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New catalytic converter law aimed at deterring theft in WA

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

Austin Pickinpaugh trying to stall the suspect. Courtesy photo.

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Happy Crab experiences first robbery during operating hours

See the video: The owner said it was a terrifying experience, but she wants to continue operating in…

Pictured left to right: Bill, Nina and Tom Contoravdis, co-owners of Athens Pizza and Pasta, pose for a photo in front of their restaurant. File photo

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Athens Pizza and Pasta experiences fourth burglary in two years

Repairs will cost thousands of dollars, owners say.

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Photos of Zaire Orr according to charging documents.

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Two charged for February Auburn murder

Zaire Orr allegedly shot the victim after he tried to rob him, but the victim laughed at him…

Left to right, a photo of Juan Carlos Con-Guzman from opening statements, and defense counsel and Rudy Garcia-Hernandez on Feb. 25, 2025. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Jury acquits Federal Way man accused of Green River machete killing

Despite the acquittal, he faces a charge of second-degree murder in a separate case.

A photo of Moses Tillman, 15. Photo courtesy of GoFundMe

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16-year-old arrested in Auburn for murder

The alleged crime was the murder of a 15-year-old in September.

Keeden Renion’s charging documents. Courtesy photo.

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Auburn man sentenced for May 2024 vehicular homicide

He was reportedly driving after drinking alcohol at a Mariners game.

Jeffrey Nelson in court. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Nelson will not be charged in 2017 death of Isaiah Obet

In 2020, the city settled the case with Isaiah Obet’s estate for $1.25 million.

Allegedly, Scott Rhodes and the BECU that the excavator destroyed. Courtesy photos.

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Auburn man alleged leader of ATM theft ring that netted $1M

He was reported to use a lot of crack cocaine and carry handguns.

Vershawn Hairston’s mugshot and a screenshot of the man in the videos depicting the alleged thefts. Courtesy photos

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Trio accused of stealing $143K in cosmetics across King County

Suspects targeted Ulta Beauty stores.

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Business vandalized | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo

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Auburn man arrested for September drive-by shooting

The victim was an innocent bystander, documents state.

Mallory Nehemiah Brown in Lincoln County District Court. Photo by Paul Sievers/The Western News

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Auburn man caught with firearms on train

He had been convicted of bank robbery, barring him from possessing firearms.

Auburn Police Department Citizens Academy class. Courtesy photo

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Auburn Police Department opens Citizens Academy applications

Applicants who attend the required classes attend a police ride-along.

Left to right: A photo of Juan Carlos Guzman displayed in the courtroom and Rudy Garcia-Hernandez at his first day on trial. Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Man accused of killing teen with machete goes on trial

His defense claims there’s no evidence to show he was involved or ever there.

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Man, 19, dies in Auburn shooting

Officers found the man in the 1900 block of 22nd Way NE with a gunshot wound.

Officer Patrick Douglas, Officer Dillan Claire, Det. Derek Morse, Officer Joshua DeRoche, Det. Douglas Faini, Det. Jon Postawa, Cmdr. Shaun Feero, and Sgt. Joshua Matt. Courtesy photo.

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Auburn PD helps with security at presidential inauguration

The Auburn Police Department sent nine officers to assist with President Donald Trump’s inauguration, allowing them to assist…

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Man arrested for robbery | Auburn Police Blotter

From the Auburn Police log.

The U.S. Department of Justice released a photo of Ethan Nordean, circled in red, of Auburn, during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots in Washington, D.C. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ

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Auburn man’s sentence for role in Jan. 6 Capital breach commuted

He, along with 13 others, had their sentences commuted by Donald Trump on his first day in office.

Jeffrey Nelson receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8 months for murder

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