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Tacoma Traffic Stops, Auto Theft Tips Issued

Saturday, August 1, 2026

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Pierce County Sheriff's Office reported that Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood, and Fife police departments conducted approximately 300 traffic stops on July 25-26 along high-risk roadways including Spanaway Loop Road South and SR 7. The enforcement effort targeted areas with high rates of speeding and collisions, with agencies citing the goal of reducing injuries and fatalities. The sheriff's office also urged residents to use anti-theft devices during National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, noting that visible security measures can deter thieves from targeting vehicles. The report included specific charges for a driver apprehended in a pursuit that ended with a PIT maneuver on July 25, including attempting to elude and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

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

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Pierce County Sheriff's Office reported that Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood, and Fife police departments conducted approximately 300 traffic stops“A huge shout out to the Puyallup Police Department, Tacoma Police Department, Lakewood Police Department, and Fife Police Department for their outstanding partnership during our recent traffic enforcement emphasis. Together, these agencies conducted approximately 300 traffic stops along some of Pierce County’s highest-risk roadways for excessive speeds and serious collisions, including Spanaway Loop Road South, the Military Road South/152nd Street South area, 198th Avenue East, 304th Street East, east-west Graham-area roadways, SR 7 (Mountain Highway East), SR 161 (Meridian Avenue East), Kapowsin Highway East, and Orville Road East.”
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The traffic stops were conducted on July 25-26No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The traffic stops were along high-risk roadways“Together, these agencies conducted approximately 300 traffic stops along some of Pierce County's highest-risk roadways for excessive speeds and serious collisions, including Spanaway Loop Road South, the Military Road South/152nd Street South area, 198th Avenue East, 304th Street East, east-west Graham-area roadways, SR 7 (Mountain Highway East), SR 161 (Meridian Avenue East), Kapowsin Highway East, and Orville Road East.”
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Spanaway Loop Road South was one of the high-risk roadways“Spanaway Loop Road South, the Military Road South/152nd Street South area, 198th Avenue East, 304th Street East, east-west Graham-area roadways, SR 7 (Mountain Highway East), SR 161 (Meridian Avenue East), Kapowsin Highway East, and Orville Road East.”
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SR 7 was one of the high-risk roadways“SR 7 (Mountain Highway East), SR 161 (Meridian Avenue East), Kapowsin Highway East, and Orville Road East.”
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The enforcement effort targeted areas with high rates of speeding“These corridors continue to experience some of the county's highest rates of speeding and traffic collisions, making focused enforcement a critical tool in improving roadway safety and preventing serious injuries and fatalities.”
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The enforcement effort targeted areas with high rates of collisions“These corridors continue to experience some of the county's highest rates of speeding and traffic collisions, making focused enforcement a critical tool in improving roadway safety and preventing serious injuries and fatalities.”
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The agencies cited the goal of reducing injuriesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The agencies cited the goal of reducing fatalitiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The sheriff's office urged residents to use anti-theft devices during 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. Using a steering wheel lock or other anti-theft device adds an extra layer of protection by making your vehicle more difficult and time-consuming to steal.”
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The report included specific charges for a driver apprehended in a pursuit“The driver is facing charges including:  • Attempting to Elude  • Driving While License Suspended  • Felon in Possession of a Firearm  Investigators determined the”
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The pursuit ended with a PIT maneuver on July 25“Deputies safely brought the pursuit to an end using stop sticks followed by a Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) maneuver.”
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The driver was charged with attempting to elude“The driver is facing charges including:  • Attempting to Elude  • Driving While License Suspended  • Felon in Possession of a Firearm  Investigators determined the”
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The driver was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm“The driver is facing charges including:  • Attempting to Elude  • Driving While License Suspended  • Felon in Possession of a Firearm  Investigators determined the”