Renton Police Use Drones to Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 3, 2026 · 1m

Renton police are cracking down hard on illegal fireworks this Fourth of July, deploying drones to hunt down violators after voters banned them — and it’s the top complaint every year. Just days ago, officers responded to a mortar blast at Ron Regis Park, tracked two suspects into the woods via drone, and eventually impounded a car containing 16 large fireworks after a tense standoff. With drones patrolling all weekend, police warn: don’t light up the sky illegally — or face a tow, a ticket, and the real danger of fire and injury. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…