Juveniles Arrested in Carjacking, Pursuit on Pacific Ave.

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  Pierce County deputies arrested three juveniles on August 29“Deputies quickly located and took all three into custody.”
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  The arrest occurred after a high-speed pursuit on Pacific Avenue South“On August 29 at approximately 7:30 a.m., one of our deputies observed a white BMW SUV traveling southbound on Pacific Ave. S. at a high rate of speed while weaving in and out of traffic. The BMW appeared to be traveling alongside or racing another dark-colored vehicle, which was also heading southbound. Around the same time, dispatch advised deputies that a white BMW reported traveling southbound on Pacific Ave. S. may be connected to several car prowls involving firearms and possible 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. Based on the information available, the deputy had reasonable suspicion that the BMW was involved in the reported crimes, and a pursuit was initiated. 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 14-year-old driver and two passengers, aged 14 and 16, were arrested“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 teens fled on foot when their stolen white BMW SUV lost two tires“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.”
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  The chase exceeded 100 mph“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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  Two firearms were found 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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  Deputies had been alerted that the BMW was stolen at gunpoint“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 BMW was linked to a crime spree“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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  The teens were booked on multiple charges“All three juveniles were booked i”
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  On August 28, a 44-year-old man was arrested“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.”
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  The man was arrested for domestic violence and unlawful firearm possessionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The pursuit ended with a PIT maneuver“The pursuit was quickly brought to an end when a deputy performed a Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT), disabling the pickup truck.”
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  A bean bag round was deployed during the pursuit“Deputies deployed a 40mm less-lethal bean bag round, but it did not appear to have an effect.”
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  The man faces charges including domestic violence court order violationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The man faces charges including eluding“Eluding • Obstructing Law Enforcement • Malicious Mischief in the First Degree • Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree • Operating a Vehicle Without an Ign”