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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Bonnie and Steven Kness, Officer Wells and Chief Hwang. Photo provided by the city of Federal Way.

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FWPD officers honored with life-saving awards

Chief Andy Hwang shared that “not all police agencies respond to CPR calls, but we do because protecting…

Pictures of Rocky Lasavii from a Federal Way Police Department Public Records request. Courtesy photo

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Man attempting to lure child from FW gym pleads guilty, released

His sentence was a 12-month suspended sentence with credit for time served and two years of probation.

Richard Lavietes | Obituary

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Case dismissed against Federal Way man who dismembered roommate

The court found Nicholas Van Cleave incompetent to stand trial.

Highline College students Grace Gachie, left, and Peter Bui have earned a place on the All-Washington Academic Team. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way resident is a top 16 college student

With her high grade point average, the Highline College student wants to go into nursing.

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Federal Way woman suspected of DUI involved in injury crash

The injured 65-year-old victim was sent to Tacoma General, but the suspect was not injured and was booked…

New officers being sworn in front of Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell. Courtesy photo.

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Seven new officers sworn into the Federal Way Police Department

This brought the total number of officers up to 144.

Members of the Washington State Youth Advisory Council. Courtesy photo.

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Washington State Youth Advisory Council seeks local applicants

Federal Way student is among two from South King County serving on the council.

A photo of Lakeland Elementary School. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Teen, 13, shot at Lakeland Elementary School play area

A lockdown was not initiated, but the King County Sheriff’s Office said when the scene was secured, there…