Public Safety

Tacoma Deputy Stops Dangerous Driver

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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On September 8, a Tacoma deputy stopped a vehicle driving erratically on Mountain Hwy E, leading to a pursuit that ended with a PIT maneuver. The 41-year-old male driver, who had a suspended license, fled because he did not want to return to jail, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office.

The suspect will now face felony charges for eluding and assault with a vehicle. The incident highlights the risks of driving while suspended and the importance of deputies intervening to prevent potential collisions.

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

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On September 8, a Tacoma deputy stopped a vehicle driving erratically on Mountain Hwy ENo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The pursuit ended with a PIT maneuver“Once speeds were safe, the deputy ended the pursuit using a PIT maneuver.”
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The 41-year-old male driver had a suspended license“The 41-year-old male suspect was driving on a suspended license in the 1 st degree and told deputies he fled because he didn’t want to go back to jail.”
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The driver fled because he did not want to return to jail“The 41-year-old male suspect was driving on a suspended license in the 1 st degree and told deputies he fled because he didn’t want to go back to jail.”
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The suspect will face felony charges for eluding“He will now be facing more serious felony crimes of eluding and assault with a vehicle.”
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The suspect will face felony charges for assault with a vehicle“He will now be facing more serious felony crimes of eluding and assault with a vehicle.”
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The incident highlights the risks of driving while suspendedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The incident highlights the importance of deputies intervening to prevent potential collisionsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.