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The deceased, Veaceslav Suhatchi. Courtesy of GoFundMe.

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Man receives multiple charges for fatal crash in FW

The crash occurred on Pacific Highway and killed a 19-year-old.

Bill Gates has been active in the Federal Way community for decades. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Bill Gates: Decades of community involvement

A Federal Way resident since 1974, he helped start the city, build a new library and was on…

The 33700 block of 27th Place Southwest, Federal Way, on Jan. 22. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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FW police locate person of interest after double homicide

Alleged victims are a male and a female, 68 and 69.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police

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Man scammed by Tinder prostitutes | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Celebration Park Apartments. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Man dies in shooting at Celebration Park Apartments

Officers believe this incident occurred after a fight.

Photos of David Joseph Gama when he was allegedly stealing and a mugshot. Courtesy photos

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Man charged in theft of $18,000 in items from Ulta Beauty

Suspect accused of stealing fragrances from stores in the Seattle area, including Federal Way.

PJ Langu in court and a photo of Tevin Kamau. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Courtesy photo

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Pacific man given 20 years for 2023 Federal Way murder

Defendant said he ingested multiple intoxicating substances and had not slept for three days before the shooting.

The scene of the shooting at Evergreen Court Apartments. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Man shot at Evergreen Court Apartments

It’s believed the suspect fled the scene in a white Ford F150.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police

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Fatal Federal Way crash leads to charges

A Jan. 10 Pacific Highway crash left a 19-year-old dead, another injured, and an 18-year-old facing charges.

Evagelia “Evan” Potifara’s vigil on Jan. 4. Courtesy photo.

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Justice sought by family of Federal Way man who died at EQC

Death was ruled an accident, but attorney said safety measures should have been in place at the Tacoma…

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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Mailboxes taken down | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Alleged victims and suspects from different cases. Top row, left to right: Victim Nena Edmonds, suspect Jose Guadalupe Linares-Morales. Bottom row, left to right: Woo Jin Hahn and Soo Jin Hahn, and victim Rashawn Nikkovone Lucas. Courtesy photos

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A recap of 2025 murders in Federal Way

Five out of nine cases lead to arrests.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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Person sleeping in a car wash | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Scene from the 7-Eleven in Federal Way being robbed. Screenshot

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Suspect arrested in October 7-Eleven robbery in FW

In addition to the Federal Way robbery, he is also charged with committing three other robberies.

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Evan Potifara with others.

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Federal Way man dies after fall at Emerald Queen Casino

He reportedly fell through glass.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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Multiple fights at Walmart | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Spitting on a security guard | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Left to right: The firearm found at Tolbert’s home and the firearm he sold after the Federal Way shootout. Photos from court documents.

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Man in Federal Way shootout sentenced to over three years

According to the Department of Justice, tapped phone calls heard him discussing a shootout in Federal Way before…

FBI flyer announcing award for information about Samuel Ramirez.

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$25,000 reward for Federal Way double homicide suspect

Samuel Ramirez was allegedly driven to Tijuana, Mexico, by his parents two days after the killings at Stars…

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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$500,000 lost in a scam | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.