Tacoma Man Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit

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  Tacoma police arrested a 19-year-old man early 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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  The suspect fled on foot during a vehicle pursuit“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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  The suspect was driving a vehicle without license plates“Early on July 22 at 1:50 a.m., a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle with no license plates near 72nd St. E and 9th Ave. Ct. E in unincorporated Tacoma.”
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  The suspect sped away from deputies near 72nd St. E and 9th Ave. Ct. E“Early on July 22 at 1:50 a.m., a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle with no license plates near 72nd St. E and 9th Ave. Ct. E in unincorporated Tacoma. Instead of stopping, the driver sped away, leading deputies on a pursuit.”
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  The chase ended when the suspect jumped from the moving car“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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  The suspect lost a shoe during the chase“Suspecting the vehicle was stolen, deputies continued following the suspect. 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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  The suspect ran through backyards“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 and his handler tracked the suspect to a trailer in the 7100 block of Roosevelt Ave.“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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  The suspect was found hiding in the trailer“The track ended when Clark located the suspect hiding inside an enclosed trailer in the backyard of a nearby residence.”
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  The suspect faced charges including felony eluding“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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  The suspect faced charges including possession of a stolen vehicle“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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  The suspect faced charges including driving with a suspended license“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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  The suspect faced charges including resisting arrest“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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  Deputies and K9 Clark were credited with safely ending the pursuit“Great work by the deputies and K9 Clark for safely bringing this pursuit to a successful conclusion.”
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  Pierce County Sheriff's Office highlighted National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month“With July being National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, we want to provide helpful tips that could save you from having your vehicle stolen and experiencing one of the worst days of your life.”
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  Pierce County Sheriff's Office provided tips to avoid auto theft“Choose well-lit parking areas with good visibility and security cameras whenever possible. Thieves are less likely to target vehicles where they’re more likely to be seen.”
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  One of the tips was parking in well-lit areas with security cameras“Choose well-lit parking areas with good visibility and security cameras whenever possible. Thieves are less likely to target vehicles where they’re more likely to be seen.”