Juveniles Arrested in Carjacking, Firearms Found

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  Pierce County deputies arrested three juveniles, ages 14 to 16, on August 29“The driver was identified as a 14-year-old male, with passengers who were 14 and 16-years-old. All three juveniles were booked i”
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  The arrest followed a high-speed pursuit involving a stolen BMW SUV“The BMW continued southbound on Pacific Ave. S. at speeds exceeding 100 mph, creating a significant danger to other motorists and the public. During the pursuit, the vehicle swerved into a ditch before quickly recovering, ultimately losing two tires. The disabled vehicle came to a stop, and three juveniles fled on foot. Deputies quickly located and took all three into custody.”
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  The vehicle was traveling over 100 mph on Pacific Ave. S.“The BMW continued southbound on Pacific Ave. S. at speeds exceeding 100 mph, creating a significant danger to other motorists and the public.”
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  The vehicle was weaving through traffic“The BMW appeared to be traveling alongside or racing another dark-colored vehicle, which was also heading southbound.”
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  Two firearms were visible inside the vehicle“Two firearms were visible in plain view, one on the driver’s side and another on the passenger’s side.”
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  The driver, a 14-year-old male, fled on foot after the car lost two tiresNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  All three were taken into custody“Deputies quickly located and took all three into custody.”
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  The incident followed reports of a carjacking at gunpoint in Tacoma“a white BMW SUV had recently been stolen at gunpoint in Tacoma and that its occupants were reportedly involved in a crime spree throughout the night.”
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  The incident followed reports of a crime spree involving juveniles“Deputies were also advised that a white BMW SUV had recently been stolen at gunpoint in Tacoma and that its occupants were reportedly involved in a crime spree throughout the night.”
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  Deputies found two firearms in the abandoned vehicle“Two firearms were visible in plain view, one on the driver’s side and another on the passenger’s side.”
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  One firearm was found on the driver’s sideNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The juveniles were booked into custody“All three juveniles were booked i”
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  Pierce County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrests in a public blotter update on September 1No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The sheriff’s office reported a domestic violence incident on August 28“On August 28th around 11:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a domestic violence court order violation in progress after a woman’s ex-husband, who appeared to be intoxicated, showed up at her bedroom window.”
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  A 44-year-old man was arrested for violating a court order“The 44-year-old suspect refused commands and continued reaching around inside the vehicle. At the time, deputies did not know there was a firearm on the passenger-side floorboard, and it appeared the suspect may have been reaching for it. Deputies deployed a 40mm less-lethal bean bag round, but it did not appear to have an effect. After several minutes, deputies moved in with a shield and took the suspect into custody. Once the scene was secured, deputies confirmed a revolver was visible on the passenger-side floorboard. The suspect was booked into the Pierce County Jail for: • Domestic Violence Court Order Violation • Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree • Eluding • Obstructing Law Enforcement • Malicious Mischief in the First Degree • Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree • Operating a Vehicle Without an Ign”
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  The 44-year-old man was arrested for unlawful firearm possession“The suspect was booked into the Pierce County Jail for: • Domestic Violence Court Order Violation • Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree • Eluding • Obstructing Law Enforcement • Malicious Mischief in the First Degree • Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree • Operating a Vehicle Without an Ign”
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  The 44-year-old man was arrested for eluding policeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  A revolver was found on the passenger side of his truck“Once the scene was secured, deputies confirmed a revolver was visible on the passenger-side floorboard.”
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  Deputies used a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle“The pursuit was quickly brought to an end when a deputy performed a Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT), disabling the pickup truck.”