma Police make arrest after girls found with a USB device typically used to steal Kias

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Mediterranean Gyro Grill owner Jay Barbour, right, and his restaurant manager pictured at the Taste of Federal Way in 2019. File photo

Federal Way business owner awarded $14.9 million from shooting

Tacoma City Council approves payment after officer returned gun to road rage shooter

Mediterranean Gyro Grill owner Jay Barbour, right, and his restaurant manager pictured at the Taste of Federal Way in 2019. File photo
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Federal Way Discount Guns, 4101 S. 324th St. in Federal Way. File Photo

Auburn Police to receive money for investigative equipment

Funds come from state settlement with Federal Way Discount Guns

Federal Way Discount Guns, 4101 S. 324th St. in Federal Way. File Photo
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Hyatt Regency hotel in Renton sold amid bankruptcy, lawsuit

Dozens of Chinese citizens invested in the hotel through the EB-5 program

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Jeffrey Nelson, at his hearing Dec. 20, listening to the judge decide whether there will be a new trial and judge recusal.

Judge denies retrial for ex-Auburn police officer convicted of murder

Judge Phelps said that Jeffrey Nelson’s arguments were not persuasive; sentencing set for Jan 23, 2025.

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Jeffrey Nelson, at his hearing Dec. 20, listening to the judge decide whether there will be a new trial and judge recusal.