Swift Capture of Suspect in Synthia Ring Murder: Ashton Bunting Jr. Apprehended After Nationwide Manhunt

In a swift and coordinated operation, detectives from the East Wenatchee Police Department (EWPD) successfully captured Ashton Bunting Jr., a suspect linked to the murder of Synthia Ring. Ring’s lifeless body was discovered in her apartment on the 500 block of Eastmont Avenue on June 11.

The 22-year-old suspect, Ashton Bunting Jr. from East Wenatchee, emerged as a key figure in the investigation shortly after Ring’s body was found. Authorities quickly tracked Bunting Jr.’s movements and discovered that he had left the state before the crime was reported. He had been involved in a car accident in South Dakota about three hours before the EWPD’s initial response to the crime scene.

Further surveillance revealed that on June 12, 2024, Bunting Jr. was captured on camera entering a bicycle shop in Marshall, Minnesota. Using this information, EWPD detectives, in conjunction with the Douglas County Prosecutor’s Office, obtained a nationwide extradition arrest warrant for Ashton Bunting Jr. on June 13, charging him with Murder in the 2nd Degree.

The significant development occurred today around 9:30 AM when an Ohio State Trooper conducted a routine traffic stop near Toledo, Ohio, for a vehicle exceeding the speed limit. The driver, identified as Ashton Bunting Jr., was promptly arrested without incident on the outstanding nationwide arrest warrant.

The Chief of Police at EWPD expressed appreciation for the seamless collaboration between state and local law enforcement agencies spanning multiple states, which led to the swift capture of the suspect. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities encourage anyone with additional information to contact River Com at 509-663-9911.

Ashton Bunting Jr. is now awaiting extradition to Washington, where he will face formal charges and legal procedures. The community remains watchful and supportive as justice is sought for Synthia Ring throughout the legal process.

The rapid coordination and cooperation among various law enforcement agencies were crucial in apprehending Bunting Jr. The EWPD, along with national and local partners, demonstrated their commitment to solving the case and ensuring the suspect faces justice.

The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any information that could aid the ongoing investigation. The pursuit of justice for Synthia Ring is a top priority, and the authorities are determined to see the legal process through to its conclusion. As Bunting Jr. awaits his extradition, the community stands united, seeking closure and justice for Synthia Ring.