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Tacoma Deputy Pursuit Ends in Gun Arrest

Saturday, August 8, 2026

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On August 7, a Pierce County deputy spotted a vehicle traveling over 80 mph with lights off on 224th St. E in Spanaway. The driver accelerated to over 100 mph during a pursuit, leading to a crash into a light pole. The 18-year-old driver and 22-year-old passenger were arrested for eluding police and unlawful firearm possession. A Glock handgun with a modified switch and extended magazine was found in the vehicle.

Deputies located the firearm in plain view after the pursuit ended. The driver was charged with eluding and unlawful possession of a firearm. The passenger faced similar charges. The case remains under active investigation. The sheriff's office noted that high-speed driving at these speeds posed significant risk to public safety.

📄 Source: Pierce County Sheriff — Blotter — https://blog.piercecountywa.gov/pcsdblotter/

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A Pierce County deputy spotted a vehicle traveling over 80 mph with lights off 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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The driver 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 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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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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Deputies located the firearm in plain view after the pursuit ended“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 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 faced similar chargesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The case remains under active investigation“This remains an active investigation.”
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The sheriff's office noted that high-speed driving at these speeds posed significant risk to public safety“Dangerous driving at these speeds puts everyone at risk.”