Tacoma police stopped a high-speed pursuit early Saturday morning after a driver swerved into oncoming traffic on Mountain Hwy E. The 41-year-old male suspect was driving with a suspended license and fled from deputies, telling them he did not want to return to jail. Deputies deployed stop sticks and used a PIT maneuver to end the chase on Pacific Ave S. He now faces felony charges for eluding and assault with a vehicle. The incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. on September 8, 2026, according to Pierce County Sheriff's Office records.
Tacoma Police Stop High-Speed Pursuit, Arrest Driver
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- ⚠Tacoma police stopped a high-speed pursuit early Saturday morningNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓A driver swerved into oncoming traffic on Mountain Hwy E“On September 8, a deputy spotted a vehicle struggling to stay in its lane on Mountain Hwy E. The driver nearly collided with another vehicle after swerving into oncoming traffic.”
- ✓The 41-year-old male suspect was driving with 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.”
- ✓The suspect fled from deputies“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.”
- ✓The suspect told deputies 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.”
- ✓Deputies deployed stop sticks“The pursuit traveled northbound on Mountain Hwy E and onto Pacific Ave S, where a deputy deployed stop sticks and flattened all four tires.”
- ✓Deputies used a PIT maneuver to end the chase on Pacific Ave S“Once speeds were safe, the deputy ended the pursuit using a PIT maneuver.”
- ✓The suspect now faces felony charges for eluding“He will now be facing more serious felony crimes of eluding and assault with a vehicle.”
- ✓The suspect now faces felony charges for assault with a vehicle“He will now be facing more serious felony crimes of eluding and assault with a vehicle.”
- ✓The incident occurred around 1:40 a.m.“On September 8, a deputy spotted a vehicle struggling to stay in its lane on Mountain Hwy E. The driver nearly collided with another vehicle after swerving into oncoming traffic. With other drivers at risk, the deputy took action to stop the dangerous driver before someone was seriously hurt or killed. The pursuit traveled northbound on Mountain Hwy E and onto Pacific Ave S, where a deputy deployed stop sticks and flattened all four tires. The suspect vehicle continued northbound on Pacific Ave. S where it slowed to safe speeds due to the tires being disabled. Once speeds were safe, the deputy ended the pursuit using a PIT maneuver. 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. He will now be facing more serious felony crimes of eluding and assault with a vehicle.”
- ✓The incident occurred on September 8, 2026“Over the Weekend 9-8-26 — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:49:53 +0000 #1 “Cheese and Rice!” – Wild Pursuit Ends with Arrest Around 1:40 a.m. on September 8, a deputy spotted a vehicle struggling to stay in its lane on Mountain Hwy E.”
- ⚠The incident occurred according to Pierce County Sheriff's Office recordsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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