Tacoma Police Pursue Speeding Vehicle

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  A Pierce County deputy spotted 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 pursuit occurred just before 1 a.m.“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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  Roads were clear during the 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 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 vehicle crashed into a light pole after stop sticks were deployed“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 was arrested for eluding“The 18-year-old driver was arrested for Eluding and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.”
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  The 18-year-old driver was arrested for unlawful firearm possession“The 18-year-old driver was arrested for Eluding and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.”
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  The 22-year-old passenger was arrested for unlawful firearm possession“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 were able to safely stop the vehicle without injuring anyone“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 vehicle was impounded pending a search warrant“The vehicle was impounded pending a search warrant.”
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  Both suspects were booked into Pierce County JailNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The incident is under active investigation“This remains an active investigation.”