Pierce County Sheriff's Office Posts Corrections Hiring, E-Bike Safety, and Traffic Stop

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  Pierce County Sheriff's Office announced a new hiring campaign for Corrections Deputies on August 13, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Pierce County Sheriff's Office emphasized community impact and professional development in the hiring campaignNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Pierce County Sheriff's Office released an educational video on e-bike laws“Over the past few years, we’ve seen a significant increase in collisions involving motorized devices, especially those involving young riders. Many of these crashes could have been prevented by understanding the laws and making safe choices. In this video, Deputy Cappetto breaks down: 1. How to determine what class your motorized device falls under. 2. When you must be at least 16 years old to ride. 3. Which devices require a valid driver’s license and must follow motorcycle laws. 4. Why helmets aren’t optional—they’re required. 5. What could happen if you’re riding illegally, including having your motorized device impounded. Whether you’re a parent, rider, or considering purchasing one of these devices, take a few minutes to watch this video. Understanding the law isn’t just about avoiding a ticket, it’s about preventing serious injuries and saving lives. Educate yourself. Together, we can make our roads safer for everyone.”
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  The educational video explained device classificationsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The educational video explained age requirementsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The educational video explained safety regulationsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The educational video aimed to reduce collisions involving motorized devices“Over the past few years, we’ve seen a significant increase in collisions involving motorized devices, especially those involving young riders. Many of these crashes could have been prevented by understanding the laws and making safe choices. In this video, Deputy Cappetto breaks down: 1. How to determine what class your motorized device falls under. 2. When you must be at least 16 years old to ride. 3. Which devices require a valid driver’s license and must follow motorcycle laws. 4. Why helmets aren’t optional—they’re required. 5. What could happen if you’re riding illegally, including having your motorized device impounded. Whether you’re a parent, rider, or considering purchasing one of these devices, take a few minutes to watch this video. Understanding the law isn’t just about avoiding a ticket, it’s about preventing serious injuries and saving lives. Educate yourself. Together, we can make our roads safer for everyone.”
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  On August 7, 2026, deputies stopped a vehicle traveling over 80 mph“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 vehicle had blacked-out lights“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 stop led to a high-speed pursuit“With the suspect driving in an extremely dangerous manner and the roads clear of traffic at that hour, deputies initiated a pursuit to prevent the risk to the public from escalating.”
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  The pursuit resulted in a vehicle crash“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 driver was arrested“The 18-year-old driver was arrested for Eluding and Unlawf”
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  The driver was found with a modified handgun“The driver attempted to run but quickly surrendered and was taken into custody. The passenger was also arrested without further incident. While clearing the vehicle, deputies located a Glock handgun equipped with a modified switch and an extended magazine in plain view.”