Four Deputies Complete Training, Assault Investigation Launched

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  Four Pierce County Sheriff's Office deputies completed the Criminal Justice Training Academy on July 15, 2026“Congratulations to (left to right) Deputy Caleb Gold-Mchugh, Deputy Jason Gilliland, Deputy Tyler Flesher, and Deputy Alexander Horner on successfully completing the Criminal Justice Training Academy!”
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  Deputies Caleb Gold-Mchugh, Jason Gilliland, Tyler Flesher, and Alexander Horner were recognized for their achievements“Congratulations to (left to right) Deputy Caleb Gold-Mchugh, Deputy Jason Gilliland, Deputy Tyler Flesher, and Deputy Alexander Horner on successfully completing the Criminal Justice Training Academy!  Throughout the academy, these deputies demonstrated professionalism, leadership, and dedication to serving the citizens of Pierce County. Deputies Horner, Gold-Mchugh, and Flesher were each elected by their classmates to serve as Squad Leaders. This is a testament to the respect and confidence they earned from their peers.  Deputy Gilliland was honored with a nomination for the prestigious Patrol Partner Award, a peer-voted recognition presented to the recruit that fellow classmates would most want by their side as backup on any patrol call. This nomination reflects the trust, dependability, and teamwork he demonstrated throughout the academy.”
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  Three deputies were elected as squad leaders“Deputies Horner, Gold-Mchugh, and Flesher were each elected by their classmates to serve as Squad Leaders.”
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  One deputy was nominated for the Patrol Partner Award“Deputy Gilliland was honored with a nomination for the prestigious Patrol Partner Award, a peer-voted recognition presented to the recruit that fellow classmates would most want by their side as backup on any patrol call.”
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  The Sheriff's Office said the new deputies will begin serving the community immediatelyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in an assault case at Deer Creek Apartments“The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with an ongoing investigation. We are seeking surveillance or doorbell camera footage showing vehicles or individuals traveling through the Deer Creek Apartments near Building 3 on Saturday, July 4, 2026, between approximately 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.”
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  On July 4, 2026, a male victim was followed and violently assaulted near Building 3“During that time, a male victim was followed on foot by two unknown suspects after entering the Deer Creek Apartments from 112th St. E. The victim was then violently assaulted near Building 3 and left on the sidewalk.”
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  The victim remains in critical condition at a local hospital“The victim remains at a local hospital in critical condition.”
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  Authorities request surveillance footage from the area between 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on July 4“We are seeking surveillance or doorbell camera footage showing vehicles or individuals traveling through the Deer Creek Apartments near Building 3 on Saturday, July 4, 2026, between approximately 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.”
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  Authorities request surveillance footage from vehicles or individuals traveling through the apartment complex“We are seeking surveillance or doorbell camera footage showing vehicles or individuals traveling through the Deer Creek Apartments near Building 3 on Saturday, July 4, 2026, between approximately 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.”