Tacoma Sheriff Reports Two Arrests, Two Fatalities

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  Tacoma Police arrested a 58-year-old man for residential burglaryNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The suspect was caught stealing jewelry while victims were homeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The incident occurred on September 14No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The suspect fled on foot after being spotted by residentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  A deputy pursued and captured himNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The stolen jewelry was recovered“A bag the suspect was carrying contained the jewelry that had been reported stolen from the victim's home.”
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  Two fatal collisions were reported in Pierce CountyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  On September 12, a 28-year-old male driver died in a single-vehicle crash“The 28-year-old male driver, and sole occupant, was pronounced deceased.”
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  The single-vehicle crash occurred on Spanaway Loop RoadNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  On September 13, a female driver was involved in a rollover collisionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The rollover collision occurred on Portland AvenueNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Both crashes are under investigation“The cause of the collision remains under investigation.”
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  Two 25-year-old males were arrested for street racing“The two 25-year-old males were arrested for reckless driving and street racing and booked into the Pierce County Jail.”
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  The arrests occurred on September 8“On September 8 th around 9:30 pm, one of our University Place deputies was conducting a speed emphasis on Bridgeport Way W when he observed two vehicles slow alongside each other and then accelerate together at a high rate of speed.”
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  A deputy observed them speeding in a 35-mph zoneNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  One vehicle reached 107 mph“The dash cam shows one of the vehicles accelerating up to 107-mph in a 35-mph zone.”
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  Both vehicles were impounded for 72 hours“Both vehicles were later impounded with the 72-hour hold.”
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  New Washington laws enacted in January 2024 led to the impoundment“Per Washington laws for street racing that were adopted in January of 2024, any vehicle involved in street racing will have a 72-hour impound hold and can be seized for search warrants to gather evidence of street racing.”