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Jonathan Montejano at his sentencing. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Kent man on ‘crime spree’ given 30-year sentence for 2023 homicide

Robert E. Blowe III, 26, was fatally shot in the parking lot of an auto parts store in…

7-Eleven at 31006 Pacific Highway South. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/the Mirror

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Suspect accused of two 7-Eleven robberies in Federal Way

The man was detained and admitted to the robberies, plus four more in Tacoma.

Henry Lazzar in his car. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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103 and still driving: Meet Henry Lazzar

Federal Way man also volunteers at the food bank three times a week.

Surveillance footage of S.B. before and after shooting Javier Garcia. Photo courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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Teen charged for shooting after Uptown Square Apartments homicide

He and a 20-year-old were allegedly attempting to steal a girl’s coat when she shot at them.

Photo from the scene of the fire. Courtesy of the Federal Way Community Facebook group.

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Man accused of setting trucks on fire at Home Depot

Next to his 23 convictions, the man was charged with second-degree arson.

The Sunset Three Twenty Apartments, with three police SUVs in the background responding to a call on a different night than the homicide. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Fatal shooting at Sunset Three Twenty Apartments

The deceased was an 18-year-old man, and an 11-year-old was also injured by a stray bullet.

The scene on July 30, 2021, after a car crashed into trees and a utility box following a shooting. Courtesy photo

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Suspect in 2021 Federal Way murder pleads guilty

He will be sentenced on June 13 and faces up to about 29 years in prison.

Demographics of crime victims in King County from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Courtesy photo.

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King Co. 2024 crime stats show more women victims

County prosecutor supports more funding for crime victims.

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Federal Way High School graduate’s murder charge dismissed in 2021 case

His murder charge was dismissed contingent on his testimony against his codefendants.

Jeffrey Nelson’s mug shot. Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Corrections.

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Ex-Auburn officer convicted of murder is moved to out-of-state prison

Nelson is serving a sentence of 16 years and eight months.

Officer Richard “Rick” Klein being inducted as a Federal Way officer in Sept. 2018. File photo.

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Federal Way settles in harassment case against police officer

Lawsuit alleges that a Federal Way police officer sexually harassed a student during basic training academy.

Washington State Patrol’s press release.

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Man attempting to cross I-5 struck and killed

The driver and his passengers were not injured or charged with any crimes.

Photo of where the killing happened at Uptown Square apartments. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Shooting death at Uptown Square Apartments

Officers report that there was an argument between two groups, leading to a shooting.

A photo of Jose G. Linares Morales and a photo of a 2018 Honda Pilot. Courtesy photo.

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Officers searching for a Federal Way murder suspect

They are searching for a 37-year-old who may be traveling with his juvenile son.

The Apple Massage location in the 28700 block of Pacific Highway South in May 2023. File photo

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Pair pleads guilty to operating illegal massage parlor in Federal Way

They face up to three and a half years in prison.

Example of ghost gun parts seized - not from this case. (Black Press file photo)

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Man caught in Auburn after carjacking pleads guilty

He was found possessing a “ghost gun,” which is illegal in Washington state.

Photos courtesy of Washington State Patrol.

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Driver flees from police and takes a swim | Video

The suspect drove over 103 mph and fled from Federal Way to Auburn.

Contributed photos from National Gun Violence Memorial of Joaquin Ramirez and Hector Gonzalez-Valdez. Courtesy photos

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Federal Way teens involved in fatal Pierce County shooting

Todd Beamer High School student had been expelled for bringing a firearm to school.

Kenneth Pratt as a younger man in front of the Federal Shopping Way in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Pratt.

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Meet Kenneth Pratt: Federal Way Senior Commission member

He’s also on the salary and civil service commissions.

Chase Jones and his attorney Brad Barshis reading Jones’ statement to the judge. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Man who killed four in Renton crash sentenced to over 17 years in prison

The prosecutor reported that Chase Jones was traveling at 112 mph when he crashed into the victims.