K9 Unit Apprehends Suspect After High-Speed Chase

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  A 19-year-old suspect was arrested on July 22“The 19-year-old suspect was evaluated by fire personnel for injuries sustained during the apprehension before being booked into the Pierce County Jail on charges including: • Felony Eluding • Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle • Driving with a Suspended License • Resisting Arrest • Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer • Unlawfully Making and Possessing Motor Vehicle Theft Tools”
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  The suspect fled police in a stolen vehicle during a high-speed chase in Tacoma“Early on July 22 at 1:50 a.m., a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle with no license plates near 72nd St. E and 9th Ave. Ct. E in unincorporated Tacoma. Instead of stopping, the driver sped away, leading deputies on a pursuit.”
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  The chase ended when the suspect abandoned the vehicle“The pursuit ended in the 7100 block of Roosevelt Ave. when the driver bailed out of the still-moving vehicle, losing a shoe along the way, and fled on foot, jumping multiple fences and running through neighborhood backyards in an attempt to escape.”
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  The suspect lost a shoe during the chase“Suspecting the vehicle was stolen, deputies continued following the suspect. The pursuit ended in the 7100 block of Roosevelt Ave. when the driver bailed out of the still-moving vehicle, losing a shoe along the way, and fled on foot, jumping multiple fences and running through neighborhood backyards in an attempt to escape.”
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  The suspect fled on foot through backyards“The pursuit ended in the 7100 block of Roosevelt Ave. when the driver bailed out of the still-moving vehicle, losing a shoe along the way, and fled on foot, jumping multiple fences and running through neighborhood backyards in an attempt to escape.”
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  Pierce County K9 Clark tracked the suspect to a trailer“Clark quickly picked up the suspect's scent and tracked through several backyards, showing clear indications he was closing in. The track ended when Clark located the suspect hiding inside an enclosed trailer in the backyard of a nearby residence.”
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  The suspect was found hiding in a trailer“The track ended when Clark located the suspect hiding inside an enclosed trailer in the backyard of a nearby residence.”
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  The suspect faces charges including felony eluding“The 19-year-old suspect was evaluated by fire personnel for injuries sustained during the apprehension before being booked into the Pierce County Jail on charges including: • Felony Eluding • Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle • Driving with a Suspended License • Resisting Arrest • Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer • Unlawfully Making and Possessing Motor Vehicle Theft Tools ”
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  The suspect faces charges including possession of a stolen vehicle“The 19-year-old suspect was evaluated by fire personnel for injuries sustained during the apprehension before being booked into the Pierce County Jail on charges including: • Felony Eluding • Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle • Driving with a Suspended License • Resisting Arrest • Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer • Unlawfully Making and Possessing Motor Vehicle Theft Tools ”
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  The suspect faces charges including driving with a suspended license“The 19-year-old suspect was evaluated by fire personnel for injuries sustained during the apprehension before being booked into the Pierce County Jail on charges including: • Felony Eluding • Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle • Driving with a Suspended License • Resisting Arrest • Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer • Unlawfully Making and Possessing Motor Vehicle Theft Tools ”
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  Pierce County Sheriff's Office issued auto theft prevention tips for National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month“With July being National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, we want to provide helpful tips that could save you from having your vehicle stolen and experiencing one of the worst days of your life.”
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  Residents are urged to park in well-lit areas“Choose well-lit parking areas with good visibility and security cameras whenever possible. Thieves are less likely to target vehicles where they’re more likely to be seen.”
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  Residents are urged to avoid leaving vehicles unattended with keys insideNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.