Pierce County Deputies Stop High-Speed Pursuit

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  A Pierce County deputy spotted a vehicle traveling over 80 mph with its lights blacked out on 224th St. E in Spanaway“Just before 1:00 a.m. on August 7, a Pierce County deputy spotted a vehicle traveling well over 80 mph with its lights blacked out on 224th St. E in Spanaway.”
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  The driver accelerated to over 100 mph during a pursuit“When the deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver accelerated to speeds exceeding 100 mph.”
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  Deputies deployed stop sticks“Other deputies moved ahead and successfully deployed stop sticks, slowing the fleeing vehicle.”
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  The vehicle crashed into a light pole“Once the vehicle was disabled, the suspect crashed into a light pole, causing it to fall onto a fence and an unoccupied parked vehicle.”
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  The crash caused damage to a fence“Once the vehicle was disabled, the suspect crashed into a light pole, causing it to fall onto a fence and an unoccupied parked vehicle.”
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  The crash caused damage to an unoccupied car“Once the vehicle was disabled, the suspect crashed into a light pole, causing it to fall onto a fence and an unoccupied parked vehicle.”
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  The 18-year-old driver and 22-year-old passenger were arrested for eluding police“The 18-year-old driver was arrested for Eluding and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. The 22-year-old passenger was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.”
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  The 18-year-old driver and 22-year-old passenger were arrested for unlawful firearm possession“The 18-year-old driver was arrested for Eluding and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. The 22-year-old passenger was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.”
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  Deputies found a Glock handgun with a modified switch in the vehicle“While clearing the vehicle, deputies located a Glock handgun equipped with a modified switch and an extended magazine in plain view.”
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  Deputies found a Glock handgun with an extended magazine in the vehicle“While clearing the vehicle, deputies located a Glock handgun equipped with a modified switch and an extended magazine in plain view.”
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  The driver was charged with eluding“The 18-year-old driver was arrested for Eluding and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.”
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  The driver was charged with unlawful firearm possession“The 18-year-old driver was arrested for Eluding and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.”
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  The passenger faced similar chargesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The incident remains under investigation“This remains an active investigation.”
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  Deputies noted the dangerous driving put public safety at risk“Dangerous driving at these speeds puts everyone at risk.”