Joshua Solorzano

Washington

Journalist at Freelance

Crime and Courts Reporter at Sound Publishing

Crime and government reporter

Articles

Renton Police Guild files lawsuit against city

1 day ago | kentreporter.com | Joshua Solorzano

The Renton Police Officers Guild has filed a lawsuit against the City of Renton, alleging that the city incorrectly told the guild that it could not establish a health savings account for employees with surplus funds from employees’ self-insurance program. In Renton’s counterclaim, it denied the central claims that the guild made in its lawsuit, which the guild’s attorney also presented to the Renton Reporter.
Renton Police Guild files lawsuit against city

2 days ago | rentonreporter.com | Joshua Solorzano

The Renton Police Officers Guild has filed a lawsuit against the City of Renton, alleging that the city incorrectly told the guild that it could not establish a health savings account for employees with surplus funds from employees’ self-insurance program. In Renton’s counterclaim, it denied the central claims that the guild made in its lawsuit, which the guild’s attorney also presented to the Renton Reporter.
Man sentenced for fatal 2021 crash that killed Federal Way woman

1 week ago | federalwaymirror.com | Joshua Solorzano

A man was sentenced to a little under three years in prison in for a Dec. 2021 vehicular homicide on 15th Street in Auburn. On May 23, King County Superior Court Judge Paul Crisalli sentenced Ronnie Darnell Franklin Jr., 28, to 34 months in the Washington State Department of Corrections for the charge of vehicular homicide. He additionally received a 12-month sentence for vehicular assault that will run at the same time as the 34-month sentence.
Kent man on ‘crime spree’ given 30-year sentence for 2023 homicide

1 week ago | kentreporter.com | Joshua Solorzano

A 20-year-old Kent man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the 2023 murder of a man he was attempting to carjack at an auto parts store in Federal Way. On May 23, King County Superior Court Judge Sandra Widlan sentenced Jonathan Montejano to 30 years in prison for first-degree homicide stemming from the Oct. 25, 2023, fatal shooting of Robert E. Blowe III, 26. The sentence went three years above the prosecution’s and the defense’s sentence recommendation of 27 years.
Suspect accused of two 7-Eleven robberies in Federal Way

1 week ago | federalwaymirror.com | Joshua Solorzano

A man who discharged a firearm during two 7-Eleven robberies in Federal Way the morning of May 19 was arrested, but then booked into Pierce County Jail for four Tacoma robberies that preceded the May 19 robberies. According to the Federal Way Police Department, at about 1:18 a.m. and 2:29 a.m. May 19, officers responded to two convenience store robberies that were determined to have the same perpetrator.
Inquest concludes for man killed by Auburn officer Jeffrey Nelson in 2017

1 week ago | auburn-reporter.com | Joshua Solorzano

Nearly eight years after the death of a man killed by former Auburn Police Department officer Jeffrey Nelson, the inquest into his death has concluded. On May 22, 2025, the inquest concluded for Isaiah Obet, 25, who was killed by Nelson while on duty. The six-person jury gave responses to interrogatory questions the same day. The final interrogatory question of 60 asked if Nelson caused the death of Obet by criminal means.
Man sentenced for fatal 2021 Auburn crash

1 week ago | auburn-reporter.com | Joshua Solorzano

A man was sentenced to a little under three years in prison in for a Dec. 2021 vehicular homicide on 15th Street in Auburn. On May 23, King County Superior Court Judge Paul Crisalli sentenced Ronnie Darnell Franklin Jr., 28, to 34 months in the Washington State Department of Corrections for the charge of vehicular homicide. He additionally received a 12-month sentence for vehicular assault that will run at the same time as the 34-month sentence.
21-year-old man fatally shot in Auburn

1 week ago | kentreporter.com | Joshua Solorzano

A 21-year-old man was fatally shot early Tuesday morning, May 27 in Auburn following multiple reports of gunshots. According to the Auburn Police Department, at around 12:15 a.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 11200 block of Southeast 323rd Street. Multiple 911 callers reported hearing several gunshots in the area. Officers found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound when they arrived, according to police.
103 and still driving: Meet Federal Way’s Henry Lazzar

1 week ago | kentreporter.com | Joshua Solorzano

After 103 years of living, Henry “Hank” Lazzar said he hasn’t been especially health conscious. He loves sweets, and he worked hard, but when it comes down to it, he thinks some people just live longer. Lazzar was born on Oct. 12, 1921, making him 103 years old, and at his ripe age, he continues to do things many seniors can’t. Lazzar frequently drives from his home, where he lives by himself in Federal Way, to visit his daughter in Orting and his other daughter in Fife.
Fatal shooting in Auburn

1 week ago | auburn-reporter.com | Joshua Solorzano

A fatal shooting early morning, May 27, resulted in the death of one male following multiple reports of gunshots. According to the Auburn Police Department, May 27, around 12:15 a.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 11200 block of Southeast 323rd Street in Auburn. According to the department, multiple 911 callers reported hearing several gunshots in the area. The department stated that upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound.