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Charges filed against teens in King County crime spree
Suspects linked to 78 robberies, shootings and carjackings in Sept. and Oct.
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Woman sentenced for identity theft of older King County residents
Investigators identified a total of 44 victims ranging from ages 56 to 97, including residents from Renton, Federal…
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Discussion continues for KC Sheriff’s Office search warrant policies
Following a list of policy changes in July, discussion between the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight and the…
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Duo robs man of winnings at Muckleshoot Casino
Duo ambushed a man in the parking garage to rob him of his winnings, according to charging documents.
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KC Sheriff’s Office needs to modify use-of-force notifications, report says
Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s report includes seven recommendations.
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Former Auburn man sentenced for threatening to kill Inslee
Slaughter lived in Auburn at the time of a prior case in 2021, involving threats to former Seattle…
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King County Sheriff’s Office modifies pursuit policy
Initiative 2113 was passed in the Washington State Legislature in May 2024.
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Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson guilty of murder
Jury reached a verdict in the case of first Washington police officer to be tried under Initiative 940.
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Former Black Diamond man faces charges for sexually assaulting three teens
James Harrison Newcomer lived in Black Diamond in 2020 when he pled guilty to rape of a child.…
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Man faces charges for sexually assaulting three teens, including Auburn teen
James Harrison Newcomer is accused of traveling from King County to Woodburn, Oregon, to sexually assault a teenager…
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Former daycare worker pleads not guilty to child sex crimes
Joseph Hefner has been charged with first degree rape of a child, first degree child molestation, and communication…
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Maple Valley day care employee charged with child sex offenses
Joseph Hefner recently worked at Discovery Playtown, north of Black Diamond, when he was arrested.
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New state legislation fights catalytic converter theft
Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on March 26 adding new regulations to the purchase and sale of…