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Man accused of killing his mother in Renton

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

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

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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

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

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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.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police
Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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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…

Fentanyl pills. (Photo provided by the Drug Enforcement Administration)

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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.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo

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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.

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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

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

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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

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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

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 business owner awarded $14.9 million from shooting

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

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Auburn man sentenced in drug operation related to Aryan Family

Receives a 12-year sentence.

Federal Way Discount Guns, 4101 S. 324th St. in Federal Way. File Photo

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Auburn Police to receive money for investigative equipment

Funds come from state settlement with Federal Way Discount Guns

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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.

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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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Second suspect arrested in Federal Way IHOP shooting death of 2-year-old

His DNA was reportedly found in the vehicle, and he is thought to be the driver.

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Federal Way man charged in Kent I-5 crash that killed passenger

Documents state that evidence reportedly showed he was the driver, but he blamed the passenger.

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Antique Marketplace in Auburn loses nearly $10,000 from theft

SEE THE VIDEO: The pair who allegedly carried out the theft had a toddler whom they used as…

Photos of Antonio Garcia-Fonseca. Courtesy of GoFundMe.

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Federal Way man who shot teen in 2021 pleads guilty to manslaughter

The state recommends a sentence of nine years, six months

Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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24 chihuahuas seized from a Renton home

Many of the dogs were injured, and the home was dirty.

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Glenfield Watkins.

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Sexual assault victims file claims against Federal Way school district

The claims stem from former teacher Glenfield Watkins assault on student at Totem Middle School.