Tacoma-area deputies stop high-speed chase with firearm found

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  Pierce County deputies stopped 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 the 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, causing the vehicle to crash into a light pole“As the pursuit continued, other deputies moved ahead and successfully deployed stop sticks, slowing the fleeing vehicle. 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 and 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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  A Glock handgun with a modified switch and extended magazine was found 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 incident occurred just before 1 a.m. on August 7“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 was charged with eluding and unlawful possession of a firearm“The 18-year-old driver was arrested for Eluding and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.”
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  The passenger was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm“The 22-year-old passenger was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.”
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  The vehicle was impounded pending a search warrant“The vehicle was impounded pending a search warrant.”
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  The sheriff's office noted the pursuit was conducted safely to prevent potential harm to others“Thanks to coordinated teamwork and quick decision-making, deputies were able to safely bring this pursuit to an end before an innocent person was seriously injured.”
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  The investigation remains active“This remains an active investigation.”
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  Sheriff Keith Swank will meet with the public at the Gig Harbor Library on August 8 from 3-5 p.m. to discuss community concerns“This Saturday, August 8, 3-5pm at the Gig Harbor Library Conference Room! Meet your sheriff or just come by to say hi!”