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Prosecutors charged Lorenzo Hezekiah Hendrix in connection to an Oct. 4 armed robbery of a Seattle convenience store. (Court documents)

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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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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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KC Sheriff’s Office needs to modify use-of-force notifications, report says

Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s report includes seven recommendations.

Gov. Jay Inslee. COURTESY PHOTO, Office of the Governor

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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.

Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson is escorted out of the courtroom following the guilty verdict at his murder trial June 27, 2024. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times / Pool)

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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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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…

Kent Police recovered nearly 800 catalytic converters in a 2021 bust. File photo

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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…

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King County Sheriff’s Office to develop language access program

The King County Sheriff’s Office plans to develop and implement a language access program following a complaint filed…

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Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center.

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King County moves toward ending traditional youth detention

Committee members expressed concerns regarding youth leaving the center and causing additional harm. The committee also expressed concerns…

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Last unknown victim of Green River Killer identified

Remains of “Bones 20” belong to Everett teen Tammie Liles.

Lori Anne Razpotnik. (Courtesy of the King County Sheriff’s Office.)

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Human remains identified as victim of Green River Killer

“Bones 17” belonged to a girl named Lori Anne Razpotnik.

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Freeway shooter charged for attacks on I-5

Suspect remains in jail on $1 million bail.