Pierce County Sheriff Reports Two Arrests, Vehicle Pursuits

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  Deputies arrested a 27-year-old man on July 25“A 27-year-old male driver and a 23-year-old male passenger were taken into custody.”
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  A vehicle pursuit ended with a PIT maneuver near 127th St. S and C St.“In the early morning hours of July 25, just after 3:30 a.m., a deputy spotted a vehicle speeding near 127th St. S and C St. with no headlights and no license plates. When the deputy attempted a traffic stop, the driver fled, leading to a brief pursuit. Deputies safely brought the pursuit to an end using stop sticks followed by a Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) maneuver.”
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  The driver had no license plates“a deputy spotted a vehicle speeding near 127th St. S and C St. with no headlights and no license plates.”
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  The driver fled a traffic stop“When the deputy attempted a traffic stop, the driver fled, leading to a brief pursuit.”
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  A handgun was found in the vehicle“During the investigation, deputies observed a handgun in plain view inside the vehicle.”
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  He faces charges including felon in possession of a firearm“The driver is facing charges including:  • Attempting to Elude  • Driving While License Suspended  • Felon in Possession of a Firearm ”
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  A 23-year-old passenger was released“Investigators determined there was no probable cause to arrest the passenger, and he was released at the scene.”
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  A 19-year-old man 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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  A 19-year-old man fled a traffic stop on footNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  A 19-year-old man lost a shoe during the escape“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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  K9 Clark tracked him to a trailer in a backyard“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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  He faces charges including felony eludingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  He faces charges including possession of a stolen vehicleNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Pierce County Sheriff's Office reminded residents to park in well-lit areasNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Pierce County Sheriff's Office mentioned National Vehicle Theft Prevention MonthNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.