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  • What led police to the suspect in the Renton trail attack?

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β€’ Man accused of attacking jogger on Renton trail set to be arraigned Wednesday (kiro7.com) β€” A suspect accused of attacking and sexually assaulting a jogger on a Renton trail near local soccer fields on September 12 is set to be arraigned Wednesday on multiple second-degree charges. Police say DNA from glasses left at the scene led to the arrest, and neighbors, including people in nearby shelters, are expressing relief while urging continued vigilance on the popular trail.
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