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Left to right: Shellonda Keychell Daniel at Ulta in Renton and Ulta in Federal Way. Courtesy photos
Woman sentenced for $200K shoplifting spree in King...
By Joshua Solorzano • November 13, 2025 10:14 am

She received a mental health sentencing alternative.

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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion (Courtesy of KCPAO)
King County Prosecutor implements 30-day case filing policy
By Joshua Solorzano • October 22, 2025 9:37 am

Following an average of 100 days for case-filing decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the prosecutor’s office must now make decisions quicker.

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Overall gun violence down, but doubling among youth...
By Joshua Solorzano • October 18, 2025 7:30 am

King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reports that youth victims of gun violence have increased.

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A photo from the seizure and a photo showing carfentanil’s lethality.
Law enforcement seizes over 50,000 carfentanil pills bound...
By Joshua Solorzano • September 25, 2025 2:30 pm

A Federal Way officer was a lead investigator on this case.

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Infographic from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office showing the number of retail crime filings through June each year since 2021. Courtesy photo.
Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021
By Joshua Solorzano • August 26, 2025 4:45 pm

This increase was attributed to the implementation of a prosecutor dedicated to working full-time on retail crime case filings.

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Courtesy Photo, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused
By Joshua Solorzano • August 15, 2025 11:00 am

This decision came after it was revealed that 53.2% of participating juveniles with low-level felonies reoffend within two years.

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King County Correctional Facility is located at 500 5th Ave., Seattle. File photo
King County jail audit finds issues in behavioral...
By Joshua Solorzano • July 6, 2025 7:30 am

Addressing the issues could reduce the risk of reoffending.

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Demographics of crime victims in King County from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Courtesy photo.
King Co. 2024 crime stats show more women...
By Joshua Solorzano • May 18, 2025 7:30 am

County prosecutor supports more funding for crime victims.

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Chase Jones and his attorney Brad Barshis reading Jones’ statement to the judge. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
Man who killed four in Renton crash sentenced...
By Joshua Solorzano • April 25, 2025 5:50 pm

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

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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion testifying to the King County Council about budget cut impacts.
King County budget deficit could bring big consequences
By Joshua Solorzano • April 5, 2025 1:30 pm

A new Senate bill related to property taxes is seen as one way to mitigate the effects.

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New catalytic converter law aimed at deterring theft...
By Joshua Solorzano • April 2, 2025 9:17 am

The new law also creates specific and real penalties for people who don’t follow the rules.

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Jeffrey Nelson receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8...
By Joshua Solorzano • January 24, 2025 2:40 pm

A jury convicted him in June 2024 for second-degree murder after shooting Jesse Sarey in 2019

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Fentanyl pills. (Photo provided by the Drug Enforcement Administration)
Funds are running out to help vacate drug...
By Joshua Solorzano • January 16, 2025 3:11 pm

King County Department of Public Defense urges people with simple drug possession charges to use its free resources.

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The AR-15-style rifle and the car it was found in. Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Police Department
Two teens arrested in connection to South King...
By Joshua Solorzano • December 5, 2024 12:00 pm

Suspected vehicle was located at Federal Way apartment complex.

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King County Sheriff’s Office new Bell 407GXi Helicopter. Photo courtesy of Angela Van Liew, King County Sheriff’s Office
King County Sheriff’s Office gets new helicopter
By Joshua Solorzano • October 10, 2024 5:00 pm

It was purchased with the support of King County taxpayers.

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All the prosecutors (left) and KPA leadership and electeds (right). Courtesy photo
Korean Prosecutors Association launches Pacific Northwest Chapter
By Joshua Solorzano • October 6, 2024 11:30 am

King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion delivered a speech at the launch ceremony.

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The suspect being arrested caught by the WSP surveillance aircraft. Screenshot from WSP Youtube.
Suspected drunk driver hits man on SR 18,...
By Joshua Solorzano • September 13, 2024 2:12 pm

See the video of troopers tracking and capturing the suspect.

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Eric Perkins being arrested. (Screenshot from video by Pierce County Sheriff’s Office X account)
Suspect arrested in string of I-5 shootings
By Joshua Solorzano • September 4, 2024 5:49 pm

According to probable cause documents, five people were injured in the shootings, which started in Federal Way.

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(Photo from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Public Health Image Library)
Free vaccines available for all kids in South...
By Joshua Solorzano • August 9, 2024 8:30 am

Go-Vax Kids, in collaboration with others, is hosting free vaccine events.

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