Man charged in 2021 WA homicide pleads not guilty, victim’s body still missing
The man arrested in connection with the murder of 36-year-old Austin Leming, who went missing nearly four years ago, faced a judge for the first time on Monday.
Suspect pleads not guilty in killing of missing Kent man Austin Leming
King County prosecutors have charged 46-year-old Brian Mares with second-degree murder in the 2021 death of Austin Matthew Leming, who disappeared nearly four years ago. Mares pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Friday, as Leming’s family and friends packed the courtroom, vowing to keep searching for Austin and seeking justice.
Deadly shooting at Kent, WA park and ride under investigation
An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting in Kent on Sunday night.
Man charged in 2021 homicide of missing person in Kent, WA
Kent detectives found blood and evidence in the Brian Mares' apartment, linking him to Leming's last known location.
Kent police: Armed robbery suspect hides in house, officers use flock cameras
A robbery suspect was arrested Sunday morning following a tense standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies and several evacuees from multiple apartment units.
WA's Tahoma National Cemetery cancels flag placing event over government shutdown
The Tahoma National Cemetery canceled its Veterans Day flag placement event for middle schoolers due to the government shutdown.
Crews battle early morning house fire in Kent, WA
Crews are investigating after a house caught fire in Kent's East Hill neighborhood Thursday morning.
Crews knock down house fire in Kent, WA
Crews are investigating after a home in Kent's East Hill neighborhood caught fire Thursday morning.
Kent, WA vandals cut internet to upwards of 2K customers
Xfinity reported that vandals were responsible for cutting internet access to upwards of 2,000 customers on Monday.
Vandals cut Internet lines in Kent, WA leaving thousands of Xfinity customers offline
Thousands lost internet service after vandals severed Xfinity cables in Kent, targeting wires for copper that wasn’t there. Comcast says similar thefts have hit businesses throughout the year, prompting police to investigate and warn that cutting telecom lines is a serious crime affecting the entire community.
Homicide investigation underway in Kent, WA after 1 killed, 2 injured in shooting
Kent police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was killed and two others were injured in a shooting Sunday night.
K9 helps arrest WA domestic violence suspect who fled on motorcycle
A Kent man accused of assaulting a woman in a domestic violence incident was arrested this weekend after fleeing on a motorcycle and later surrendering to police.
Kent, WA apartment fire displaces multiple families
Multiple families were displaced after a fire at an apartment building overnight in Kent.