The 15-year-old was arrested by Valley SWAT on multiple charges stemming from the Auburn Police Department (APD), the Renton Police Department (RPD) reported Thursday.

Officers searched the teen’s home after the arrest and found the ghost gun hidden in a toilet.

Teen faces additional charges after officers find ghost gun

In addition to the charges from APD, Renton detectives will recommend charges for unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a ghost gun.

The 15-year-old is currently in custody at the King County Youth Detention Center.

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Casey McNerthney, a spokesperson for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO), confirmed the charges against Hector Gonzalez Medina, 43.

“In this case, the defendant is accused of waiting for about 40 minutes under a tree and then shooting at the victim, in this case, through the passenger window of a vehicle, and then shooting some more,” McNerthney said. “Those are really difficult details to read for the many people who loved this victim.”

Prosecutors said a witness told police they overheard Medina threaten to kill Hana Gonzalez over the phone the night before the shooting. Medina is accused of waiting outside a friend’s apartment before firing multiple rounds into her truck.

According to court documents, Medina told police he got angry when he arrived home to find she was not there, so he called her and they argued.

He allegedly told police he threatened to kill her over the phone.

His bail is set at $5 million, and he’s due in court Tuesday.

Bothell incident occurs during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

“This tragedy, coming during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, is a painful reminder of what’s at stake,” David Martin, Chair of the KCPAO Domestic Violence Unit, said. “Domestic violence is not a private matter — it’s a public safety crisis. Behind every statistic is a person whose life mattered — and a family and community left to grieve. Awareness must mean more than recognition; it must drive the change that saves lives.”

This is the 12th domestic violence homicide in King County this year.

“One of my first decisions when I was elected prosecuting attorney was to create a Gender-Based Violence and Prevention Division in my office because attending to the needs of survivors of gender-based violence is a priority for me personally – and it requires the intentional investment of resources, time, and capacity,” King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion said. “It also requires understanding.”

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At 10:21 p.m., Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers responded to a stabbing near 15th Avenue E. and E. Republican Street, SPD announced.

As officers arrived, they located a victim with a stab wound to his abdomen.

Officers provided medical assistance to the victim until Seattle Fire Department (SFD) crews could arrive and take control of life-saving efforts.

SFD transported the victim to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition.

Capitol Hill stabbing suspect flees via scooter

Before officers arrived at the scene, the suspect fled the area on a scooter and remains at large.

No information regarding the status of the victim was provided.

Homicide and Assault Unit detectives have been assigned to the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.

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Brandon O’Neel previously pleaded guilty to attempted murder after shooting Atkinson on September 22, 2022, and was sentenced to 309 months.

“I appreciate the work of the court and the jury in this case and am relieved that such a dangerous individual was fairly and appropriately sanctioned,” WSP Chief John R. Batiste wrote in a statement.

Eviction notice triggers violent response

On September 22, 2022, an eviction notice was served on O’Neel’s residence, but officials found a note on his door with a specific sentence underlined.

“Evict me and I will execute any cop or manager you send period,” the note read, according to probable cause documents obtained by KING 5.

Inside the residence, a sign with the word “bomb” on it was found, prompting an evacuation and a WSP bomb squad response to clear the area. A bomb was not located inside the residence.

O’Neel was not home at the time of the WSP response, but returned home at approximately 5 p.m., and was no longer able to enter his apartment.

A witness relayed to a police officer that a masked man stopped his car in the road near the 1300 block of W. Poplar Street shortly after 5 p.m.

O’Neel’s car was stopped next to Atkinson, who was in a fully-marked police vehicle. The witness claimed O’Neel exited his vehicle and fired four or five shots at Atkinson, according to probable cause documents obtained by KING 5.

After the shooting, Atkinson was able to drive himself to Providence Medical Center, where he was treated for his injuries. He was subsequently flown to Harborview Medical Center.

Atkinson’s father, Dean Atkinson Sr., detailed the chilling scene as Trooper Atkinson arrived at the hospital.

“[Trooper Atkinson] walked up to the ER door. It’s a secure facility kind of like this and banged on the door,” Atkinson Sr. said, according to KIRO 7. “His hand prints and blood were on the glass door of the ER. There was a blood trail from his car to the door. He protected himself with his hand when he got shot, and that’s what caused the hand injury.”

Law enforcement later identified O’Neel as the suspected shooter, who had already fled the scene.

O’Neel traveled to Oregon before deciding to change directions and head back into Washington. Officers stopped O’Neel on SR 125, and he was arrested.

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An armed man was reported in the SODO neighborhood around 5 p.m.

Police responded and tried to talk to the man, but he came toward officers, SPD Chief Shon Barnes told KIRO 7. Officers subsequently fired shots at the man, who died at the scene.

The King County Independent Force Investigations Team responded to investigate.

Roads closed in SODO for Seattle officer-involved shooting

Roads are currently closed in the area of 4th Avenue South and South Holgate Street.

“Traffic will be closed in the area for an extended period of time,” SPD wrote on X.

Contributing: KIRO 7

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SPD is asking people to look out for Buddy, a beloved pet who was stolen by a 17-time convicted felon, according to the department.

“The owner is heartbroken. We don’t know where he left the dog, if he sold it, gave it to someone, we just want to bring this owner’s dog home,” Michelle Barker, the lead investigator on the case, stated in SPD’s post.

Buddy, a two-year-old micro bully, escaped his family’s yard over the summer. A neighbor reported seeing Buddy run down the street and caught him. Another neighbor, named Jose Haughton, said he would return Buddy to his family.

Video evidence from Haughton’s home, a transitional housing facility, showed that the dog was inside the home, but Haughton denied ever having the dog.

Another video showed what appeared to be a dog covered in a blanket being taken to a car.

Neighbor charged in connection with stolen dog

Haughton was arrested on July 28 for an unrelated crime and was charged with theft on August 21.

Anyone with information about Buddy’s whereabouts is asked to turn him in to their nearest police station or call 911 immediately.

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Firefighters arrived at approximately 9:30 a.m. at the park located at 2808 10th Street in Everett, EFD announced.

Fire crews found the main play structure fully engulfed in flames and quickly brought the fire under control. No injuries were reported.

Fire destroys beloved Wiggums Hollow Playground, investigation underway

The area will remain closed while the Everett Fire Marshal’s Office and Police Department investigate.

“It’s heartbreaking to see that the beautiful new playground at Wiggums Hollow Park was seriously damaged by a fire this morning,” Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin stated. “This playground was designed with input from our Delta Neighborhood and community members — and it’s been such a joyful place for families since it opened in the summer of 2024.”

Anyone with information about the fire is urged to contact (425) 257-8120 or fmo@everettwa.gov.

This story was originally published on October 27, 2025. It has been updated and republished since then.

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Casey Cutter Patterson, 34, made several “veiled” death threats toward Ferguson that were posted as replies on the Governor’s X account, according to The News Tribune.

After Patterson was arrested on a bench warrant Monday, he pleaded not guilty to the charges the following day, and his bail was set at $200,000.

Pierce County Superior Court Commissioner Barbara McInvaile also ordered a 10-year no-contact order for Patterson, who is currently in custody at the Pierce County Jail.

Lakewood man allegedly captures photos of Ferguson’s home

Investigators revealed that Patterson began to reply to Ferguson’s social media posts while he was the Washington Attorney General in 2023.

Initially, Patterson’s comments were not deemed threatening and were protected under the First Amendment as free speech, but in January 2024, Patterson’s tone shifted.

Patterson allegedly posted photos of the front door of Ferguson’s home several times, accompanied by threatening statements, with a specific March 2024 post being highlighted.

“Hey Bob, here’s your frequent reminder that you actually have no power over the people,” Patterson posted, according to The News Tribune, citing court documents. “The constitution limits you, not us. We have the right to alter or abolish our government when it no longer serves us. Here’s a picture of a quaint front door to help you sleep at night.”

Patterson’s threatening behavior continued, as he allegedly posted the photo of Ferguson’s front door four times over 19 days.

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) Criminal Investigations Department previously claimed it was unknown if Patterson took the photo himself, but it was later determined that he did allegedly capture the image of Ferguson’s front door.

A WSP lieutenant contacted Patterson on March 24, 2024, stating that his social media behavior had raised concerns.

“Mr. Ferguson does not want to be contacted, followed, tracked, or monitored in his personal life,” the lieutenant reportedly said, according to The News Tribune, citing court documents.

Patterson claimed he did not make any threatening statements toward Ferguson, and did not post or reply on the Governor’s pages for a long time after speaking with the lieutenant.

Threatening messages return months later

The concerning statements returned in November 2024, when Patterson allegedly replied to an account not affiliated with Ferguson, stating that he would continue using photos of the Governor’s front door.

“I know he’s worried about his address, which is public information,” Patterson said, according to The News Tribune, citing court documents. “He had WSP contact me for tweeting a picture of his front door. I’m going to keep tweeting it.”

Court documents revealed that Patterson allegedly continued to post photos of Ferguson’s door, or posts disclosing his address, through the end of 2024 and into 2025.

Another August 2025 post that raised concerns was Patterson allegedly uploading a photo of an AR-15, which was followed up with an Oct. 2 statement alluding to Ferguson’s security detail.

“I’d like to remind you that we have more guns than you and your WSP PSD, and we know where you live,” Patterson posted, according to The News Tribune, citing court documents.

Detectives pursued an arrest warrant for Patterson, alleging that his statements had escalated in severity and posed a legitimate threat to Ferguson.

Court documents noted detectives opted to move forward with an arrest warrant due to the possibility of Patterson resorting to physical violence in response to a court summons.

Patterson does not have any prior convictions, according to The News Tribune, citing court records.

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The suspect, 48-year-old Colin Frederick Boswell, allegedly broke into Eva Spa on Edmonds Way and began brutally attacking two women with a backpack and a coat rack, according to KIRO 7.

Surveillance video of the attack obtained by KIRO 7 can be found here.

Edmonds spa owner, employee brutally assaulted by convicted felon

The suspect first entered the spa at 5:39 p.m., holding a backpack and charging towards one of the employees. The man closed the front door to the business and began to attack the victim with his backpack.

The woman was repeatedly punched and shoved with a backpack up against a door, which eventually opened, and the assault continued out of view of the surveillance cameras.

More than seven minutes later, a second victim entered the spa to help the woman who was being beaten. The victim, attempting to assist, was then chased towards the front door and was assaulted in the doorway.

While the second victim was on the ground being punched by Boswell, the other victim exited from the backroom and tried to help the other victim in the entryway, but was punched and thrown to the ground by the suspect.

Shortly after, one victim was chased into the parking lot by the suspect, and another victim ran to the property manager, Daniel Mann, for help.

“[She] ran to my business, and my employee called the police,” Mann told KIRO 7. “He was trying to kill them, and he didn’t succeed, so they’re really lucky they’re alive.”

While officers were taking Boswell into custody, he said, “I’m very displeased that I didn’t kill those ladies,” according to court documents.

Victims continue recovery long after the assault

Both victims were transported to a local hospital, and the spa owner continues to recover from her injuries more than a month later. The other employee has also been unable to return to work because of the severity of her injuries.

Court records revealed that Boswell has had 18 prior convictions that date back to 1992, with crimes in Washington, Oregon, and Texas.

Many of Boswell’s criminal charges include robbery, assault, identity theft, and drug possession.

“He should be separated from everybody. Whether it’s mental health, some facility or prison,” Mann said. “He needs to be put away.”

Boswell is currently facing several felony charges, including two counts of attempted murder, two counts of first-degree assault, and first-degree burglary.

Bail has been set at $1 million for Boswell, who is being held at the Snohomish County Jail.

A GoFundMe and GiveSendGo fundraiser has been created to assist with both victims’ recovery expenses.

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The arrests were conducted by the Seattle Police Department (SPD) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a culmination of a year-long investigation.

“These defendants were trafficking fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin on the streets of western Washington,” U.S. Attorney Floyd stated. “These drugs take a heavy toll on our community. Worse yet, this group trafficked in dozens of firearms – some of them high powered assault style weapons. Yesterday alone, law enforcement seized 34 firearms.”

Authorities seized approximately 100,000 fentanyl pills, more than 30 guns, and $40,000 in cash.

“This violent organization not only trafficked dangerous drugs but was responsible for putting firearms on our city streets,” Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes stated. “I’m thankful for the great work of our Seattle Police officers and our federal partners.”

Arrests took place across 12 locations, including at a property in Centralia. At this property, authorities uncovered more than 25 kilograms of fentanyl powder, 90,000 fentanyl pills, and two dozen firearms.

The arrests were a part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

DOJ confirmed that the defendants appeared in the U.S. District Court in Seattle earlier this week.

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At approximately 9:47 p.m., Tacoma Police Department (TPD) officers responded to reports of a domestic dispute in the 700 block of S. 38th Street in Tacoma, TPD announced Monday.

Officers surrounded the location upon arrival and began to negotiate with the individuals as additional resources were dispatched to the scene.

SWAT deployed to Tacoma hostage situation

The TPD SWAT team was called in to assist and negotiated with the male and female for several hours.

At approximately 1 a.m., the SWAT team gained entry to the residence and located an adult male and female with apparent gunshot wounds.

Officers immediately conducted life-saving operations until the Tacoma Fire Department arrived and took over.

Both individuals were transported to local hospitals with life-threatening injuries. Despite life-saving efforts, both the male and female died from their injuries.

The incident is currently being investigated as a homicide-suicide by TPD detectives and crime scene technicians.

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The 36-year-old suspect had been at large for nine days before he was arrested by the Bremerton Police Department (BPD) on Wednesday, BPD confirmed.

The damages to both of the Kitsap ferries, the Lady Swift and Rich Passage, have been estimated at approximately $2,600.

Kitsap ferry vandal smashes windows, unties boats from dock

Officers responded to reports of vandalism and noticed a man had broken into the terminal around midnight, and an additional individual entered the property at approximately 3:30 a.m.

BPD said one of the suspects used a fire extinguisher to break windows on each ferry and untied them from the docks. Both ferries drifted a short way away from the dock before they were retrieved. Damages were also made to a power cable that was disconnected.

“There’s a lot of potential if they knew how to start the vessel, you know, we’ve got the Navy sitting right next to us. So there could have been a much worse situation,” Kitsap Transit Executive Director John Clauson told KING 5.

Surveillance camera footage and community tips led to the identification and arrest of the suspect. The suspect was booked into jail on multiple charges.

The second suspect was accused of stealing alcohol from a bar nearby and breaking into a vehicle.

No information has been released on the status of the second suspect.

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On Oct. 28, 1994, Stacy Ann Falcon, 23, and her 3-year-old son Jacob were found dead on a dead-end road in south Renton, the Renton Police Department (RPD) announced.

A King County jury convicted 55-year-old Jerome Frank Jones of the 1994 murder on Tuesday.

DNA helps to solve 31-year-old Renton murder case

DNA technology advancements assisted investigators in connecting Jones to the murder, who was already serving time in California for an unrelated murder.

“After over 30 years, justice has finally been served for Stacy, Jacob, and their family,” Chief Jon Schuldt said. “Over the years, 50 different detectives have worked tirelessly to reach this moment. We hope the Falcon and Dewey families find some comfort in knowing we never gave up.”

RPD noted Jones will be sentenced on Dec. 12 for two counts of aggravated first-degree murder with deadly weapon enhancements.

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The collision happened around 1:30 p.m. at N. 130th Street. When the officers arrived, they reported finding multiple damaged vehicles, including an overturned van, and debris scattered across the intersection.

Seattle Fire crews treated several victims ranging in age from six to 63, including a man trapped inside the van and the woman who police said caused the crash. All were taken to Harborview Medical Center or Northwest Hospital for further treatment.

Independent Journalist Steve Hickey (PhotogSteve) provided KIRO Newsradio with a video of the multi-vehicle collision.

Credit @PhotogSteve81 for this incredible video. #SPD says a female driver suffered a mental crisis. Cited, not arrested. Injured includes a 6-year-old. @KIRONewsradio @Mynorthwest pic.twitter.com/QQOryVrmUA

— Luke Duecy (@LukeKIRO) October 29, 2025

Investigators said the woman had been driving erratically in the northbound bus lane before running the red light, sideswiping a car, and slamming into a van that flipped onto its side. The vehicle then hit three more cars stopped in traffic.

Police noted multiple 911 callers had reported the woman’s dangerous driving before the crash. She was not arrested but was taken to Harborview for a mental health evaluation. Officers cited her for several traffic violations.

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Joseph Daniel Schmidt, 31, was sentenced to four years in prison and three years of supervised release for two federal felonies, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced.

In June, Schmidt pleaded guilty to attempting to deliver national defense information and to retaining national defense information.

U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour noted the sentence given was based on the seriousness of the crimes and Schmidt’s mental health at the time.

Schmidt was an active-duty soldier from January 2015 to January 2020, where his primary assignment was at JBLM. While in this role, Schmidt had access to “secret” and “top secret” information.

After Schmidt left the military due to a mental health episode, he contacted the Chinese Consulate in Turkey and Chinese security services by email, offering national defense information.

U.S. Sergeant attempts to meet with Chinese officials in Hong Kong

Schmidt later traveled to Hong Kong in March 2020, continuing his efforts to provide Chinese intelligence with classified military information. Several lengthy documents were created by Schmidt, revealing various “high-level secrets” he had to offer to the Chinese government.

“As a retired Army officer, I find it unconscionable for a former soldier to put his colleagues and country at risk by peddling secret information and intelligence access to a hostile foreign power,” U.S. Attorney Neil Floyd said. “These cases remain a priority for our office to keep our country safe.”

Schmidt kept a device that allowed access to secure military computer networks, which was offered to Chinese authorities along with his assistance in gaining access to the networks.

Seventeen days after Schmidt made contact with Chinese officials, he was granted a work visa for China.

Schmidt stayed in China, spending most of his time in Hong Kong until October 2023, when he flew to San Francisco. Schmidt was arrested after he arrived at the airport.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Todd Greenberg spoke in court Tuesday, claiming Schmidt “created documents based on classified and national defense information. He used his training to provide sensitive information to the Chinese security service. He knew what he was doing was wrong – he was doing web searches for such things as ‘Can you be extradited for treason.'”

The Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Seattle field office, W. Mike Harrington, stated that Schmidt betrayed his country’s trust by providing sensitive information to China.

“As a soldier, Mr. Schmidt swore an oath to protect the United States and its citizens who, in turn, entrusted him with their security and the secrets necessary to defend it,” Herrington said. “Instead of upholding that trust, he betrayed it by handing over classified information to China, as his admissions make clear. The FBI and our partners will remain vigilant in our mission to safeguard our nation, making every effort to uncover those who endanger it and hold them accountable.”

The FBI led the investigation in the case, with assistance from the U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command.

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Isaiah Jamon Andrews, 20, was released by the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Oct. 22 from the Martinez Detention Facility, CCSO announced.

Andrews was being held on a juvenile warrant from Sacramento and an out-of-state arrest warrant for a homicide.

After CCSO noticed Andrews had been released, search efforts were conducted in the surrounding area. Officials concluded Andrews was no longer in the area.

The search for Andrews is ongoing, led by the U.S. Marshals Service. Local law enforcement agencies have also been notified of Andrews’ accidental release.

CCSO urged anyone with information on Andrews’ whereabouts to call 911 or CCSO at (925) 646-2441.

Tips can be submitted by email at tips@so.cccounty.us or by calling (866) 846-3592 to leave an anonymous voice message.

Northgate light rail station shooting

Andrews is suspected of shooting and killing a 20-year-old man near the Northgate light rail station on Oct. 15.

The shooting took place on N. Northgate Way just before 5 p.m. When police and fire personnel arrived at the scene, they found a man shot in the chest in the parking lot of a hotel. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Gunfire and, of course, homicides are difficult things for us all to deal with. This has no place in our society,” SPD Detective Eric Munoz told KIRO Newsradio.

SPD was previously investigating what led to the shooting. No suspects have been arrested, as of this reporting.

“The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation,” Munoz previously said. “Our detectives are basically trying to figure out what happened and what led up to this shooting.”

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The Seattle Police Department said the incident occurred on E. Shelby Street near the 2800 block of Eastlake Avenue E.

Despite the efforts of first responders, the man died.

The truck driver stayed at the scene. Officers said she did not appear to be impaired and was not arrested.

The King County Medical Examiner is working to identify the man and will determine the official cause of death.

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At approximately 6:50 a.m., the Kent Police Department (KPD) was dispatched to 200 Washington Ave. S. for a reported attempted vehicle theft, KPD announced.

The 911 caller took videos of the suspects attempting to enter his vehicle, and proceeded to follow the suspects as they left the scene.

Kent suspects found asleep in a vehicle with drugs

As officers arrived, three suspects were found asleep in their car. Officers observed drug paraphernalia and what appeared to be a rock of fentanyl through the windows.

KPD noted the rock of fentanyl was in the lap of the front seat passenger. Additional units were requested for assistance as KPD assumed the suspects had fallen asleep due to drug use.

Officers delayed waking up the potentially intoxicated driver until tire deflation devices were in place, intending to prevent the driver from reentering the roadway and endangering others. A police car was also strategically positioned directly behind the suspect’s vehicle to deter an escape.

The driver was identified as a 30-year-old Chehalis man, who was cooperative when he woke up, and exited the vehicle after officers instructed. The man was “slow and sluggish” but followed all of the officers’ commands. KPD later determined the man had fentanyl in his pocket and was booked for possession of illegal narcotics.

One of the passengers was identified as a 43-year-old Kent man, who was not compliant with officers. The man refused to exit the vehicle after several commands from officers and did not keep his hands visible to officers.

The Kent man aggressively resisted officers as they attempted to remove him from the vehicle. As the man was being removed from the vehicle, an officer identified that the suspect had a handgun. The suspect was eventually placed into custody, and the firearm was determined to have been stolen from Everett in August 2025.

The male passenger was arrested and booked for an escape warrant, four counts of possession of legend drugs, possession of a stolen firearm, and resisting arrest.

The third passenger, a female, was detained without incident and not charged.

“We are thankful for a city that supports extensive officer training,” KPD stated. “This type of incident can go very wrong for our officers, but they slowed down, restricted the movement of the vehicle, had the appropriate gear to handle the job, and had extra officers present. All good decisions that protected the community and the officers.”

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“Our goal is to keep these cases in the public eye and encourage anyone with knowledge of these cases to contact our Investigations Division,” KPD stated. “Even the smallest detail could help bring closure to victims and their families.”

There is one open cold case provided on the webpage, a 2006 homicide of John Schuoler, and KPD continues to seek the community’s assistance in closing it. Additional cases are expected to be posted as they become available.

Details from the 2006 homicide of Kirkland’s John Schuoler

John Austin Schuoler, 23, was found dead in his bedroom by his roommate on September 15, 2006. The cause of death was ruled as a homicide due to blunt force trauma.

KPD noted that despite an extensive investigation, no suspect was charged in the case, and the investigation went cold.

Schuoler was known as John LeBar in high school, lived at the Sunset Shores apartment complex in Kirkland, and worked at a local restaurant. The post recognized Schuoler as a “local fixture” in the Kirkland community

On September 14, 2006, Schuoler had the day off from work. He met with a friend for lunch at Cucina-Cucina in Kirkland, and later went shopping at Old Navy in Bellevue.

At 3:47 p.m., Schuoler called his mother, Elaine “Lani” Faye, and left a voicemail. KPD stated this was the last time Lani had contact with her son.

John returned to his apartment at approximately 7:00 p.m., visited with his friends and his roommate, and communicated with others on his computer and cell phone until roughly 10:00 p.m.

Schuoler would later be discovered dead by his roommate after the roommate returned from work the next day.

The KPD investigation did not find evidence of a forced entry into the apartment. Schuoler’s hunter green “army style” canvas backpack, purchased from REI, was missing from the room.

Investigators believe John’s killer was someone he knew, and not a random act of violence.

On August 3, 2012, Schuoler’s mother, Lani, passed away without knowing the identity of her son’s killer. KPD noted that at the time of her death, she continued to be convinced that people with information regarding John’s murder would come forward.

KPD is asking for the community’s help in bringing closure and justice for John and the rest of his surviving family.

Those with information regarding John Schuoler’s case can submit a tip here. Emails can also be sent directly to the investigations supervisor at pdinvestigationsupervisors@kirklandwa.gov

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Officials report that Renton officers arrested Da’Sean Harrison on Oct. 16 in connection with multiple smash-and-grab robberies and several weapons violations.

Harrison, a convicted felon, is not allowed to own firearms. Police say they recovered two guns, ammunition, narcotics, and additional evidence during the arrest.

Man arrested for $2M West Seattle jewelry robbery

Harrison was booked into the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, where he is being held on $250,000 bail.

On October 18, Seattle’s lead robbery detective referred additional charges to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for Harrison’s alleged role in the August 14 jewelry store heist. Three additional suspects are still at large.

The West Seattle robbery involved a bold smash-and-grab at Menashe and Sons Jewelers on the 4500 block of California Avenue Southwest. Four masked suspects used hammers to break into the store, shattering six glass display cases in under two minutes.

Investigators say the thieves stole more than $2 million in merchandise, including emerald necklaces, gold bracelets, Rolex watches, and platinum diamond pieces. None of the stolen jewelry has been recovered.

During the robbery, one suspect reportedly used bear spray and a taser to threaten employees, though no one was physically harmed. Store owner Josh Menashe said the crime left staff feeling shocked and violated.

Seattle police say the investigation is ongoing and being handled by the department’s Robbery Unit.

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